The Thrift Diving Podcast

In a recent blog post and podcast episode, I confessed that I had been experiencing creative burnout, but I think I was just...bored. I needed to learn something new, challenge myself, and add new skills to my "DIY toolbox." I realized that I have actually learned a lot by taking creative online classes. So in this episode, I'm sharing my top 10 lessons and tips on how to take creative online courses (so that you actually learn something!). Have a listen! 
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READ THIS ON THE BLOG:
 10 Lessons for Taking Creative Online Classes (So You Actually Learn Something!) - Blog post

CREATIVE RESOURCES:
Creative Bug
Linkedin Learning
Craftsy
Skillshare 
Udemy
SketchUp

REFERENCED
Building a Custom Closet - Blog Post
Jigsaw - Home Depot

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This episode is a heart-to-heart about creative burnout and showing up for your creativity even on the days when you’d rather do anything else. I’m sharing the epiphany I had while making my bed (yes… really), what Michael Jordan and Stephen King taught me about discipline, and why I’m done letting my mood decide whether I create. If you’re rebuilding your spark, feeling stuck, or searching for permission to start again — listen in.
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READ THIS ON THE BLOG:
STOP Creating Only When You "Feel" Like It - Blog post

CREATIVE RESOURCES:
Skillshare 
xTool laser engravers

REFERENCED
Excited reel I posted about my upcoming project - YouTube short
xTool Reel on making wooden earrings - YouTube short
Stephen King Interview
Michael Jordon reference
Stephen King Book - 11/22/63 (Amazon)

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Do you need a kick in the DIY pants? Then you should join my 30-Day DIY Challenge! Recently I shared with you the "BEFORE" and "AFTER" of my friend's home office makeover that I did for her. (If you haven't seen it, you can read the blog post HERE and watch the video tutorial HERE).
I also told you about the $1,000 giveaway I'm doing in partnership with Arrow Tool Group. Did you enter yet?! (ENTER HERE!)

(If not, you should, because there are only 216 people entered at the time of this publishing, so your odds are better than Power Ball! HA! You'll win a $500 AMEX gift card and a $500 ArrowToolGroup.com gift card. Free money for your next project!)

But did you know we're also doing a 30-day DIY challenge to give you a kick in the DIY pants during the month of September? SIGN UP HERE!

MENTIONED:
BEFORE & AFTER: My Pretty Laundry Room Makeover! (Blog post)
Home Office Makeover (Blog Post)
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Enter the 30-Day "Fall Overhaul" DIY Challenge!
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Don't forget to enter my $1,000 giveaway with Arrow Tool Group! ENTER HERE! 
Be sure to sign up for the 30-Day DIY Challenge, too! JOIN HERE!
I just got done doing and epic home office makeover with my best girlfriend in her home! What started as a disorganized, uninspiring "catch all" room, became a colorful, layered room full of second-hand furniture and DIY projects that turned it into a room she loves! 
In this episode, I'm sharing with you 10 tips on doing your own room makeover on budget--what to expect, what to do, what NOT to do, and some behind-the-scenes chit-chat about working on this room!
Got a question? Send me an email.
MENTIONED:
BEFORE & AFTER: Colorful Home Office Makeover! (YouTube)
Home Office Makeover (Blog Post)
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Did you know that women make up only about 3% of the home appliance repairers, but they excel in this field? In this episode, I sit down with Mona Sims, the inspiring owner of SSG Appliance Academy. She shares her journey of starting and growing a business that empowers individuals (with a focus on women women re-entering society from incarceration or being victims of domestic abuse and sex trafficking) to learn how to repair appliances and start their own appliance repair businesses.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a DIY enthusiast, or someone curious about exploring a new industry, Mona’s story is full of valuable insights and encouragement. Got a question?? Send me an email.
MENTIONED:
SSG Appliance Academy
Watch my vintage dresser makeover on YouTube! 
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Furniture Painting Classes!
Join the WAITLIST for my EmPOWER Tools 101 online course!
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WANT TO LEARN TO USE POWER TOOLS? I'm creating an online power tools 101 course to help you get over the fear and intimidating of using tools to become empowered with power tools! Sign up here for more info! https://thriftdiving.com/tools

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