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Fire Pit Tutorial

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The summer months and best known for late nights around a campfire.  However, it’s not always a possibility to get away and build a campfire in the mountains.  Why not build your own fire pit in your back yard?  You could have a fire almost anytime you’d like and building that fire pit is now just a little easier than you would have ever thought.

Katie and her husband put together a great tutorial from their adventures in building their own fire pit and it’s not featured on her blog Bower Power.  Take a look and you’ll be surprised how easy it can be for you to make one for yourself.

Read her post It’s The Pits to find out how to build your own fire pit.

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Dollar Tree Strainer Pumpkin Tutorial

This Dollar Tree Strainer Pumpkin is such a clever little fall craft, and I love that it turns something completely ordinary into rustic farmhouse décor. A simple kitchen strainer suddenly becomes a sweet autumn pumpkin filled with mini pumpkins, acorns, leaves, and seasonal texture.

What makes this project so charming is the mix of materials. The metal mesh strainer gives it that slightly vintage, farmhouse look, while the twine-wrapped handle makes it feel warm and handmade. Add in the burlap leaf and little fall fillers, and it becomes the kind of decoration that would look lovely on a mantel, tiered tray, kitchen shelf, or Thanksgiving table.

This is also a great budget-friendly Dollar Tree craft because you can customize it with whatever fall supplies you already have. Use white pumpkins for a neutral farmhouse style, orange pumpkins for a classic autumn look, or add berries, cinnamon sticks, raffia, ribbon, or fairy lights to make it your own.

I especially like that this project is different from the usual wreath or painted pumpkin craft. It has a cute “repurposed kitchen item” feel, which makes it perfect for anyone who loves upcycled décor and cozy handmade fall projects.