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DIY Maven (Featured writer)

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About Me

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. 

I invite you to visit, diymaven.com, where I gather all my original how-tos and crafty musings. 

When I'm not blogging or DIYing, I write fiction and explore photography.

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"Mod, you'd think so, right? Maybe they're the kind of..."

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"Thanks for the info ej. I don't know about how..."

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Your kitchen is fabs!  The colors and finishes, divine.  Would...
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Recent Blog Posts

Kitchen Makeovers on a Budget

By: Diy maven Sep 03, 2010

HGTV's Front Door helps people sell their homes with smart staging and decorating tips. They also provide some invaluable advice and inspiration to people who are looking to re-do their diggs on a budget. Today we take a peek at a few of their kitchen…Continue Reading

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How to Turn an Altoid Tin into a Mini BBQ Grill

By: Diy maven Sep 03, 2010

Altoids Sours BBQ Grill

How cute is this teeny tiny Altoid Tin BBQ grill? The maker was inspired by the eBQ, but instead of using the standard rectangular tin, vmspionage used a Altoid Sours container.…Continue Reading

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where did u find the ipod in a walkman thingy- and where can i get one please?

Hey Mary. Check out this article on Apartment Therapy. They made and mounted a five-panel, upholstered headboard. 

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?

 

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!

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) ;)

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.

 

 

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

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

Thanks for adding me as your friend!;P
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