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Create Decorative Summer Sand Scenes
There’s nothing quite as calming as a day at the beach. Learn to personalize a simple sand scene, and combine low-maintenance plants with ocean-side accents to enjoy the spirit of the sea any day. Plants or No Plants? Before creating … Continue reading →
Make a Photo Clock
Show off some of your clan’s favorite moments with this clever DIY wall clock. Gather 13 frames, sizes 2″ x 3″ to 4″ x 6″ (unify mismatched frames with spray paint), 12 photos, a clock kit (from a crafts store), … Continue reading →
Cherry Blossoms Paper Flowers
Cherry blossoms bloom only briefly, but these tissue paper versions can last all spring. Layer a sheet of dark pink paper atop light pink paper. Snip out a five-petal flower that’s 2 to 4 inches in circumference. Once cut, reposition … Continue reading →
Help Your Cut Roses Last Longer
Here’s how florist Michael George gets roses to absorb more water and live longer: Wrap the flowers in brown packaging paper to protect them, then snip a quarter inch off the stems and place them in one inch of boiling … Continue reading →
Flower Seed Pockets For a Family Activity
We found this idea for a fun family craft that will get everyone outside. “Flower pockets are a fun spring project and provide plenty of blooms all summer long. The pockets look sweet, and get buried directly in the soil! … Continue reading →
Create Your Own Spring Vase
Floral foam and glass marbles aren’t the only ways to hold flowers aloft. Instead, a bunch of vintage milk bottles gives this arrangement—featured in Decorating with Flowers by Paula Pryke—its structure. Simply line up nine same-size vessels in three rows of three. … Continue reading →
Make Your Own Outdoor Water Garden
Water gardens add beauty and tranquility to your patio, decks or balconies. This easy to make and maintain water garden idea we just had to share! Written by Marion Langford Water gardens don’t need lots of space or expensive equipment, … Continue reading →
Make a Daisy Centerpiece
Wonderfully bright and cheery, these Gerbera daisy centerpieces are sure to add a touch of whimsy to your Easter table. Courtesy of Taste of Home Step 1: Gather Vases Find clear glass-footed containers. Using containers of various heights will add … Continue reading →
Create Your Own Message Board
Craft this message board out of Dollar Store materials for an inexpensive and stylish home decoration. Materials needed: Six bulletin boards Stencils (or cut your own) Acrylic paint Sash rod (optional) Glue or duct tape to attach the frames Instructions: … Continue reading →
Baking Soda Air Freshener
Craft this super-easy and inexpensive air freshener to fill your room with a scent you love. Materials Needed: 1/2 cup baking soda (per jar) Essential oil of your preference (8-12 drops) 8-oz. mason jar Scrapbook paper Tapestry needle Instructions Trace … Continue reading →
8 Fun Indoor Activities to Do With Your Grandkids