Promises of warmer weather and colorful spring blooms inspired this little DIY Project. But first... I'm so excited to be a DIY ambassador this year for National DIY Day! It's a fantastic opportunity to celebrate all the DIYers and makers out there. I've been DIY-ing things for as long as I can remember. Before we had a computer at home as a kid, I was hand-drawing birthday party invites for my sister. In college, I continued to be creative making projects for my sorority sisters and … [Read more...] about Easy DIY Paper Flower May Day Wreath
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Hello Fall: DIY Vinyl Window Wreath
And now, for my next trick I will cut a piece of vinyl into a delicate wreath...... Abracadabra....... Seriously, I sometimes feel like my little Silhouette Cameo machine is a magician. It so readily turns my vision into a reality. I love using it to cut decals for numerous projects around the house - both seasonal and practical. And when I place the vinyl on glass or mirrors, I can change my mind anytime. Because I will. Frequently. Change my mind. I discovered this little wreath clip art … [Read more...] about Hello Fall: DIY Vinyl Window Wreath
Scrappy Fall Wreath
Nothing screams fall more than a good ol' wreath project. Now that my entryway had been rearranged (after painting my front door yellow), I was ready to start decorating for fall. And, frankly, I was bored last Friday night. Sometimes my best projects are unplanned. My kids love decorating the house for fall, so they were thrilled to see me bring the fall decor tote down from the attic. We sorted through some of the decorations, setting out little pumpkins, spiders and other crafty fall decor … [Read more...] about Scrappy Fall Wreath
DIY Chalkboard Door for Fall
Old cabinet doors make excellent repurpose projects. This one is smooth and an excellent backdrop for a homemade chalkboard. We attached the vintage chippy-painted hardware at the bottom to conveniently hold the chalk. Finally, the addition of a small boxwood wreath is a great natural and earthy accent to create a seasonal display in your home. Change up the chalkboard embellishments to suit any season. … [Read more...] about DIY Chalkboard Door for Fall