you can only become truly accomplished at something you love. pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you. -maya angelouTumblr (3.0; @getexcitedandmakethings)http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_levnlzm4yq1qf1xeho1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>homemade valentine’s day cards…made from paint samples.</p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2702531917http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2702531917Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:37:38 -0500diyvalentinescardscrafts<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_levgm6Rzr11qfn3poo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>five minute project to beautify your desk. directions <a href="http://www.letsmakeitours.com/lets-make-it-ours/2011/1/9/5-minute-project.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2700588247http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2700588247Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:56:00 -0500diypapercontainer<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_leud0sErEV1qg2e0zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://craftythingsineedtodo.tumblr.com/post/2694183124/between-the-lines-diy-colorful-wire-clothes" target="_blank">craftythingsineedtodo</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://pm-betweenthelines.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Between The Lines</a>: DIY Colorful Wire Clothes Hanger</p> </blockquote>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2700523871http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2700523871Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:50:00 -0500diyclothesfabric<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_levg4yolqV1qfn3poo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>get excited about potatoes and make <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/lemon-and-caper-mashed-potatoes" target="_blank">these!</a></p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2700479515http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2700479515Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:46:00 -0500foodpotatoyummy<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ld6yo9x6pj1qfn3poo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2604112761http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2604112761Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:20:53 -0500artlovecraftsdiy<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lduqp8C6xX1qfn3poo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>diy pretty fabric scarp gift tags.</p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2421611969http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2421611969Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:03:00 -0500packagingdiyfabricpapergift tags<p><img height="234" width="173" src="http://img4.realsimple.com/images/1011/branch-step_300.jpg"/> <img height="234" width="149" src="http://img4.realsimple.com/images/1011/final-branch_300.jpg"/></p> <p>how-to <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/gifts/make-colored-thread-stems-00000000049084/" target="_blank">here.</a></p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2409465190http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2409465190Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:40:00 -0500diycraftsstems<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldskbt2joc1qbvoapo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://thethingsiheart.tumblr.com/post/2404959283" target="_blank">thethingsiheart</a>: by Hemlock Printers via: <a href="http://lovelypackage.com/hemlock-printers-happy-wrap/" target="_blank">lovelypackage</a></p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2406014123http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2406014123Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:21:00 -0500paperpackaging<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldsk8o5OS31qfn3poo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>this is a great website for knitting, and i love <a href="http://olgajazzzy.blogspot.com/2010/12/cable-braided-necklace.html" target="_blank">this</a> project.</p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2404939043http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2404939043Tue, 21 Dec 2010 13:48:00 -0500craftsdiyknit<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldjp8gRRxk1qfn3poo1_r1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p> button ornament.</p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2341665644http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2341665644Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:00:00 -0500craftsdiyornament<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldjpay7bCg1qfn3poo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/home/2010/1/7/diy-paper-bird-cage-party-decor.html" target="_blank">diy paper bird cage</a></p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2341652373http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2341652373Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:59:00 -0500craftsbirdpaper<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldjgmbMQWi1qdvz2ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://allthelovelies.com/post/2339599146/you-too-can-learn-how-make-these-cute-paper" target="_blank">allthelovelies</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>you too can learn how make <a href="http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/diy-holiday-paper-reindeer-postcard-tag" target="_blank">these</a> cute paper reindeer postcards and gift tags!</p> <p>source: <a href="http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/diy-holiday-paper-reindeer-postcard-tag" target="_blank">eat drink chic</a></p> </blockquote>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2340272417http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2340272417Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:48:00 -0500paperdiycraftsreindeer<p><a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/p/owl-lover-2011-calendar.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9LlSGRdMdxc/TKxxMbhNPTI/AAAAAAAADMU/8folxj_lpGc/s1600/share-logo-170.gif" alt="Owl Lover 2011 Calendar" border="0"/></a></p> <p><span>print your own owl calendar! for free! many images to choose from, all adorable. </span></p> <p><span>via <a href="http://www.myowlbarn.com/p/owl-lover-2011-calendar.html?r=f" target="_blank">my owl barn</a></span></p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2338230184http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2338230184Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:15:44 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lcttteQfWk1qzm8pso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>making these at xmas! <a href="http://www.vanillagarlic.com/2010/11/that-christmas-cheer-in-late-november.html" target="_blank">Chipotle Gingerbread Cookie Recipe</a></p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2330176546http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2330176546Wed, 15 Dec 2010 20:06:05 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldfv5vUqAU1qfn3poo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>handmade baby presents are the best. from <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/gifts/make-rainbow-moblile-00000000049078/" target="_blank">real simple.</a></p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2316510794http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2316510794Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:19:00 -0500babydiycrafts<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldfv1kDCXa1qfn3poo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>kitty coasters. view instructions and download template <a href="http://blog.modcloth.com/2010-12-09-kitty-coasters-from-fieldguided?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+modclothblog+%28ModCloth+Blog%29" target="_blank">here</a></p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2316430862http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2316430862Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:13:00 -0500catcoasterdiycrafts<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldd3y8LU7j1qc6oino1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>typographic gift wrap</p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2304213517http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2304213517Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:35:00 -0500typographygiftpaper<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldadnlWuvO1qbna22o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>celebratory signs by <a href="http://megangalante.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">megan galante</a></p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2304162090http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2304162090Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:30:00 -0500diycrafts<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldbmqfh3pC1qc5evvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://phartsandcrafts.tumblr.com/post/2186507934" target="_blank">phartsandcrafts</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>book shelves. literally. </p> <p>get diy instructions <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/home-improvement/create-book-shelves-00000000035586/index.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </p> </blockquote>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2303929551http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2303929551Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:08:00 -0500diyshelvesbooks<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ld8ehd4L2N1qfn3poo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>love this! it’s modern and classic at the same time.</p>http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2168624743http://getexcitedandmakethings.tumblr.com/post/2168624743Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:37:24 -0500paperdiyflowers