DIY: MINIMALIST ORNAMENTS

It’s time to trim the tree! DIY ornaments are a great way to add that personal touch this holiday season. This is an incredibly easy and inexpensive DIY project. All you need are clear ornaments along with some items you think will look nice when placed inside the ornament. Take a walk around your local craft store or head outside for some inspiration. Get creative and happy crafting!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

– Clear Ornaments  (glass or plastic)

– Tulle

– Pom-poms

– Confetti

– Twine

– Sprigs

– Ribbon

DIY: PINECONE GARLAND

This is an easy, 2-step DIY project to add some Christmas flair to your home. You can use as many pinecones as you want to create the look you desire; it’s really up to you! It’s great to decorate the tree with, or any part of your home this holiday season. It’s also a great transition piece to use in both fall and winter.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

– Pinecones
– Twine
– Burlap

STEPS: 

1. Wrap the twine and knot it around the base of each pinecone, leaving gaps of twine in-between.
2. Tie pieces of burlap in-between the pinecones.

This is super easy and takes no time at all! This DIY project is especially great for kids. You can get the kids to go out, collect some pinecones, and start crafting! It can be a fun activity for the whole family, and a great way to add that personal touch to your holiday decor.

DIY: CHRISTMAS WREATH

It’s time to transition your home from fall to winter! I decided to take the wooden wreath I had from fall and revamp it to give it that rustic Christmas look. It’s amazing to see how one item can look so different with just a few changes. Here is a simple DIY project to get you in the holiday spirit!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

– Wooden Wreath

– Burlap Ribbon

– Various flowers/ sprigs/ pinecones

– Wire Cutter

– Scissors

– Glue gun

STEPS:

1. Wrap the burlap ribbon around the wreath leaving gaps in-between.

2. Cut the flowers and sprigs, then place around the wreath to your liking.

3. To finish off the look, create a big bow with the ribbon and tie it to the top.

There you go, a simple and festive DIY project to get your home holiday ready. This took me about 20 minutes to make and cost under $10! That’s a bargain! You can do so much with a simple wooden wreath, giving it a different look every time. Get those creative juices flowing this holiday and see what you turn out with! Happy crafting!

DIY: HALLOWEEN HEADPIECE

Here are two super easy, cute DIY projects to rock for those upcoming Halloween parties. Most of the materials used are actually items I had lying around at home or that I picked up from the Dollar Store, making these accessories super inexpensive. It’s always fun to put your creativity to work. You just need to pop on your headpieces, add some fun makeup, and you are good to go!

 

DEER ANTLERS:

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

– Headband

– Twine

– Assorted flowers

– Sticks

– Wire

– Glue gun

– Wire cutters

STEPS:

1. Wrap the headband in twine. You can choose to wrap your headband with any material, but I went with twine as it works well with this rustic look.
2. This is the fun part! Head outside and grab any sticks that you think will look like deer’s antlers. Use the wire to secure the sticks to your headband.
3. Take a variety of flowers and arrange to your liking.

CAT EARS:

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

– Headband

– Black yarn

– Assorted beads

– Wire

– Glue gun

– Wire cutters

STEPS:

1. Take your wire and bend it into two triangles. You can choose to make them as big or as small as you like. Just remember to account for some extra length so you can wrap it around the headband.
2. Arrange the beads to a pattern of your liking, and feed it through the wire. Put a dollop of glue at the ends to keep them from falling off.
3. Take the remaining ends of wire and wrap them around the headband to secure in place.
4. Lastly, take some black yarn to wrap everything up to give it a finished look!

There you go; fun and quick DIY projects to give your costumes a personal touch. You can definitely use these as templates for other costumes as well. The cat ears can easily be used for a lion costume by changing up the colors. The deer headpiece can even be used for a Mother Nature costume by changing the placement of the sticks. The possibilities are endless! I hope everyone has a safe and spooktacular Halloween!

DIY: FALL FLOWER MONOGRAM

I don’t know about you, but I love to add decorative pieces to my house to transition into the different seasons. Adding some seasonal colours, textures, scents, etc. can really transform your home without having to break the bank. This vibrant flower monogram is the perfect DIY project to add a touch of fall to your home.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

– Cardboard

– Various flowers

– Twine

– Glue gun

– Scissors

STEPS:

1. Cut your cardboard out into the desired letter or shape. I went with the letter A for Anitha! I also decided to make it a block letter so I will have a lot of surface area to fill with flowers.

2. Take your twine and cut it to the length you want to it to be hung from. Poke two holes at the top and string through to make a loop.

3. Remove the flowers from the steams. Cut the ends to be flat so it will be easy to glue onto the cardboard.

4. Arrange the flowers onto your cutout. There really is no specific way to do this. Just play around with it until you get the look you want and glue them into place!

This is a super easy art project that will liven up your place for fall. You can hang it in your room, use it as a wreath for the front door, etc. Either way, it is a great piece of décor to add to your home!