Painted Porch Floor – It All Started With Paint

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Roeshel

Happy weekend, DIY Show Off readers! Don’t you just love Saturdays? I can’t wait to see what you’ve been doing tomorrow at the DIY Project Parade!

I‘d like to introduce you to a blog called

…isn’t that a catchy blog title, especially when you realize the power of paint? Love it! Linda is a do-it-yourself’er updating her home on a budget of $500 or less per room (sounds familiar, doesn’t it?!). She just finished the porch. You know my love of painted floors, right? (I hope you said yes – proof here and here). Well, Linda just painted her porch floor and it’s a beauty! Ready to see it?

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See her full post for all of the details at Painted Porch Rug.

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Linda says you can’t see it from the side walk, but it’s ‘like a secret surprise waiting for guests’. And what a pleasant one!

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I love it! The best part – no mold from being wet. Easy to clean. And so pretty. Great job, Linda!

You can see DIY from Linda at

Here’s a hint of some of my favorite “It All Started with Paint” projects…

A Kitchen Before and After Story
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for blog sink counter for blog (600x450) (2)

Love these!
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entrybasket
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Have a great weekend!

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DIY Fall Festival

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Roeshel

I‘m still loving the beautiful fall inspired DIY projects linked up every week. Thank you so much for sharing! Here are some highlights from last week’s party with some beautiful DIY ideas:

Whimsical Autumn Nature Tablescape

It’s Overflowing!

Gorgeous!

Fun Fall Table Runner

The Autocrat

Beautiful fall colors…

MORE fabulously festive printables at

Balancing Home…

Natural, vintage mantel

at A Diamond in the Stuff…

{my style – neutral and so pretty}

Warm and welcoming fall decor

at Moore Minutes

This new to me site that I’m loving…
Tablescapes by Diane
Click above to see oodles of tablescape inspiration!

And lastly, visit Leasa at

to see a beautiful chair transformation and a sweet pillow reminder, perfect for this time of year…

Let’s see what you’ve got for FALL!

Rules: FALL ONLY (Autumn, Halloween and Thanksgiving)! Regular DIY Project Parade HERE and Christmas HERE.

•Create a blog post about an Autumn/Fall project that YOU HAVE CREATED. Feel free to include a past link, however please make a note on a recent post about the DIY Fall Festival to invite everyone over to join in or to search the collection of fall inspired ideas.

•Add your project title to Linky party below. (example: House # Pumpkins)

•Type in the permalink address, not your basic blog address. A permalink is the address that links directly to your specific post. (example: http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2009/08/house-number-pumpkins)

•Please add the DIY button or link to the party in your post to share the party with your readers.

•Although a tutorial is helpful, it’s not required. It just must be your project. Please only link up same project once to one party.

•If you notice that you’re link disappeared, please make the correction according to the rules above and re-link!
• By adding your link, you give the DIY Show Off permission to highlight your project in a future post. Enjoy and be inspired!

HAPPY FALL! (oops! sorry for the delay in opening the party!)

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DIY Holiday Highlights Linky Party ~ Empty Fireplace Card Holder and Vintage Soda Crate Advent Calendar

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roeshel

When I decorated my dining room for Emily Henderson’s Holiday Guide a few months ago, I added in a couple of easy holiday DIY projects. (Have you checked it out? So many great holiday ideas from DIY, decorating, entertainment, gift suggestions, etc.)

Advent Calendar

An old vintage soda crate has 24 boxes. I turned it on its side, added stamped numbered boxes and let the countdown begin, with sweet little gifts inside…

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Favor boxes found in the baking section of Michaels.

Free printables: Maggie Cat, Family Crafts

Pretty Etsy Options: Here, here and here

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Christmas Mantel

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An empty {faux} fireplace with a few covered tension rods and curtain clips became a Christmas card display:

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Tension Rod Christmas Card Holder How to: (works for windows or open shelving too!)

Have you been in the Christmas spirit a little early this year? L
et’s see your holiday DIY posts!

You must use the button above in your blog post or side bar to share the linky love.
Add your permalink (not your blog url, but your holiday project post url which is the web address that goes directly to your holiday project blog post, not your blog address). Feel free to link a Past Post, just be sure add the DIY Holiday Highlights button to your side bar.
Or email your link to thediyshowoff@gmail.com and I will add it for you.
IF YOU’RE STILL IN THE FALL/THANKSGIVING MIND SET, LINK UP TO THE DIY FALL FESTIVAL AT http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/search/label/Fall%20Festival.
If you notice your link has disappeared –please check the content of your post. Is it holiday related? Add the link back to The DIY Show Off to your post today with a quick note to your readers about the party and try again!