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Giveaway- DIY Bedroom Decor: 50 Awesome Ideas for Your Room

August 5, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

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Enter to win a copy of the new book

DIY Bedroom Decor: 50 Awesome Ideas for Your Room

by

Tana Smith

Leave a comment in today’s post by August 14, 2015 and you are in the running for this jam packed book of fun decorating ideas perfect for a new look for school or your new college dorm room.  Open to U. S. residents only please.

More about the book from the publisher, Adams Media

“Turn your dream bedroom into a reality!

Written by popular YouTube style expert Tana Smith, DIY Bedroom Decor teaches you how to personalize your space with all your favorite looks. From an Ombre Painted Canvas and Ribbon Chandelier to Chalkboard Frames and Sequin Curtains, this guide shows you how to create the fabulous room decor crafts that you’ve spotted in magazines and online on your Tumblr dashboard. With just a few simple tools and Smith’s guidance, you’ll turn your bedroom into a super cool space your friends will envy. Every page also includes step-by-step photographs that guide you through the process, so you’ll never have to worry about how your projects will come out.

Filled with easy-to-follow instructions for 50 imaginative ideas, DIY Bedroom Decor helps you transform your current space into the bedroom of your dreams!”

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Comments

  1. Carla Hundley says

    August 5, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    Looks like a fun book!
    Thanks for the giveaway.
    Carla from Utah

  2. Deb Neerman says

    August 5, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    Wow, this looks so cool! My bedroom really needs a face-lift and this book just might be the answer. Thanks for the chance to win Craft Gossip!

  3. Karen @ Crafty Commons says

    August 5, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    Looks like this book has some great ideas to help me decorate the bedrooms!

  4. hamy10 says

    August 5, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    My daughter is about to move into her first apartment for her freshman year of college, so I would love to see what suggestions this book has. Thanks for the chance!

  5. duchick says

    August 5, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    I’m always on the lookout for new ways to decorate and make my bedroom look fresh…this book would give me many ideas!

  6. Erin S. says

    August 6, 2015 at 12:16 am

    Just the incentive I need to get the kids to clean their rooms. Looks like lots of awesome ideas!

  7. Sandi Nakoneczny says

    August 6, 2015 at 12:40 am

    Love to change things, this is just what I need.

  8. Mary Helene says

    August 6, 2015 at 11:15 am

    This looks a fun book.

  9. Lindsey says

    August 6, 2015 at 11:19 am

    This looks awesome! I would love to have this for my new apartment!

  10. Pat Schwab says

    August 6, 2015 at 11:29 am

    My daughter would love this for ideas

  11. Cindy S says

    August 6, 2015 at 11:42 am

    My boring room could use a makeover!

  12. Dennis Mullins Sr says

    August 6, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    My bedroom really needs help and this book is just what it needs. Thanks for the giveaway.

  13. Susan S says

    August 6, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    A perfect gift for a friend’s daughter who
    is going off to college next month. Thank you for the giveaway!

  14. boblosan says

    August 6, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    I guess after 15 years I should decorate our bedroom. DH says it’s my job, so I really need this book! Thank you for a chance to win.

  15. kim says

    August 6, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    My daughter loves redecorating, she would really enjoy this book!

  16. Julie Henderson says

    August 6, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    Had a birthday last week, but YES!…I’d take this as a belated gift. 😉 Thanks for the giveaway & I’d be thrilled to win it.

  17. Karey says

    August 7, 2015 at 11:04 am

    Neat book! Everyone can use a little bedroom updating once in a while!

  18. Christiana says

    August 7, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    My room needs some decorating. This sounds like a cool book!

  19. Gypsy Anna says

    August 8, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    I don’t have a bedroom, but it looks like it might have some cool ideas that could be used in other ways. BTW, who won the last five away ending the 7th?

  20. Theresa K says

    August 9, 2015 at 1:11 am

    Oh, how I need this book. I am so in the mood to redecorate!!!

  21. Donna Lamb says

    November 19, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    I am constantly redecorating our home. Could always use some new ideas.

Have you read?

Floppy Disk Crafts: Clever Ways to Upcycle Retro Tech

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Remember floppy disks? Those square little tech relics that used to hold our precious documents and school assignments? If you’ve got a stash of them hiding in the back of a drawer—or you stumble across some at a thrift store—don’t toss them just yet. Floppy disks are surprisingly perfect for upcycled crafting, and these ideas will have you looking at old tech in a totally new way.

One of the most popular ways to breathe new life into these retro icons is by turning them into DIY wall clocks. Whether you keep it simple with one floppy as the clock face or build a larger wall piece using multiple disks, the result is a geeky, functional work of art. Check out the step-by-step guide on Instructables for building your own floppy disk wall clock—it’s a timeless craft, literally!

Want to carry your nostalgia with you? Then you’ll love the floppy disk purse or bag ideas. These functional fashion statements are made entirely from joined-up disks, forming a sturdy and super unique bag. There are tutorials on how to make a full shoulder bag, a clutch, and even a pencil case using nothing but zip ties and some creativity.

Need a conversation-starting piece of décor? A floppy disk chandelier might be just the thing. It’s bold, futuristic, and a brilliant way to show off your upcycling skills. Alternatively, you can go green and make a floppy disk planter—perfect for succulents or desk plants. Just pop out the disk’s center, line it with plastic, and add soil. It’s easy, stylish, and great for small-space gardening.

Looking for quick, crafty projects? Try turning a floppy into a notepad, a photo frame, or a cutlery holder. These smaller projects make great DIY gifts, and they’re perfect for crafters who want instant gratification. You can even make Christmas bows or flowers out of old disks for a fun and shiny holiday twist.

For those who love organizing their craft supplies or electronics, floppy disks can be transformed into component organizers or bill caddies. With a little hot glue and imagination, they make excellent mini shelving units and storage boxes.

Feeling ambitious? Dive into the more elaborate builds like a laptop desk, a lampshade, or even a quirky birdhouse made entirely from floppy disks. These projects take upcycling to the next level and are sure to impress anyone who sees them.

Make a Floppy Disk Wall Clock : 9 Steps – Instructables

Floppy Disk Bag : 12 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

Geeky Floppy Note Pad — CraftBits.com

Floppy Disk Chandelier : 8 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables

DIY Floppy Disk Planters – Brit + Co /

Floppy Disk Planter  

Floppy Disk Art

How to Turn Old Floppy Disks Into Bracelets, Necklaces, or Belts – Instructables 

Upcycled Component Organizer – Make:

Floppy disk photo frame

Wall Clock 

DIY Floppy Disk Planter

Floppy Disk Art | Euromaxx

Bird house 

Cutlery Holder

Floppy Disks Into Pencil Cases • Recyclart 

Floppy Disk Bill Caddy : 3 Steps – Instructables

Make a Floppy Disk Wall Clock : 9 Steps – Instructables 

Floppy Disk Laptop Desk/Stand – Instructables

Disk Combobulation 

Floppy Disk Succulent Planter : 3 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables 

Floppy Disk Lampshade (with Pictures) – Instructables

Recycled Flowers From DVDs, CDs, and Floppy Disks

USB Flash Diskette : 7 Steps (with Pictures) –

Christmas Bow / Flower From Floppy Disks : 7 Steps (with Pictures) 

Notebook From Old Floppy Disks : 9 Steps (with Pictures)

And of course, there’s wearable tech too. You can cut up and reshape floppy disks into bracelets, necklaces, or belts that scream ’80s nostalgia. It’s retro-futurism at its finest.

Let’s not forget about combining media: recycled flowers and art pieces that use floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs together to create dazzling pieces with texture and shine. Whether you’re decorating your craft room or making a gallery-worthy art piece, these materials are a dream to experiment with.

So next time you come across a box of floppy disks, don’t see e-waste—see endless crafting possibilities. With just a few tools and a lot of imagination, you can turn outdated tech into something totally unique and totally you.

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