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Post and giveaway sponsored by The Home Depot, but all opinions are my own. 

It's been a whirlwind week or two working with The Home Depot for the DIH Workshop, Inspired by Pinterest. There have been tv segments... workshops... projects... succulents... dirt under my fingernails... and it's been an amazing ride! I am excited to share all the deets with you and also launch a giveaway as our way of saying we heart you and to wrap this amazing partnership! One of you lucky duckies will walk away with a $100 gift card to The Home Depot, yahoooooo... For the giveaway, scroll all the way to the bottom, and for a recap of all the excitement as well as a fun video tutorial for a DIY succulent garden, just hold on to your seats folks... it's gonna be fabulous! I'm also including the link to another DIY succulent garden I created specifically for The Home Depot and can be found on their blog, The Apron... it's awesome-sauce, if I do say so myself (which I do...).

Also if you would like to watch my segment on KCRA, click here and watch away (I haven't figured out how to embed it yet) and my segment on ABC click here. Don't judge... I'm still chubby from hatching the bird, I have this strange tendency toward crazy eyes... and I'm downright goofy most of the time, pretty sure that's why you guys guys tolerate me though, ya? I will try and post the other links to the other segments as they roll through.. weeeeee.

The DIH Workshop at the Stanford Ranch Home Depot was amazing, with an amazing turnout! Yahoo! Everyone was completely into the topic and the whole experience was amazing (Thank you Stanford Ranch Store, I heart you guys!!!)!

We tackled a vertical garden, classic potted garden and even hypertufa... ya be jealous... hypertufa rules! 

 

Now let's get down to business for our DIY project, shall we? 

Materials:

  • 4x6 piece of lumber at 6' or less
  • Spade Bit or Hole Saw at 2"-2 1/2" would be perfect, but smaller will work with multiple holes (see my video below!)
  • large and long drill bit for wood
  • succulents of your choice
  • sandpaper
  • acylic paint of your choice
  • paint brush (I used a 2" brush for this, it went faster that way)

Oky dok, the directions are all included in this short video below. yahoo... 

 

 

 

Oky dok my friends... and now are you ready to get this GIVEAWAY started? One of you lucky ducks will win a $100 Home Depot Gift Card! Yahoo!

Enter using the Rafflecopter form below!

 

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UPDATE: This contest is now closed and a winner has been drawn at random. Check below to see if it's you! If you would like to purchase any of the bundles listed below, you can do so with a discount by entering CONFIDENTIAL at checkout! Yahoo

I am excited to bring you all an amazing giveaway today and a promotional bundle of deals for those of you who prefer to buy your way to bliss! Silhouette just came out with a new product... Chipboard! I know, right? For those of you who like banners and anything with glitter, chipboard is the stuff for you! And for those of you who like to win big, one of you will be going home with a new Silhouette Portrait... Sqeeeeeee... I know, right? Could you die? Yahoo. I will be back in just a bit with a project showing you how to use this cool stuff... stay tuned!! 

There are three bundles available to TDC readers which you can take advantage of by visiting www.silhouetteamerica.com/chipboard and entering promo code "CONFIDENTIAL" at checkout by May 15, 2013:

1)  1 pack of chipboard, 1 $25 download card for $19.99


2)  1 Silhouette Portrait™, 1 pack of chipboard, 1 grey dust cover, 1 $25 download card for $129.99

3)  1 Silhouette CAMEO®, 1 pack of chipboard, 1 natural dust cover, 1 $25 download card for $269.99

And now for the even more exciting part? Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter to win your very own Silhouette Portrait from Silhouette! The giveaway ends at midnight just before May 13, 2013 (so on May 12 basically) and a winner will be drawn at random and notified via email! 

 

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It's no secret that as avid DIY'ers and woodworkers, we need finishing products. I mean, it's only natural, am I right? I'm pretty excited to launch this giveaway for one of you to win a $75 gift card for Eco Friendly Wood Finishing Products, and here is why... First and foremost, the eco friendly aspect is always a crowd pleaser, there is no doubt about it. But it's really the type of finishing products that this company provides that has me excited... Tung and Linseed Oil, and amazing Solo or Combo acts (Uno and Secondo or Brio) of items that are comprised of vegetable oils and natural resins. What this means is that they color, seal, and can even waterproof your wood, without covering the natural grain and to a hardness that provides amazing resistance! If you have kiddos, and you will be working with heavily trafficked pieces, this is likely a fabulous solution for you. I will be giving this stuff a good test run when I build my new kitchen table next month, yahoo.  

Ok enough chatter, feel free to enter the giveaway, simply fill out the registration form here. A winner will be drawn at random from among the entries! 

Prize: $75 Gift Card, open to US Residents (very sorry my lovely global friends).

Giveaway: Winner will be chosen April 22 from amongst the entries! 

Enter: Click here to fill out the entry form! 

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Well the time has come to draw a winner for our fabulous giveaway and announce that most lucky winner! And in fact, the winner has been notified via email and is posted on the giveaway itself, yay! Go see if it's you...

Before I leave you all with my sincere appreciation for your participation in this giveaway I thought I would actually just take a minute to chat with you about the products themselves and Ryobi Nation, totally unsolicited, in other words this isn't part of my sponsorship (I fulfilled that here) and is totally my own personal opinion.

First things first... for those of you who entered the giveaway and completed the entry for registering at Ryobi Nation, you already know what a crazy big community they have going over there, and what some of the benefits to you might be, for sharing your own projects in that forum... but for the rest of you I thought I might let you in on a little fabulous nugget of info here. Each month there is a prize awarded for a winning project ($500 value) and for those of you who build in general and build from my site, you already have a leg up on this since that means you have projects to enter. 

So, my point here is that if you are building anything at all it might behoove you to go share it over there and be a contender to win that prize. Nuff said...

Now my second little token of knowledge I would love to impart on you is that the Ryobi One+ 18V Lithium Ion Combo Kit we were giving away here is actually just one drop in the bucket compared to what is available as part of this collection of tools. Now what is so special about them, aside from the obvious 18V Lithium Ion batteries, is that every piece in this collection uses the SAME BATTERY which means that at any given time you can have multiple batteries charged and raring to go for your use. All you need to do is pull one off the multi-battery charger, swap it with your previous battery and you are good to go. So basically, your drill, circular saw, reciprocating saw, flashlight etc all use the same batteries. Do you hear what I'm trying to tell you here? Pretty smarty stuff, ya?

I for one plan to enter my projects there and win me some tools baby! I hope anyway... 

And now for the technical sponsored info just in case... even though it doesn't technically apply to this post! 

  • RYOBI Nation is an online destination for power tool and DIY enthusiasts to share photos of their project successes, vote on their favorite projects for the opportunity to win prizes and have access to special offers on Ryobi power tools.
  • The RYOBI ONE+ system offers more versatility, value and performance for DIYers and pros on a budget. The Home Depot has over 50 Ryobi products that are compatible with the Ryobi ONE+ Lithium Ion battery. Drills, saws, outdoor power tools and other types of tools all use the ONE+ battery.
  • Perfect for any DIYer, the RYOBI18V ONE+ Lithium Ion Compact Drill Kit features the latest in power tool technology. Weighing less than three pounds, the RYOBI One+ Compact Drill Kit is easy for users of any strength or skill level to use.

The Home Depot Disclosure Statement:  The Home Depot partnered with bloggers such as me to help promote their Lithium Ion power tool collection. As part of this promotion, I received compensation for my time. They did not tell me what to purchase or what to say about the products. The Home Depot believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. The Home Depot’s policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations.

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Those cords dangling down make me cringe, just looking at them... It's one of the most nagging tasks on my 'to-do list' this year. Truthfully, my homeward bound tasks far outnumber the hours in a day and the weeks in a year, but I plan on tackling as many as I can, one project at a time. 

Does the New Year put things in perspective for you? It sure does for me, and shedding off the old year makes my need to refine, fix, and perfect only that much greater. If I were to share EVERY project on my 'get er done' list with you, this would be a very long article indeed, so I thought I might share some of my most pressing project needs for my Master Bedroom, with all of you!

You see I spend most of my time in my room. The baby sleeps in here with us, my monster mash boy plays in here, I work in here... in other words, we basically only leave to gather food and drink and promptly return to this space. When there are projects that need doing in this particular place, they have a way of staring you down, day in and day out until someone decides to pull the plug and tackle the job. This of coure usually means me since the mister is rarely home and when he is he could care less about unruly cords and a headboard.

In all the excitement around these parts lately I haven't mentioned that I got myself a new bed... a bigger bed, which means my gorgeous hand built bed of yore no longer works.... Also because I am currently without a footboard, my sheets continuously slide down toward the end of the bed, which is maddening I tell you. I have got to get going on a new replacement and soon before I completely lose my mind!

This wall, poor lonely thing that it is, needs some serious TLC. A few of you may have already noticed a few changes that have taken place here, but in all honesty I am feeling like it's back to the drawing board and none of those changes will stay! Eek!

This project was completed almost a year ago when I originally began working on my Master and then promptly began having morning sickness...ugh. I was working with a budget back then and even though I am still working on a budget, I plan to upgrade this wall a tad to reflect my original plans more closely.

I have a lot to work on in this one single solitary space, so if you can imagine that EVERY room in my house needs this much lovin' you might be able to fathom the number of projects that actually need to happen this year. It's enough to make you gag on your lunch, but it should be a good time trying to actually do a few of these and I can tell you it will be a much easier job well done with all the proper tools... Like this set for example. Can I get a yahoo for interchangeable Lithium Ion batteries? YAHOO!!!

And how would you like to win one of these sets for yourself?? Oh you would?? Fabulous, read further for instructions!!! But first a few quick thoughts about RYOBI Nation and the RYOBI ONE+ technology!

  • RYOBI Nation is an online destination for power tool and DIY enthusiasts to share photos of their project successes, vote on their favorite projects for the opportunity to win prizes and have access to special offers on Ryobi power tools.
  • The RYOBI ONE+ system offers more versatility, value and performance for DIYers and pros on a budget. The Home Depot has over 50 Ryobi products that are compatible with the Ryobi ONE+ Lithium Ion battery. Drills, saws, outdoor power tools and other types of tools all use the ONE+ battery.
  • Perfect for any DIYer, the RYOBI18V ONE+ Lithium Ion Compact Drill Kit features the latest in power tool technology. Weighing less than three pounds, the RYOBI One+ Compact Drill Kit is easy for users of any strength or skill level to use.

​One of the entry options below is to upload a project to RYOBI Nation which I highly recommend since they offer monthly contests for amazing prizes! I joined and uploaded a project too, you can see my page down below! If you wanted to vote for my project you could.. hint hint! 

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The Home Depot Disclosure Statement
The Home Depot partnered with bloggers such as me to help promote their Lithium Ion power tool collection. As part of this promotion, I received compensation for my time. They did not tell me what to purchase or what to say about the products. The Home Depot believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. The Home Depot’s policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations.

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It's time to get excited about today's giveaway from Rockler! Yahoo! For all of you who have asked me about the clamps you see here and here, I am excited to announce they are part of this giveaway! 

In fact, today's giveaway includes (2) Clamp It Assembly Kits for twice the woodworking fun, an adjustable lumber rack, and a $50 gift card for you to choose whatever else you might have your heart set on! Is this not a builders dream come true? Indeed...

PRIZE: 2 Clamp It Kits, Adjustable Lumber Rack, $50 Rockler Gift Card

SHIPS: Continental US

GIVEAWAY: Ends December 17th at Midnight, winner announced December 18!

Psst...to view the other giveaways currently underway, click here! 

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Today's giveaway is a fabulous one for all of you who adore crafting, scrapbooking, picture taking and memory making! Yahoo

My Memories is offering three of you the chance to win the full My Memories Software Suite! That's right...3 winners for this fabulous giveaway! Want to know how to create beautiful pages for your photoalbums, holiday cards, party masks or hats, even gorgeous FB cover photos? It's easy to do with this fabulous software! I will be back in a bit to show you what I am playing around with and making using this software!

PRIZE: My Memories Software Suite

GIVEAWAY: Ends December 17th at midnight PST, winner announced that morning!

To view the other giveaways that are currently underway, click here!!

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For all of my fellow builders and furniture refinishers, today's giveaway from Minwax is going to be an absolute favorite! The Minwax toolbox quite literally comes with one of everything! Yahoo! I would love to be a fly on the wall during the exploration of these products...I can hear the squeals of joy now! I can't wait to hear which products you like best! And yes I expect a full report back...

Before we dive right into the giveaway I would just like to briefly mention an amazing program that Minwax has for recognizing those folks who do amazing things with wood for their community. If you know someone who goes above and beyond, please enter them for a chance to win amazing cash prizes and a monthly pruduct prize, to show them you appreciate them! Click here for more info about the Minwax 'Do Good With Wood', the award that builds stronger communities!

Click here to view the other giveaways that are also underway!

PRIZE: Minwax Toolbox

SHIPS TO: Continental US

GIVEAWAY: Runs through December 13, at midnight, winner will be announced Friday morning December 14th.

Ps...there is a link to "share" the giveaway with friends at the very bottom of the rafflecopter box for you to earn even more entries if you like!!

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If you thought the French Cafe from Little Play Spaces was cute, wait till you get a load of this beauty... a Beauty Parlor that is (ha, see what I did there...yep cracking myself up...what can I say I don't get out much anymore)... so fun, right? This kind of imaginitive play is oh so fabulous and frankly I wish I had a little girl for this fab find!

Read all about the item here and be sure to check out the other giveaways that are already underway by clicking here (including the giveaway for the French Cafe mentioned above)!

PRIZE: Little Play Spaces Retro Beauty Parlor

ENTRY: US and Canadian residents only

GIVEAWAY: Ends December 12th at midnight PST, winner drawn at random and announced Thursday morning, December 13th

Ps...there is a link to "share" the giveaway with friends, at the very bottom of the rafflecopter box, for you to earn even more entries if you like!!

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For those of you who build with me here at TDC, you know the Kreg Jig® is not only a staple for completing the projects I provide plans for, but also a staple in my own personal toolbox. It's a non-negotiable, must have item for me... So I KNOW you will all be super duper excited to see that our 3rd giveaway this week is for not 1 but 4 Kreg Jigs® from Kreg Tool Company, along with a fabulous bundle of other key building ingredients! 

That's right, you read that correctly... one VERY special winner will receive the Toolboxx™ Master Collection complete with 4 Jigs:

  • 1 Kreg Jig® K3 with exclusive front-side clamping
  • 1 Kreg Jig® HD for heavy-duty construction jobs
  • 1 Micro-Pocket Drill Guide that’s perfect for small projects
  • 1 Kreg Jig® Mini, a portable pocket-hole powerhouse

There is plenty of room to spare for the additional goodies this kit has:

  • Premium Face Clamp, 
  • Dust Collection Attachment,
  • Portable Base,
  • Material Support Stop,  
  • all appropriate Kreg Drill Bits and Driver Bits. 

​Inside the lid the Toolboxx™ Master Collection features 15 removable bins that keep all of your pocket-hole screws, bits, and small accessories organized. A see-through cover makes it easy see them all, even when it’s closed.

In addition, the Toolboxx™ Master Collection comes with special bonus tools and materials: 

  • Right Angle Clamp  
  • 1000+ Kreg Screws
  • Screw Selector Wheel
  • Trim Carpentry DVD

Could you just D.I.E? I could, in fact I'm completely jealous because I personally still work from the Kreg Jig Jr. So let's just say with this bad boy in hand, you should be able to out build both Cher and I without even batting an eyelash...or some other more manly thing... yahoo!

Get started and enter away... to view the other giveaways that are live so far, click here and enter those as well! We will launch a new giveaway each day all the way through next week! yay

PRIZE: Kreg Toolboxx™ Master Collectiion

SHIPS: US Residents Only

GIVEAWAY: Ends Tuesday, December 11 at midnight PST, winner announced Wednesday morning, December 12.

Ps...there is a link to "share" the giveaway with friends, at the very bottom of the rafflecopter box, for you to earn even more entries if you like!!

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