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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.

  • DIYLighting

    How To Convert Candleholders Into Pendant Shade Replacements

    by Natalie Grant September 26, 2023
    September 26, 2023

    Pendant shade replacements are the quickest way to update a light fixture. And this dated fixture over our island was up next for an update! However, finding pendant shade replacements …

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  • DIYGift Wrapping

    DIY Gift Box Ideas: How To For Magazines

    by Natalie Grant September 22, 2023
    September 22, 2023

    DIY Gift Box Ideas are some of my favorite things. It’s where challenge meets the opportunity to show someone how much you care for them. A dear friend of mine …

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  • DIYFashion & Jewelry

    Clothes Upcycling Ideas: Learn How To Love Frankensewing

    by Natalie Grant September 19, 2023
    September 19, 2023

    In my Clothes Upcycling, I’ve merged a few pieces over the years. For this, I’ve coined the term Frankensewing. To my knowledge it’s not being used by anyone else yet. …

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    How to Make a 10’ Floor-to-Ceiling Partition Wall Using Standard 8’ Plywood

    by Natalie Grant September 15, 2023
    September 15, 2023

    This post is a sub-post from my BIG overhaul where I converted a spare bedroom into a closet. I needed a Partition wall to make that closet conversion a success. …

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  • DIYOverhauls

    How To Convert a Spare Bedroom into a Closet

    by Natalie Grant September 15, 2023
    September 15, 2023

    We are officially empty nesters – now that my mom (who lived with us for 12 years) has passed away. Even our last little doggie passed away. It’s just the …

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  • DIYOverhauls

    DIY Frontyard Landscape: Finally Time to Fix the Overgrown Frontyard!

    by Natalie Grant September 8, 2023
    September 8, 2023

    This is the journey of my DIY Frontyard Landscape. When we first moved in, we did some major landscape removals. There were (16) Red Tip Photinia “trees” around the house. …

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  • DIYWall Decor

    How To Make Your Own Abstract Artwork

    by Natalie Grant September 7, 2023
    September 7, 2023

    Today someone asked me what the process is for how to make your own abstract artwork. So, I thought maybe there are others who are not sure where to start. …

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  • DIYFurniture

    How To Replace Furniture Legs With A Bonus Hack For Legs That Are Too Short

    by Natalie Grant September 1, 2023
    September 1, 2023

    Friends, you are joining me on the grand opening of my #secondact 😊. Years from now I will hopefully look back at this post for How To Replace Furniture Legs …

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  • Party

    Easy Dinner Party Food: Moist Grilled Salmon + Bonus Trick

    by Natalie Grant August 22, 2023
    August 22, 2023

    You are not going to read many posts on this site about food. But this Moist Grilled Salmon is SO GOOD, that it made it to my list of things …

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  • DIYSpecial

    A DIY Celebration of Life Ceremony

    by Natalie Grant August 15, 2023
    August 15, 2023

    I almost talked myself out of writing this post. People might think it’s morbid. Then I thought about how helpful it would have been if I knew this information without …

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