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10 Festive & Fabulous DIY New Year’s Eve Decor Ideas

by Karly Wood December 19, 2018

When it comes to New Year’s, I often feel like I’m crossing the finish line of the holiday marathon. I don’t have the energy to put in a lot of effort for New Year’s Eve because all my love and passion has just gone into Christmas. And I’m OK with that. But for those of you who love ringing in the new year and love to party like it’s 1999, we’ve found some awesome DIY New Year’s Eve decor that will knock your socks off. From glitter balloons to self-serve champagne bars, this list will keep you and your guests happy and anticipating the new year.

new year's eve decor

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1. New Year’s Eve Mantle

This cute mantle is actually a cinch to pull off! Make a DIY banner with a countdown, add some clocks and don’t forget the metallics! We love how it still incorporates Christmas trees and that sign? We need it!

Get all the details at Love-The-Day.com.

new year's eve decor

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2. New Year’s Eve Wreath

What’s festive decor without a wreath? This DIY door decoration is made with glitter party horns, tissue paper and pre-made New Year’s Eve cutouts. It’s a simple craft that packs a lot of party punch.

Get the full tutorial at HandsOccupied.com.

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3. It’s 12 O’Clock Somewhere

New Year’s is the one day most everyone focuses on the clock, so why not incorporate into your decor? Whether you hang paper clocks, use a collection of vintage versions in a vignette or create your own like in those pictured above, you can’t go wrong with using the timepiece in your decor.

Visit TrendyTree.com for tons of DIY and craft inspiration!

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7 Quick & Easy Halloween DIYs

by Karly Wood October 12, 2017

written by Karly Wood

I’m not the biggest Halloween person, and that means I have very little by the way of home decor. Just the other day my daughter was super disappointed when she asked to help me decorate and I pulled out my meager wreath and a few spooky candle holders. Whoops! But never fear, Halloween DIY’s are here! I’ve found some fun ways to decorate to get you in the Halloween spirit.

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1. DIY Halloween Candy Door Hanger

Be that spooky, yet the best house on the block with this DIY Halloween Candy Door Hanger. Made from a faux half pumpkin that you can find at any craft store, hand drawn eyes and then hung from a simple chalkboard, these is a great alternative to handing out candy (especially if you’re out doing some Trick or Treating of your own) in person or to just offer some sweet treats the entire month long.

You will definitely want the full tutorial on crafting this project, so make sure you check out CherishedBliss.com.

Halloween DIYs

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2. DIY Witches Brooms

Deck your porch out with these pretty and simply fantastic DIY witches brooms. These totally free brooms are made from none other than branches and some dead grass. They are the perfect addition to your Halloween decor, no matter how big your porch.

Check out TastefullyFrugal.org for more money saving tips on crafts, food and decor.

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3. DIY Halloween Sign

This super fun sign is made with just a wood plaque, some paint and crafty cutting. You’ll need a die cutting machine like a Silhouette or Cameo if you want to make this, but the instructions give you all the details, and with links to the images from the media store! Wouldn’t this be perfect to hang outside your door for Trick or Treaters?

Head to GingerSnapCrafts.com to get all the details, especially the links to the fun Silhouette cutting files!

Halloween DIYs

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4. DIY Floating Witch Hat Luminaries

Take your decor outside with these Floating Witch hates that light up! They are simple to construct, using only LED lights, some cheap witch hats and fishing wire to hang. If you love a spooky house, then these are a must to welcome your Trick or Treaters come Halloween.

PolkaDotChair.com has tons of amazing design and craft ideas.

5. Trick or Treat!

What’s not to love about this porch!? The paper bats, the simple Trick and Treat boards, and the spooky ghosts. Oh, and did you catch the spider web on the ground? This has all the elements of Halloween, without being super scary. I’ve included this on my DIY list because those Trick or Treat boards are an easy peasy DIY. You can get the wood from your local hardware store, use stencils or vinyl letter to spell out “Trick” and “Treat” and easily paint them black. Who wants to give this a try?

Halloween DIYs

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6. Bat Bouquet

There’s something a little inherently creepy about curly willow, and this bat bouquet really uses that to it’s advantage! Simple bats are cut out of construction paper, and then added to a rice filled vase of willow stems. Once Halloween is over, just remove the bats and keep those gorgeous willow stems year round! (they’ll be less creepy without those little bats!)

Check out Instructables.com, the authority on DIYs and instructions!

Halloween DIYs

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7. Bat Wreath

This final DIY couldn’t be any simpler. All you need is a grapevine wreath, bat stencil in two sizes, black felt and glue. Cut out your bats onto the felt and then glue however you feel! This is a seriously perfect Halloween wreath.

CaitlinCawley.com has this wreath and several more that you can whip up in under an hour.

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7 Charming DIY Signs For The Home

by Leena Kollar March 2, 2017

written by Leena Kollar

There are many reasons people display artwork in their homes. Sometimes you’ve got a blank space that needs sprucing up. Sometimes you know an artist personally and you want to support them by showcasing their work. And sometimes, it’s because you are that artist and you want to show off your creation!

Instead of hanging up someone else’s masterpiece, try one of these DIY signs in your home. Not only will it add charm and personality to your space, it will give you a fun project to work on. Then, whenever guests ask about where you got the piece, you can proudly share that you made it yourself.

Good to be Home Sign source: Thrifty Decor Chick

1. It’s So Good To Be Home Sign

Not only does this hand-lettered sign have a message to remind you how much you love where you live, it’s something you can display all year. Hang it on your wall, or set it on your fireplace mantle, where you can use seasonal decor to embellish the area around it. You’ll need a paint pen to do the letters and a wooden frame to stain.

Get the full details on making this from Thrifty Decor Chick.

Flush Sign source: Cherished Bliss

2. Flush Bathroom Sign

Thankfully, no one in my home needs a reminder to flush the toilet. But this sign is still lovely. It would look great in a farm style or rustic country home. You could even make other signs to go with it that also have bathroom related words, like “wash” or “brush.” You’ll need a wooden plaque and metal letters to get you started.

Head over to Cherished Bliss for the full tutorial.

Love Shiplap Sign source: Making it in the Mountains

3. Love Shiplap Sign

I mean, what’s not to love about this sign? It’s simple, it’s pretty and it provides a punch of texture and detail. You could hang it on your front door, your back porch or in your living room. Love is always a good thing, so wherever you hang this, it will look great! You could make it with or without the attached jars, depending on your preference.

Stop by Making it in the Mountains for the step-by-step instructions.

Ombre Anchor Sign source: The Happy Housie

4. Ombre Anchor Sign

Even though I don’t live on the water, I’ve always found nautical-inspired decor to be very soothing. Maybe it’s the blue, maybe it’s the thought of a relaxing day at the beach, I don’t know. But if I had a home by the ocean, I would display a sign like this. There’s something very symbolic about an anchor, especially when it’s in your home. It’s like your home is the place that holds everything together. What a beautiful analogy!

The Happy Housie has all the information on crafting this sign.

Welcome Sign source: Sinkology

5. Welcome Sign

You can set out a welcome mat at your front door, or you can hang a welcome sign to greet visitors. Something tells me the sign would get more attention since we don’t generally look at our feet when we knock on someone’s door. If you want to be really welcoming, set out a mat and hang this sign! You could also hang this just inside your entryway, to welcome people once they’ve officially entered your home.

Pop over to Sinkology for the information on putting this together.

Apples Sign source: Carissa Miss

6. Apples Sign

I think this vintage style sign would look so cute in a french country style home. It could be hung on the wall, or set above the cabinets and look adorable either way! Setting a basket of apples next to it would be the ultimate way to do country decor. With just a handful of materials, you can easily make this sign to add a little sweetness to your kitchen or dining area.

Check out how to make this from Carissa Miss.

Gather Sign source: Design Dining and Diapers

7. Gather Sign

Where do people usually congregate in a home? The living room (or in my case, the kitchen). So this sign would be perfect to display in your gathering area. Whether it’s the living room or another room, this sign is easy to make and will give your space a little shine with the metal letters. Hang it on the wall, set it on the fireplace mantle, or display it against a sofa table. Wherever you choose to put this, people are sure to gather.

For the instructions on making this, head over to Design Dining and Diapers.

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I'm a wife, mother and everything else associated with domestic life. I can often be found hiding from my kids to sneak treats (especially ice cream). I love rainbows and naps, and I find any excuse to go to Target. When I actually make it out of the house in real clothes, I document my outfits on my fashion blog, Leather & Lip Gloss. My love for fashion also inspired me to start my own comprehensive style website, The Style Spectrum.

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Fill That Empty Space In Your Home With One Of These Chic DIY Side Tables

by Leena Kollar March 1, 2017

written by Leena Kollar

Do you have an area in your home where there is dead space, and you’re not sure how to utilize it? I can’t stand having an empty wall or corner when there’s a DIY project that can easily spruce up my space. Sometimes all you need is something like a chic side table. It’s pretty simple to make your own using household items and other inexpensive craft supplies. Whether it’s your living room, guest bedroom or another room in your home, take a look at these DIY side tables that are sure to give you major design inspiration.

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Hexagon Side Table source: Love Create Celebrate

1. Hexagon Side Table

For a design that is unique and adds a fun dose of shape to your room, I love the idea of a hexagon table! With copper pipe legs and an oak top, this modern looking side table is an easy way to add texture and shine to a boring corner. Top with books, candles or small plants for an added boost of personality.

Learn how to make this geometric masterpiece over at Love Create Celebrate.

Brass Side Tables source: A Beautiful Mess

2. Brass Side Tables

Most of the metals in my home are in a brass finish. I prefer the darker tone to lighter ones like gold or chrome. And when you combine brass with a wooden texture, you get an even more stylish piece of decor. These brass side tables can be made using aluminum sheet metal, wood rounds, wood stain and spray paint. These tables would look great as a set of two, or as a single side table.

Head over to A Beautiful Mess for the instructions on making these.

Milk Jug Side Table source: Pretty Handy Girl

3. Milk Jug Side Table

A vintage milk jug can become a very stylish piece of decor when designed well. I like the idea of putting one somewhere like a screened in back porch or next to a swinging bench on a front porch. Top it with a wood round to create a place to set your coffee cup or display an outdoor plant or other decorative items.

Check out Pretty Handy Girl for the how-to on making a milk jug side table.

source: I Spy DIY

4. Wire Basket Side Table

If your home decor is modern and fun, a wire basket side table just might be the perfect addition to your home. This yellow ombre version is fabulous! But the great thing about a white basket is that you can spray paint it any color(s) you want. If your children are old enough that the likelihood of them ruining your white tabletop is slim, white can create a very clean looking space. But if your kiddos are still small mess makers, it might be a good idea to paint the top of the table too.

You’ll find all the details for this DIY over on I Spy DIY.

Copper and Wood Side Table source: DIY in PDX

5. Copper & Wood Side Table

Copper is slated to be one of the biggest design trends in 2017. And if you’ve got access to natural tree wood, you can pair it with the copper for a trendy table that will make a country-style home look amazing. (You can also purchase wood on Amazon if you like the idea but don’t have a way to get it locally.) Use two sizes of wood slices if you want your table to have more dimension, or just do one on top. Add plants for an outdoorsy look.

Check out DIY in PDX for all the steps to follow to make this.

Mesh & Mirror Side Table source: DIY With Style

6. Mesh & Mirror Side Table

You know what’s cooler than a side table? A side table with a mirror as the tabletop! Even though you won’t use the mirror like you would a traditional mirror, it’s such a sophisticated way to add a touch of glam. Using mesh as a table base is definitely easy, and will tone down the table so the focus stays on the reflective surface. You could even display this in a hallway or entryway where guests gather.

Pop over to DIY With Style for the tutorial on this unique creation.

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DIY Holiday

Easy DIY Fabric Holiday Wreath- ANY Mom Can Make This!

by Karly Wood December 2, 2014

written by Karly Wood

I love the holidays- the music, the food, decorations, and time with my family make me look forward to this season for most of the year. I especially like any way I can make my home festive, and this year I decided to make my own fabric wreath. Crafting your own decorations is a great way to get your creative juices flowing and to make your home unique! Follow along in this tutorial and you’ll see how easy it is!

What you’ll need:

Wreath– You will be wrapping your wreath so don’t spend a lot of money on a wreath “shell.” A simple straw or strofoam version will do the trick.
Ribbon or fabric strips– Buy wide ribbon at least as many feet as inches that your wreath measures. Ex: 18 feet of ribbon for an 18-inch wreath. You may very well likely need more, but don’t buy less than the diameter of your wreath. You can also buy fabric and cut into strips for wrapping.
Decorative accents– This is anything you want to add to your wreath, such as garland, pinecones, cranberries, or felt for handmade flowers (separate tutorial below!)
Scissors
Permanent Marker
Hot glue gun
Ribbon or Tulle for hanging (if you’re not using a wreath hanger)

Get Wrapping

Grab your wreath, ribbon and hot glue gun and begin by gluing the beginning of your ribbon to the back of your starting point on the wreath. (Hint- if you’re using a straw wreath, leave the plastic wrapping ON. It’s much easier to wrap ribbon over the plastic wrap, then having to wrestle with loose straw.)

Once glued, continue wrapping your ribbon tightly and evenly around your wreath. When you get to the end, wrap to the back and hot glue your edge down. Your wreath wrapping is complete! Now it’s time to add your accents.

Dressing Up Your Wreath

When I bought my supplies, I didn’t know what direction I wanted to go, decoration-wise. You’ll see that I didn’t end up using my sprigs of beads and instead went with felt flowers. The great part about wreath making is that you can do whatever you want- there are no rules. The ribbon I chose (or, I should say, my husband chose) is a bit “loud” so I wanted to tame down the rest of my wreath. I researched those cute felt flowers I’ve been seeing everywhere and decided to try for myself. Continue reading to make your own felt!