How-To: Do It Now!

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Story by missbatch

Published on Feb 17, 2009

Photo by Allison for Do it Now!

Glue gun gathering dust? Re-upholstery project in a pile? Our friends at Apartment Therapy have just the thing: the February Jumpstart Project, “Do it Now!”  We’ve just rounded the half-way mark of the challenge. (Which means now is the time get involved!) Besides the group motivation and encouragement, there are Etsy shopping sprees to be had! Click here for all the details.

Need a little inspiration, or just a fix of pretty? Enjoy this sampling of project entries to get you going.

Title: DIY Tufted Headboard
Name: Charissa
Time: 6 hours
Cost: $110

“Charissa took on a big project and she rocked it! The results are wonderful and her directions make us feel like even we could pull it off… ” Jump here for all the details.

Title: Decorated Tea Set
Name: Aya Rosen
Time: 2 1/2 Hours
Cost: About $12

“Wow, what great small project that allows you to be totally creative on a very functional household item. Easier than we thought, check out Aya’s great instructions here.”

Title: DIY-Roman Shades
Name: Jennifer Hagler
Time: 1 hour
Cost: $50

“Jennifer took simple, plain and inexpensive Roman shades from Target and completely transformed them with a graphic patterned fabric from IKEA — providing customized window coverings on a budget.” Click here for more pics and project instructions.

Title: Chalk Board Wall
Name: Laura
Time: One Weekend
Cost: $40 (I had most of the supplies lying around the house already)

“Wow! This chalk board wall adds so much life and fun to the room.” Click here for the how-to.

Title: DIY Starburst Mirror
Name: Allison
Time: About 3-4 hours
Cost: $25

“Who would have guessed the automotive parts shop would be a great DIY home decor resource? Allison’s Starburst Mirror project takes a simple $2.99 auto blind spot mirror and makes it into something for the home…something beautiful.” Click here for all the instructions.

 

What small (or big) projects in your home could use tackling? Let us know in the comments below. See all the entries and learn how to enter your own project here. For inspiration, watch an Etsy how-to video.

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