If you have crafting children or one who wants to try out a fun craft, this might be it! I have made these out of felt, but scrapbook paper or construction paper would work great too. Materials scissors felt or paper (I used felt in brown, light brown, tan, green and orange) glue or hot glue Paper towel roll DMC floss or thread … [Read more...]
Quick & Easy Festive Fall Candle Holders with Beans
November 20, 2011 by 2 Comments
This is a quick and easy way to add a touch of fall to your table. I did a layer each of popcorn, dried red kidney beans and dried green split peas, then tied hemp around the the vase. Check out the dried bean section in the grocery store on your next visit. This candle I glued a band of the dried green split peas on the candle, … [Read more...]
Decorative Paper Pumpkins
November 1, 2011 by 5 Comments
These cute little pumpkins are so easy and versatile - they can be in any color or shape, tall and thin to big and round! Gather up your fall colored card stock paper, and a few sticks from the yard and you'll be ready to make pumpkins! Add the pumpkins to your centerpiece, on the fireplace mantel, in the kitchen, or - my personal favorite - tie on … [Read more...]
Water Bottle Pumpkins
October 19, 2011 by 1 Comment
It's so much fun for the kids to make their own easy recycled "pumpkins" from old water bottles! Look through your recycled bin, for plastic bottles with tops, small water bottles, 2 liter soda bottles, etc. You'll probably want to plastic if small children will be making and play with them; you can use glass bottles, just use caution and … [Read more...]
Easy Spider Halloween Decorations
October 17, 2011 by 1 Comment
It's so easy to be invaded by spiders! Making these little critters is a quick and easy project, perfect to do with the kids! Materials: Smooth styrofoam balls (any size) Black paint and paint brush Black pipe cleaners - 8 for each spider 2 "googly" eyes for each spider fishing line or strong thread and large long needle hot … [Read more...]
Halloween Ribbon Wreath
October 15, 2011 by 2 Comments
This is the fastest wreath you will ever put together! This ribbon wrapped wreath can be make for any holiday or special event - I love this because the possibilities are endless. It looks great hanging on the door, also hanging in a window, or the back of the hostess chair, and even as a centerpiece with a glass hurricane and candle in the center … [Read more...]
Fall Pillows
September 23, 2011 by 4 Comments
A super fast and easy way to change the look of your room from season to season is to create new slip covers for your accent pillows. The possibilities for pillow covers are truly are endless; I am showing you just one way to make slip covers, but let your creative side out and have fun with this one! First pick your fabric for the pillow, … [Read more...]
Rustic Stick Sunburst Wreath
September 23, 2011 by 2 Comments
This wreath is super easy, quick, and cheap! I first got inspired to make mine after seeing the idea on The Painted Hive, and I knew I wanted to try one. Get the kids involved by getting them out to enjoy the cooler fall weather gathering up some sticks (lots and lots of sticks!). Then, find a cardboard box to cut up and you are almost … [Read more...]
Fall Printables: It’s Fall Y’all!
September 20, 2011 by 10 Comments
Printables are my favorite quick & easy way to decorate for different seasons, so in honor of autumn, here's a free printable! You can download the printable in either orange or red (just click on the one you like below to download). For best results, print it on high quality card stock. {download orange fall printable … [Read more...]
Recycled Fall Wreath with Painted Paper Bag Leaves
September 20, 2011 by 4 Comments
This fun, kid-friendly project is a great way to re-use those old paper grocery bags and decorate for fall! MATERIALS Leaf template {DOWNLOAD LEAF TEMPLATE HERE} Large paper bags Paint (in fall colors - I used red, yellow, brown, and gold) Hot glue and/or double stick tape Wire (26 gauge) Styrofoam wreath Burlap or … [Read more...]
