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DIY Headboard and Dresser Makeover

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Danica is a new blogger.  In fact, as I type this to introduce you to her, I’m her only follower.  Inspired by other bloggers, she just started her blog, Our Northern Home, to document her DIY projects.  Check out her DIY headboard which she made using a 5 panel door:

A “free” dresser before:

becomes a beautiful piece of furniture after…

You can see the DIY details at Our Northern Home.
Welcome to blogging, Danica!  Thank you for sharing your beautiful DIY projects.  Look forward to seeing more!  
If you have a blog, remember how it felt starting out, wondering if anyone would read or comment?  Making new blog friends and the encouragement is my favorite part of blogging.  If you have a minute, pop over to see Danica’s projects at Our Northern Home and give her a dose of bloggy love.  Knowing someone reads and took the time to stop by makes blogging worth every minute.  🙂
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What are you working on this weekend?  DIY Project Parade coming up!
Coming soon – in order to fix the feed, the DIY Show Off will soon have a new look. Unsuccessful attempts have pushed me to switch to my own domain. Thanks for your patience and sticking with it while I work out the bugs. 🙂

Hi Sugarplum!

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Cassie from Hi Sugarplum! has been busy.  She has 2 recent projects that I adore!  I know you will too.
First, her DIY Ballard Inspired burlap vases.  Click the link to see the easy tutorial to make your own for next to nothing.  You’d have no idea that her picture wasn’t the actual Ballard vases if it wasn’t for the price tag!

I love her “Fancy Pants” high boy dresser makeover.  What a great color!

Beautiful job, Cassie!  The vases are awesome and I am so inspired by the highboy dresser.  It makes me rethink a painting project on my list.  I can’t wait to see your daughter’s bedroom reveal!
Looking for some DIY inspiration?  Check out Cassie’s Project Gallery!
Enjoy the weekend!
Coming soon – in order to fix the feed, the DIY Show Off will soon have a new look. Unsuccessful attempts have pushed me to switch to my own domain. Thanks for your patience and sticking with it while I work out the bugs. 🙂

2 Friends, 2 Cities…1 Vision and a DIY Ballard Inspired Bench

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Meet Angie & Carrie.  Their introduction sounds so fun, you can’t help but want to ‘hang out’ with them.  friends. Apple addicts. wine lovers. coffee drinkers. paint-a-holics. creative minds colliding with a blog trying to balance daily life with our love for design. take a seat. buckle up. enjoy the show.

Paint-a-holics?! We’re friends already.  Do you think they have room for more friends in more cities?  I have a feeling they don’t mind.

Creative, talented DIY’ers.  You’ll want to check out everything! 

Here is just a sneak peek.  Carrie took these materials…

And created this beautiful DIY Ballard Inspired Bench

Enjoy the day!
Thank you Carrie (& Angie), for sharing your awesome creativity! 
Now, I really am off today.  🙂
Coming soon – in order to fix the feed, the DIY Show Off will soon have a new look. Unsuccessful attempts have pushed me to switch to my own domain. Thanks for your patience and sticking with it while I work out the bugs. 🙂