Ideas For DIY
Have you started your Spring cleaning yet? For me, along with the Spring cleaning comes the opportunity to freshen up my home décor as well, and this post from Frugal Coupon Living has some amazing ideas to decorate your front porch for not a lot of money. The best part, these are all things you can make on your own and they end up being absolutely beautiful.
Read the post here: Front Porch Ideas to Inspire Your Welcome
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.
I love all the great ideas I think I’m going to try and spray paint my porch table a light purple if it comes out good maybe the arms of my chairs. Thanks!