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  • Crafternoon Delight: FREE Art Friday

    2/19, noon – 1:oopm Come play with reclaimed materials to create works of art to distribute on the streets of Salem for FREE Art Friday. We’ll provide open studio time, inspiration, and supplies…

  • Kids Club DIY Kickoff

    2/15, 2:00-3:00pm We are kicking off the first DIY.org kids club in Salem Oregon. This exciting opportunity allows children to explore their interests, meet others who share the same passions,  get their…

  • Crafternoon Delight: Valentines

    2/12, noon – 1:oopm Create Valentines with reuse materials to show you care about your sweetie and the environment. Or if you’d rather express your dark side, come create anti-valentines. We aim…

  • After School Special: Valentines

    2/5, 4:00pm-5:30pm It’s always a mad rush to get Valentines ready before the special day…DIY Studio to the rescue! Children 8 and older are invited to create earth-friendly Valentines, learn simple techniques,…

  • Salem’s First Little Free Library

    Have you heard of Little Free Libraries? We loved the idea when we first heard of it. It’s a simple thing. You put out a box full of books and allow the…

  • Top 10 Upcycled Projects

    Here’s a list of some of my favorite DIY Studio projects: 1. Natural Bird Feeder 2. Bike Chain Bracelet 3. Dining Table Facelift 4. Decoupaged Desk 5. Upcycled Hat and Mitten Set…

  • Salem Etsy Craft Fair, Craft Fair Set Up

    Don’t ya just love the smell of a craft fair in the morning! DIY Studio showed up to accept donations toward opening the first ever Creative Reuse Center in Marion County. Not…

  • Makeover Monday, a Lamp Update

    You’re in for a special treat today. You’ll not only see this lamp makeover but you’ll get a sneak peak of my new studio space. Remember this old lamp? We’ll I think…

  • Super Fabulous Collage Kits now available on Etsy

    Now on Etsy! http://www.northwestnest.etsy.com Over 40+ pieces for your next collage, scrapbooking, assemblage or mixed media projects. Perfect for those with discriminating tastes, this kit contains everything needed for a masterpiece collage.…

  • What to do When Someone Copies You

    Today I went to a sale and saw some very similar items (one that was the actual item I sold at my Honeyboutique Spring Sale) being resold at another sale here in…

  • A Vintage Suitcase Saves the Day- Making a Cool Jewelry Tote

    I don’t know if you remember this cute little suitcase? Well, it’s now holding my jewelry after a little bit of work. I was contacted by a local school that is looking…

  • Make it Monday-How to Etch like a Pro

    After a series of failed attempts at etching, I finally figured out something that worked. I’ve tried the ooey, gooey paint on method of etching with nasty chemicals and it barely worked.…

  • Crazy Hair Again

    It was crazy hair day at Little Missy’s school. Last year she had bird’s nest hair. This year she went for something a little more tame. Since it was a warm day,…

  • Office Drab to Office Fab!

    Just because you’re at work doesn’t mean you have to surround yourself with ugly utilitarian things. Think outside the box, think sparkly, think fabulous! These fun paper clip sets will keep your…