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Diane Henkler

Crafting and Home DIY Specialist

Diane Henkler is a Crafting and Home DIY Specialist based in Lexington, South Carolina. She is the owner and creator of InMyOwnStyle.com, a crafting, DIY, and home design blog. She started her blog in 2009, and has now been blogging about affordable decorating, creative DIYs, and lifestyle tips for 15 years. Her career background was in retail display curation, which led her into the world of DIY decorating and home design. In her blog, she features pieces on decorating inspiration, seasonal holiday decor projects, organization strategies, room makeover guides, painting tutorials, furniture restoration tips, and more. Diane’s blog demonstrates how decorating a home does not have to be hard, expensive or time consuming. Through her posts, she shares decorating advice, ideas, project how-to’s, and more, furthering her mission to help her readers create beautiful homes, especially on a budget. She also creates tutorials and educates followers on her social media crafting channels.

Education

  • Associate's Degree, Marketing, Fashion Institute of Technology

Professional Achievements

  • Authored a book, "Instant Decorating", Meredith Press
  • Contributor to books "An Old-Fashioned Country Christmas" and "More Creative Lettering: Techniques and Tips from Top Artists"
  • Featured on a variety of television programs demonstrating DIY decor ideas
  • Featured in multiple print publications, including Better Homes and Gardens, HGTV Magazine, House Beautiful, BHG Christmas Ideas, Country Sampler, Traditional Home Showhouse Magazine, and This Old House

Certifications & Organizations

  • Professional Interior Design Certification, Sheffield School of Interior Design

Favorite Piece of Advice

When it comes to decorating a home on a budget, look around at items you already own and think of creative ideas for reusing them in new ways. Thrift shops and garage sales can be gold mines for affordable treasures. Make it a habit to frequently go to both. If you are afraid to start a project for fear it won't come out as you would like, try it on a small item first to better your skillset.

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Co-authored Articles (34)

How to

Tie an Ornament Bow

The holidays are coming around again, which probably means that you’ve pulled your box of decorations out of their storage space. If your decorations seem a little plain, you can try spicing them up with a ribbon on th...

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Make a Gift Bow

A gift bow turns an ordinary gift into something extra special. There are many ways to make a gift bow, but it's best to start with simple ones and learn more complicated ones as you gain in confidence.When cutting ribbo...

How to Display Jerseys on Your Wall

A guide to mounting jerseys with rods, hangers, and in frames From basketball and baseball to football and hockey, jerseys are a core symbol of competitive sports. Whether you’re showing pride in a favorite team or dis...

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Preserve a Puzzle for Hanging

Completing a jigsaw puzzle requires dedication, patience, and attention to detail. It’s a worthy achievement to preserve as a beautiful addition to your wall decor. Whether you’ve completed your first or simply the l...

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Make a Snow Globe With a Jar

Snow globes are a great gift, but what if you want something a little more personal? Whether you're looking to decorate your own space or give a thoughtful gift, a homemade snow globe can be an easy, thoughtful, inexpens...

Bedroom Aesthetic Quiz

You can tell a lot about a person by what their bedroom looks like. Their interests, tastes, what’s important to them. What does your ideal bedroom say about you? Let’s find out! Answer these 12 style and personalit...

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Make a Bamboo Wind Chime

Wind chimes, a decorative piece that can liven up your home, can be made from a variety of materials such as ceramic pieces and metal tubing. If you are going for a natural look and mellow tone, bamboo is an excellent ma...

How to Mod Podge a Puzzle: A Step-by-Step Guide

Seal and preserve your puzzle with just a bottle of glue!If you ever put together a jigsaw puzzle and decide it’s too pretty to take apart, grab a bottle of puzzle glue! Mod Podge Puzzle Saver is one of the best-known ...

How to

Melt Crayons

Just because crayons are old and broken does not mean that you can throw them away. Just like candle wax, crayons can be melted down and turned into new crayons, candles, or even lipstick! There are several different way...

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Color Water

You can color water for all sorts of purposes, such as creating centerpieces or other decorations, making a fun drink, or setting up a water playstation for your kids. There are a wide range of synthetic, natural, or eve...

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Decorate a Flower Vase with a Ribbon

You can transform a plain vase into something eye-catching and special using a simple ribbon! It’s an easy, fun DIY project that can add a personal touch to the decorative vases around your home or spruce up a bouquet ...

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Make Baskets

Baskets provide storage for a variety of items and often are used in home décor. You can buy baskets online or at many retail stores. However, you also can make your own baskets using supplies purchased at craft stores,...

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Paint on Velvet

The lushness of velvet gives paintings a unique contrast that makes them seem to glow with an inner light. Painting on velvet requires special techniques. You’ll need to use a stencil or carbon paper to transfer a desi...

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Display a Puzzle Without a Frame

That puzzle you put together looks so cool you want to display it for everyone to see. But if you think framing it is your only option, keep reading! We’ll walk you through exactly how to preserve your jigsaw puzzle, p...

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Add Color to Beeswax

Beeswax is an all-natural substance that can be used to make candles, cosmetics, and molds.. 8 May 2024. If you want, you can easily add color to beeswax creations by melting beeswax with dye. This can be an exciting pro...

How to

Put Together a Hard Puzzle

Your guide to building, assembling, and solving jigsaw puzzles quicklyThese days, puzzles can have thousands of pieces. The harder puzzles can seem daunting, but just like easier puzzles, they can be finished! In fact, f...

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Turn a Photo Into a Puzzle

Have you ever thought of making your own jigsaw puzzle? You can start with any photograph you want and come out with an unusual gift or fun conversation piece.

How to Treat and Preserve Wood with Oil So It Lasts Longer

Wood that has been converted from logs to lumber needs to be preserved or it will rot and decay. Preservation of wood will extend its life, increase its durability, and protect it from pests such as insects and rodents o...

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Display Clothes on a Wall

Build and mount your own clothing rack or create shelf space to display your clothes on a wall with just a few simple tools and materials! Use industrial pipes and pipe fittings to make your own clothing rack that you ca...

How to

Recycle Old Coffee Mugs

Coffee mugs seem to multiply on their own over time. You may want to recycle some old mugs because they’re broken, old, or seem to be taking over your kitchen cabinet. Fortunately, there are some options out there that...
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