Fun! I never occurred to me to make pinwheels from felt for obvious reasons (like they won’t turn), but making them from felt and using them as a decorative piece is a great idea! These look so pretty and whimsical … Read the rest
Song Flower Pot
I really love the simplicity of this flower pot and how it really makes a statement. Oh the possibilities! This would make a fabulous gift and is a really terrific conversation starter. See how to make your own DIY Song … Read the rest
Patriotic USA Wood Block Decorations
Here’s a fun project for the 4th of July. Make wood block decorations inspired by firecrackers. There’s a tutorial over at Family Ever After so you can make your own — Patriotic USA Wood Blocks.… Read the rest
Strawberry Decoys
You may have heard that one way to deter birds from pecking away at the precious red fruit on your strawberry plants is to create some decoys. Paint some rocks that are roughly the same size as actual strawberries and … Read the rest
Faux Grain Sack Storage Box
Make a storage box from a grain sack using this fun tutorial over at Twigg studios. She’ll give you the how to and run down so you can start styling this look in your home. Beautiful for a sun porch … Read the rest
Patriotic Pallet Coffee Table
Adding design elements to your home often reflect your personality. If you are patriotic, this is a great DIY project for you! Turn some old pallets into a useful coffee table that tells all your guests that you support the … Read the rest
Recycled Playhouse
This is one of those projects that as soon as you see it, it makes you smile. I can just imagine the look on the lucky child’s face when they saw the finished playhouse. Kellie made this adorable house from … Read the rest
Hanging Herb Garden
Here’s a fun idea for a kitchen herb garden. You’ve seen the upside down tomato plants, so why not upside down any plants? Head over to Persephone Magazine to get the tutorial for this Hanging Herb Garden.… Read the rest
Easy Eggshell Garden
I’ve always been a fan of cute and quaint looking garden projects. This project from Country Woman Magazine has been done for years and never gets old. I just love the country look of them! I did something similar for … Read the rest
Mini Picket Fence Flower Pots
I love these adorable little flower pots! So easy to make and perfect for a backyard barbecue, family get together or even a wedding. Inexpensive supplies and a little recycling ingenuity and you have yourself some pretty centerpieces. Check them … Read the rest
Daffodil Wreath
This pretty springtime wreath was created by designer Karin Lidbeck-Brent for Good Housekeeping Magazine. I love the way the flowers contrast against the wreath and then the wreath constrasts against the door. Karin gives you quick, simple instructions for creating … Read the rest
Party Blower Birthday Wreath
How cute is this?? What a fun way to welcome guests to your child’s birthday party! I love the little party hats tucked in there too. So sweet and such a fun way to use up those irritating boisterous party … Read the rest
Video: Hanging Tea Light Holders
Looking for something simple yet chic to dress up your deck or patio this summer? Here’s a video tutorial for making these pretty little hanging tea light holders that will add just the right amount of ambience to your backyard … Read the rest
Beach Birdhouse
A plain old birdhouse is transformed into a cute little beach shack. I love the little surf board leaning against the outside of the house. A fence is fashioned from popsicle sticks and a cool beachy color is used for … Read the rest
Newspaper Seedling Pots
I meant to plant seeds myself today but I let the day get away from me. I like this method. They are pretty and totally compostable. Once the seedlings are hardened off, simply plant the whole thing in the ground. … Read the rest