Welcome to DIY Day! Are you ready to share your latest project?
If you’re new here, every Tuesday we get together to share our newest DIY projects. I’m really flexible about what constitutes a DIY project. A furniture makeover, an outdoor project, a holiday craft, some new artwork…maybe a great recipe?

Today we have a fantastic prize from one of my favorite etsy shops, The Rusted Chain (formerly Pampering Beki). I got to know The Rusted Chain well over a year ago when I purchased a personalized necklace for a dear niece with an unusual name. It turned out beautifully and I’ve been a fan of her personalized jewelry ever since.

This week, there’s a little bit of a Blissdom theme to our giveaway because Beki made me a wonderful necklace that I’ll be wearing to the conference later this week. Cool, huh? And if I get lost, someone can bring me back to my blog-home.

IÂ adore this 2 Tab necklace. And it will be personalized just for you…you know, in case your kids aren’t named Gary and Laney.

Wouldn’t this Dream Teach Inspired necklace make a wonderful teacher gift?

For the last few weeks, The Rusted Chain has been raising money for Haiti disaster relief. $10 from every sale of this Blessed necklace is being donated to Compassion International. She has raised over $2,500 so far!
One lucky winner will receive a $40 store credit to The Rusted Chain! That will get you some nice goodies…maybe an Inner Circle Necklace, or an Angels Sang Necklace, or a Faith Family Friends Necklace. All you have to do is link up a post to DIY Day this week and you’re entered to win.
Now let’s see those projects! Please…
- Include a short description of your DIY project in parenthesis after the name of your blog. This helps people browse the HUGE number of projects. And you get MORE clicks!
- Link to your specific post, not the main page of your blog. I HATE having to delete these. It makes me feel like a big meanie.
- Link to this party from your post so everyone can get in on the fun.
- Lynns Kit Adv (peanut butter choc chip cookies)
- Smockity Frocks – Make Your Own Bella Band
- Family Time Capsule @ somewhat simple
- The Sweet Life {Owl applique pattern}
- HoosierHomemade{ Valentine Garland}
- Shadow box sand dollars @ Cottage and Vine
- Menu Board / Menu Planning @ Domestically Speaking
- Amanda @ Serenity Now {Fastest Wreath in the East}
- REINVENTED (Emergency Window Dressing)
- ♥♥♥The Shabby Chic Cottage – French fab for $5♥♥♥
- Infarrantly Creative – Game Board Storage Art
- TidyMom {Felt Valentine Rosette Pin}
- Destination Seaborn~DIY Bathroom
- HoosierHomemade{ Sweet Treats for Valentines}
- Valentine’s Cupcake @ Domestically Speaking
- Anthropologie inspired chest
- Cute DIY Chalkboard Table (The Red Chair Blog)
- Entry way bench
- Cherry kisses – - easy and oh so yummy!
- C&C Shabby Chic Clock Redo
- Cherry or Strawberry Cheese Bread @ somewhatsimple
- ThePhillipsPlace Farmhouse Guest Room Before / After
- I made a Family Rules canvas!
- Jeannine@F&J {Valentines Warm Corn Bag}
- Amy @ Finer Things (Rice Krispy Roll)
- Decoupaged French Cut Crystal PRISMS – DIY
- Valentines DAy traditions (Beauty and Bedlam)
- His banner over me @ sit relax and read
- West Elm Decorative Balls DIY
- Free Udaman Chocolate Wrapper – Hubby Valentine
- hands@ sit relax and read
- Valentine Mailbox craft with kids @somewhatsimple
- Richella at Imparting Grace : DIY Wall Art
- Delightful Dwelling – (Mailbox for Love Notes)
- Gold Leafing Tutorial @ Mustard Seed Creations
- Plaster Kiddie Prints!
- Lynettes Organized Space and A Giveaway!
- Breathtaking Ice Wreaths
- Yankee Belle Home (Moss Monogram)
- Framed Vintage Stamps
- Paula@SweetPea (Valentines Card)
- Stephanie@The Huntley Home / Lightening up my decor!
- I love you chalk heart!
- ** THE COUNTRY CHIC COTTAGE Tassel – my first! **
- Christy @ Embellished Bayou ~ DIY Pink Chandy
- Tara @ Feels Like Home (Love Notes for Kids)
- Jo – Spring Set
- Jenny @ Words On Wendhurst (Mirror Makeover)
- Simple Sage – DIY Birthday
- $1 Contemporary Art Piece – Mad in Crafts
- Before & After Table : sara @ its good to be queen
- Favorites and Things (Valentines Tree)
- Mirror Makeover
- Sabby In Suburbia{Laundry Room Redo}
- Karla @ ITLT – Vertical Storage For Gift Wrap
- Distressed Sewing Box
- Kelly Hicks – DIY Tutorial and a GIVEAWAY!!
- FRESH POPPY DESIGN a winter mantle decorated!
- Home Decor Valentines Pillow from thePolkadotchair
- Cathy Heck Studio (Bright Umbrella Cactus Keepers)
- Birthday Ideas @ Ducks in a Row
- Thrifty Mirror Makeover
- seven thirty three – special delivery valentine bag
- Make a $500 screen for $30 EASY! @ Remodelaholic
- gail@mrl amazing fireplace makeover is done!
- Candle Holder Revamp – Copy Cat Creations
- Crystal Heart Valentine’s Tutorial @ Remodelaholic
- Dresser turned kitchen island
- Katies Korner (robot quilt)
- Sandra@MyBellaRo se..Tassel
- Mosaic Kitchen Tile by Ashlee@WorkmanWitticisms
- saras art house (lego party / applique shirt)
- framed FABRIC Handprints of your kids
- Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions {my PB keys}
- Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions {Making Pillows}
- Pottery Barn inspired pencil art
- Transformation of Coat Closet into DVD Closet
- Pottery Barn CLOCK tutorial [AlchemyJunk]
- Hattie@little red roost (Ugly planner revamp)
- Bookshelf Makeover with Pretty Paper
- conversation – heart – picture – frame
- Heidi – HEART AND HOME Valentine decorations
- Shabby Chic Floor lamp
- Chair Undone @ A Creative Amateur
- Stalking the neighbor
- Thrifty Living (Recycled shirt into pillow)
- m @ tales from an oc cottage
- Life As Lori~monogram vases turned candle holders~
- Valentine bunting (a pretty cool life.)
- The Mitten @ Sea Kettle Diaries
- Mod Podged Light Switch Covers
- Dukes and Duchesses (Hollywood Premier Bday Party)
- Valentines Day Mantel
- TheCraftMonkey (Nursery to Big Boy Room)
- Cheap Fireplace Re – de by Kate Chic on a Shoestring
- Fun Playroom sign – Calling All Sleepyheads
- Moody Girl Projects – Fighting the blues w / greens
- Jane @ Finding Fabulous…A Fun Lamp Revamp!
- Karla @ ITLT – How To & How NOT To Line A Cabinet
- Sweetheart tree
- Creations From My Heart (Photo Albums)
- Treasures from the Heart
- YELLOW Furniture by Brooke at All Things Thrifty
- Mama Thompson (craft closet)
- Pink and Polka Dot – Make a Custom Slipcover
- Katies Nesting Spot : Tag Book
- Grandson Weekend – Transformations
- Help Haiti Handmade Handbag GIVEAWAY – ILTWYD
- Jesus Loves Me Project
- Thrifty Valentine decor
- The Old White Cottage – Scary Laundry Room
- 10 dollar MIRROR redo~Crafty Sisters
- Pizookie Love @ bee in our bonnet
- The T – Cozy (Decorating with Meyercord Decals)
- &hearts Drab to Fab Buffet&hearts
- Sandra@SCM Super Valentine Crafts
- Stripes on the wall (Great Oak Circle)
- A Childs Apron – Quick and EASY! – Heather at LSL
- Lollipop Boutonnieres for the Kids!
- White paint makes anything look better!
- Ballard Inspired Bee Bulletin Board @ D – A
- Stacie@Park Avenue (Replacing a laptop LCD screen)
- kojodesigns – make your own upcycled plaid brooches
- Little Wonders {Dried Roses – Heart Shadow Box}
- Milk Glass Grey Birdie Nest @ Design – Aholic
- Pottery Barn Roman Numeral Wall Decor
- Going Green Valentine Card Holders {New Nostalgia}
- Spray Paint Dead Paints to Give Them New Life
- Magnetic Frame
- Cross Plaque~ Corn in my Coffee Pot
- Vintage apron makeover (a pretty cool life.)
- Add a little paint and glaze…
- live once juicy (gf vegetarian apple onion gravy)
- Faux Button
- Hand Dipped Chocolate Caramels (Storing Treasures)
- Tea Party Table fit for a princess
- Kuzaks Closet : Simple Closet Makeover Tidy Tips!
- A Tree Lined Street {Our Bathroom Renovation}
- Kuzaks Closet : Get Organized & Save Time!
- Debbie @ Plate Addict ~ Burlap Wreath
- Mini – Blueberry Muffins So Darling! Kuzaks Closet
- DIY Change your filters save money and energy!
- TaDa! Creations {Ribbon Baby Blanket)
- copycat copycat chalkboard
- apartment projects @ along for the ride
- Love Letters @ Everything Design
- (Al Ha veDa) Quick Earring Holder
- Kid Chair Reupholstery project
- Thrifty Valentines projects
- My Backyard Eden (Medicine Cabinet Makeover)
- Inspired By Shutters and Burlap
- Valentines Day Almond – Vanlla Cookies!
- $1 000 Kitchen Makeover Janet@This family is Sweet
- Paula Grace ~ How does one make a display?
- Scratch Off Valentines for Kids
- Cookies for Dad – February Cookie of the Month!
- Ordinary Miracles (Ideas to get organized)
- Simply Designing (Simple Burp Cloth Tutorial)
- ESTATE SALE REVAMP CURTAINS & thirfty valance
- Adventure Mom Janna – Trash to Toys EASY FUN CHEAP
- Love blocks By Wendy @simplyfergalicious
- Greenearth : Creating a Garden
- Prudent & Practical {Old Fashioned Date Cookies}
- {This Decorated Life} Frugal Sock Hop Party!
- Melissa (tablecloth and chair covers)
- (a little of this a little of that) Doormat Art
- {tatertots & jello} Valentine project & giveaway!!
- Newspaper Flowers @ Made By Stephie
- Monogram Magnets @ Made By Stephie
- Adorable Fancy Felt Heart Wreath
- Joan@AGH~ Trash quilt to Val. Door Decoration
- Stop n Smell the Chocolates (Make your own lattes)
- Valentines Mantel Decor @ Made By Stephie
- Linda @ Lindanjake ~ Valentines Day Craft
- Valentine Easter Bunny @ childmade
- A Tell – All Bedroom Re – Do @ Craft – Werk
- BuildethHerHouse (homemade cloche)
- A two – fer @ Robs World
- Little Lizard King – Before and After Dining Room
- Book Adventures @ Lakewood
- LUV GOD letter pics and GIVEAWAY!!! Sew Blessed
- What Can You Make Out of This? (Valentine Tiles)
- Love Scrapbook – mini wordbook
- Beccas Breakfast Area Additions
- (ALittleJunkInMy Trunk) Goodwill Glamour Coat Rack
- Old Becomes NEW!!!! @ Be Thou a Knight
- Gathering Wool (table top makeover)
- A Clothing Sew Along
- Toddler Wall Hanging
- LOVE Valentine Wreath
- Homemade Fruity Syrup (at Thats So Martha!)
- Coaster Memos (Red Heads Craft More Fun)
- Primitive Heart Wall Hanging
- Thrift Art – - > Memo Board (Gail @ BlackCopperDIY)
- JCrew Corsage Tee
- Amanda@ B&B..Dining Room Molding
- Valentines Day Art Purse
- Kids V – day Craft @ Sparta Savings
- Gorgeous Gift Packages From Recycled Cereal Boxes!
- Valentines Day Heart Wall Art @ Secret Pie Shoppe
- Snow Day Pillow Fort – Hope Studios
- Amber : Coffee Table Redo
- Matchbook Valentine @LessThanPerfect Life of Bliss
- Newlyweds (Chicken Corn Chowder)
- Kicking it in the Suburbs – Dining Room Updates
- New Yellow Walls – Posy the Porcelain Pig
- Heart Art Part 2 – The button Heart
- Pajama Mama – Use an old sweater to make a satchel
- The Working Home Keeper (Heart Tree & Wreath)
- Custom Memo Board @ The Cozy Château
- BJ_Mama (Stainless Steel Bottle Coozy Tutorial)
- Easy Tag Blanket – Sumos Sweet Stuff
- Handknit SnowBuddies from the TreatGirl
- **THE COTTAGE HOME : Embellished Sweater Headband**
- The View From Here (From a Skirt to a Pillow)
- Everyday Bathroom Storage @ Livin the Simple Life
- L.O.V.E and some cheap decor at mythirdhand
- From Drab to Fab with Beadboard
- Simple Flower DIY@OpenHandLiving
- Amanda @ Mom of Two Boys (Toy Room Reveal)
- Custom Art & Vday Mantle – For Such A Time As This
- Poppies at Play** {Sofa Table Refashion}**
- Board & Batten Entryway / Coat Rack
- Condo Blues (insulated roman shade)
- You are a – maze – ing! embroidery
- Super Fast Super Cute headbands!
- Valentines day…Dollar Store Style…
- Geek Details Damask & teal wallpapered dining room
- Valentines Day Tiles by Life in the Pitts
- Life on Dahlia Ln (Scrapbook Paper Photo Organizer)
- Monogrammed Burlap Frame
- Flower t – shirt from design a – peele
- Mish – mash of projects (Robins Nests)
- Desktop Calendar @ Your Little Birdie
- Shanty2Chic copy cat
- Freezer Paper Stencil – Cricut Style @ I Sew Do YOU
- easy valentine decorations @ crocuses in march
- cleaning out the cupboards can be yummy@a full cot
- Everyday placemats
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Beautiful – Clementine Box Footstool
- bottle caps pot holder
- The Chaco Girl – handmade jeans bag
- Anthropologie – Inspired Earrings Made from Bread
- Painted Lilac Suitcases @Murals&More
- honeysuckle (lampshade ideas)
- Purse pocket…aka tampon keeper
- Utensil Holder @ Keeping It Simple
- Pillows with Piping – Little Big Nest
- Original Paisley Pattern by CreativeJuiceStudios
- Valentine Angel made to look old
- DIY Curtains and New Furniture – Little Big Nest
- Going green reusable snack baggie
- Mens polo shirt into a girls ruffle skirt
- DIY Wall Art – Little Big Nest
- Dresser to Entertainment Center @ Thats FAMtastic
- paper mailbox for valentines @ Simply Modern Mom
- Liz @ IGTBH (funky recovered dining room chairs)
- Chicory Nits (Miniature Shabby Chic Hutch)
- Christens corner – Valentines banner and decor
- Erin K – Subtle Valentine Decor
- Roots of Simplicity (Meaningful Valentines Games)
- Dance to Create. No knit wool mittens.
- Stinkin Cute Lovebirds!
- Ingredient Chaos (My Quarter Life Crisis)
- honeysuckle Cute Twirly Little Girl Skirts
- Handmade valentines @ Second Street
- ARTSY old chair to LOVE!
- Little Moments (entryway before & after)
- Burlap and Fabric Wreath
- Marla – Pottery Barn Christmas Turned Valentines
- Giant Felt Flower Pin
- File FOlder games
- BLAIRS EASY FLIP – A – ROO CURTAINS!
- Kelli (Kids bathroom redo)
- LizO – Whats on the 99¢ Menu? Kitchen Curtain!
- A World Market Art Copy Cat but for $100 less
- {{{TABLE Re – Mix!}}}
- Attempting Creative {Color Your Flowers}
- Little Page Turners (INITIAL TAGGY TOY)
- Crafty Mamacita {Cute Ruffled Cuffs and Collar}
- too Blessed to Stress (Gift Basket Solutions)
- Chalkboard Emergency! (surviving munchkinland)
- Salvaged Door Photo Display {@UnskinnyBoppy}
- Nursery DIY Projects @ The Cozy Château
- Gina @ Not So Random Stuff – coffee filter wreath
- Ally@laughingatt hedaystocome makes an area rug
- gin@allie~millie designs{faux old french pillow}
- Going Vintage Gray @ Blessed Chaos
- A Slob Comes Clean – My Organization Project Worked!
- Simple Heart Mantle
- tiffany @ happy day (polka – dot projects)
- Abbi @ Proverbs 31 Living (Flower projects)
- Frugally Blonde (Adventures in Doughnut Making)
- Valentine Mantle & Giveaway @ Yoga Gal
- Norma Lee Good – Harlequin Painted Dresser
- REPURPOSE : Little Girls Sleeves to Legwarmers
- an artsy project
- 3 Things to Know about Refinishing a Table
- Fab Bathroom Facelift @ right at home
- InMyOwnStyle : Make a Window Valance from Cardboard
- Stampin Fool @ Creating Me
- raspberry slush and raspberry chocolate cake
- Big beautiful inexpensive wall art!
- Zipper flowers @ making it my own
- Crafty Afternoon
- A months worth of projects
- Our Ugly Duckling Kitchen!
- A little heart something @Life in the Details
- put a skirt on it!!
- Master bedroom re – do @ Three men and a lady
- Jami@An Oregon Cottage (help me decide!)
- 24$ redo
- Fauxed furniture on Craigslist by The Magic Brush
- Master Bedroom Makeover with DIY Headboard
- Homemade upholstered headboard
- New elegant topiaries in my kitchen
- Fabulously Classic – Knock – Off Pottery Barn Pillow
- Ruffled Heart Valentine Banner Tutorial
- Crafty Trivets with my #2!!at livelovelaugh
- Simply Sara (Photo Canvas Collages)
- Andrea – Heart doilie shirt Tutorial
- Easy Valentines Decor
- Kristen (homemade wheat thins)
- once a door now a window seat from TLGB
- Pottery Barn Kids Mailbox {Stephanie Lynn}
- This is where we play – DIY playroom
- Centsational Girls Cream Cabinet Makeover
- Scratch – n – Sniff painting (Flower Patch Farmgirl)
- valentine show
- I Painted My Crock – Pot!
- Painted Kitchen Cabinets@Cheapli keabirdie
- My FREE renovation is now a game table
- Chic budget decor : Parisian inspired lamp
- CyberRenos (Soap Pump)
- *The PAINTED Home* PB Kids knock off Kitchen
- Italian Orange Cream Cake
- MamaB – Valentines Wreath & Gifts for Girls
- Valentine Treat Bags using the Cricut
- roses curb and thrift store makeovers
- Heart – Felt Breakfast @ somewhat simple
- THE chair (see bottom for my Valentines crafts!)
- Lost Watching Party – DIY Newlyweds
- How to Cover Buttons @ Domestic Adventure
- Dinner 1 – 2 – 3
- HEALTHY Brownies
- CookinAtCafeD (Make : Corner Bakery Pesto Cavatappi)
- Papering behind open shelving @Wheretheheartis
- Boobearybinks : Valentine ornaments & tree
- Giveaway! Fresh off the Press Valentine
- Colts fabric banner
- SingleNester Heart Frame Waiting for Man
- Frame Collage for $5.00
- Thingamabobs&Doo dads – Calendar with CD case holder
- BirTHDay GIftS – FuN TaKE on MagNeT BoArdS
- Karli – A Little Fabric Goes a Long Way!
- Treasures from the Heart Val. and tutorials
- Rag quilt purse from the Big Shot
- P – E – A – C – E Baby!
- cheap and easy candlesticks
- FREE chair and FREE PB pillows
- Crib Dust Ruffle / Skirt
- Small Dresser ReVamp @ Drab to Fab
- Homemade Kitty Toy (kidoozy)
- Vintage Stove Turned Bar
- Southern Fried Gal (Kid Valentine Project)
- Sea Glass Candy – Make Your Own Sea Glass Candy
- Une page sans titre (shabby chic scrapbook layout)
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Thanks for hosting, Kimba!! I love your necklace…did it come with a homing device?
This is an awesome giveaway!! I love stamped jewelry. I like the “Blessed” one. A great reminder. 

Amanda @ Serenity Now´s last blog ..The Fastest Wreath in the East
I love those necklaces. They are really nice. I can’t wait to meet you this week at Blissdom.
Thanks for another great DIY giveaway Kimba!! The Rusted Chain has BEAUTIFUL pieces!!
~TidyMom
TidyMom´s last blog ..Beer Cheese & Buffalo Chicken {Dips}
Those necklaces are to die for! Thanks for hosting! Looking forward to meeting you at Blissdom

~Liz
Liz@HoosierHomemade´s last blog ..Valentine Party
Beautiful necklace! I love your ASPTL one–but I think people at Blissdom could recognize you by your beautiful face.
I actually completed a project this week–a small one, but it’s all done! Hurray!
As always, thank you for hosting!
Wonderful giveaway, so many great pieces of jewelry to choose from! Thank you for hosting it!
Kat
I’m excited because this is my first time to participate! Lovely necklaces! I love the one with two tags…my grandsons! Thanks for hosting…Debbie
Debbie @ Confessions of a Plate Addict´s last blog ..My Winter Porch…A Burlap Wreath and Lanterns
That is wonderful they raised so much money for Haiti. Awesome! They are gorgeous too! Thanks for such a great party!
Paula Grace ~
Paula Grace´s last blog ..Timeless Tuesday ~ One
so excited to link up. i think this is my first time to do a diy project with your blog. i love stamped charms. they are all beautiful. the blessed one with the sweet pearl is amazing PLUS the donation she is making is wonderful.
thanks for hosting the party. can’t wait to see what everyone has been working on!
this blessed nest´s last blog ..lucky & inspired
Lovely giveaway! Have a blast at Blissdom and take lots of pics to show the rest of us!
Love love love your necklace. Can we lead you around by it at Blissdom?

Is it weird that I wanted to high-five someone when I saw I was the #9 link? I felt like I was stalking you waiting for DIY day to appear!
Kimm at REINVENTED´s last blog ..Emergency Window Dressing
Great necklaces !! That “look” is getting a lot of attention these days … love ‘em !! And, thanks for hosting such a fun par-tay … I’m of to check out all of the creativity. Take care, Becca
Becca @ Adventures in Decorating´s last blog ..Please pass the potatoes ….
GREAT necklaces! I linked this week and it isn’t technically a project that I have completed but I am doing a Clothing Sew Along to help people get comfortable with their sewing machines and learn to sew clothes so I thought it was appropriate. I hope it is because this is a BIG project for me

Andrea @ The Train To Crazy´s last blog ..Clothing Sew Along: Week 1
Great necklaces! Excited to participate
Cyndi´s last blog ..DIY Kitchen Counter Beadboard Treatment
Thanks for hosting Kimba! Have a wonderful day!
love those necklaces! adorable!
Tiffany´s last blog ..Project 52: Caramel Fondue & Recipe
Thanks so much for hosting this Kimba! I enjoy your blog. I am new to the home decor blog world and have enjoyed getting to know some other bloggers through your site. Thanks again!
Jessi @ Yankee Belle Home´s last blog ..Moss Monograms
Thank you so much for hosting DIY Day, Kimba! Great giveaway!
Cindy at Lakewood
Hey Kimba. I messed up on my URL link, I was 297…think you could delete it for me and I’ll try again. Thanks much, Katy
katy b´s last blog ..When the A.D.D. hits me like a truck, I re-decorate
How fun Kimba~~
I am really enjoying the bloggers on the linky:)
Just added my blog..sorry I am late:)
Bless you,
Kay Ellen
Better Late then Never! My motto these days. What lovely necklaces!
Jane´s last blog ..I Painted My Crock Pot!
Kimba
Thanks so much for all you do. Maybe one of these days I will get over here before I am number 5 zillion and something.
Cheri
Kimba – LOVE the site.
And, really like the necklace.
Darn,
I’m a dork and posted the wrong URL in #345.
I posted the correct one in #347.
So sorry…please delete 345 if possible.
(I don’t want to clog up your McLinky’s with having 2 on there…)
All the best,
DanaMc
DanaMc´s last blog ..Giveaway Reminder! What’s For Dinner? Taste-Alike: Corner Bakery’s Pesto Cavatappi
Your number of links amaze me! Love looking at all of them–thanks for hosting.
Becky´s last blog ..Leftovers
I hope I’m doing this right. I followed Thrifty Decor Chick’s idea and
Decrapified my Pantry!
http://momoftwo477.blogspot.com/2010/02/pantry-decrapification.html
Erika´s last blog ..Pantry Decrapification
Well, I don’t think I did. I can’t link to McLinky from work. Can you do it? If not, I understand.

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