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DIY Valentine’s Yard Decor Your Neighbors Will Envy
Valentine’s Day is only about a month away and after I FINALLY took down all of my Christmas decorations yesterday, I was happy to get all of my Valentine’s Day decor up. And not only do I love to decorate the inside of my house for Valentine’s Day, but I love to decorate my yard as well! Check out a few of my favorite DIY Valentine’s yard decor ideas. DIY Valentine’s Yard Decor With Stakes You can do just about anything with a set of yard stakes. To make it perfect for the holidays, I recommend creating your own conversation hearts as described in this tutorial. I recommend cutting them out of…
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Oh Scrap! DIY 2×4 Christmas Decor
I just love it when I can create beautiful Christmas decorations out of things that I already have laying around the house. If you’re like me, you probably have tons of scrap material leftover from your various DIY projects, and it’s always nice to put that stuff to good use. Today, I’m targeting my scrap wood pile with these awesome DIY 2×4 Christmas decor pieces. Take a look at my favorite ideas below! Oh Scrap! DIY 2×4 Christmas Decor DIY Ho Ho Ho This project is simple! All you’ll need is one full-sized 2×4. Now, paint the wood red and stencil in a holiday greeting like “ho ho ho.” You…
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8 Ways to Decorate Your Windowsills
Windowsills are a wonderful area in which you can decorate and showcase some of your favorite home decor items. Windowsills are a perfect area to showcase your seasonal decor! However, it can be a bit tricky to decorate based on the size of your windowsill. Here are 8 stunning ways to decorate your windowsills. Nothing screams springtime quite like a few fresh tulips. Keep these in bloom and looking gorgeous longer by keeping the stem and flowers attached to the bulb. This is a great way to keep your flowers fresh, and the visible root system looks really great. Fall decor is some of the most fun to work with.…
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10 Old Magazine Craft Ideas
Don’t throw out your old magazines! Surprisingly, there are tons of crafts you can make with the colorful & glossy pages of magazines. If you’ve got a few in your home, turn them into something beautiful! I’ve gathered together some of my favorite projects made out of magazines to help get you started. Wall Art Brit + Co posted instructions for turning old magazine pages into beautiful wall art. All you need to do is draw out the shape that you want on a piece of wood, roll the pages into little scrolls, then cut them to fit. Once you glue them on, you’re all finished! Paper Flowers Rock N Roll…
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11 Upcycled DIY Ottoman Projects
Is your living room ottoman feeling a little dated? A little old? I know mine is. But never fear! I’ve found some awesome DIY upcyle ottoman projects that would be easy to do over the weekend and would totally update your living space. So go for it! Update your furniture and freshen up you home. 1. Yours Two Make posted a tutorial for this lovely updated ottoman. By adding a tufted top in a beautiful fabric and some fresh paint on the wooden base, this ottoman gained a new life! This would be an easy and awesome way to update your tired ottoman. 2. The Chronicles of Home posted a tutorial for this…
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DIY Outdoor Rooms on a Budget
Outdoor rooms are all the rage these days, and you can have one too! I’ve found some really great tutorials and ideas for making your own backyard paradise on a budget! I hope your weekend is open so you can try some of these awesome DIY projects! 1. Better Homes & Gardens posted this adorable outdoor backyard that is so inspiring! I love the bright & bold colors paired with the refreshing white. This is making me want to find some lovely fabric and spruce my outdoor furniture up! 2. The 36th Avenue posted a tutorial for making your own backyard sectional. This would be a great piece of furniture for entertaining. You…
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Mantel Decor Ideas and Tips
The mantel, in any home, can either be an eyesore or it can be eye candy. It all depends on how you decorate it. I try to have a neutral enough mantel that I can add holiday décor to it during the holidays without too much work. However, some people don’t have a clue as to how they should decorate their mantel for everyday use. Here is a list of seven ideas for decorating a mantel, don’t be afraid to mix and match these ideas! Mirrors: Not only will a mirror open up a room, it’ll help to fill the space without taking up too much space. Candlesticks: Tall or short,…
