I just realized I had not posted the before and afters for a couple of tables I re-did, recycled. I really liked the way they turned out and one of them sold within a week of being placed in the booth — so, someone else really liked it too! The first one was a Pottery…
Well, it’s Autumn! Harvest, Halloween and straight through until Thanksgiving. This year, consider using vintage items to create wreaths and swags that can grace your door, foyer, guest bathroom, porch, or any other place you want to bring in the season in style. Repurposing, recycling or upcycling is so much fun with little vintage treasures….
You can build a toy car track from a cardboard box in under an hour, as long as you keep small parts and loose magnets away from little hands.
Bedrooms are where you enjoy comfort after a long day of work. Therefore, this is the place to be invested in design. I have assembled 20 great master bedroom ideas for you. These designs are suitable for all types (small, large, modern, classic bedroom spaces). Urban Country Bedroom Source: heatherednest Colorful Master Bedroom Source: prettyhandygirl Master…
Who’s ready to say goodbye to summer and hello to the crisp autumn air and pumpkin-spiced everything? I sure am! Here are 71 cozy, creative wreath ideas to make your door the talk of the town this fall. Super Fun Fall Wreath Ideas 1. Classic Pumpkin Charm Start simple with some mini faux pumpkins and…
Whether it’s a school Halloween craft or a neighborhood kids Halloween party, kids love making their own Halloween treats. Here are five easy ideas for homemade crafts for the kids to make this year for Halloween! Simple Halloween Craft: Ghost Lollipops This treat remains the easiest, fastest Halloween craft and is great for a last-minute…
You don’t need a green thumb to cultivate this blossoming door decoration, right, but a nimble hand with the glue gun will certainly help. The more perky paper petals you make, the larger this festive wreath will grow. MATERIALS Black cardstock Hot-glue gun and glue sticks Cardboard Cardboard tube (such as paper towel or toilet paper…
Most of the biggest indoor Halloween transformations come from everyday items you already own, plus one colored-lighting change that does more visual work than a dozen new props.
When the cool breeze picks up and leaves start dancing to the ground, it’s the perfect time to sprinkle some fall magic into your living room. Jazzing up your mantel can easily warm up your space and welcome the autumn season with open arms. Let’s dive into how you can do this with flair yet…
A coat of metallic paint gives plastic skeleton hands, this photo, some spunk. They’ve got a good grasp on doling out Halloween greetings when mounted to a chalkboard base. MATERIALS 9 plastic skeleton hands Metallic silver spray paint 9-inch-diameter chalkboard circle Happy Halloween pattern White transfer paper Chalkboard marker Hot-glue gun and glue sticks INSTRUCTIONS…
Floral arrangements have a full application. The list won’t end if we decide to mention all, but of course, floral arrangements do excel at weddings. Every decoration will only be perfect when flowers are properly organized! Did you know that Mason jar flower decorations will effortlessly deliver the scenic beauty that everyone admires? You need…
Conjuring up this charming witch’s hat wreath, right, doesn’t require casting any difficult spells. Simply cut its shape from a piece of lightweight wood, and doll it up with decorative moss and ribbon. MATERIALS Witch Hat pattern Lightweight wood, such as basswood, balsa, or thin plywood Jigsaw Sandpaper Preserved moss Hot-glue gun and glue sticks Decorative…
Invite Halloween visitors to come knocking with a cheerfully spooky greeting, left. Fashionable oversize letters and an assortment of sparkling ball ornaments are about all it takes to assemble this graphic door decoration. MATERIALS 9 ¹/₂-inch MDF wooden letters, “B” and “O” Black crafts paint 8-inch plastic-foam wreath Shatterproof ball ornaments in black, orange, green (we…
When it comes to decorating front porches and doors for fall, there are many inexpensive and easy ideas. As summer comes to an end and the weather starts to cool down many people start to think about fall decorating. Since autumn is the beginning of the entertaining season, many people will be getting ready to…
Tempt your sweet tooth with a colorful wreath that celebrates a Halloween classic. Try to resist taking a bite, though! These candy corns are made from painted foam cones. MATERIALS Serrated knife Wax block, old candle, or bar of soap 9 —2 ⁷/₈x5 ⁷/₈-inch foam cones (we used Styrofoam) Spackling knife Lightweight spackling compound (we…
Painted and arranged in traditional candy corn colors, these classic clothespins make a quick and easy wreath, left. No worries if wooden clothespins aren’t in your laundry room supply stash these days, they’re still readily available at crafts stores. MATERIALS 45 wooden hinged clothespins Spray paint: orange, yellow, white Cardboard Hot-glue gun and glue sticks…
Most Halloween porch guides are just a parade of prop ideas. Spiders here, tombstones there, maybe a fog machine if you’re feeling ambitious. Fine as far as it goes, but almost none of them mention that dry ice, outdoor extension cords, and unattended fog machines send real people to real emergency rooms every October. I’m…
A vintage porch gets its charm from real wear and getting the basics right, safe stairs and proper proportions, not from piling on more decor.
Halloween party is the time everyone expected. As a party organizer, you want to find ideas that appeal to both adults and children. That must be the most memorable party. We have listed over 50 Halloween party decor ideas for you to choose from. With these ideas you will surprise the most demanding guests. Source: consumercrafts.com…
Try illuminating a carved pumpkin with tiny white lights and create your own Frankenstein-inspired creation from stacks of pumpkins and gourds. October is certainly a great month of the year. The nights are crisp and cool; the days are usually sunny and full of many activities, such as putting the garden to bed, watching the…
Halloween’s right around the corner, and a decorated front door is one of the easiest ways to set the tone for the whole street. The part most roundups skip is what happens after Halloween is over, when the tape comes off and takes some paint with it. So before the 30 ideas below, here’s how…
