Do- It- Herself (DIH). That’s got a good ring to it, don’t ya think?! I’m all about empowering women (and kids and men) to Do! Which is why I was super psyched to co- lead the DIH Workshop at the Georgetown Home Depot Thursday. Plus the class is free, which is another one of my favorite things! We had 57-ish women, men and kids attend and learn how to make a pinterest inspired mosaic mirror! It. was. awesome. Meet my new friends over at the Georgetown, TX Home Depot!
Side note: Thank you, Marianne, for the group shot! Maritschka, the workshop leader, did an awesome job of explaining exactly how to make the tile framed mosaic mirror. We took notes, ate snacks, and asked lots of questions! Maritschka is a tile pro. Oh, and check out those cute reusable Home Depot goodie bags that were handed out to everyone. Pretty snazzy, huh?!
Next it was time to start doing! And chatting! And meeting other DIY-ers! I had a blast helping everyone make their mirrors. It’s a simple, pretty solution to jazz up any builder grade mirror.
Home Depot offers DIH Workshops the third Thursday of every month. Next month, we can learn how to install dimmer switches in our homes, something I’ve never done before!
Another fun thing, the Georgetown Home Depot gave away awesome prizes, not 1, but 3 microwaves! And while we’re on the awesome subject, check out my apron. I love it. Jan, a local artist who also works at Home Depot, painted my apron exactly like my C.R.A.F.T. logo! Pretty impressive. (Jan’s in the green visor next to me, below.)
I was really excited that Jenn and Allison came out for the DIH Workshop! We made lots of new friends too. That’s Bettina on the end (and above in the pink jacket), she knows all things garden at Home Depot and she speaks German and smells really good!
Just for fun, Maritschka and I were on Good Day Austin last Thursday morning! You can see our 1:58 seconds of fame on KTBC FOX 7! I’m not gonna lie, I was a proud mama, watching C.R.A.F.T. on the big screen (or t.v.), ha!
*If you want to see some more blogger action at the DIH Workshop’s in other areas, here’s Thrifty Decor Chics, How to Nest for Less and Wait till Your Father Gets Home.
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I’d replace our fixtures
I need to D.I.Y. bathroom floor that is what I would use the Giftcard for.
I want to tackle our laundry area. I want to build some shelves to get my soap up off the floor!
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Sorry I missed this! I definitely will be at the next one. (I’ve been wanting a dimmer switch for my chandelier for quite awhile now.)
I want to put up some baord and batten in our powder room. The GC would definitely help with that project!
Looks like your girls had fun too! Thanks for sharing my DIH experience as well :o)
I would use it to buy paint to finally repaint the outside of my house! 🙂
I can’t wait to try the workshop…how fun! Love the apron, too!
I would like to finish planting my garden. I also wanted to make my son and daughter their own headboards.
Making my own pallet headboard
I would get the materials to build custom shelving in my new TINY apartment.
I’d use it for either a jewelry storage project involving existing frames, chicken wire and spraypaint or a tools/paint closet project including peg boards and spray paint.
Our bathroom needs a new faucet and paint!
I NEED this gift card! We need a new kitchen faucet ASAP!!
I would repaint my bedroom in a lilac color and trim the walls with a patterned paint roller in a blue. I would also build a chalkboard so that I could put my daily agenda on it.
I would love to buy some wood for an upcoming furniture build! Thank you for the opportunity to win! Awesome giveaway.
I would build two small doll houses for my two oldest great granddaughters.
I need this, we need shelving desperately in our garage!
I would love to revamp my storage/stockpile/laundry area!! :)Thanks!
I’d love to get started making an outdoor seating area to entertain family and friends in!!
I want to make an entry table with a mirror hanging over it
I think I would get PVC pipes to make shelving. Thanks for the chance to win! Do all Home Depots have the Do It Herself Workshops?
It’s not shown here but I need to start with simple tasks like installing window hardware to hang some curtain rods and drapes. Here is a link to something I would like to do…..http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/how-to-install-a-curtain-rod/page-2.html……#DIHWorkshop
I would like to tackle learning how to put up some hardware for curtains in m bedroom.
I would eagerly paint the front door green, replace the hardware and made a new spring wreath for it.
here’s my pin
http://pinterest.com/pin/5136987047272097/
Hi Jamie!!! Love this post and loved hanging out with you at this event. Keep me informed of all the fun stuff you do because I’m always looking for ways to get out of the house!
Did you notice in that photo where you captured the crowd I’m looking right at you with a thumbs up?! 🙂
So if I were the lucky winner I would most likely check out the amazing section of rugs actually. I walked by them at the Georgetown store and fell in love with one!
Have an amazing day!
I would start by starting with something small in my rental apartment!
We are sprucing up our main bath and plan to buy a new vanity to provide some much needed storage. I’d love to use the card to help with the purchase.
I need to refinish our deck this spring. It needs restaining and resealing.