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Thanks, I Made It
www.thanksimadeitblog.com
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DIY accessories and fashion. I believe something you made yourself is twice as enjoyable as something you bought. It's the pride and empowerment that comes in being able to say, "Thanks, I made it!"
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Blog Love: May

Happy June! This is by far and away my favorite month, since TOMORROW is my birthday! A few other fun things about June 2nd: its also Martha Washingtons birthday, the day of the US release of Sgt. Pe...

1 day ago

Guest Post: DIY Q-Tip Flower

Because Im going to be setting up a new apartment in a few months, Ive got home DIYs on the brain! So, Im very excited to share with you a project from Jessi Snow. Keep reading for how she made this ...

3 days ago 8 people like this

DIY: Leather Dye and Studded Purse

I hope you all enjoyed (or are still enjoying) the weekend! I stayed local for the holiday, which of course meant lots of DIY-ing during the summer storms passing through. Theres nothing like breathi...

5 days ago 8 people like this

DIY Fringe Earrings and Necklace

Im back over at MJ Trimmings blog with not one, but two, projects! Check out this peek, then find the fringetastic how-to over at the MJ Trim blog.

24 may 12 4 people like this

TIMI Elsewhere: Crafty Superstar on Cut Out and Keep!

Im so flattered that the ladies of Cut Out and Keep have bestowed on me the honor of being their next Crafty Superstar! I think I will need to make a nice little name plate for my desk with that on i...

23 may 12

DIY Spiked Macrame Bracelet

When I found Devora Libins spiked macrame bracelets, I knew I finally had the perfect use for a big spool of pink string I grabbed at the hardware store. The same string (also known as mason twine) i...

21 may 12 24 people like this

Big News and Sourcing the Addiction

Map of DC and Baltimore from prettymaps by Aaron Straup Cope Im moving! Im off to Washington, DC at the end of the summer to go to graduate school (for a masters degree in international education, no...

18 may 12

DIY Inspiration: High-Low Skirt 2.0

The asymmetry keeps getting better and better! Im not sure which I love more about this skirt: the floral fabric or that the high-low hem is made from a gorgeous wrap. Im off to the thrift store to f...

16 may 12 11 people like this

DIY Hardware Necklace

Who needs a craft store when you have access to hardware store and CVS? I picked up these flat corner braces (available in a range of sizes) at my neighborhood Ace Hardware. A few extra jewelry-makin...

14 may 12 23 people like this

Bonus DIY: Easy Cord and Chain Bracelet

Ive been busy this week with a lot of DIY projects. This bracelet is extremely simple and was the product of the same Sunday crafting session that produced my cord bracelet earlier this week. I had t...

11 may 12 12 people like this

DIY Inspiration: Fancy Feet

For my height, (lack of) natural grace, and trek-all-over-town lifestyle, I tend to eschew any sort of fancy footwear, especially the high-heeled. Unfortunately, for flat-lovers, it seems the higher ...

09 may 12 18 people like this

DIY Cord Bracelet

Recently, Brian and I snuck upstate for a quick weekend away. At my favorite general store, they stock everything from books to groceries to hardware supplies and I find an excuse to go every time we...

09 may 12 11 people like this

TIMI Elsewhere: DIY Earrings on M&J Blog

Thanks so much for your kind comments on my feature on Friday and my blog birthday this weekend! My Q&A over at M&J (nice rhyme) was only the beginning: Im creating new tutorials for M&J ...

07 may 12 3 people like this

Hooray! TIMI turns 1!

Happy birthday to Thanks, Made It! My baby blog is officially one year old. Celebrate virtually with me over chocolate, a glass or two of something bubbly and boozy, and a few pretty pictures of conf...

06 may 12

Featured on M&J Blog

Quick thing before you get your sombreros on for this weekends "fiestivities"-- the awesome people behind the M&J Trimming blog did a little Q&A with me about DIY. Check it out here. ...

04 may 12

DIY Storage Inspiration

My craft clutter continuing to grow, Ive been inspired by behind-the-scenes studio tours of jewelry designers and other crafty people. I would love unlimited access to their supplies and a gigantic C...

04 may 12 7 people like this

TIMI Elsewhere: The Average Girls Guide

Hey friends! Today is the first of my new monthly contributing DIY post over at The Average Girls Guide. Im really excited about this series, because Im working hard with Alyson, the sites creator, t...

02 may 12

DIY Inspiration: Crochet

Dont pack away those yarns and needles, because its looking as though the knit arts, like the Olympics, are a winter and summer sport. Heres a little round-up of pieces that just might inspire you to...

30 apr 12 1 person likes this

April Bloglove

I think Ill make these blog features a monthly deal, whaddya think? I love to share my favorite finds and fresh blogs out there, so I hope you enjoy them too! Heres this months dose of newer (to me) ...

28 apr 12 2 people like this

DIY Gold Arrowhead Necklace

I saw the Bing Bang earrings in yesterdays post of arrowhead jewelry first on the ears of a friend. They were so tiny yet packed a punch, and I love the combination of rough-hewn arrowheads with luxe...

24 apr 12 8 people like this

DIY Inspiration: Arrowheads

Just a little roundup of arrowhead jewelry to give you peek at my DIY for you all tomorrow. Check back! 1 Luv AJ | 2 Bing Bang | 3 House of Harlow 1960 | 4 Pamela Love

23 apr 12 2 people like this

DIY Inspiration: More Dyed Denim

(images via shopbop.com) Since I dyed my own shorts bright orange two weeks back, Im hooked on the idea. Perhaps Ill try it again, in bright pink this time, like the first pair above? Other ideas inc...

20 apr 12 3 people like this

Guest post from Stacie of Scarves.net: 6 Scarf DIYs

Something new for you all: A guest post from Stacie of Stars for Streetlights (maybe you recall her blog from this blog love post?), whos got some great tutorials and photography on her blog. Shes wi...

18 apr 12 10 people like this

Labor of Love: New DIY Archive!

Ill be the first to admit, my past DIY archive page was obnoxiously disorganized. Check out my new page of past projects, which was a Herculean task for someone not very tech savvy. You can click on ...

16 apr 12 3 people like this

DIY Miu Miu-Inspired Lace Bow Top

Back in January (which feels like eons ago), I spotted Kirsten Dunst on the cover of Lucky Magazine, wearing this Miu Miu top. I again spotted the shirt while browsing Net-A-Porter for inspiration, a...

16 apr 12 3 people like this

TIMI Behind the Scenes

A few weeks ago, Brian snapped this photo when he came into the bedroom and found me "extreme crafting." In actuality, I was sorting and organizing my abundance of craft supplies. He insisted...

13 apr 12

Review: I Spy DIY Style

I was so excited to receive a copy of I Spy DIY Style by Jenni Radosevich, the blogger behind ispydiy.com. Her blog is one of the original do-it-yourself sites that gave me the inspiration and motiva...

11 apr 12 2 people like this

DIY Fiona Paxton Necklace

I might be a little late to this party, but Fiona Paxton is my latest jewelry designer obsession. Her goods have been repeatedly spotted on celebrities and in fashion magazines, but the DIY "ah-...

09 apr 12 17 people like this

DIY Neon Jean Shorts

Christopher Kane for J Brands collaboration took a little while for me to appreciate, but as the temperatures slowly creep higher and higher, I cant help but think about these bright colors beckoning...

06 apr 12 7 people like this

40 Ways to Tie a Scarf

Speaking of scarves... We may on our way into spring, but chilly mornings and breezes mean I still bundle up. At this point in the season, Im often stumped with ways to make my heavy-rotation scarves...

04 apr 12 18 people like this

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