This month, The DIY Mommy is FIVE YEARS OLD! I’m so extremely excited and proud of this blog and how it’s changed and grown since 2009. I want to take a couple of weeks this month to reflect and share some of my favourite posts over the last five years of blogging and also to celebrate this special anniversary with a HUGE giveaway! Read on to see how you can enter to win over $500 worth of some of my very favourite things.
On June 4th, 2009 I bought the domain name TheDIYMommy.com. My first baby, Little C, was 6 months old and I was having so much fun making things for her. I sewed her some clothes, made her some skincare products, and created some accessories for her and received so many great comments about them. I thought it would be fun to start a website with tutorials for making things for baby, and that’s when The DIY Mommy was created! My first posts were simple and to the point. In 2009 I had a lot of guest posts and bought a lot of stock images to get going, but I soon learned that what would make The DIY Mommy the most special was to create all of the original photography and tutorials from scratch myself. I’m so proud of the hundreds and hundreds of hours I’ve put into this blog since then – five years worth of ideas and hard work has certainly been worth it!
When Pinterest arrived on the scene and started becoming really popular in 2011, my little website exploded with new visitors. It was an exciting time for me and I was incredibly inspired to put even more effort into my blog and pursue it as a part-time career. I could do things I love, write about them, and make a little bit of income to help support my little family? So exciting! I began to reach out to brands I respected, and some even reached out to me. For a couple of years now, I have been able to help promote brands and products I use through The DIY Mommy and in return I have been blessed with a bit of income and products that help support this blog and my family. It’s honestly been a ton of fun and the perfect setup for me, a DIY-loving mom of three!
Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll share with you some of the favourite posts and tutorials I’ve written since 2009 on The DIY Mommy. But here’s the most exciting thing – some of my most favourite sponsors from over the years have partnered with me to celebrate my 5 year blogiversary! Aren’t they awesome?! All together, this huge prize is worth over $500. Here’s what you’ll get if you win:
Keurig Canada has donated a K60 Special Edition Brewing System and a box of each (12 per box) of these K-cup packs: Amazonia Fair Trade Organic Coffee, Timothy’s Breakfast Blend and Van Houtte Original House Blend Coffee! Remember my Valentine’s coffee nook that features one of the Keurig Mini Plus? I still use the system and I adore it – in fact, I’m drinking a green tea made by it as I type this now. If you’re a fellow coffee addict like me, you’ll love your Keurig so much. The K60 Special Edition brewing system brews a perfect cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa in under one minute at the touch of a button. Featuring chrome accents and a blue, backlit LCD display, the Special Edition brewer allows you to program water temperature, set the digital clock and Auto On/Off. With the choice of three cup sizes, the Special Edition brewer offers a removable drip tray to accommodate travel mugs.
Lowe’s Canada has donated TWO $50 CDN gift cards (redeemable at Lowe’s Canada or Lowe’s USA). If you’ve been following our house build, you’ll remember that Lowe’s was an integral part of that process. We purchased many of our building materials from Lowe’s Canada including our Valspar paint, our Allen + Roth laminate flooring, and the slate split-face tile for our fireplace. We couldn’t be happier with our experience shopping at Lowe’s, and we love all of the products we received from them (my favourite being our flooring)! If you have a build or renovation in your near future, these gift cards will be a great addition to your DIY arsenal.
The House of Many has donated TWO $50 CDN gift certificates to redeem at Got Something to Say Custom Vinyl Design. The House of Many is a blog written by witty and wise April – a mom of many. This blog talks about the nitty gritty and the down and dirty of raising a family with a lot of kids. Here, you’ll find different parenting tips, hints and ideas spoken with humility and honesty. It’s a blog of imperfect parenting and purposeful living. Do you remember the adorable gold vinyl hearts I adorned Baby B’s closet and room with? They’re from Got Something to Say Vinyl Design. You’ll be able to use these gift certificates to find some amazing vinyl decals for your next home decor project.
Value Village / Savers has donated TWO $50 CDN gift certificates. I’m a huge promoter of recycling, upcycling and creating unique things on a budget and Value Village is one of my favourite thrift stores to shop in. Do you remember the shabby chic frames I made from some $1 picture frames I found there? Or the master bedroom refresh I just completed where I made an accent pillow from some thrifted lace from Value Village? Value Village / Savers is not only a pioneer in the retail thrift store industry, but they also partner with over 140 nonprofit alliances that help support community programs. How cool is that? If you like thrift shopping like I do, you’ll appreciate these gift certificates when you go on your next treasure hunt.
Finally, I’ve thrown in a $50 USD gift card to my favourite online fabric store – Fabric.com. If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that I buy most of my fabric here. If you’re anything like me, you can never have too much fabric.
Are you ready to enter my 5 year anniversary giveaway?! Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Good luck! Thank you to my fantastic sponsors for making this out-of-this-world prize package possible!
– Christina
(Sweepstakes is open to residents in Canada & USA only. See contest terms & conditions in Rafflecopter widget for details. Contest ends on June 30th, 2014 at 11:59PM MST.)
francine says
June 2, 2014 at 8:53 amCongrats on the 5yrs!!!
Olivia Berg says
June 2, 2014 at 8:55 amCongrats on 5 yrs! I love your blog!
Ange says
June 2, 2014 at 8:58 amSuper rad! Has it been five years already? I met you through Etsy all those years ago. Time goes by in a blink eh?
Karla says
June 2, 2014 at 9:07 amHappy Blog Anniversary! I’ve enjoyed all the knitting/crocheting posts the most!
Shauna says
June 2, 2014 at 9:10 amHappy 5 years! I always love your tips and tricks!
Bonnie says
June 2, 2014 at 9:41 amCongrats on 5 years! Everything is so beautiful that you do. Loved the Vintage bridal shower for your sister.
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Jenna says
June 2, 2014 at 9:48 amCongrats Christina. Love thediymommy.com, always sending my friends here for various recipes and diy ideas.
heather robbins says
June 2, 2014 at 10:03 amYour cupcake DIY. Its my ho to recipe foricing now 🙂
Barb M says
June 2, 2014 at 11:02 amCongrats on 5 yrs! I loved your blog when you made your beautiful curtains for your dining area! Your kitchen is gorgeous!
Jess says
June 2, 2014 at 11:07 amFave post was the one on drapery, we are finally in our 8 month long renovation house and I can’t wait to look back, order fabric and get started 🙂
Mally Rakoz says
June 2, 2014 at 11:56 amCan’t wait until I’m at 6 months!! 🙂 congrats!
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Angie O'Connell says
June 2, 2014 at 12:14 pmCongrats on 5 years! I’ve loved seeing your DIY house unfold. Can’t wait to see what the next 5 has in store.
Lisa says
June 2, 2014 at 12:31 pmCongratulations on 5 years! I especially loved all of your posts about building and decorating your house. So inspiring!
Melanie says
June 2, 2014 at 12:51 pmCongratulations Christina!
Melanie says
June 2, 2014 at 12:56 pmOops, I wrote in the wrong twitter handle on my entries. It’s @mellyjanetweets now.
Jessica says
June 2, 2014 at 1:04 pmWhat an exciting milestone! We are both celebrating five year anniversaries this month! Congratulations Christina!
Summer S says
June 2, 2014 at 4:23 pmCongrats!! I can’t believe its been 5 years already, time flies! 🙂
Ashley F. says
June 2, 2014 at 5:42 pmHere is to 5 fabulous years of blogging!
Cora Lea says
June 2, 2014 at 8:00 pmCongratulations!! Love your design esthetic so much!
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
June 3, 2014 at 9:06 amCongratulations Christina! I love your blog and so glad I found it 🙂 Excited for you and so happy about your success:)
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Hilda says
June 3, 2014 at 9:51 amCongratulations Christina! How exciting! 5 years!
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Sumaira says
June 3, 2014 at 9:52 amLove your blog, congrats again on your 5 year blogiversary xoxo
Jil says
June 3, 2014 at 9:58 amCongrats on five years!
I look forward to every one of your posts!
Kaylea Stoddard says
June 3, 2014 at 10:15 amLove your blog!
[email protected] Vin'yet Etc. says
June 3, 2014 at 11:45 amWow, 5 years! Congrats, what a gift round up, amazing!!!!
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Kristen says
June 3, 2014 at 11:52 amLove everything you write about! Congrats!!
Mel says
June 3, 2014 at 12:24 pmHappy Birthday!! I love love LOVE your dolly diaper bag post!
Amanda Luke says
June 3, 2014 at 1:23 pmCongratulations I have enjoyed your posted for a while now
Monique L.S. says
June 3, 2014 at 2:34 pmI enjoyed the article “10 Easy & Creative Easter Egg Hunt Ideas”. What a great idea to have children only look for a certain colour – this way everyone will get the same amount.
Congratulations on 5 years and going strong!
Tia says
June 3, 2014 at 3:16 pmHappy Anniversary!!! Isn’t it crazy to remember back 5 years? Oh, how things change 🙂 Thanks for sharing the great prizes!
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Stephanie guertin says
June 3, 2014 at 6:13 pmCONGRATS!! 5 years flew by. Loved watching your blog grow. Some fave posts are the scarf tutorial, the coffee nook and your chair makeover. So talented. Still waiting for a mc d play date lol. Jk!
Sara Gibson says
June 3, 2014 at 7:32 pmWow; 5 years! Congrats! I love your sewing tutorials, and those succulents in jars were super-cute! But most of all, I love being your neighbour! =D
Rebecca Ask says
June 3, 2014 at 7:41 pmHappy anniversary!!
My favorite posts are the updates on your DIY home.
It was so cool to be privy to the process from start to finish.
Plus it’s beautiful and gives me lots of ideas for mine 🙂
Thanks and congrats!!!
Amanda says
June 3, 2014 at 9:16 pmLove your blog! I may have to steal the teacher gift idea!!
Amanda says
June 3, 2014 at 9:17 pmhappy anniversary! may have to steal the gift for teacher idea!
Judith says
June 3, 2014 at 10:40 pmWay to go – 5 years and going strong!!!
So many favourite posts!! One of my favourites was the printable chore chart – my daughter loves it!! 🙂
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Amy C says
June 3, 2014 at 11:27 pmMy favourite post is: Chalk Paint vs Chalkboard Paint + DIY Recipes for Both
Happy Anniversary
Danielle says
June 4, 2014 at 7:56 amMy favourite post is a Handmade Christmas: DIY Projects for Women
angela m says
June 4, 2014 at 10:43 amI love your A Shabby Chic Farmhouse Table with DIY Chalk Paint post
Kristi says
June 4, 2014 at 11:01 amChristina- you are so sweet! I have made a few teepees- using your tutorial, and painted some chairs with your diy chalk paint! thank you for always answering my questions on where you find stuff!
Glogirl says
June 4, 2014 at 12:32 pmI like the post titled “Sew the Easiest Shirred Summer Dress Ever”. I enjoy sewing and this looks like a great project to try.
alison says
June 4, 2014 at 1:26 pmi love everything on your blog!!!
Angela Mitchell says
June 4, 2014 at 4:37 pmI loved your tutorial about turning a cutlery tray into a jewelery holder. I’m planning on doing it one day soon:)
Anna says
June 5, 2014 at 1:11 amBig congrats! What a beautiful labour of love this blog is!! I have used it as reference for so many sewing projects. So glad that I found you and am very happy to support local talent. Can’t wait to see what the next 5 years brings!!!
Christine says
June 5, 2014 at 5:40 amHuge congrats, Christina!! So happy for you and all your well deserved successes.
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anna pry says
June 5, 2014 at 6:42 ami like this article: http://thediymommy.com/sew-a-shabby-chic-pleated-table-runner-from-a-drop-cloth/
because i happened to have a dropcloth handy and it’s simple but lovely and goes with everything
Tamara Schroeder says
June 5, 2014 at 9:39 amAll her posts are awesome. but any involving chalk paint! 🙂
Heather says
June 5, 2014 at 10:04 amAwesome giveaway! Congrats on 5 yrs!!!
Jenifer Schaefer says
June 5, 2014 at 12:25 pmHooray! Congratulations on 5 years. The post I got back to again and again is your
Light and Lemony Eggs Benedict. http://thediymommy.com/make-light-lemony-easy-eggs-benedict/ It’s easy and so lemony. Just how I like it.
Amy Poon says
June 5, 2014 at 12:43 pmCongrats on your 5 year Anniversary!! My fav post was your diy dolly diaper bags!!
Paula says
June 5, 2014 at 12:54 pmHappy Anniversary Happy Anniversary ! Congrats! I would so love to win I love all your blog posts and look forward to them 🙂
Dani @ lifeovereasy says
June 6, 2014 at 12:33 amLove your post on making rose cupcakes!
Samantha says
June 6, 2014 at 7:38 pmI love your kitchen! The vintage, the turquoise, everything!! I’ve got turquoise in my kitchen too it’s my favorite color.
Amy Stack says
June 6, 2014 at 10:29 pmI love the “Our Breakfast Nook Rotating Art Wall” post. I haven’t made it myself..yet! I love it though!
Lori Jackson says
June 7, 2014 at 3:54 pmHappy Anniversary!! I loved the post on rose cupcakes!
Ruthie says
June 7, 2014 at 7:32 pmI love reading your blog, I enjoy all of the printables and crafts. Especially the fathers day printables.
Andrea Amy says
June 8, 2014 at 12:57 pmmy favourite post is this one for making christmas ornaments.
http://thediymommy.com/make-glittery-cinnamon-star-ornaments/
stacey dempsey says
June 9, 2014 at 1:34 amI am new here but i looked around and the Bake Vanilla Yogurt Streusel Banana Muffins looked really good so I am going to try those , so right now that is my favorite and looking forward to many more
nicolthepickle says
June 9, 2014 at 5:47 amYour Canada Day Maple Sugar cookie recipe post.
Amy Heffernan says
June 10, 2014 at 10:18 amWOW! There are really so many. I love your DIY crafts section!
Kim says
June 10, 2014 at 8:57 pmHappy 5 years!Love your site.
michelle tremblett says
June 11, 2014 at 11:25 amI love the rose cupcakes post 🙂 Happy Anniversary !!!
jeannie says
June 12, 2014 at 11:27 amHappy Anniversary! My favourite post is the Make Faux Succulents out of Felt. I make these all time to put on top of wrapped presents!~
Dayna says
June 13, 2014 at 9:52 pmHappy anniversary! I love your post on DIY baby slings.
Bree says
June 14, 2014 at 6:24 pmPick one? How unfair lol, I love all the crafts and recipes! I can’t wait to make the Canada Day Maple Sugar Cookies!
Pam says
June 16, 2014 at 4:23 ammy fave post is the handmade Christmas post.
Meg says
June 17, 2014 at 1:44 pmCongrats on making your passion into such a popular website!
LauraC says
June 17, 2014 at 3:47 pmI love the Link A Polooza where everyone shares their favorite links.
Amber B says
June 17, 2014 at 4:02 pmIt’s been fun getting to know you and watch this grow. Happy blogiversary.
Wehaf says
June 17, 2014 at 4:14 pmHappy Anniversary! I love this post: http://thediymommy.com/crochet-an-organic-cotton-granny-square-baby-blanket-part-2-joining-squares-finishing/
I always have trouble joining elements smoothly, and this was a big help.
Josh S says
June 17, 2014 at 8:43 pmI like the fun easter egg hunt ideas post.
Kelsie K says
June 17, 2014 at 9:35 pmHappy Anniversary! Thank you for turning me into a DIY mom!
Kelsie K says
June 17, 2014 at 9:36 pmCongrats on 5 years! Thanks for making me a DIY mommy!
Tammy says
June 17, 2014 at 10:00 pmVery cool anniversary surprise ☺
Joyce says
June 18, 2014 at 12:36 amLink A Polooza. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Kevin says
June 18, 2014 at 6:55 amOur Breakfast Nook Rotating Art Wall is my favourite
Brandee H says
June 18, 2014 at 12:00 pmI like the snow day survival kit gift. It was a great idea!
Bev says
June 19, 2014 at 10:46 amMy favorite post is “Bake Vanilla Yogurt Streusel Banana Muffins.” I tried the recipe and found the muffins to be delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Anita L says
June 20, 2014 at 4:11 pmI just started following you yesterday so I don’t have a favorite post yet. The pink sewing machine is what drew me into you blog so I guess that’s my favorite. Hi from Wainwright, AB.
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sarah sar says
June 20, 2014 at 9:40 pmI love you http://thediymommy.com/9-favourite-easy-updos-for-moms/ post! So useful and easy for us busy moms who don’t have too much time in the morning.
Amanda Rose says
June 21, 2014 at 9:11 amThank you for your generosity and congratulations on your anniversary!
tanyab79 says
June 21, 2014 at 12:41 pmMaking your own xmas ornaments.
Sunshine H says
June 21, 2014 at 8:22 pmI just found your page, but in browsing it, I would love to try making the Salted Chocolate Caramel Pecan Candies
Lisa Neutel says
June 22, 2014 at 7:25 pmI liked the handmade Christmas post ..amung many others
Happy 5 year ..cheers to many more
heidi c. says
June 22, 2014 at 11:07 pmHappy Anniversary! I enjoyed: “Make a Snow Day Survival Kit Christmas Gift” very much!
Florence C says
June 23, 2014 at 4:29 amBake Vanilla Yogurt Streusel Banana Muffins looks delicious. Happy anniversary
BlessedTA says
June 23, 2014 at 7:49 amOur Breakfast Nook Rotating Art Wall
ginette4 says
June 23, 2014 at 10:15 amThis is my favourite post so far 🙂
Dreena says
June 23, 2014 at 1:53 pmI like this one: “A Quick DIY Master Bed Refresh”.
Thanks + Happy Anniversary!
Andrea L says
June 24, 2014 at 4:43 pmI love your post about the Teepee Play Tent. My kids love hiding under our tables, so a teepee is perfect for them!
Nancy J Montgomery says
June 25, 2014 at 3:29 amMy favourite post was your recipe for Vanilla Yogurt Streusel Banana Muffins.
Wendy hutton says
June 25, 2014 at 8:51 ammy favorite post is the rose cupcakes
Rebby says
June 25, 2014 at 11:57 pmOK CRAFTY lady over here, I can’t pick just one, the WHOLE Craft section is awesome!
Renee LeBlanc says
June 27, 2014 at 5:47 amI love the Canada Day Maple Sugar Cookies, they look awesome, I want to make those!
SUMMER PLEWES says
June 27, 2014 at 12:10 pmI am completely envious of all the DIY posts. My fave is the Sew a Throw Pillow cover – the easy way. I think I could do that one!
Carol M (Lushka S) says
June 29, 2014 at 9:46 amI like this post Bake Vanilla Yogurt Streusel Banana Muffins
Sherri says
June 29, 2014 at 1:01 pmLove your blog!! Thanks for all the tutorials 🙂
Allison Brock says
June 29, 2014 at 1:16 pmLove reading your blog crafty lady.
Tara says
June 29, 2014 at 10:48 pmI’m very excited for you! I hope my blog will be as amazing as yours is in 5 years!
Ashley says
June 29, 2014 at 11:03 pmLove the maple sugar cookies! Happy Anniversary!
MarkeeMark says
June 30, 2014 at 2:04 amEaster Egg Hunt Idea post was great!
Kevin says
June 30, 2014 at 2:34 amHappy Anniversary! Hope you made your cupcakes, loved that entry!
Lin C says
June 30, 2014 at 2:48 amOur Breakfast Nook Rotating Art Wall is my favourite post!
Geoff says
June 30, 2014 at 3:16 amThe Snow Day Survival Kit post will come in very useful! Best One.
Wai says
June 30, 2014 at 3:46 amI tried the receipe for your Vanilla Yogurt Streusel Banana Muffins – its so yummy. Thank you!
Bons says
June 30, 2014 at 9:41 amI liked this article the best: Sew the Easiest Shirred Summer Dress Ever
Cathy C says
June 30, 2014 at 2:46 pmI don’t have a favourite, but I love the pics and shares and pins of DIY projects. Even if I don’t do the projects I love to see creative ways people repurpose items and bring new life to them.
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Chris Stockford says
June 30, 2014 at 7:53 pmThe Snow Day Survival Kit Article.
Bailey Dexter says
June 30, 2014 at 8:15 pmHappy Anniversary! There are so many great posts I can’t pick just one! I enjoy reading all of them.