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DIY is all about using your own hands and imagination to make or improve something. And thankfully, you don’t necessarily have to be “skilled” in order to do a good job.

But you do have to be open and willing to research DIY blogs, videos and how-to’s. And I believe you also have to be accepting of the fact that you will probably make mistakes.

Actually, mistakes are not all bad. We each learn through our mistakes. Think of this example: when you were a toddler did you walk immediately? Probably not. It was through the act of trying, failing and getting back up again that you eventually learned how to stand up and walk. We all learn by doing :)

DIY is no different. We start with small projects. Perhaps a needle and thread, like I started. (See that post here http://makingitfabulous.com/a-tribute-to-eva-my-beautiful-mom/)

Then we might graduate to a glue gun. We experience some wins, we have some fails. But all the while, the fails teach us what NOT to do. Next thing you know, you’re using power tools (BUT ONLY WITH EXTREME CAUTION AND SAFETY IN MIND).

There are very few projects that I won’t try at least once :) I hope you will explore all my DIY categories.

And if you don’t find inspo for your particular project in one of my categories, please contact me at http://makingitfabulous.com/contact-me/ I love to help. I can look at photos of what you have, sketch out some ideas for you and help you with your DIY project.

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    (Part II) How To Backlight Epoxy Resin Marble

    by Natalie Grant September 24, 2024
    September 24, 2024

    This is the Part II post, where I will explain how to Backlight faux Marble (Epoxy Resin Marble). Shown here with lights on behind it. For perspective, here it is …

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    (Part I) How To Create Epoxy Resin Marble That You Can Backlight

    by Natalie Grant September 24, 2024
    September 24, 2024

    (Part I) In this post, I will show you how to use Epoxy Resin on a translucent surface to create the look of marble. (Part II) Then learn how to …

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  • DIYGift Wrapping

    How To Make A Custom Gift Package For A Candle Jar (or Similar Cylindrical Item)

    by Natalie Grant September 16, 2024
    September 16, 2024

    You want to gift a candle jar but you’re done with wrong-sized flimsy gift bags. This post shows you how to make a custom cylindrical gift package. Materials Needed to …

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  • DIYFurniture

    Furniture Upcycling: The Look Of Marble Utilizing Metallic Foil

    by Natalie Grant July 22, 2024
    July 22, 2024

    You love furniture upcycling. Your furniture piece has wood and natural stone/marble. You want to update the wood AND the stone. This post is for you. This is our humble …

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  • DIYFashion & Jewelry

    Unique Ideas To Try For Ball Cap Upcycling

    by Natalie Grant July 13, 2024
    July 13, 2024

    This Post Shows Two Different Ideas for Ball Cap Upcycling. One With Metallic Foil. The Other Converts a Cap into a Sun Visor. In the above photo, it’s hard to …

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  • DIYFurniture

    Beautiful Updates With Metallic Foil

    by Natalie Grant July 9, 2024
    July 9, 2024

    This Post is About EASILY Doing Updates with Metallic Foil for Bathroom Counters; Benches and More In the photo above, can you guess where the metallic foil is? For less …

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  • DIYWall Decor

    How to Make Budget Friendly, Renter Friendly DIY Faux Green Wall

    by Natalie Grant April 10, 2024
    April 10, 2024

    This post is about making a 15ft Long DIY Faux Green Wall – On a Small Budget – That Won’t Mess Up Apartment Walls       My nephew LOVES plants. His apartment …

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  • DIYFashion & Jewelry

    Boot Upcycling: How To Apply Metallic Foil

    by Natalie Grant April 1, 2024
    April 1, 2024

    This post is about Boot Upcycling with metallic foils. I really liked the metallic foil boots that I had been seeing. But $600 (and up) is a bit ridiculous (to …

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    Gift Wrapping Ideas: How To Make An Upcycled Gift Package For A Small Object

    by Natalie Grant January 28, 2024
    January 28, 2024

    There are those friends who don’t notice the packaging of a gift. And then there are those friends who might enjoy the packaging almost as much as the gift itself …

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  • DIYLighting

    Indirect Lighting: How to Install Around a Room (Some Comedy Involved :)

    by Natalie Grant January 16, 2024
    January 16, 2024

    This post is about how to install indirect lighting around a room, specifically using Color Changing LED light strips. Level Up Your Room’s Ambiance with Indirect Lighting We have been …

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