Make Your Mark

The new do-it-yourself series MAKE YOUR MARK features the creative talents and enthusiastic personality of the top-selling craft book author Mark Montano. The trend-setting former fashion designer also has appeared in several television shows, including TLC's While You Were Out and 10 Years Younger, Style Network's My Celebrity Home and ABC's The Tony Danza Show. In each episode, Mark and his team of experts strive to create affordable, accessible and customizable, yet stylish, projects for the whole family.


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Make Your Mark By Episode

  • Mother Nature (#101)

    Mark explores the wonder of Mother Nature with green-themed projects, including faux rocks, paper plants and an agate bracelet. Projects: Paper Turquoise; Large Faux Rocks (Peter); Crystal Point Jewelry/Agate Bracelet; Faux Plant Duct Tape DIY; Spray Painted Rocks Place Holders and Twig Centerpiece.

  • Stamp Away (#102)

    From polka dots skirts to party decor, Mark uses stamps in interesting ways. Projects: Painted and Stamped Atomi Fabric; Make Your Own Rubber Stamps; Pencil Eraser Stamped Polka Dot Blouse/T-Shirt (Kelly); Stamped Metal (Peter).

  • Vroom Vroom (#103)

    Mark's creative car-themed wall decor, bracelets and air fresheners show how to travel in style. Projects: Flower Key Hooks (Ana); Travel Desk With Flip Up Tray; Toy Car Bracelet Spray-Painted Gold; Car Air Fresheners; Auto Wall Hanging (Peter).

  • Book Worm (#104)

    Go back to school with Mark's favorite book-themed projects, including do-it-yourself book page glass dishes, mixed-media necklaces and homemade smashbooks. Projects: Book Page Glass Dishes; Kids Smashbook; Mixed Media Brooch/Necklace; Book Page Matting.

  • Hardware Heaven (#105)

    One trip to the hardware store can yield amazing finds. From zip tie jewelry to decoden jars, Mark provides some new tools to enhance anyone's DIY repertoire. Projects: Duct Cap Covers Display (Peter); Cement Planters or Candle Holders With Plaster Of Paris; Light Bright Bracelets (With Gutter Guard); Caulking Decoden Jar Lids; Zip Tie Jewelry.

  • Light Up My Life (#106)

    This illuminating episode features fun, glowing do-it-yourself projects, including light up jewelry, candle holders and chandeliers. Projects: Lampshade Overhaul; Light Up Jewelry (Kristen Turner); Chandelier Overhaul; Stacked Glass Candle Holders (Stained Glass & Solid Technique).

  • Fashion Week (#107)

    Lights, camera, fashion! Mark shares his fashionable ideas for a mirror, tutu skirt, free-standing clothing rack and glamorous accessories. Projects: Fashion Mirror; Tutu Skirt; Free-Standing Clothing Rack (Peter); Shoe and Purse Overhaul (Kelly).

  • Spooky and Kooky (#108)

    From boo-tiful costumes to Jack-O-Lanterns, Mark spreads Halloween cheer in this episode. Projects: Day of the Dead Paper Mache Skulls; Chinese Jack-O Lanterns; Flapper Costume; Paper Spiders; Glow in the Dark Stepping Stones (Peter).

  • Hip-Cycle (#109)

    Inspired to recycle, Mark turns junky into funky as he dumpster dives and thrift-shops for do-it-yourself projects ranging from a guitar strap to chairs. Projects: Two Chairs to Bench and Upholstery (Peter); Marble Glass Fusing; Belt Guitar Strap (Meiko).

  • Backyard Bliss (#110)

    This episode highlights the beauty of the backyard - cabanas, shadow boxes, votives and smore makers. Projects: Umbrella to Cabana DIY; Butterfly and Gold Bug Shadow Boxes; Smore Makers and Heaters; Summer Dress DIY; Votives.

  • Hi Ho Silver (#111)

    Shiny, stylish, and fun, Mark's silver-themed projects include a glamorized table, a kids' knight shield and metal shelves. Projects: Silver Covered Table With Paint Accent Rub (Threadbanger); Knight in Shining Armor Shield and Viking Hat With Accent Rub; Silver Paillette Door Beads and Curtain; Industrial Metal Shelves (Peter).

  • Victorian Chic (#112)

    A walking stick, three-mirror vanity, black jewelry and painted tea set brings to life PBS' hit show Downton Abbey. Projects: Walking Stick With Glass Knob; Jet Black Jewelry; Three-Mirror Vanity; Painted Tea Set.

  • Glorious Giving (#113)

    Mark celebrates the holidays and shares his project ideas for do-it-yourself cardboard ornaments and wreaths, snow globes, wrapping and a standing plywood tree. Projects: Cardboard Ornaments and Wreath; Snow Globes; Holiday Shoe Clips; Standing Plywood Tree (Peter); Easy Wrapping Ideas.

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