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The mini makeover on my pack patio took another step forward this week. I painted a rug. Yes, I painted a rug. With the help of FrogTape® Shape Tape™ I took a plain ol' gray rug and added a little interest.
This project has been on my to do list for months. I wanted an outdoor rug for the sitting area in front of our patio fireplace. I didn't want to spend much money on a rug that would get rained on and be subject to hours of direct sunlight. I spent less than $18 on this 8x10' indoor/outdoor rug. To 'fancy' it up I added a white chevron border to the edges.
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Showing posts with label How to Blog Series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label How to Blog Series. Show all posts
Monday, June 9, 2014
Thursday, May 15, 2014
How to Make DIY 'Vinyl' Decals {Without Any Special Machines}
Just when you thought there was no way to make DIY vinyl-like decals without a Silhouette, Cricut or other die cut machine. Well, I'm here to tell you there is and it's sooo stinkin' easy! The secret is this printable, cuttable, removable, repositionable vinyl-like material (but not vinyl) by Square1 Masterpieces. Be sure to read all the way to the end of the post because I have an exclusive Square1 discount code for Two It Yourself readers!
Monday, May 12, 2014
DIY Mason Jar and Wood Box Flower Center Piece
A few months back I made this wood box using some scrap wood I had lying around. It was similar to pallet wood. Just a few even cuts, wood glue, some screws and paint and I had myself a long narrow wood box. (Read the full tutorial to make the wood box here).
Friday, May 2, 2014
10 (Must Read) Tips to Grow Your Blog
Last week as I was looking through all the fabulous projects, crafts, eats, and link ups at the Link It or Lump It party my eye kept being drawn to all the posts on blogging and social media tips. Perhaps it's because Two It Yourself is celebrating it's first birthday in the blogisphere and I'm finally feeling like I know what I'm doing - somewhat.
Blogging takes a lot of work. Blogging takes a lot of patience. Blogging is a lot of trial and error. It's dedication and determination for what is often a very small dime..especially at first. More than anything making your blog a success means a lot of marketing, self promotion, and putting yourself out there. I certainly don't know everything or even a fraction of everything - I learn a lot of new tips, tricks and techniques everyday to drive visitors and increase readership and brand recognition.
That's why today I thought it would helpful (no?) to pull all of those awesome blogging tips shared during last week's link party together into one awesome post. I'm also throwing in a few blogging tip posts that have appeared here on Two It Yourself during our first year.
Be sure to click through to read all the awesome tutorials to grow your blog - this is definitely one to pin now and read through later!
Blogging takes a lot of work. Blogging takes a lot of patience. Blogging is a lot of trial and error. It's dedication and determination for what is often a very small dime..especially at first. More than anything making your blog a success means a lot of marketing, self promotion, and putting yourself out there. I certainly don't know everything or even a fraction of everything - I learn a lot of new tips, tricks and techniques everyday to drive visitors and increase readership and brand recognition.
That's why today I thought it would helpful (no?) to pull all of those awesome blogging tips shared during last week's link party together into one awesome post. I'm also throwing in a few blogging tip posts that have appeared here on Two It Yourself during our first year.
Be sure to click through to read all the awesome tutorials to grow your blog - this is definitely one to pin now and read through later!
Thursday, April 24, 2014
2IY is 1! Our {First Year's} Most Popular DIY projects, Crafts, and Tutorials are...
We're celebrating our first bloggy birthday with a look back at our top five most popular DIY, craft, and projects in our first year!
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DIY,
DIY Furniture,
How to Blog Series,
Wrap Ups
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
How to Blog Series: Making a (Free) Blog Header
This week marks Two It Yourself's First Blog-iversary. We're celebrating a year in the blogisphere with a "How to Blog Series." Today's topic is on how to make a free blog header.
Every blogger knows looks matter...I may be in my pajamas and makeup-less at the keyboard, but my blog's gotta look good. :) Since the blog header is the first thing people see when they come to your blog, you want to make a good first impression and that means having an eye catching blog header.
Two It Yourself has gone through a series of blog headers, but in recent months we've finally found one that works, for us, for several reasons.
Every blogger knows looks matter...I may be in my pajamas and makeup-less at the keyboard, but my blog's gotta look good. :) Since the blog header is the first thing people see when they come to your blog, you want to make a good first impression and that means having an eye catching blog header.
Two It Yourself has gone through a series of blog headers, but in recent months we've finally found one that works, for us, for several reasons.
1) It immediately gives off the look, feel, and vibe of our blog. It sets the tone that we use throughout the blog.2) The header takes up the full width of the screen without forcing a scroll bar along the bottom.3) The header is short enough that the ad above the first blog post is 'above the fold'4) The background is transparent.
Let's make one thing clear: I am in no way a blog graphics design expert. For all I know my blog header could make blog and graphics designers cringe, shriek, and go blind all at the same time. All I'm here to do is to share with you what I have found works on my blog.
Labels:
Blog Tips,
How To,
How to Blog Series,
Tips and Tricks
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