Twelve in '12- update 2

So inspired this past year by Elise's determination to complete a list of DIYs I was considering some smaller scale versions of her projects. Then today I read her wrap up post of her completed accomplishments, I am determined to give it a shot! I am going w/a much smaller number of much simpler items as I am a total beginner in the DIY ring.

my Twelve in '12 list: (to be completed in no set order)

1. driftwood wreath-very much like hers, to hang in our entryway in the deadspace over the stairs --started collecting!
2. sew a dress
3. alter XL tshirt to a Medium, fitted, wearable tshirt -getting closer to trying-have a stack
4. change bedroom curtains-maybe sew, maybe paint, but definately change-- done, found some used ones on the facebook swap site
5. change shower curtain-again, maybe sew, maybe embellish, but definately change
6. recover the childcare dining chairs- 2 different styles=2 different plans-of-action
7. refinish upstairs dining table & chairs- repair as needed, sand, stain & varnish -decided I need a sander
8. hang rescue mirrors-3 in total, may need some type of repair/paint/edit then hung -one of 3 done
9. find + change floor lamp to fit living room-need some type of lamp behind the couch
10. build raised garden for corner of yard- have a couple of ideas pinned on pinterest
11. make pillows for childcare
12. create a stash of greeting cards to keep on hand-really feeling the joy of getting real paper mail these days & hope to share that feeling

Twelve in '12 -update

So inspired this past year by Elise's determination to complete a list of DIYs I was considering some smaller scale versions of her projects. Then today I read her wrap up post of her completed accomplishments, I am determined to give it a shot! I am going w/a much smaller number of much simpler items as I am a total beginner in the DIY ring.

my Twelve in '12 list: (to be completed in no set order)

1. driftwood wreath-very much like hers, to hang in our entryway in the deadspace over the stairs --started collecting!
2. sew a dress
3. alter XL tshirt to a Medium, fitted, wearable tshirt
4. change bedroom curtains-maybe sew, maybe paint, but definately change -- done, found some used ones on the facebook swap site
5. change shower curtain-again, maybe sew, maybe embellish, but definately change
6. recover the childcare dining chairs- 2 different styles=2 different plans-of-action
7. refinish upstairs dining table & chairs- repair as needed, sand, stain & varnish
8. hang rescue mirrors-3 in total, all need some type of repair/paint/edit then hung
9. find + change floor lamp to fit living room-need some type of lamp behind the couch
10. build raised garden for corner of yard- have a couple of ideas pinned on pinterest
11. make pillows for childcare
12. create a stash of greeting cards to keep on hand-really feeling the joy of getting real paper mail these days & hope to share that feeling

Feels great to be able to check one off & have a start on a second! several I see now involve the sewing machine, time to tackle that fear!

Twelve in '12!

So inspired this past year by Elise's determination to complete a list of DIYs I was considering some smaller scale versions of her projects.  Then today I read her wrap up post of her completed accomplishments, I am determined to give it a shot!  I am going w/a much smaller number of much simpler items as I am a total beginner in the DIY ring. 

my Twelve in '12 list: (to be completed in no set order)

1. driftwood wreath-very much like hers, to hang in our entryway in the deadspace over the stairs
2. sew a dress
3. alter XL tshirt to a Medium, fitted, wearable tshirt
4. change beroom curtains-maybe sew, maybe paint, but definately change
5. change shower curtain-again, maybe sew, maybe embellish, but definately change
6. recover the childcare dining chairs- 2 different styles=2 different plans-of-action
7. refinish upstairs dining table & chairs- repair as needed, sand, stain & varnish
8. hang rescue mirrors-3 in total, all need some type of repair/paint/edit then hung
9. find + change floor lamp to fit living room-need some type of lamp behind the couch
10. build raised garden for corner of yard- have a couple of ideas pinned on pinterest
11. make pillows for childcare
12. create a stash of greeting cards to keep on hand-really feeling the joy of getting real paper mail these days & hope to share that feeling

Some of all 3 (easy, medium, monumentous) levels to give me courage, build momentum & challenge myself a bit.  I am anxious to get the sewing machine back out.  I am excited to have things we are proud of instead of saying 'oh never mind that/those, we 've been meaning to change/replace it/them' , Ready to be proud again.  Also ready to use some of my stashed stuff- use it or lose it!

I am excited to get started!  What's on your to-do list this year?