Making a beautiful flower arrangement isn’t hard. Learn how to make a flower arrangement that you will love to display in your home and get summer flower arrangement ideas. Part of the summer décor in our living room includes a vintage picnic basket display on an antique chest. I made a summer flower arrangement using…
Have you ever wondered how to make citronella candles? We use citronella candles every time we sit outdoors on our patio at the lake. Without them, the biting insects make for an unpleasant time. Instead of buying new citronella candles this year, I made my own. This project ended up being fun and easy. I’m…
Greet your friends and family with one of these beautiful DIY front door summer wreaths. I’ve gathered 25 easy to make ideas to inspire you. You may also enjoy these summer decorating ideas: Easy Summer Centerpiece Summer Mantel With Mason Jars and Lemons Summer Decorating With Vintage
A project that has been on my mind to make since early spring is DIY Wood Burned Plant Markers. I finally made this project and I love the end result! I made plant markers for the herbs that I grow in pots on my deck. Now that I’ve made these three markers, I’m ready to…
A recent spring herb purchase inspired my latest crafty project, DIY chalkboard painted pots. This project was very easy and complete in under an hour. How to Make Chalkboard Painted Pots Supplies To make chalkboard painted pots, you’ll need terracotta pots and chalkboard paint. I used spray chalkboard paint but the kind found in a…
Now that it is May, I’m looking forward to decorating my home patriotically for both Memorial Day and July 4th. I used a clear florist vase to make a DIY Patriotic Vase that will perfect to use when I’m decking my home out in red, white, and blue for the upcoming holidays. I’m sharing my DIY…
When I think of summer, I automatically think about going to the beach. If you can’t go to the beach, why not bring a touch of beach and nautical decor to your home to celebrate the season? Today I teamed up with the All Things Creative girls to bring you a collection of Beach and…
My friend gave me a roll of lace that belonged to her mother. I’ve had it for several years and have been wanting to do make something with it and finally decided to use it to craft a DIY Lace Wreath. Right now I’m using this wreath on our porch as part of a St….
I love the look of succulents and wanted a succulent wreath but making one would be expensive. Instead of using faux succulents, I crafted a paper succulent wreath using a kit. The Wreath on My Porch Our porch is protected from the elements, so my paper wreath should be safe hanging here. I love how…
Has a month already passed by since the Power Tool Challenge Team shared our outdoor themed projects? It must be being off from school that makes the time pass by so quickly for me in the summer. Our theme for July is “Anything Goes”, and I can’t wait to see what my friends share. I…
After the 4th of July, I took down my patriotic wreath and challenged myself to make a summer wreath without spending a dime. I use my wreath forms over and over and after I tire of a wreath’s look, I remove the decorations, saving the florals that still look good, and of course saving the…
Pool and beach time are nearly here and that means hours of relaxation in a comfortable lounge chair. Draping a towel over the chair is a common practice but isn’t it annoying when the wind blows the towel off? Solve that problem by making a chair cover with a back pocket to hold the cover…