DIY Maven
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Check out my website diymaven.com for all my original how-to's!
Although I'm a writer by education and profession (MFA Hamline University, BA University of Minnesota), I have a not-so-secret DIY and craft (of almost any kind) addiction.
When I'm not blogging, I write fiction under the name J. Michlitsch. For examples of such, check out the Sept/Oct 06 issue of Futures Mystery Anthology Magazine and the June 07 issue of Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.
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View my blogBefore and After Chalkboard Chair Makeover
By DIY Maven
Welcome to a new feature here on Curbly! It's called...drumroll, please....Make Over Mondays!! (Okay, so you could figure that one out by the totally awesome banner above.) Anyhoo, Mondays are going to be devoted to fabulous befores & afters. So if you like a good makeover (and who doesn't?) make sure you visit every Monday for your makeover fill. And if you've got a good makeover of your own to show off, don't worry, Tuesday through Friday are still available*.
And now for the make over....chairs!! But not just any chairs. » READ MORE
8 Uses for 1 Sock
By DIY Maven
What happens to all those missing socks? Does the washer eat them? Do one-footed fairies snatch them from the dryer while they're still toasty warm? Whatever the reason for their disappearance, they leave behind partners that require new jobs. Re-nest complies 8 ideas » READ MORE
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Sorry Roxanna, no written instructions, but they're so easy you won't need them! ;)
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Your kitchen is fabs! The colors and finishes, divine. Would...
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Hey Mary. Check out this article on Apartment Therapy. They made and mounted a five-panel, upholstered headboard.
mary
I have looking thru past articles and cannot find the multiple squares upholstered headboard project
that I saw on an internet site. I am wondereing how you attached the boards to the wall?
jamievogel
Oh, I forgot to tell you how much it made my day for you to include my button project in your newsletter. It prompted a very "look what I can do!" forward to any- and everyone I know. You are a master!
DestinybyDefinition
I'm with Mod about the views on your blog. I saw a post of yours with 200 n some THOUSAND hits. Aye! Must be the fan base you've generated (call me the newest fan) ;)
bruno
Hey Maven, any thoughts on this one: http://www.curbly.com/forums/2-get-advice/topics/111?
lowquacity
I love your DIY projects... i live in Indonesia and we dont have that many selections of craft supplies and ready made materials... but i get by with what we've got.
megrockstar
maven!
Love ya! I need help. please read my thread (haha) on duvet covers. I really dont want to be opening seams on a $$$$ cover. (as you know)
Help!
Whered you go on this site:(
It seems its changed for only the A+ crafty ppl
lrmrgrt
heya, is Curbly going to Maker Faire in Austin? if you guys have booth stuff or whatever and need someone to man it, lemme know... i'm sooo excited to make and faire and yay!
http://makerfaire.com/austin/2008/entry
berryberr
ModHomeEcTeacher
Maven,
I sent an upholstery project to another blog which posted it last evening. Is there a time lapse that I should adhere to before I post it here or send it on?
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