my practical journal
Creating seasonal wreaths can get expensive. The total cost for my burlap spring wreath was under $7. Last summer I made sure to buy an extra pool noodle for $1, planning ahead for my spring wreath. I bought a roll of burlap ribbon from Hobby Lobby when it was 50% off and one package of eggs with raffia from the $1 area at Target. The … [Read more...]
A Wintery White Wreath You will need: Vines, Twigs from your yard Florist Wire Dried Leaves A Sharpie Flat White Spray Paint Seed Pods I gathered my vines and twigs and removed all the leaves. My grandsons picked up fallen leaves and I placed them between the pages of a magazine until they were dry. I wrapped the vines in … [Read more...]
Spring on the door. This was before... this was before, before. Can I say that I love that metal container on the door :) I lined it with plastic. I know it won't last forever, but what does? Sharing: Nesting Place, Southern Hospitality, At The Picket Fence, Addicted 2 Decorating, From My Front Porch to … [Read more...]
Come on in, and welcome to the wordless home tour from pictures that I haven't posted. Thanks for visiting! Sharing at: The Inspired Room DIY by Design Dittle Dattle … [Read more...]
Did you wonder, where that white container on my door came from.. I took this metal hanging planter from this: To this: Thanks to Krylon Dual Paint + Primer . I used a sanding block to distress it a little, I just can't handle perfect (at least not in this case). Love the white on the dark front door! While I had the paint out I … [Read more...]
I bought two poinsettias from Walmart last week. Then I came up with the idea of using them at the front door, so I went back for two more. I was pleasantly surprised to find them for 50% off, I got four. Now I have a total of six :) Right Side of entrance. Left Side I'm glad all my plants have filled in. The green looks so good with … [Read more...]
You may remember her spring/summer basket that I did here. It held up really well, but the seasons are changing and so is the door decor. It's wonderful to have a friend who says just be creative! So that's what I did. When I think about fall, I think harvest, berries, feathers and colors like orange, yellow and red. I used a round … [Read more...]
One is a lonely number. Especially when the spring/summer plants start fading. I decided to add some friends. Don't you just love the end of season sales at Sam's! Of course they weren't the right color , but never fear. Spray paint to the rescue! The flat black needed a little Yard & Garden patina. I diluted it with water, … [Read more...]
After I saw this, I knew what I wanted my fall door decor to look like. (Photo from Susie Harris Blog) Glue, tape, wire on some styrofoam and cover with moss. Spray paint old pumpkins from a Goodwill wreath. I used craft paint for the stem. Separate your dried materials, you'll need some for both sides. Add some fun flat … [Read more...]
Two of my fans requested some new door decor. My daughter and a friend of hers. That was several months ago, time sure flies. I am finally getting around to making them something! All of the supplies came from Hobby Lobby, bought at 40-50% off. If you time it right, you almost never have to pay full price there. Can I get an Amen! I … [Read more...]
