And The Winner Is...

Thanks to everyone who shared a DIY story with me. I wish I could have picked more than one winner as there were a few stories that were quite heartwarming. The winner is Anne of Cutesy Crafty.

Here was her entry:

My DIY project I have been working on and is finally coming along :) is on my "creative corner" (No, I don't have a craft room.) I plan on taking a little space at a time in my home until I make it beautiful and this is one place that means the most to me. I get such pleasure to handmake a gift (which is most often the case) or to sew something new, I needed to want to be there. I DIY painted my desk and gave it a varnish, added shelf liner myself, bought the perfect chair, made a memo board for my patterns, made a matching rag rug, added an etsy purchased barn star :) I love it! Thank you for the chance!

Thanks Anne for sharing your story and continuing to gift people with handmade goodness.

Giveaway- $50 Gift Card for CSN Stores

Can you tell me about a DIY project that you did or want to do? Maybe you refinished an old armoire or have plans to create a community garden. The most creative and heartwarming project will win a $50 gift card that can be used to buy anything from a bathroom vanity to a crib at any of the 200 CSN online stores.

This contest will run through May 28, 2010. The winner will be announced on June 1.

To Enter:

-Follow me on Twitter @mamalounge.com

-Post details about your project in the comment section.

Thanks to Oakbook, Flinc, and TipJunkie for helping spread the word

DIY:CARDBOARD PlAyBoX

Don't ditch those big boxes from all your on-line shopping.

Do a quick upgrade and viola! you've created a fun box. All you need are sharp scissors, old stickers, yarn, and finger puppets. You could leave the box as-is but this is much more fun. Cut out windows and hang things with short strips of yarn to add dimension.



Shown Above: Puppet penguin and monkey trapezing across the way.


Honestly your kid and pet will end up snoozing in there. Enjoy!

Here's a link to more advanced cardboard toy making too.

DIY Flashback: Pregnancy Photos