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Round-Up Monday–10 DIY Anthropologie Knock-Offs

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If you like Anthropologie style without the Anthropologie price, you are going to love these 10 Knock-off DIY projects! (Link below pictures.)

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Patriotic Scrap Fabric Garland

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Scrap fabric garland is such a simple craft but a great way to add some dimension and color to your decorations. I wanted the garland for the ladder on my patriotic front porch. Using some different fabric, it would also be a cute addition to Christmas or birthday decorations. And it is SO EASY. Here’s what you need:

 

Supplies

Twine
2 or 3 coordinating patterned fabrics (I would get about 1/2 yard each)
Scissors

Directions

Cut several strips out of your fabric, making each strip about 1 in wide and 3 inches long.

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Burlap and Twine Mason Jar Vases

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It’s hard to see them, but in the red metal basket on my porch are three burlap and twine Mason jar vases. They are so easy to make and add the perfect rustic touch to a porch, wedding decorations, a summer party, or even for just around the house. If you know how to use glue and can tie a bow, you can make these! Here’s what you need:

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Patriotic Summer Wreath

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May really crept up on me, how about you?  Only a few weeks until Memorial Day, then about a month later it will be July 4th! This year, I’m doing an entire Patriotic Porch for summer–can’t wait to show you. But first is this wreath. I had so much fun making it and it was so easy. Just wrap a wreath with fabric strips or ribbon, add your flowers and a bow and that’s it! Here’s what I used:

Supplies

18 in foam wreath
Fabric, cut into 3 in wide strips (or ribbon)
Faux flowers (I found these in the hair accessory section)
Ribbon for the bow
Hot glue gun
Scissors

 

 

Directions

Wrap the wreath with fabric strips or ribbon, securing it with glue as you go.

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Attach the flowers to the wreath.

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Make a bow and a hanging loop out of ribbon, attach it with glue and your wreath is ready to hang!

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That’s it! For more Patriotic craft ideas, check out the Holiday & Seasonal page.

 

 

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Outdoor Patriotic Garland

 

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Round-Up Monday–10 Homemade Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Are you planning on surprising a mom with a cute homemade gift? Then you will love these 10 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas! (Links below the pictures).

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Easter Egg Tree Centerpiece

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Making an Easter Egg Tree centerpiece is a fun craft to do with kids. My daughter had a great time helping me make ours–she took her time finding the perfect little branches for our tree.  To make one, all you need are a few branches, plastic or decorative eggs, a vase, and string. Add a bow and paint the branches if you want to! 

The decorative eggs I used were foam on the inside. I ran a needle through the top and made a knot. You can also glue the string to the eggs.

Tie the eggs to the branches and your Easter egg tree is done!

For more spring craft ideas, check out the Holiday & Seasonal page!

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Round-Up Monday–10 Easter Crafts for Kids

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Easter is 3 weeks away, can you believe it? If you are looking for some fun crafts to make for grandparents, to do in your classroom, or just for fun, check these out! (Links below the pictures).

For more great Easter ideas, check out the Holiday and Seasonal page!

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St. Patrick’s Day Picture Frame Wreath

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St. Patrick’s Day is just a fun holiday and so the decorations and crafts should be too! I saw this frame at Michaels and thought it would be perfect for a fun and different St. Patrick’s Day ‘wreath’. It was easy to make and didn’t take long at all! Here’s what you need:

Supplies
8 x 10 wooden shabby picture frame, unfinished
8″ wooden letter
1/2 yd. of fabric (you won’t even need that, but I wanted some leftover)
Hot glue
Krylon semi-gloss black spray paint
Optional–ribbon for hanging

Directions


Remove the back of the picture frame. Cut your fabric to fit the back of the frame, leaving about 1/2″ to 1″ extra on each side to fold over and glue to the back.

With your glue gun, attach the fabric to the backing of the frame.

Spray paint the frame and letter. When they are painted and dry, put the frame back together and attach the letter to the center of the frame with your hot glue gun. 

I had some extra fabric left over so I made two strips with pinking sheers–the patterned one was 2″ x 4″ and the white fabric strip was 3″ x 5″. I pinched it in the center with ribbon, glued it in back and attached it to the frame.

Make a loop out of ribbon at the top of the frame for hanging, glue to the back and your picture frame wreath is done!

For more St. Patrick’s Day ideas, check out the Holiday & Seasonal page!

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