Right behind Christmas, the 4th of July seems to be the most popular holiday for breaking out the crafts & decor. Today's post is all about finding new ideas to bring a little more life to the biggest summer holiday in the US - the 4th of July. From table runners to wreaths, even fun ideas to crank up your BBQ a notch, here are some great ideas to kick off the great American holiday. Like these 4th of July ideas? You can find more on my 4th of July Pinterest Board! ... continue reading...
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20 wonderful wreath ideas
Whether you're looking for wreath ideas to hang on your front door, above your mantle, or just to use as wall art, my collection of DIY wreath ideas has something for everyone. Unique to classic, you can make a wreath out of almost anything - and show your home's personality with these fun projects. You never know what might inspire you to use what you already have to create something fun for your home. ___ Want more wreath ideas? There are tons more great ideas on my Wreaths ... continue reading...
make this: turn a lantern into a light fixture
Right behind making wreaths, lighting is one of my major nemesises (nemesii?). I try really hard, but often times fall short of finding great lighting at a great price. Sure, I've scored a few great deals here and there, but when you're in the thick of a room makeover, nothing seems to fall into place. Most of my upcoming bedroom makeover was made, built, or otherwise transformed by me & Mr. SCC. I tried hard to find a light fixture I loved, but DUDE! it was not happening. After browsing ... continue reading...
Make it: Pebble & Faux Succulent Wreath
Wreaths are my arch nemesis. Seriously. Well, unless they're made from book pages. Or maybe barbed wire. Other than that, I'm kinda a wreck when it comes to making wreaths. I know that pretty much every other DIY homemakin' kinda mama on earth would beat me in a Bobby Flay style wreath throw down. It's all good, I have other strengths {like knowing every word to Ice Ice Baby or making the world's best fruit tea.} Back to the point, I'm a horrible wreath maker. So, when my friend +Angie ... continue reading...
How to Make Mantel Magic
I often get the question: "How do I decorate my mantel?" I'm certainly not the best mantelscaper in the blogosphere, but I might be one of the most enthusiastic! Decorating your mantel can be fun, inexpensive, and rewarding. Below is a collection of several of my mantel creations from the past two years. So where do you start? How do you begin? If you're completely at a loss and mantel decorating seems intimidating, then I recommend you follow either of these two "formulas". Formula #1: Create ... continue reading...