DIY Ideas: HGTV Hand Made

DIY Ideas: HGTV Hand Made

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Hancock Fabric Coupons: 10% - 20% Off

Hancock Fabric Coupons: 10% - 20% Off

You can get online Hancock Fabric coupons for 10% - 20% off your purchase.

• 10% off $30+ purchase with Coupon Code AYTTH
• 15% off $60+ purchase with Coupon Code AYTFT
• 20% off $100+ purchase with Coupon Code AYTTW

These offers expire 4/28.

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Vinyl Wall Decals: Start at $12.99

Vinyl Wall Decals: Start at $12.99

Vinyl Wall Decals are on sale via Zulily. Prices start at $12.99. Check out more great Zulily deals on Apparel, Toys, Household, Shoes, and more.

The sale ends 4/23 at 6 am PDT.


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Dining Room DIY: A Frugal Remodel

Dining Room DIY: A Frugal Remodel

DIY projects allow you be creative, customize your own style and allow you to save an incredible amount of money. Your Retail Helper

After almost two years in our current home, we completed our first major DIY Remodel. We converted a Formal Living Room and Dining Room into one larger Dining Room. AND, we did it all for around $700.

We bartered with a friend for some contracting help to take down the wall that divided the two rooms, scrape the popcorn ceiling and patch the walls / ceiling (Cost $0).

My husband did all the electrical (Cost $0) and also built the custom wainscoting (Cost $100) for the far end of the wall . I painted the ceiling and walls (Cost $200).

The curtain rods for the three windows are from Bed Bath & Beyond. I was able to use 20% off coupons for each set. (Cost $96). The curtain sheers were a deal from 1SaleADay.com several months ago (Cost $16 w/Free Shipping). I made the orange curtain panels myself (for three windows). The fabric was from Hobby Lobby and I used coupons on all my purchases (Cost $100).

We bought one light from Lowe's using a $10 off coupon (Cost - $90).

The pendant lights above the Dining Room Table are a DIY project. I bought pendant lamp kits from Home Depot (Cost $30).

The Pendants themselves are Pasta Jars I bought at Hobby Lobby. They were on sale for 50% off (Cost $6 for two). My husband used a Holsaw to cut a round hole in the top of the lids. We then threaded the light kit through the lid and then screwed on the glass. We had looked at similar Pendant Lights at some of the box stores that cost anywhere from $100-$150 each. I love the look of these lights and they only cost us $18 each to make. Thanks, Pinterest for the inspiration.

BTW, we bought EcoSmart energy efficient low heat lightbulbs for the Pendant Lights, so they wouldn't get too hot in the enclosed glass (Cost - $8).

At some point in the future, we'll put Hardwood Floors in this room and add White Trim around the perimeter. I'm on the hunt for deals at my local Habitat for Humanity store, Craigslist, Builders Auctions, etc...

We're thrilled with the outcome of the project. What a dramatic change! We have a ton of DIY Remodel Projects in this home, so stay tuned for more.


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Hobby Lobby In Store Coupon: 40% Off Purchase

Hobby Lobby In Store Coupon: 40% Off Purchase

Every week you can access a Hobby Lobby In Store Coupon. Typically it's 40% off a regular priced item. The coupons are updated every Sunday morning.

The best part is the cashier can use the coupon off most Smart Phones, too.


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Valentine's Day Crafts, DIY, Projects, Games and More

Make sure you check out our Valentine's Day Pinterest board for all your last minute DIY projects, games and ideas. Your Retail Helper


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Favorite Valentine's Day DIY Ideas

Favorite Valentine's Day DIY Ideas

Here's a round up of our favorite DIY Valentine's Day ideas.

• Felt Heart Wreath for Under $10
• Free Heart Garland
• Tulle Skirt
• Sparkle Gem "LOVE" Letters
• "LOVE" Canvas Art
• Chalkboard Subway Sign

Watch for more money saving DIY tips for Decorating and Remodeling! What creative ways have you used to save money on decorating? I found some incredible inspiration on Pinterest (you can follow me there, too).

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DIY: Chalkboard Subway Sign

I love to save money on all things related to Retail, but you can also save an incredible amount money by doing your own DIY projects for gifts and decorations. By the way, I found some incredible inspiration on Pinterest (you can follow me there, too). Your Retail Helper

I bought this huge frame at a local Thrift Store for just $15 (which if you've priced out frames at your local hobby/craft store, is a steal). I'm sure the sales clerk was wondering what on earth I was going to do with a picture with four enormous geese on it. :) But, I saw potential.

I sanded down the frame and did a faux antiqued finish on it. My husband cut a piece of thin board that replaced the infamous geese print. We painted it with several coats of Chalkboard paint. And, voila!

I needed something large in scale, because I knew I wanted to put it on top of a large bookcase that takes up the entire wall. It couldn't be a small chalkboard print or it would get lost. It looks fabulous and definitely makes a statement. We'll eventually paint and remodel the bookcase and add moulding to the top. When all is said and done, the effect will be exactly what I was hoping for.

By the way, I did the Chalkboard Design myself. I found some great ideas on Pinterest and took it from there. I can't wait to change out the design on a regular basis. Who knows what I'll do next. (I'll post pictures as I update it.)

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DIY Valentine's Day Projects: LOVE Canvas Art

I found some incredible DIY inspiration on Pinterest. Your Retail Helper This project was super easy. I bought a Canvas at Hobby Lobby as well as a Letter Chip Board set (used my 40% off coupon).

I glued letters on the canvas with Elmer's and then just spray painted it all with a Cream paint. Voila. Easy and inexpensive. I can't wait to try more designs.

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DIY Valentine's Day Projects: Tulle Skirt

DIY Valentine's Day Projects: Tulle Skirt

Do-It-Yourself is a great option for saving money on apparel, gifts, decorating and remodeling. Today's DIY Project is a handmade Tutu. Your Retail Helper




I've been wanting a fun flirty Tutu for our daughter, but didn't want to pay $20+ for it. I did some research and realized I could make one myself. With coupons and sales, this project only cost me $7. The spools of tulle were 50% off and I used a coupon on the elastic. The rest of the supplies, I already had on hand.

For this project you'll need:

• 50 yards of tulle (each spool is typically 25 yards)
• Non-roll Elastic (it must be the non-roll kind)
• Scissors
• Sewing Machine (or you could hand stitch)
• Thread/Needles/Pins
• Measuring tape or yard stick

Measure your child's waist and then subtract 2-3 inches. Use that measurement to cut your non-roll elastic. As I mentioned in the supply list, it does need to be the non-roll kind. I got mine at Hobby Lobby in the Notions section.

Either using a sewing machine (or sewing it by hand), sew the two ends together. Make sure to backstitch so the seem is secure.

Now you'll need to determine how long you'll want the Tutu. Measure from your child's waist to the desired length. Double that number and then add about 1-2 inches. (You'll need that extra amount to accommodate the knots.) I used a complete length of 26-28 inches. The 50 yards of tulle was sufficient for that length. Using the two entire spools, measure your tulle using a yard stick. Then cut the tulle. (Tip* - Don't stretch the tulle when measuring. It will make your cuts uneven. Lay it flat when cutting.)

Next comes the fun part, tying the tulle on the elastic. I slipped the sewn elastic loop through my leg to make it easier to work with. Take a strip of tulle and fold it in half. Lay it under the Elastic.

Take the ends of the tulle and put it through the loop you've made at the top.

Then pull it down. Make sure it's snug against the Elastic.

Next, tie a knot at the base of the Elastic with the remaining tulle.

Continue the Tying Steps, alternating colors (if you choose), with all of the tulle strips. Make sure they are snug up against the previous strip.

After I sewed the Elastic and cut the strips, I think it only took me about 1/2 an hour to tie all the strips of tulle. So easy! And you should have seen the look on our daughter's face when I gave it to her. Priceless!!!



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DIY Valentine's Day Projects: Free Heart Garland

As we come up on Valentine's Day, I wanted to share a whole series of DIY Valentine's Day ideas and projects for gifts and decorations that can save you quite a bit of money. By the way, I found some incredible inspiration on Pinterest (you can follow me there, too). Your Retail Helper

Make this Heart Garland for FREE! You'll need various colors of Paint Color Strips from your local paint/hardware store, scissors or a heart punch, ribbon and glue. I had all these supplies on hand from past craft projects, except the color strips.

Punch or cut out Hearts from the color strips.

Then glue them to the ribbon, spacing them out as needed.

Next, hang your garland! We put ours on the fireplace mantle. It was so easy. All three of the kids (2 yrs, 4 yrs and 6 yrs) helped with the project.

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DIY Valentine's Day Projects: Felt Heart Wreath for Under $10

Today's DIY Valentine's Day project is a Felt Heart Wreath. I love the rich look of this wreath! And it was SO easy to make. Your Retail Helper

My total cost was $9.50. I used left over scrap material from my Craft Closet to wrap the wreath and for the ribbon to hang it. For the rest of the items, I used coupons and sale prices.  You'll need:

• Foam Wreath
• Straight Pins
• Scissors
• Ribbon
• Scrap Fabric
• 2" Circle Template - Cardstock

Make a 2" cardstock circle as a template. Cut out your felt circles. The quantity will depend on the size of your wreath. I used a little over 200 circles. Folding the felt material in half when cutting saved me some time, too.

I chose to wrap my wreath in scrap fabric so that the white of the form wouldn't show through. This step is optional. Use the straight pins to attach the fabric.

Next, I added my ribbon, attaching it with straight pins. If you don't attach the ribbon at this point, you'll have a difficult time attaching it when the wreath is finished. The felt circles will be pinned directly over the ribbon.

Take a felt circle and fold it in half. Then fold it in half again. Take a straight pin and stick it into the bottom of the wedge and push it into your form. Continue all around the wreath. BTW, I didn't cover the back.

You'll quickly find a rhythm for this step. Try alternating directions. Experiment with how close want your pieces, too. The closer together, the tighter the look and the more felt circles you'll need.

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Craftsy Online DIY Classes - eGift Cards for $30 + Free Printable Gift Label

Right now you can Gift Any Craftsy Class and save big while you're doing it. Want to give someone a Craftsy class, but not sure which one to pick? With their "Gift Any Class" cards, you can buy a loved one any Craftsy class of their choosing for $30.

Gift 1 Craftsy class for $30 (save up to $30)
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Features
• Gifted classes never expire
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Plus, when you register with Craftsy, you can get a FREE Gift Label. 

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DIY: Free Woodworking Vidoes & Tips

Do you have a Woodworker in your family? If so, make sure to pass this deal on to them.

Sign up for Woodworkers Guild of America Newsletter and get the latest videos and articles to enhance your woodworking skills.

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Craftsy - Free Online DIY Classes

What is Craftsy? Craftsy is a worldwide craft community offering online classes. It also has a patterns marketplace where independent designers can sell their patterns; a supplies shop with great deals on yarn, fabric, and class kits; and a projects section where members share pictures of their latest craft successes. With over two million members and counting, Craftsy has something for just about everyone, in categories ranging from quilting, sewing, knitting, painting, photography, cooking, and more.   Behind the Scenes: The Making of a CraftsyClass Before filming even begins, hours and hours are spent determining what content will be covered in each class, and how to best teach specific techniques to the camera. Instructors work with an instructional designer to create an in-depth outline of each lesson, and decide how to best prepare props or “step-outs” that show what your project should like at different steps. Instead of a scripted class, instructors follow their outlines on camera to create an authentic and engaging teaching experience. Most Craftsy classes are filmed in one of five Craftsy studios in Denver, CO, assuring that every part of the production process goes off without a hitch. They fly in instructors from all over the world to spend several days filming, then spend several weeks turning hours of footage into a two to three hour class experience that has been watched, rewatched, and reviewed by industry experts. The final result is an HD-quality video that takes you in-depth into specific topics in any given craft category- from cooking and fine art to sewing and knitting.   What IS the Craftsy experience? Craftsy classes are designed to have all the benefits of an in-person class, with none of the drawbacks. Available online and on-demand, you always have world-class instructors at the tip of your fingers. You can retake the class as many times as you want, and the 30-second repeat feature allows you to watch the same section over and over again until you get every technique just right. Watching a Craftsy class is like having a first-row seat with some of the best instructors in the world. Even better, classes have a 100% money-back guarantee. Try online learning today with a free mini-class from Craftsy! Choose from 23 Free Craftsy Classes ranging from drawing and painting to sewing and quilting, from knitting to cake decorating and more.

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