DIY holiday surprise! We’re celebrating your DIY first with $

Mark and Theresa in Moonachie for a Sandy project

Our 12 days of Christmas is all about celebrating your DIY first.

Mark and I are always super-psyched when we hear about a new DIYer’s triumph in completing a DIY first. So we’re taking time this holiday season to share a little DIY cash with some of our favorite new DIYers who are posting their photos on Twitter. If you have a DIY first to share, tweet us @MyFixitUpLife or hashtag #DIYfirst. And check your Twitter feed everyday at noon until December 24th to see if you’ve gotten some extra DIY spending cash from us.

Mark and Theresa makeover an armoire into a home office

We love your DIY firsts! Look who won so far!

A not that ugly Christmas Sweater by Nelly

DIY fire pit by Sarah.

Removing wallpaper! DIY first by Allen

Nightmare before Christmas inspired wreath by Patricia

DIY Baby’s First Christmas ornaments by Soothers & Skinnies.

$37.50 auction find. Stripped and totally refinished by Sarah’s husband!

Congratulations to Sarah on her first successful DIY! Keep it up!

The Former Miss M used chalk paint for the first time! Looks awesome! Great DIY first.

Great DIYFirst by Kelly!

Rockin’ paint job! Congratulations Nitin!

Awesome table made from reclaimed wood by Bwesson!

Rustic Art hanger by Kristi!

From Mauve to Modern by Holly

Lovely painted chest! From sage to purple by Rachel

Theresa

Theresa is a handy designer and writer. She shares DIY projects, tool how-to, and home makeovers as a book author, home show speaker, DIY workshop coach, and radio host. Plus, she has a degree in journalism with a minor in architecture, and is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPs) and certified color consultant. She's created fast-paced makeovers for TV shows, and shares home trends and DIY tips as a freelance writer and guest on news shows and satellite media tours for TV and radio.

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