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March 19th, 2008
2008 diy winners: 2nd place


well, we’re almost to the top! this year’s 2nd place winner in the 2008 d*s diy contest belongs to suzanne norris of sakura snow. her beautiful woodland mural was an instant personal favorite but it looks like it was a crowd favorite as well. talk about a total makeover- suzanne’s diy mural transformed her bedroom into a forest wonderland, complete with owl paintings that feature glow-in-the-dark eyes. suzanne is the winner of a check for $450! suzanne was kind enough to share her step-by-step process with if you’d like to try her project in your home just click here for the full instructions! congrats, suzanne!

11 comments
March 19th, 2008 - 12:29 pm

I’m so happy that we get to see this more in depth! I can’t stop looking at this. Suzanne, come over to my house!!

March 19th, 2008 - 1:41 pm

what a great contest–i’m so glad this one made it into the top three! i can’t imagine how many hours this took her, but it came out great.

Sarah said:
March 19th, 2008 - 5:54 pm

This is amazing! Beautiful work.

March 19th, 2008 - 9:07 pm

this room is crazy cool! I love love love the owl and the symetrical trees framing the window! What a great use of such a uniquely structured room.

Aimee said:
March 19th, 2008 - 10:30 pm

I thought this one was so amazing! Glad that it made it to the top 3. That owl is just perfect, especially since it has glow in the dark eyes.

flea dell said:
March 19th, 2008 - 11:33 pm

I wanted to ask. Where is the owl in the painting? I can’t seem to find it on the wall.

flea dell said:
March 19th, 2008 - 11:36 pm

sorry, from the instructions it seems the owl is moveable.

Laura said:
March 20th, 2008 - 5:04 am

I love this, congratulations Suzanne, you’re very talented :)

Blake said:
March 20th, 2008 - 9:16 am

I loved this project, congrats!!! I was so hoping you would get first. This took hours, but I can tell you enjoyed doing it, it shows in your work. BRAVO!!!

suzanne said:
March 20th, 2008 - 12:20 pm

Thanks everyone for your nice comments (and votes… if you voted for the mural :-). It was fun participating in this contest (thanks to Grace and all the sponsors!) and I really appreciate all your positive feedback. Ta!

Carol said:
March 31st, 2008 - 6:30 pm

Stunningly fabulous! Never tire of looking at it and want it on my 12′ high deep red living room wall! WOW! WOW! WOW!

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