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DIY Designers & Upcyclers

This group is for people that drag things home, fix things up, resurface furniture, re-arrange rooms, and make spaces better.

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Emily Moore What are some ways that you integrate simplicity into your DIY designs?

3 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

Vanessa Alvarado: To keep things simple I have to forget the conventional notion of perfection. Or I could agonize over a project forever and never finish it.
3 weeks ago

John Gillmer An excellent collection of ideas for making something new out of used things. MoreAn excellent collection of ideas for making something new out of used things. http://www.instructables.com/

5 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

JR Moreau Pre-fab and DIY? What do you all think of this concept??
http://www.diy-prefab.com/

6 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

Marian Schembari I am so totally in love with this and want to make it RIGHT NOW: MoreI am so totally in love with this and want to make it RIGHT NOW: http://www.readymade.com/projects/article/stacked_storage

9 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

Sarah Bush: That IS super fun--and a great example of how color unifies as well. :-)
9 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: That is pretty awesome! Shouldn't be that difficult to make either. I've been looking for some creative ways to store things in my uber small ...MoreThat is pretty awesome! Shouldn't be that difficult to make either. I've been looking for some creative ways to store things in my uber small apartment. This gave me some ideas.
9 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado http://bit.ly/4pJrlr I'm inspired by this bookshelf made from Moving Boxes. It sounds like college-dorm chic, but ...Morehttp://bit.ly/4pJrlr I'm inspired by this bookshelf made from Moving Boxes. It sounds like college-dorm chic, but this picture proves it can be a classy, cheap alternative to a traditional bookshelf.

9 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

JR Moreau: This is SO my style!
9 weeks ago

Sarah Bush: Oh neat. I think I might try this for my husband's workshop area...
9 weeks ago

Patrick Brennan I'd love a critique... MoreI'd love a critique... http://loosecanvas.com/2009/12/11/there-is-no-way-to-make-an-old-ceiling...

13 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

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Kanav: Well then Patrick you are in luck, you do have to go back to the drawing but not change a lot. :)
You should make use of LED lighting. LEDs ...MoreWell then Patrick you are in luck, you do have to go back to the drawing but not change a lot. :)
You should make use of LED lighting. LEDs have superior performance and lengthy lifetime. Also the +ve advantage is these are unidirectional, voila problem solved. I love playing with lighting effect. I look forward to your comments.
11 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado: The attachment would make a gorgeous, sleek desk lamp.
11 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado http://bit.ly/4Kykwk Still Christmas Shopping? Fret-not, here's 12 Easy Last-Second crafts you can make from regular ...Morehttp://bit.ly/4Kykwk Still Christmas Shopping? Fret-not, here's 12 Easy Last-Second crafts you can make from regular household items. There's still time!

12 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

Kimberly Taylor I was recently just told I should be a professional stager for real estate. I just rearranged my home, and re-purposed many items in the house. It looks great.

13 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

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Kimberly Taylor: OK, here you go...
Before: MoreOK, here you go...
Before: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hotlead/sets/72157594555893251/

After: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hotlead/sets/72157622942519096/
13 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado: I like the new look, more streamlined but still warm and inviting. I'm often told I should be a professional stager, too. Maybe it's time for a ...MoreI like the new look, more streamlined but still warm and inviting. I'm often told I should be a professional stager, too. Maybe it's time for a career change...
12 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado http://bit.ly/1ckT5B JR Moreau inspired me to share the secret to making "Twitter Beer Koozies" out of old sweaters. ...Morehttp://bit.ly/1ckT5B JR Moreau inspired me to share the secret to making "Twitter Beer Koozies" out of old sweaters. DIY & Upcycling in one.

17 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

Vanessa Alvarado http://twitpic.com/pza0y Behold: A somewhat ugly chair. These sit at a local thrift store at $12.99 each. I ...Morehttp://twitpic.com/pza0y Behold: A somewhat ugly chair. These sit at a local thrift store at $12.99 each. I don't know the era (80s?) or value, but I'm tempted to buy and repair the set. Any rational decisions before I drop $25 on this project?

17 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

JR Moreau: I'd start looking for a disco ball and shag carpet as soon as you leave the store with these ;-)

Actually, they're a great deal. If ...MoreI'd start looking for a disco ball and shag carpet as soon as you leave the store with these ;-)

Actually, they're a great deal. If you can re-upholster them or something like that, they look really sturdy and well built. Go for it!
17 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado: I've yet to find either of those treasures. When I do, assuredly, they are coming home with me. Thanks for the DIY encouragement.
17 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado http://bit.ly/2kVfpU I'm giving away a free copy of my favorite Interior Design Book. It has hundreds of ...Morehttp://bit.ly/2kVfpU I'm giving away a free copy of my favorite Interior Design Book. It has hundreds of do-it-yourself ideas and inspirations. I flipped through my old copy until it fell apart!

All you have to do is leave a post on the comment, I'll announce the winner on my blog this Friday. Good luck!

17 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

Ryan Paugh Does anyone here make money as an interior designer or furniture upcycler? I'd love to hear what that career is like ...

20 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

shelly: You have to think of, and implement lots of different ways to make money at it. Tough times!
20 weeks ago

Mark W. This site (Pumpkin Gutter) offers a very complete tutorial on carving pumpkins - MoreThis site (Pumpkin Gutter) offers a very complete tutorial on carving pumpkins - http://pumpkingutter.com/pumpkinblog/ & has great gallery.

20 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

Vanessa Alvarado I have a DIY/Thrift blog- http://thriftview.blogspot.com/ I try not to advertise it in its ...MoreI have a DIY/Thrift blog- http://thriftview.blogspot.com/ I try not to advertise it in its incomplete state, but it has a few tutorials.

20 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

shelly: Can't wait to check it out. I'm editing photos right now but will check it out later. Thanks. Love the Thrift store.
20 weeks ago

Patrick Brennan creating a better alternative to an Ikea book case using old louvred doors, painted designs and carpenter friend that's hungry for work.

20 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

Ryan Paugh: Sounds like a killer project! Anything is a great alternative to Ikea bookshelves and other poorly made furniture items ...
20 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado: Agreed, avid book readers always need more bookcases! I have five in my bedroom alone and need more. Let us see how this turns out.
20 weeks ago

shelly Vintage reupholstery:
MoreVintage reupholstery:
http://www.curbly.com/ModHomeEcTeacher/posts/6029-how-to-reupholster-an-...

20 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

shelly One of my best tutorials: MoreOne of my best tutorials: http://www.curbly.com/ModHomeEcTeacher/posts/4275-diy-ten-minute-grommet...

20 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

adam palmer We've started doing some great things at my restaurant to upcylcle our trash into useful items - bottles, pickle buckets, cardboard.

20 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

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Caitlin McCabe: What have you done with them? Are there photos anywhere?
20 weeks ago

adam palmer: planters, composters, vermiculuture containers. It's my own little personal eco-system.
20 weeks ago

shelly Getting ready for holidays with lots of reupholstering and new pillows. I'll post the tutorials on Curbly.

20 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

Caitlin McCabe Hey Junk lovers - check out these Nike "Junk Dunks" MoreHey Junk lovers - check out these Nike "Junk Dunks" http://www.boingboing.net/2009/10/22/junk-dunks-nike-airs.html How cool are those?

21 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

Ryan Healy: Ha, those are great.
21 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado: Awesome, like robot shoes. Optimus Prime approved.
20 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado http://twitpic.com/n4uil Soon to frame this card set I found for $1 at Goodwill & hang them over the bar ...Morehttp://twitpic.com/n4uil Soon to frame this card set I found for $1 at Goodwill & hang them over the bar http://twitpic.com/n4ucz Sexy!

20 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

Cassie Holman I buy $1 frames from 2nd hand stores & paint, decoupage, bedazzle, whatever to them. Unique, cheap & they can match any room in your place

21 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

Ryan Paugh: Hey! I've done that too! Minus the bedazzle part, but you're right, it's cheap and it looks really cool.
21 weeks ago

Cassie Holman Also, incredible pieces at yard sales. A little paint or fabric is an easy DIY! Midwest peeps, we must wait for the warmth for these :(

21 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

Sarah Fowler I print photos I take and tack them in a collage, or frame with inexpensive materials. Cheap, unique, and a major conversation-starter!

21 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers

Emily Jasper I do this all the time for redecorating. Instead of buying pics, I framed a bunch of NY postcards, I'll probably use new postcards next year

21 weeks ago from DIY Designers & Upcyclers