There are quite a few tutorials around the internet telling you how to make cool solar lights. Amanda at The Hand Me Down House made some really pretty ones from Mod Podge and food coloring.
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Cupcake Garden Lights
Aren’t these the sweetest? What a great way to turn your outdoor space into a festive little party spot!
You can see these cute cupcake garden light at Family Chic.
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Sock Wreath Video Tutorial
Becca over at Blue Cricket Design makes wreaths out of socks for $3.00. if the price wasn’t awesome enough for you, wait until you see how incredibly easy these wreaths are to make. No need to be crafty, a great … Read the rest
Parisian Wreath
There’s a darling blog called Le Chateau des fleurs by Frenchy that has some truly marvelous ideas. This time, Frenchy took some silk flowers, chic ribbon and lovely vintage paper to make this os so pretty Parisian themed wreath.
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Mosaic Bird Bowl
Susie over at From My Home to Yours made this wonderful mosaic bird bowl. She was inspired by a project in a magazine from 2005 and has been wanting to make it ever since.
Stop by and see how Susie … Read the rest
Beachy Solar Apothecary Jar
Have you seen all the cool solar light adaptations around the internet? There’s some pretty crafty people out there, and Ann from Make The Best of Things is one of them.
She’ll show you how she turned a shapely jar … Read the rest
Lemonade Stand from an Old Desk
This creative lemonade stand was created by Tiff over at Making the World Cuter. She took an old desk her kids had been using and dressed it up for summer. Looks like the kids are pretty happy with mom’s handy … Read the rest
Nautical DIY Seashell Mood Lighting
I love anything beachy. Seashells, sand, light blues and greens. They just set such a serene mood. The Martha Stewart website has this fabulous mood lighting made from seashells. There’s no electricity involved, and you’ll be amazed at how simple … Read the rest
Picnic Plaid Decor
I love to be inspired, and that’s definitely what I’m feeling after reading how Kelli of Random Thoughts of a Supermom turned a $4 Walmart tablecloth into 5, count them FIVE different projects!
There’s some pretty cool outdoor ideas over … Read the rest
Manhole Cover to Outdoor Decor
First of all, kudos to Laurie of Scene of the Grime for finding such an intricate manhole cover. I’ve never seen one quite like this before, with all these lines and detail. Cool! Laurie not only snagged it from the … Read the rest
Hydrangea Topiary
I love flowers, I don’t love how short lived they are. Amanda at The Hand Me Down House shows you how to make a realistic looking hydrangea from silk flowers and a Styrofoam ball. I have a couple of these … Read the rest
Rustic Window Display
Dress up an empty area, inside or out, with a rustic window display. Decorating Diva took an old tattered window and made some shutters for it (yes, she made them, and she shows you how) and poof! Instant window display.… Read the rest
PB Inspired Buoys
I think these are so cool that you don’t even need to have a nautical decorating theme for them to look chic. While I love the color choices that Stephanie chose, you could paint them whatever fits in at your … Read the rest
Make You Own Backyard Swing
I have seen some pretty intricate designs for tree swings before, but what could be more simple that some strong cord, a drill, and an old cupboard door!
Make your own backyard swing, Becca at Naptime Journal will show … Read the rest
Bobblehead Bowl Makeover
This uber cute bowl was inspired by the darling doggie you see above. I thought this was such a creative idea and will be looking at some of the animal items at the thrift store a lot more closely now!… Read the rest