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DIY Pumpkin Pie Soap
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DIY Pumpkin Pie Soap
DIY Pumpkin Pie Soap
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Healthy & Beauty
Seasonal Event:
Fall

DIY PUMPKIN PIE SOAP MATERIALS:

  • White soap base, 2 lbs.
  • Soap colorant in yellow, brown, orange and red
  • Pumpkin pie soap fragrance
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Round silicone cake molds 6”-8” diameter
  • Rubbing alcohol in spray bottle
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Glass bowls
  • Microwave or pot for double broiler
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing utensil like large spoon

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, create the pie crust soap mixture. Melt about 8 oz. Of soap base in a bowl in either a double broiler or the microwave. If doing this in the microwave, melt in 30 second intervals stirring in between so that you don’t burn or boil the soap. Then, stir in yellow and brown colorant until a tan crust color is reached.
  2. Add the aroma to your crust mix. Stir ½ teaspoon of the pumpkin pie fragrance and a pinch of cinnamon into the liquid soap.
  3. Pour the crust soap mix into the silicone cake mold carefully and spray with alcohol immediately to get rid of any air bubbles that may form.
  4. Create the pie filling soap mixture while you allow the crust to cool until hardened. Melt down about 25 oz of white soap base and add in soap colorant in orange, yellow and brown until the color looks like pumpkin pie filling.
  5. Add the aroma into the melted pie filling mixture, about ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie fragrance.
  6. Pour the pie filling soap mix slowly and carefully into the mold over the pie crust that should be cool by now. If it is not, wait until the crust is completely cool to pour. Spray with alcohol to remove any air bubbles. Allow to cool until hardened.
  7. Cut the pie into slices with a knife. PRO TIP: If your crust separates from the filling, melt a bit of soap down and layer it in between so that it acts as a glue for the layers.
  8. Now it’s time to make the whipped cream, melt another 6 oz. Of soap base in a separate bowl. Once melted and slightly cooled, use an electric mixer to whip the soap until thick and fluffy.
  9. Mold the whipped soap into dollops on each pie piece. PRO TIP: You will want to work quickly because the whipped soap will harden fast.
  10. Sprinkle a bit more cinnamon on top if desired and enjoy!

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DIY Front Porchscape
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DIY Front Porchscape
DIY Front Porchscape
Level:
Beginner
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

DIY FRONT PORCHSCAPE MATERIALS:

  • White pumpkins
  • Ornamental green and white varieties of cabbage and kale
  • Living moss
  • Cotton sprigs
  • Wheat sprigs
  • Tin canisters and bins
  • Wooden box
  • Wicker baskets and hamper
  • Wooden bench or chair
  • Natural wood wall hanging
  • Wooden lanterns
  • Burlap
  • Spanish moss
  • Potting soil
  • Pots
  • Trowel
  • Grapevine wreath

DIY FRONT PORCHSCAPE INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Gather your decorative elements, a muted sophisticated palette of whites, silvers, natural woods and greens is a fresh way to decorate for fall. Wicker and tin baskets and bins from around your house are perfect for this!
  2. Arrange your larger pieces first. Use baskets or even a hamper to create height, it’s important to have varieties of height for visual interest. Most porches have a step but if yours doesn’t really try to add some with a large piece near the door.
  3. Hang a wooden wall hanging if desired.
  4. Place your pumpkins, canisters and bins to see what arrangement looks best.
  5. Fill the canisters with cotton and wheat sprigs.
  6. Plant ornamental kale and cabbage in the tin and wicker bins. PRO-TIP: If you have bigger baskets, place a pot upside down inside to boost the height of the plant.
  7. Place Spanish moss around the edges of the plants as an accent, especially if you don’t want to properly plant the kale and cabbage, leaving them in the plastic bins.
  8. Create a moss bed by placing fresh moss into wooden box with a trowel and place into the décor arrangement.
  9. Place burlap around the decorative elements to add texture and cover up any empty spaces.
  10. Hang a neutral wreath like a grapevine wreath on the door and enjoy your porchscape!

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DIY Pumpkin Crates
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DIY Pumpkin Crates
DIY Pumpkin Crates
Level:
Beginner
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall, Halloween

DIY PUMPKIN CRATE MATERIALS:

  • Apple crates
  • Paint in brown and orange
  • Paintbrushes
  • Birchwood piece
  • Faux leaf vines
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Staple gun and staples
  • Sandpaper

OPTIONAL:

  • Pumpkins

DIY PUMPKIN CRATE INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Sand any rough edges, spots or corners on the crates down with some sandpaper.
  2. Paint the crates orange. Allow to dry.
  3. Detail the pumpkin crate with a dry brush of brown paint. Lightly dip the paintbrush into the brown paint and apply wispy, light strokes in the direction of the woodgrain with the brush. Allow to dry.
  4. Add the stem to the top of the pumpkin crate. Hot glue a piece of birchwood in the center of the top side of the crate.
  5. Finish off the pumpkin crate with some faux leaves, staple them in place around the stem with a staple gun.
  6. If you want, turn the crate open side out and place a pumpkin in! Repeat steps 1-6 on as many crates as desired.
  7. Decorate with the pumpkin crates and enjoy!

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DIY Crepe Paper Leaf Branches
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DIY Crepe Paper Leaf Branches
DIY Crepe Paper Leaf Branches
Level:
Beginner
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

DIY CREPE PAPER LEAF BRANCHES MATERIALS:

  • Crepe paper in orange tones
  • Floral wire stems
  • Brown floral tape
  • Scrapbooking ink
  • Ink blending tool
  • Leaf template print
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Scissors
  • Wire snips

OPTIONAL:

  • Leaf punch
  • Printer paper
DIY Crepe Paper Leaf Branches

DIY CREPE PAPER LEAF BRANCHES INSTRUCTIONS:

To Create Your Leaves Using the Template:

  1. Print and cut out the leaf template that is provided.
  2. Cut a square of crepe paper that is slightly larger than your template. PRO TIP: cutting the crepe paper down allows you to cut more precisely to the edge of the template.
  3. Fold the leaf template in half then fold a piece of crepe paper in half along the grain. Insert the folded crepe paper into the fold of the template so that the folded edges align. PRO TIP: make sure the grain of the crepe paper is vertical when you fold otherwise the paper will crinkle.
  4. Trim the crepe paper to the size and shape of the template. Cut along the open side of the template opposite the folded edge.
  5. Repeat to create as many leaves as desired.

To Create the Leaves Using A Punch:

  1. Cut a square of crepe paper and fold a piece of printer paper over it so that the crepe paper is sandwiched.
  2. Slide the paper sandwich into the slot and punch. PRO TIP: there will be two printer paper leaves punched from this as well, use them for other projects or give them to your kids to create with.
  3. Repeat to create as many leaves as desired.

To Create Fall Branches Out of The Leaves:

  1. Create an ombre fall color effect by blotting the center of each leaf with some scrapbook ink, dab it on lightly with an ink blending tool. Allow to dry.
  2. Attach the leaf to the wire stem. Cut the center of the leaf about 2/3 of the way to the top and apply a thin line of hot glue along one edge of the cut. Place the floral stem onto the glue and place the other half of the leaf on top so that they are slightly overlapping, and the wire is secured into the center of the leaf.
  3. Repeat step 10 to create as many branches as you have leaves.
  4. Wrap the stems with brown floral tape.
  5. Cut down some of the stems with wire snips to create the shorter branching parts of the branches.
  6. Add shorter branches to a long center stem by wrapping the connection with floral tape.
  7. Decorate with stems as desired and enjoy!

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DIY Vintage Doorknob Coat Rack
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DIY Vintage Doorknob Coat Rack
DIY Vintage Doorknob Coat Rack
Level:
Advanced
How-To:
Storage

DIY VINTAGE DOORKNOB COAT RACK MATERIALS:

  • Vintage knobs from doors or dressers
  • 1” thick plywood
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Paint rags
  • Drill
  • Drill bit to width of bolt on knobs
  • Hand saw
  • French cleat
  • Screws
  • Tape measure
  • Pencil
  • Level

OPTIONAL:

  • Circular saw
  • Painter’s tape

DIY VINTAGE DOORKNOB COAT RACK INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cut or have the plywood cut down to desired size of coat rack for your space. A good general size is 6” x 36”.
  2. If you want to paint a wash on your wood, put a drop of paint into some water and brush on. Allow to dry. Have fun with the paint, this is where you can get really creative by adding a border or other decorative elements! Pro tip: use a rag to wipe away excess paint to get an even more sheer effect when applying the wash.
  3. Space and mark where to drill the holes for the knobs. About 6” apart works.
  4. Drill through the board to create the holes.
  5. Place a knob in each hole and screw the backing nut onto the threaded bolt of the knob.
  6. If the bolt is sticking out too much on the backside, use a handsaw to cut off the excess from the back of the rack.
  7. Screw half of the french cleat into the back of the rack and the other half to the wall so that they fit together. Use a level to make sure everything is straight.
  8. Hang and enjoy!

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Amy Marella - DIY Cornucopia Centerpiece
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Amy Marella - DIY Cornucopia Centerpiece
DIY Cornucopia Centerpiece
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall, Thanksgiving

DIY CORNUCOPIA CENTERPIECE MATERIALS:

  • Cornucopia basket
  • ½ yard burlap fabric
  • 1 yard of linen ribbon
  • Strip of birch
  • 1 yard of fabric-covered wire
  • Fall leaves
  • Faux bittersweet berries
  • Small tray for foam
  • Floral foam brick
  • Chicken wire
  • Green floral tape
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks

PRODUCE AND FLOWERS:

  • Flint corn
  • Mini white pumpkins
  • Fall preserved leaves
  • Oak pin leaves
  • Mums
  • Button mums
  • Hypericum berries
  • Dried wheat

DIY CORNUCOPIA CENTERPIECE INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Wrap the basket with burlap fabric and tuck the fabric into the center.
  2. Tie off the tip of the cornucopia with ribbon.
  3. Hot glue leaves and faux berries to ribbon trim.
  4. Place a strip of birch around the opening of the basket and secure with hot glue and fabric-covered wire. PRO TIP: Pre-soak birch strips overnight.
  5. Attach a few pieces of flint corn to the edge of the basket.
  6. Wrap floral foam with chicken wire and cross with floral tape. This will ensure that your brick does not break apart when you put the flowers in it.
  7. Wet floral foam and put in a floral tray.
  8. Add fall flowers, leaves, wheat and hypericum berries to floral foam. Allow flowers to spill out of the basket a bit.
  9. Add additional fall leaves, pumpkins and flint corn onto the table.
  10. To maintain the centerpiece, pull the floral foam out every couple of days to add fresh water so that your flowers can continue to drink it up.
  11. As flowers die, pull them out and replace so you can enjoy the centerpiece as long as possible!

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DIY Scarecrow Wreath
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DIY Scarecrow Wreath
DIY Scarecrow Wreath
Level:
Advanced
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

DIY SCARECROW WREATH MATERIALS:

  • Fall wreath
  • Children’s jeans
  • Children’s jean shirt
  • Children’s straw hat
  • Pillow stuffing
  • Styrofoam ball at least 6”
  • Canvas or burlap fabric
  • Felt in brown and orange
  • Wire
  • Hay
  • Fabric in fall colors and patterns
  • Fabric scissors
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Fabri-tac
  • Zip ties
  • Scissors
  • Wire snips

OPTIONAL:

  • Sewing machine
  • Straight pins

DIY SCARECROW WREATH INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Make the pants out of a pair of kid’s jeans. Resize them to make them narrower by turning them inside out, cutting the inseam to the size you want and sewing the sides shut again. Resizing isn’t entirely necessary but will save you a lot of stuffing! PRO TIP: If you’re not a sewer, the sides can be seamed with fabric glue. Wait for the glue to thoroughly dry before flipping right-side out thought.
  2. Stuff the pants with pillow stuffing and add wire down the inseam of each leg to give the legs pliability and structure. Glue in place with hot glue if necessary.
  3. Stuff the shirt and add wire down the arms. Hot glue in place if necessary.
  4. Add patches to the clothes if desired. Cut some squares out of your fall fabrics. Glue them to the pants and shirt.
  5. Create boots for the scarecrow out of brown felt. Draw a small boot pattern that will fit into the cuff of the jeans, cut out four felt boot pieces and sew or glue them together. Flip right-side out. Stuff with stuffing. PRO TIP: If you use glue wait for it to thoroughly dry before flipping.
  6. Secure the top of the boots into the cuff of the jeans with hot glue. Leave some room to stuff some hay in if possible.
  7. Create the head of the scarecrow by wrapping the styrofoam ball with a square of fabric that is big enough to have a few inches of excess around the bottom. Shove a piece of wire into the bottom of the ball to create a “neck” that will go into the shirt to secure the head to the body of the scarecrow.
  8. Secure the fabric around the head by tying a bandana or cut piece of fall fabric around the excess on the bottom where the wire is protruding from.
  9. Add a nose to the scarecrow face by cutting a small triangle of orange felt and gluing it to the fabric.
  10. Now attach your scarecrow parts to the wreath using zip ties. First attach the shirt, then the pants and finally the head by shoving the wire “neck” into the shirt. Cut into the fabric where necessary for the zip-ties to attach to the wreath structure without being seen.
  11. Position the hat on the head and adhere it with hot glue.
  12. Stuff some hay into the cuffs of the shirt and sticking out of the bottom of the pants around the boots. Secure with hot glue where necessary.
  13. Hang the wreath as desired and enjoy!

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More DIY Fall Wreaths ideas!

Lawrence Zarian's Favorite Fall Jackets
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Lawrence Zarian's Favorite Fall Jackets

LOOK 1

  • 7 For All Mankind Toffee Faux-Leather Moto Jacket
  • Max Studio Caramel and Cream Ribbed Form Fitting Sweater
  • Theory Wide Leg Inverted Pleat Trouser
  • Sondra Roberts Butterscotch Bag Relaxed Tote
  • Sam Edelman Tall Croc Embossed Zip Boots
  • Animal Print Tonal Oblong Scarf

Available at TJ Maxx & Nordstrom Rack

LOOK 2

  • Halogen Purple Green and Plaid Brushed Coat
  • Paige Dark Denim Stretch Bootcut Jeans
  • Eimin Lilac Long Sleeve Pullover Top
  • Madden Girl Black Zip Combat Boot

Available at Macy’s & Nordstrom

LOOK 3
Michael Kors Python Print Waterproof Jacket
Rocorose Black Ribbed Sweater Dress
Marc Fisher Tall Black Pointed Toe Sock Boot

Available at Nordstrom Rack, Amazon, & Macy’s

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DIY Indoor Fall Picnic Essentials
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DIY Indoor Fall Picnic Essentials

Here are tips on making a picnic as festive inside as it is outside with Hallmark’s Fall Décor as the foundation with mugs, pillows, blankets and more.

Indoor Fall Picnic Essentials
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Feeling Grateful Ceramic Mug - $14.99
Sweater Weather Sweater Backed Pillow - $34.99
Autumn Plaid Blanket with Fringe - $34.99
Thankful Autograph Pumpkin - $34.99

Try these recipes perfect for an indoor picnic:

Fall Crostini >>
Fall Salad >>
Spiced Apple Cider >>

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DIY Gourd Birdhouses
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DIY Gourd Birdhouses
DIY Gourd Birdhouses
Level:
Advanced
How-To:
Gardening
Seasonal Event:
Fall

MATERIALS:

  • Dried bottle gourds
  • Bleach water mixture in spray bottle
  • Dust mask
  • Gloves
  • Drill
  • 2” hole saw bit
  • Drill bit
  • Spoon
  • Sandpaper
  • Braided twine
  • Fabri-tac
  • Paint
  • Paintbrushes
  • Fishing line
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Spray the gourd with water and bleach mixture, wipe the dust off with a paper towel and allow it to dry in a room that is kept relatively cool. Make sure to wear gloves while doing so.
  2. Carefully drill the opening for the house into the gourd using the 2” hole saw. Wear a mask and gloves while doing so, the gourds can have mold. PRO TIP: You can do research on preferences of different birds for size of holes and hanging heights, 2” holes are preferred by finches.
  3. Use a spoon to scoop out the insides of the gourd.
  4. Drill two holes in the top of the gourd to hang the gourd form.
  5. Paint the gourd entirely or with patterns if desired. Allow to dry.
  6. Draw the design onto the gourd with a pencil that you want to lay twine onto.
  7. Finish your twine design by using fabric-tac or hot glue to attach it.
  8. String metal wire or fishing line through the holes to hang the gourd. PRO TIP: Soft cord can capture moisture and grow mold.
  9. Hang 5’ above the ground for finches or to height for desired bird and enjoy!

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DIY Glam Pumpkins
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DIY Glam Pumpkins
DIY Glam Pumpkins
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

MATERIALS:

  • Faux craft pumpkins in white
  • Spray paint
  • Plastic bin
  • Water
  • Disposable gloves

OPTIONAL:

  • Safety glasses

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Fill the plastic bin about 2/3 full of water.
  2. Put on your gloves and lightly mist the water with spray paint. The more color you spray, the more intense the color will be. Adding more than one color will make it mucky looking so stick to one color per bin. PRO TIP: you can wear protective glasses if you are sensitive, but you’re not spraying much it’s not entirely necessary.
  3. Dip the pumpkin into the water and twirl it around.
  4. Pull the pumpkin out and allow to dry, repeat until you have glammed the desired amount of pumpkins.
  5. Decorate with the pumpkins and enjoy!

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DIY Harvest Apron
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DIY Harvest Apron
DIY Harvest Apron
Level:
Beginner
How-To:
Fashion, Gardening
Seasonal Event:
Fall

MATERIALS:

  • Medium to heavyweight fabric
  • Sewing machine
  • Straight pins
  • Fabric marker or chalk
  • Iron
  • Soft tape measure
  • Quilting square or straight edge
  • Safety pin

OPTIONAL:

  • Belt buckle

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Start with your fabric cut into a rectangle, the sizing will depend on your body. Use a soft tape measure to determine the best size for you. Square the fabric using either a quilting square or straight edge.
  2. Then, use a sewing machine to hem the sides to clean finish. PRO-TIP: Always press your seams with an iron before sewing for clean hems.
  3. Fold the top and bottom of the rectangle 2 ½” inches to create a 2" casing on each edge. Sew the along the top and bottom to finish your casings.
  4. Cut long 4" strips of fabric, sew face to face, flip inside out and iron. These will become your belts that will go through the 2 casings.
  5. Use a safety pin to feed the belt through the top and the bottom casing.
  6. Gather the top so that the apron fits hip to hip and tie it in the back. Now it's a simple long apron.
  7. If desired add a belt buckle to one end of the belt on the bottom of the apron so that you can pull it up and secure it around your back to effortlessly carry your fruits and veggies! If not, use the bottom belt as a tie around your back and enjoy!

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DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte Candles
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DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte Candles
DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte Candles
Level:
Advanced
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

MATERIALS:

  • Wax chips in white
  • Wax chips or crayons in brown and orange
  • Pumpkin spice and or pumpkin spice essential oil
  • Instant espresso coffee
  • Candle wicks

Mugs:

  • Popsicle sticks
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Candle wax melting pot
  • Stirring utensil for wax

Pot:

  • Vinyl letters or cricut and vinyl

To Create the Whipped Cream Topping:

  • White wax chips
  • Hand mixer
  • Microwavable glass bowl
  • Piping bag or plastic baggie with tip cut out of corner
  • Carrot peeler

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. To melt the wax, heat up some water in a pot on the stove and melt the white wax chips in the wax burner by placing the melting pot into the hot water. Stir periodically.
  2. Add the color. Pour in the brown and orange wax chips a little bit at a time while stirring. The color of the melted wax should be at least 2-3 shades darker than what you desire, it will lighten when it dries. PRO TIP: use crayon shavings in place of colorful wax chips.
  3. Now add in the fragrance. Pour in desired amounts of coffee, pumpkin spice spices and pumpkin spice essential oil. Do this little bits at a time so you don’t over scent the candles.
  4. Place the wick into the bottom of mug for candle. Use a dab of hot glue to secure in place. Allow to dry.
  5. Pour the wax into the mug and place two popsicle sticks on either side of the wick to keep it centered.

To Create The Whipped Cream Topping:

  1. Melt the wax chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stir in between if necessary. Continue until it’s almost melted completely, but not 100%.
  2. Next, take a hand whisk or mixer and whisk the wax. Pour it into a piping bag and add your whipped topping to the candle. PRO TIP: If you don’t have a piping bag, you can use a plastic baggie, just cut one of the bottom corners off.
  3. To finish it off, take a crayon and carrot peeler and add shavings!
  4. Add a phrase to the candle with vinyl decal if desired. Gift or light and enjoy!

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DIY Fabric Carrots
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DIY Fabric Carrots
DIY Fabric Carrots
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

MATERIALS:

  • Fabric
  • Fabric scissors
  • Scissors
  • Marker or chalk
  • Straight pins
  • Printed carrot and leaf pattern
  • Sewing machine
  • Lentils
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Needle and thread
  • Floral wire
  • Twine

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Print or draw out your paper pattern for the carrots, cut to size. PRO TIP: if you don’t want to use a pattern, you can just cut a triangle shape into the fabric, remembering it will be folded but make sure it’s not too wide.
  2. Next, cut the pattern out of chosen fabric for carrots. Trace the pattern onto the fabric and cut it out with fabric scissors. Cut the leaves out of chosen fabric at this time as well, remember for the leaves you will need two pattern pieces per leaf.
  3. To sew the carrot, fold the carrot in half with the right side of the fabric inside, pin the edges together and sew the edge with the sewing machine leaving the top open.
  4. To create the leaves, lay two pieces together right side out and topstitch around the edge. Make sure to leave a small opening at the bottom.
  5. Insert a piece of floral wire into the bottom of the leaf to give it a pliable shape. Secure with hot glue.
  6. Flip the sewn carrot right side out.
  7. Fill the carrot with lentils. PRO TIP: roll a piece of paper into a funnel shape to make filling easier and less messy.
  8. Sew the top of the carrot closed with a needle and thread.
  9. Use hot-glue to attach the leaves and a bit of twine.
  10. Tie the twine, shape your leaves, decorate with carrots as desired and enjoy!

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DIY Fall Rolling Pins
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DIY Fall Rolling Pins
DIY Fall Rolling Pins
Level:
Beginner
How-To:
Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

MATERIALS:

  • Plain wooden rolling pins
  • Chalk or matte non-toxic paint
  • Adhesive vinyl letters
  • Paintbrush

OPTIONAL:

  • Paint pens
  • Painters tape

To create the food functional fall rolling pin:

  • Scrapbook paper
  • Scissors
  • Tape
  • Ruler

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Paint the rolling pin desired color, allow to dry. Create design details like stripes and fall leaves with paint pens and tape if you’d like. PRO TIP: If you want to be able to use these functionally for food do not paint any area that would touch it, just the handles.
  2. Add the vinyl letters.

To decorate the food functional fall rolling pin:

  1. Wrap the rolling pin in scrapbook paper, place the paper down and roll the pin up in it and measure how much you need to cut off so that it wraps well.
  2. Cut the excess paper off.
  3. Use tape to attach the paper to the pin. Tape one end directly to the pin, roll the rest on and use tape along the seam to finish.
  4. Change out the paper seasonally as desired, remove paper to use and enjoy!

You may also like these how-tos and recipes:

DIY Personalized Beaded Bracelets >>

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Fudge >>

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Shirley Bovshow Shows Us How To Make Harvest Season Potpourri
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Shirley Bovshow Shows Us How To Make Harvest Season Potpourri
Harvest Season Potpourri
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Flowers
Seasonal Event:
Fall

The scent of fall is in the air, and, we are checking off another item from our fall harvest bucket list with incredible potpourri!

“Making potpourri Is multi-sensory art. You want the dried materials to look pretty together and relate to a season or holiday. You can blend your own fragrances or buy a pre-mixed oil blend. Either way, you end up with the heavenly scents you love all season long.

You can make potpourri from foliage you find in your neighborhood, or you can buy dried flowers from a craft store. But naturally dried foliage often turns brown, so the makers of Commercial potpourri often enhance certain elements for color.

We are going to do that too. But we are selecting which elements we want to enhance for color. Like these hydrangeas for example. You can use the Floral Paint Black Cherry to spray them and you have the control over whether you want them to be just a little enhanced or rich dark color. Black Cherry looks great with browns and oranges (or in this case, peach), so this is a good choice for a harvest mixture.

Another tool you want to have on hand is a cardboard box to put your flowers in and catch any overspray. I recommend you wear protective eye goggles when spraying.

I’m painting these little dried “Lamb’s Ears” flowers, peach.

And I’m going to show you how to preserve these magnolia leaves using Mod Podge. They will stay a beautiful green

In addition to looking beautiful, there are many different potpourri fragrances. You can buy pre-blended or make your custom scents.

You can buy pre-blended fragrances from any craft store or online. And some of the fragrances are perfect for creating a harvest atmosphere in your home: Apple Cinnamon, Pumpkin Pie, etc. You can also buy pure scents and mix them yourself.

And, you can blend your own by starting with a stabilizer or fixative. We are using Valerian Root. The Valerian root will absorb the fragrance and keep it fragrant for months. Valerian is a musky scent and is perfect for Harvest Season. The fragrances I chose to go with our Harvest blend are: Angelica, Cedarwood, Orange, Patchouli, Pine, lavender, rosemary, and cinnamon

Valerian has also been used as a medicinal herb for centuries.

I chose the Valerian root because it is highly absorbent and holds on to fragrance really well. It does have a musky earthy scent that will function as the base note for the fragrance. It is also inexpensive and comes in a chopped-up form as well as powder.

Using the chopped-up Valerian root as a fixative is better than Valerian powder because powder tends to cover the leaves and dried flowers and look chalky. You can find it online or at a health food store

We are going to add some drops of essential (or fragrant) oil. It is a pre-blended mix. You can make your own depending on what scents you like.

Assemble your potpourri using the heaviest materials as a base.

Cover the freshly scented potpourri with plastic and put away in a cupboard for 2 weeks so the scent can become "Fixed"

If you "cure" your potpourri in covered plastic for two weeks your scent can last for many months. When the scent weakens, refresh with a few drops of the fragrance oil.

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DIY Velvet Accessories
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DIY Velvet Accessories
DIY Velvet Accessories
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Fashion
Seasonal Event:
Fall

MATERIALS:

For the Wide Velvet Ribbon Dangle Earring:

  • At least 1” wide velvet ribbon, double-sided preferably
  • Existing dangle earring
  • Fabric scissors
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Fray check

For the Velvet Slip Knot Earring:

  • Velvet ribbon, double-sided preferably
  • Existing hoop earring or jump ring, earring hooks and pliers
  • Fabric scissors
  • Fray check

For the Velvet Bracelet:

  • Velvet ribbon, double-sided preferably
  • Existing bracelet, preferably chain or something with an area to weave the velvet through
  • Fabric scissors
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks

INSTRUCTIONS:

To Create the Wide Velvet Ribbon Dangle Earring:

  1. Start by cutting a 3-4” piece of velvet ribbon.
  2. Next, fold the corners in on the top so it creates a point. Secure the corners in place with hot glue.
  3. Take your dangling earring and pierce it through the top of the ribbon in the center of the pointed end.
  4. Finish off the bottom edge. Either use fray check on the raw edge or fold the bottom edge up onto the backside to create a hem and hot glue to secure.
  5. Allow glue to dry and enjoy!

To Create the Velvet Slip Knot Earring:

  1. Begin with a hoop earring or make an earring with a jump ring and earring hook using pliers.
  2. Cut a double long length of ribbon and fold it in half. Create a lark’s head knot around the hoop or ring and tighten by slipping the knot upward until taut. Add glue for extra security if desired, but this should be pretty strong on its own.
  3. You can keep this simple or add a chain to it! There are two options for adding it, use a little hot glue under the knot after tying and add the chain so it looks like it’s coming from underneath or you can also lay the chain on top of the ribbon before creating the knot and tie it in.
  4. Seal ends with fray check allow to dry and enjoy!

To Create the Velvet Bracelet:

  1. Take your velvet and loop it through the chain or around the bracelet.
  2. To finish it off just tie a bow or create a seam with hot glue depending on what style you want.
  3. Wear and enjoy!

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DIY Acorns
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DIY Acorns
DIY Acorns
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

MATERIALS:

  • Plastic easter eggs
  • Low-temperature hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Jute rope or thick twine or Yarn
  • Twig or pinecone piece

TO CREATE THE PAINTED ACORN

  • Spray paint in desired color

TO CREATE THE GLITTER ACORN:

  • Glitter
  • Mod Podge
  • Paintbrush

TO CREATE THE PLAID ACORN:

  • Plaid fabric
  • Fabric scissors
  • Mod Podge
  • Paintbrush

OPTIONAL:

  • Rubber band or other object to hold fabric in place while drying

INSTRUCTIONS:

To create the painted acorn:

  1. First paint the halves of your eggs the desired color with spray paint in a well-ventilated area. Allow to dry.
  2. Next, secure both halves of the easter eggs together using hot glue.
  3. To create the acorn top, wrap the top with twine or yarn and secure with low temperature hot glue as you wrap. Make sure to leave a small space in the center of the top.
  4. Next, create the stem. Glue a tiny twig or pinecone piece in the center of the top. Repeat to make as many acorns as desired.

To create the glitter acorn:

  1. Paint the egg if desired, allow to dry if so, then glue the egg halves together.
  2. Apply one coat of mod podge first, then add glitter and seal with another coat of mod podge on top. PRO TIP: The mod podge will keep the glitter secure, so it won’t get all over the place!
  3. Glue the yarn or twine and stem on the top portion to complete. Repeat with as many acorns as desired.

To create the plaid acorn:

  1. Glue the egg halves together.
  2. Take some plaid fabric and cut it into a small circle, about double the size of your egg. Check sizing before you glue by wrapping the acorn in the fabric with your hand, cut down if necessary.
  3. Next add mod podge directly to the inside of the fabric, place the egg point side down in the center and wrap the egg in it. Hold until it sticks or place rubber bands around until the glue sets.
  4. Glue twine or yarn and stem on the top, allow the glue to dry and repeat with as many acorns as desired.

Decorate your home with acorns as desired and enjoy!

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Lawrence Zarian Shows How-to Love Our Leggings
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Lawrence Zarian Shows How-to Love Our Leggings

As we spend more time at home, fashion may have taken a back seat to comfort. Lawrence Zarian shows how-to combine comfort and fashion with leggings. You do not have to sacrifice style for comfort as leggings are on trend and come in various sizes and colors.

LOOK 1: ROSE

  • Hippie Rose Black Tie Dye Slouchy Legging with Side Pockets.
  • Crave Fame Mustard Combo Burnt Out Top.
  • Freshman Caviar Duster Vest.
  • DKNY Black Slip-On Platform Sneakers.

Look available at Macy’s.

LOOK 2: LYNDA

  • Guess Python Print Iridescent Legging.
  • Anne Klein Peach Rib Knit Sleeveless Shell.
  • Levi’s Cocoa Brown Pleather Moto Jacket with Silver Detail.
  • Michael Kors Acorn Peep Toe Bootie.

Look available at Macy’s.

LOOK 3: KRISTIN

  • Spanx Multi Color Camo Leggings.
  • Alfani Satin Trim Matte Jersey Black High-Low T-Shirt.
  • International Concepts Cascade Front Black Cardigan.
  • Madden Girl Vintage Inspired Lace Up Block Heel Bootie.

Look available at Macy’s.

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DIY Leaf Trinket Tray
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DIY Leaf Trinket Tray
DIY Leaf Trinket Tray
Level:
Beginner
How-To:
Storage
Seasonal Event:
Fall

MATERIALS:

  • Airdry clay
  • Wire clay cutter
  • Clay rolling pin
  • Clay sculpting tools, one with a narrow point and one hooked “v” shape
  • X-Acto knife
  • Artist paintbrushes
  • Jar with water
  • Print out of fall leaf shape cut to size
  • Silicone craft mat or wax paper
  • 400 grit sandpaper
  • Color shift spray paint
  • Black spray primer x paint 2 in one
  • Styrofoam half spheres or small bowls in desired size of dish shape
  • Dust mask

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Use the wire cutter to cut a slab off of the clay.
  2. Roll the clay out to about ¼” thick on the silicone or wax paper.
  3. Place the leaf cut out on the slab and trace with the narrow point end of the clay sculpting tool. If you are comfortable with an X-Acto you can skip this step and just cut out directly around the leaf.
  4. Use an X-Acto knife to cut out the leaf shape, smooth the edges after with a wet paintbrush if necessary. PRO TIP: this clay softens with water so you can use a wet paintbrush to smooth the edges of cuts and a mixture of clay and water to fill cracks.
  5. Next, carve the veins of the leaf into the clay. Peel off the leaf or leaf print and lightly draw the veins of the leaf starting with the vertical ones to each point of the leaf then the small branching veins. Widen the veins with a hooked, “v” shaped clay sculpting tool. Again, if you are comfortable just going for it, skip the narrow point and go straight to carving with the hooked sculpting tool. PRO TIP: Add more pressure for a deeper and wider carve, lighten the presser as you come to the end of each stroke for depth effect.
  6. Smooth the veins or any other undesirable areas with a wet thin paintbrush if necessary.
  7. Let the clay dry for 24 hours, place the piece face down to dry if using a Styrofoam half sphere, face-up if placing in bowl to dry.
  8. Once dry, sand any rough spots or undesired spots with a piece of sandpaper. If the dish doesn’t sit well, flatten the bottom slightly by taping a piece of sandpaper to the table and rubbing it back and forth until the dish sits flat. PRO TIP: Wear a mask when sanding, clay particles are dangerous to inhale. Wet the sandpaper to reduce particle spread.
  9. Spray paint with a base coat of black. Allow to dry.
  10. Spray paint with color shift. Allow to dry in between coats according to instructions.
  11. Allow to cure according to directions on paint, place and enjoy!

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DIY Mauve Lip Shimmer
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DIY Mauve Lip Shimmer
DIY Mauve Lip Shimmer
Level:
Advanced
How-To:
Health & Beauty
Seasonal Event:
Fall

MATERIALS:

  • 2 teaspoons candelilla wax
  • 2 tablespoons murumuru butter
  • 3 teaspoons apricot oil
  • 3 teaspoons MCT oil
  • ¼ teaspoon rose or mauve mica
  • ¼ teaspoon lavender or light purple mica
  • 20-30 drops of rose essential oil
  • Lip balm tubes
  • Disposable pipette
  • Glass bowl and pot to create double broiler
  • Whisk

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Bring water to a boil in the pot with the glass bowl resting on top to create your double broiler.
  2. Add the candelilla wax and murumuru butter. Stir until completely melted.
  3. Add apricot and MCT oil, stir in thoroughly.
  4. Add mica powders and stir well until colors are blended and the mixture is free of lumps, completely smooth.
  5. Add the rose oil. Stir in.
  6. Allow the mixture to cool for about 30 seconds, stir once more and use the pipette to fill the tubes with the balm.
  7. Allow to cool, cap and enjoy!

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Lawrence Zarian’s Fall Fashion How-to Tips for Wearing Rust Colors
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Lawrence Zarian’s Fall Fashion How-to Tips for Wearing Rust Colors
Rust Color Fall Fashion
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Fashion
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Check out 3 looks on how to wear rust. Rust is a color palette that includes shades of brick, bronze, and amber. See how you can easily add this neutral Autumn tone to your closet with staples like a wrap dress.

LOOK 1: ROSE

  • Universal thread copper utility jacket
  • Universal thread brown plaid puff sleeve button front blouse
  • Vintage thread high-rise wide leg cream denim jean
  • Universal thread cognac suede platform shoe.
  • Rust/copper utility jacket.

Look available at Target.

LOOK 2: KRISTIN

  • Anne Klein linen cinnamon sash midi dress.
  • Freshman moss green duster.
  • Michael Kors two-tone wedge sandal.
  • Multi-print scarf.

Look available at Macy’s.

LOOK 3: LINDA

  • Who what wear fire brick rust pleather pleated pants.
  • A new day camel dolman sleeve sweater.
  • Sam Edelman suede strappy sandal.
  • A new day oversized frames.
  • Universal thread multi-stone necklace.

Look available at Target.

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DIY Aromatherapy Sprays
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DIY Aromatherapy Sprays
DIY Aromatherapy Sprays
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Health & Beauty
Seasonal Event:
Fall

MATERIALS:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Brown glass bottles, either 4oz or 8oz
  • Funnel that fits bottle
  • Measuring utensils

SPRAY BASE:

  • 4oz spring or distilled water
  • 2oz of witch hazel

AUTUMN AMBIENCE SPRAY:

  • 10 drops of sweet orange oil
  • 5 drops of ginger oil
  • 5 drops of cardamom oil
  • 5 drops of patchouli oil
  • 5 drops of clove bud oil

EFFORTLESS INHALE SPRAY:

  • 10 drops of sweet peppermint oil
  • 5 drops of eucalyptus oil
  • 5 drops of oregano oil
  • 5 drops of tea tree oil

SOOTHING SHOWER SPRAY:

  • 10 drops of vetiver oil
  • 10 drops of neroli
  • 5 drops of frankincense
  • 5 drops of red thyme oil

WATERPROOF LABEL:

  • Clear matte contact paper
  • X-acto knife or scissors
  • Printed label

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Mix the witch hazel and water in a bowl, whisk until blended.
  2. Add the oils from desired recipe to mixture.
  3. Mix the oils together thoroughly with a whisk.
  4. Transfer the spray to the bottle, place the funnel in the opening of the bottle and pour the spray in. Close the bottle up and clean any overpour with an alcohol wipe or soap and water.
  5. To create a waterproof label, print out desired label, cut to size, place face down on adhesive side of contact paper. When you do this don’t peel the backing all the way off, you will need to smooth it back on to trim the contact paper to about ½” around the edge or your label.
  6. Lastly, adhere the label to the spray bottle and enjoy!

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S'mores Entertaining Station
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S'mores Entertaining Station
S'mores Entertaining Station
Level:
Advance
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials

  • Wooden pallet
  • 1” x 4” wooden plank
  • Wooden craft baskets
  • Wood screws
  • Chain
  • Washers
  • Hex-nuts and bolts
  • Wall hooks
  • Power drill
  • Saw
  • Drill bits for pilot holes
  • Paint for palette
  • Accent paint
  • Bolt cutters
  • Sandpaper
  • Marker or pencil
  • Optional:
  • Mugs
  • Buckets
  • Blankets
  • S’more supplies

Instructions:

  1. Sand any rough spots on your pallet.
  2. Use a marker or pencil to mark where you want to place your mugs, baskets and blankets. *Keep in mind that you will cut out a few slats below where you hang your blankets.*
  3. Use your saw to cut out a couple slats just below the slat you’ve chosen to hang your blankets off of and sand any rough edges.
  4. To create the legs for your stand, measure ⅔ the height of your pallet and cut your 1” x 4” to that measurement, cutting one end of each leg at a 45-degree angle. *Your legs shouldn’t go past the bottom of your pallet for easy storage and movement.*
  5. Paint the pallet and legs the same color and paint the wooden craft baskets your accent paint color.
  6. Place the leg in position next to your pallet and drill a hole big enough for your bolt through the leg and side of the pallet. *The end with the 45-degree angle should be at the bottom of your pallet.*
  7. Place a washer on your bolt and feed it through the hole, place a washer on the opposite end of the bolt and twist your hex-nut until secure.
  8. Use a smaller drill bit to create a pilot hole (for wood screws) about 5” above the bottom of your pallet through the leg and into the pallet.
  9. Put a wood screw into the hole on your pallet, this will act as a hook for your stabilizing chain.
  10. Next, take your bolt cutters and cut your chain to a length that allows the legs to swing back far enough that your stand will be stable.
  11. Sandwich the end of chain between two washers and slide them onto a wood screw. Screw into the outside face of the leg. *Putting this on the outside allows the chain to move freely and not get caught when collapsing.*
  12. Repeat steps 6-11 on the opposite side of your pallet.
  13. Place your baskets in position and drill a pilot hole through both your basket and pallet slat.
  14. Take your drill and screw your woodscrews through your pilot hole, securing them in place.
  15. Attach the hooks for your mugs.
  16. Then add lettering desired, we painted ours on.
  17. Place all your outdoor entertaining supplies and enjoy!

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DIY Woven Side Table
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DIY Woven Side Table

Materials

  • Roll of open weave cane webbing
  • Side table with removable glass top
  • Fabri-Tac
  • Rotary Cutter
  • Self-healing cutting mat
  • Something to weight down your tabletop while drying

STEPS:

1. On a self-healing cutting mat with your rotary cutter, cut a piece of your cane webbing slightly larger than your glass top.


2. Place your glass on top of the webbing and run the rotary cutter firmly along the edges of the glass to cut it down to the perfect size.


3. Remove the glass top and run a thin line of fabri-tac along the edges of the cane webbing.
*It’s better for the line to be very thin, therefore less visible. If not totally adhered, go back in to touch up. *


4. Place your glass top back on, weight if necessary and allow to dry for 24 hours. *If gluing to a mirror repeat steps 1-2, then place the weaving on TOP of your mirror and weight with large flat item to press for 24 hours.

5. Place your glass top back on table and enjoy!

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DIY Fall Door Decor
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DIY Fall Door Decor
DIY Fall Door Decor
Level:
Advance
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials

  • Canvas drop cloth
  • Aluminum flat bar (2)
  • 3” heavy-duty elastic
  • Faux fall leaves
  • Wooden craft letters
  • Faux pumpkins (various sizes and shapes)
  • Orange spray paint
  • 3M 90 spray adhesive
  • Disposable gloves
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Box cutter or X-Acto Knife
  • Scissors
  • Optional:
  • Needle and thread
  • Paint pen

Instructions:

  1. Cut your canvas to the width of your door, leaving a 1/2” seam allowance and hem the edges with some glue. *The height of your canvas should account for wrapping around to the back of your door with a 3” overhang at the top and bottom.*
  2. Glue one aluminum bar to the top of your canvas and the other to the bottom. Roll each one over to cover in fabric and secure with hot glue. *The size of your aluminum flat bar will be determined by the width of your door.*
  3. Using your scissors, cut a 3” slit starting 3 inches inset from each edge of your canvas just above the aluminum bar. Do this on both the top and bottom. *Secure the edges of your slits with glue to prevent fraying.*
  4. Slide a piece of elastic through the slit on the bottom of your door. Loop it over onto itself and secure with glue, if desired reinforce with a few hand stitches.
  5. With a separate piece of elastic repeat step 4 with the other slit at the bottom of your door cover.
  6. Hang your canvas over your door at the right height, close it so it hangs well and use your scissors to cut an “X” where the bulge of your knobs and locks are.
  7. Cut away any excess material, remove the canvas from the door, and seal the edges of your cuts with glue.
  8. Spray paint your canvas orange to camouflage it.
  9. Use your box cutter to cut the pumpkins in half.
  10. If desired, accent the edges of your letters with the paint pen.
  11. Place your letters and pumpkins then trace their placement onto the canvas once you’re happy with it.
  12. Hot glue everything in place.
  13. Put on your gloves and apply spray adhesive to your canvas in sections. Begin adhering leaves, to the canvas until you can’t see any more fabric!
  14. Trim away any leaves covering your letters for a crisp, clean look.
  15. Once you have all your décor secured, slide the loose ends of the elastic to the corresponding slit at the top. *DO NOT SECURE THIS YET.*
  16. Slide the door cover onto the door, making sure everything is place and your door handle and locks are through the appropriate holes.
  17. Pull the elastic taut to support the weight of your decorations.
  18. Glue in the elastic at the top in place on each side and secure with a few hand stitches if desired.
  19. Enjoy!

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DIY Macrame Feather Accessories
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DIY Macrame Feather Accessories
DIY Macrame Feather Accessories
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Fashion
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials

  • Cotton single twist yarn
  • Fabric scissors
  • Paper and pencil
  • Animal grooming brush or fine comb
  • Jump ring
  • Optional:
  • Rotary cutter
  • Hair spray or stiffening spray

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cut one strand of yarn that is 2x the size of desired feather length, this will act as the “spine” for your feather
  2. Cut about 20 smaller strands of yarn (these should all be the same length)
  3. Fold the long piece of yarn in half so it’s doubled over, leaving a loop at the top (you can tie a knot around the loop to create a defined loop)
  4. Fold all of the short strands in half
  5. Pin the “spine” at the top of the loop to secure it
  6. Place two folded short strands beside the “spine” where you would like your top loop to end (or just below the knot you tied to define the loop) with the looped ends facing the spine
  7. Pull one loop over the spine, looping it under the end tails of the opposing strand, then weave the loose tails of that strand under the opposing loop
  8. Pull the tails away from the spine, tightening the knots around the spine to about 80%, leave some wiggle room for over-all tightening at the end
  9. Repeat this process, while periodically (about every 5 knots) pushing the knots toward the top for fullness until you reach the bottom of the “spine”
  10. Slide all of the knots toward the top to create a compact formation
  11. Pull on the edges of the feather for final tightening
  12. Brush the yarn with fine brush until the strands are completely unraveled
  13. Trace a feather pattern on a piece of paper and cut out
  14. Lay pattern on top of feather and trim excess to give it shape (Use rotary cutter to trim for cleanest result)

For Stiff Feathers:

  1. Spray with hairspray or stiffener and place in book for a few hours
  2. Attach jump ring and attach to desired item
  3. Enjoy!

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DIY Color Floor Pillows
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DIY Color Floor Pillows
DIY Color Floor Pillows
Level:
Intermiediate
How-To:
Home Decor

Materials:

  • Fabric in red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple
  • Fabri-Tac
  • Cotton stuffing or Poly-fil
  • Quilting Square
  • Paper for Pattern
  • Chalk
  • Clothes pins
  • Fabric Scissors

1. Take your quilting square draw a horizontal line to your desired side length (our sides are 24”) on pattern paper.
2. Draw a line perpendicular to the center of your horizontal line.
3. Next, measure your side length from the edge of your horizontal line to your perpendicular line with your quilting square and mark to create a second side of equal length. Repeat this on the other side.
4.Once you’ve drafted an equilateral triangle, cut your pattern out.
5. With your fabric doubled, trace your pattern on, and cut out.
6. Cut a 4”x7” rectangular piece of fabric from each color, this will become your handle.
7. Run a line of Fabri-Tac along the long edges of the rectangle and fold over, run a line of glue down those edges and fold again so the hemmed edges meet in the middle.
8. Use clothes pins to clamp for at least 10 minutes.
9. Unclamp the handle, fold in half and apply Fabri-Tac between the ends. Clamp with clothespin for a few minutes.
10. Sandwich the end of your handle between the fabric of one angle of your triangle with your loop inside. Clamp with clothespins.
11. Run a thick line of Fabri-Tac, with ¼” seam allowance, along the edge of your fabric. Leave a 6” opening across from the corner with your handle.
12. Once the glue is dry, reach into the opening and pull the handle through along with the rest of the fabric. Make sure to push out your corners.
13. Stuff your pillow, avoid overstuffing to maintain the angular shape.
14. Fold in the edges of the opening ½”, apply glue on the inside and pinch closed. Clamp with clothespins.
15. Once the glue is dry, unclamp the clothespins and enjoy!
*Repeat steps 5-15 for each color. *

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DIY Door Organizer
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DIY Door Organizer
DIY Door Organizer
Level:
Advance
How-To:
Storage

Materials:

  • Solid core door
  • 1" x 12" x 8 wooden plank
  • 2" x 2" x 4" wooden plank
  • Wood lath
  • Coat hooks
  • Two shelf brackets
  • Two 14 " table legs
  • Nail gun and brad nails
  • Table leg attachment plates
  • Paint

Optional:

  • Wood Glue

Instructions:

  1. Cut the 1”x 12”x 8’ in half so that they are the same width as the door.
  2. Attach plates and legs to one of those pieces, what will become the front of your bench.
  3. Set bench at bottom of door and mark the height of the bench with a pencil from underneath.
  4. Cut 2x2 to width of door.
  5. Attach 2x2 to door at pencil line using wood screws.
  6. Screw bench into the top of the 2x2, making sure to avoid your other screws, to attach bench to door.
  7. Attach brackets to top of door at desired height using wood screws from behind.
  8. Place shelf (other half of 1”x12”x8’) on top and screw in from the top.
  9. Cut your lath to fit the front and sides of your bench.
  10. Use your nail gun to attach the lath around the edge of your bench.
  11. Paint.
  12. Attach hooks as desired and organize!
DIY Beaded Fabric Necklace
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DIY Beaded Fabric Necklace
DIY Beaded Fabric Necklace
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Fashion

Materials

  • Stretch fabric
  • Wool felt ball
  • Fabric scissors or rotary cutter
  • Sewing machine
  • Straight pins
  • Safety pin

Instructions:

  1. With your fabric folded over, set your felt ball inside the fold, snip about ½” from your felt ball to account for your seam allowance.
  2. Cut a long rectangle at this width. *The length can be whatever you desire.*
  3. Sew together to create a long fabric tube.
  4. Turn the fabric tube right side out.
  5. Leaving a generous tail, tie a knot close to one end of your tube. *The tails will act as the closure for your necklace so leave what will be comfortable for you to tie at least.*
  6. Drop your first felt ball in, pushing through to the knot with your fingers.
  7. Tie a knot.
  8. Repeat steps 6-7 until you’ve added the number of beads you desire. *Twist your knots to the same angle because they will eventually start to curve and create a “front” to your necklace.*
  9. Tie your necklace on around your neck and enjoy!

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Guide to Growing Tickle Me Plants
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Guide to Growing Tickle Me Plants
  1. Boil your seeds for 24 - 48 hours
  2. Your seeds will start to sprout
  3. Put your pellets into a planting cup & then pour some warm water over it.
  4. Using a fork kind of smash it up a bit & now it looks like soil.
  5. Then, you finally add your seeds (about 2-3 seeds) on top & then just cover with a little bit of soil.
  6. You should start to see it grow in about 2 weeks
  7. After 1 year you’ll see flowering

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DIY Flannel Coffee Cup Cozies & Coasters
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DIY Flannel Coffee Cup Cozies & Coasters
DIY Flannel Cozies & Coasters
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Fashion
Seasonal Event:
Home Decor

MATERIALS:

  • Long-sleeve flannel shirts
  • Fabric scissors
  • Fray check
  • Elastic hair ties
  • Square cork coasters
  • Fabri-Tac

INSTRUCTIONS TO CREATE THE COFFEE CUP COZIES:

  1. Cut the cuff of the sleeve off of your shirt just above the seams.
  2. Trim away any excess fabric from the seam.
  3. Seal the cut edge with Fray Check. Allow the glue to dry.
  4. If the cozy is too small for your cup, feed a hair tie through the buttonhole, then feed one loop of itself into the other. Pull taut to create a lark’s head knot. *The elastic hairband allows any size cuff to fit any size cup due to the flexibility. *
  5. Secure the cozy onto your cup using the button and enjoy!

INSTRUCTIONS TO CREATE THE FLANNEL COASTERS:

  1. Lay your square coaster onto extra flannel fabric from your shirt. Cut the flannel with about a 1” seam allowance around the coaster.
  2. Fold the fabric onto the back of the coaster.
  3. Secure with Fabri-Tac.
  4. Cut a piece of felt slightly smaller than your coaster and glue to the bottom for a sturdy base.
  5. Allow the glue to cure and enjoy!

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DIY Super Scrubs
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DIY Super Scrubs
DIY Fall Face Scrub
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Health & Beauty
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials

  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 5 Tbsp. Salt
  • ½ cup Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
  • 2 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Nutmeg

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix.
  2. Gently massage into body and face, keeping away from eyes.
  3. Store in airtight jar in fridge.


Tip: If using coconut oil, you can press scrub mix into an ice cube tray and freeze. This will make them individual sizes and you can use one scrub cube each time you use it!

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DIY Magazine Rack
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DIY Magazine Rack
DIY Magazine Rack
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Storage, Home Decor

Materials:

  • Macramé hoops, 19” diameter, 4mm rod (2)
  • Stiff leather or heavy-duty fabric
  • Leather cording
  • Leather punch
  • Hot glue and glue sticks
  • Heavy-duty scissors or rotary cutter

Instructions:

  1. Line your two macramé hoops up and pull one through the other until the bottom of your two hoops are far enough apart to hold magazines. *This should look like an “X” with long legs from the side.*
  2. Glue the hoops in place at the intersections.
  3. Use leather cording to wrap the intersections. Use hot glue to secure.
  4. Next, cut a piece of material wide enough for magazines and long enough to fit magazines and fold over the ring of both your hoops.
  5. Measure out the spacing for the holes along the edge of your material, about 2” apart is good. Repeat this on the opposite edge.
  6. Take your leather punch and punch all of the marked holes.
  7. Fold the leather around the bottom of the hoop, pull the edge about 1” over the hoop making sure it’s lined up properly.
  8. Punch through the existing holes so that you can weave cording through both layers.
  9. String the cording through the holes to secure it around the macramé hoop. Secure each end with a knot.
  10. Repeat steps 7-9 on the opposite side.
  11. Place and enjoy!

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DIY Wheat Decor
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DIY Wheat Decor
DIY Wheat Decor
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials:

  • Dried wheat
  • Embroidery floss in various fall colors
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Cloches
  • Vase
  • Scissors

Instructions:

Wrapped Wheat Bouquet:

  1. Dab some hot glue just below the kernels of your wheat and place the end of the embroidery floss in it to secure.
  2. Wind the embroidery floss around the wheat tightly until the desired amount is covered.
  3. Cut the embroidery floss, add a dab of hot glue and place the end of the floss into the glue to secure.
  4. Repeat steps 1-3 until you have a bouquet.
  5. Drop bouquet of wrapped wheat into desired vase.

Wheat Cloches:

  1. Bundle some wheat together and wrap the embroidery floss around the center until it’s thick. Tie it off.
  2. Splay the wheat out so that it spreads from the center.
  3. Cut down the wheat to the proper height for your cloche.
  4. Hot glue the bottoms of your wheat to the base of the cloche.
  5. Set the cloche on and enjoy!

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DIY Corn Vases
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DIY Corn Vases
DIY corn Vases
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall, Thanksgiving

Materials:

  • Dried Flint corn
  • Straight vases of varying sizes
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Florals for arrangements
  • Scissors
  • Satin ribbon
  • Optional: Pruning Sheers

Instructions:

  1. If needed, clean and dry your corn cobs. Sometimes they arrive with the husks still attached and strings around the corn, so they need tidying up. *If your corn cob does have husks attached, remove them but save them for later in the DIY.
  2. Arrange your corn cobs by size. Group them together by similar sizes.
  3. Dry fit your corn cobs to make sure they all fit around the vase.
  4. This corn is very tough and not easy to break, so use it at the size it already is. *If you need to cut off the top that perhaps has lost some of its kernels, take pruning shears to cut it down. *
  5. Take your hot glue gun and start gluing the corn around the vase. You can have all the corn facing one direction or alternate directions up and down.
  6. Once you have glued corn all the way around the vase, use the husks to cover any spots that you can see through.
  7. Add a silk or satin ribbon around the corn for decoration. Hot glue in place so that it doesn’t slide along the corn cob.
  8. Fill the vases with florals, put them around your house and enjoy!

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DIY Beanie Bottle Toppers
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DIY Beanie Bottle Toppers
DIY Beanie Bottle Toppers
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Christmas

Materials:

  • Yarn
  • Paper rolls (from toilet paper or paper towels)
  • Fabric scissors
  • Poly-fil

Instructions:

  1. Cut your paper roll into 1” pieces. This will serve as the fold and structural base of your beanie.
  2. Cut a bunch of strips of yarn to the same length. *Feel free to get creative with color combinations of yarn! *
  3. Fold the pieces of yarn in half.
  4. String a folded piece of yarn through the center of the roll and feed the tails through the arch of the fold and pull taut around the edge of the roll. This is a lark’s head knot.
  5. Continue adding yarn using the lark’s head knot around the circumference of the cut roll until you have no more room.
  6. Gather all the yarn and push it through the hole.
  7. All of the knots should now be at the bottom of the fold of your beanie.
  8. Cut a piece of yarn and tie it around the yarn to create a tassel at the top. Trim the tails. Now you have your beanie!
  9. Stuff the inside with poly-fil.
  10. Place on a bottle and enjoy!

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DIY Fall Marquee Pumpkins
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DIY Fall Marquee Pumpkins
DIY Fall Marquee Pumpkins
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials

  • Pumpkins
  • Paint
  • Paint brush
  • Lights
  • Pencil
  • Drill
  • Scissors

Instructions:

  1. Choose one uniform color/style for your pumpkins. NOTE: If using real pumpkins, It requires more work as you’ll have to hollow at your pumpkins.
  2. Pick a font for your letters. Print out your letters, each one on an 8 ½ by 11in.
  3. Using your letter printouts, trace your letters onto each pumpkin.
  4. Now that you have traced your letters that will essentially serve as a guide for you, pick a color and paint away! Make sure you pick colors that compliment the original color of your pumpkin.
  5. Pick your spots for the lights. Then you drill a pilot hole - which is just the first hole that serves as a guide. Use a small bit, we are using 1/4 inch.
  6. Once you put your lights inside the hole, drill a larger hole, just be careful that it doesn’t catch and create too large a hole, as you want your lights to fit snug. Then, attach the bulb from the front of the pumpkin, and put your wires inside the pumpkin.
  7. Turn on the lights and enjoy!

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DIY Horseshoe Coat Rack
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DIY Horseshoe Coat Rack
DIY Horseshoe Coat Rack
Level:
Advance
How-To:
Home Decor, Storage
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials

  • 5 Horseshoes
  • 2x12 Wood Board cut to 3ft
  • A Vise
  • Pipe Wrench
  • Hot Glue & Glue Sticks
  • 10 Nails
  • Hammer
  • Rope/Twine
  • Pencil
  • French Cleat
  • Paint & Paint Brush (optional)
  • Paint board (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Place the horseshoe in the vice and crank it tight until the horseshoe doesn’t budge. Then, take your pipe wrench and attach it to one side of the horseshoe and bend it towards you. Repeat on the other side.
  2. Space horseshoes across board, equal distance apart. Attach horseshoe to board using hot glue. Then, nail it in place in one of the premade holes on each side of horseshoe.
  3. To create the welcome message, first draw a line across the board where you want your letters to rest. Then write out your message in pencil as a guide for where to place your rope. Along your drawn out letters, place rope on top and hot glue into place. This works best when you work little by little, allowing you to get more precise lettering.
  4. Hang on wall using a French cleat.

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DIY Fall Leaf Pumpkin
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DIY Fall Leaf Pumpkin
DIY Fall Leaf Pumpkin
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Home Decor, Kids
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials

  • Faux pumpkins
  • White paint
  • Brush
  • Mod podge
  • Fall foliage/botanicals

Instructions:

  1. Paint pumpkins with white paint.
  2. Let dry.
  3. Press botanicals between two pieces of paper weighed down with books. a. (Let press for approx. 1 week) OR use an iron and flatten the leaves. Be sure to clean the iron before and after usage.
  4. Brush mod podge on pumpkin.
  5. Place leaves/foliage in desired location.
  6. Brush mod podge over the leaves.
  7. Let dry.
  8. Seal with clear polyurethane.

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DIY Autumn Terrariums
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DIY Autumn Terrariums
DIY Autumn Terrariums
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials

  • Glass Display dome and base
  • Hot glue and glue sticks
  • Miniature figurines
  • Fall decor and embellishments
  • Scissors

Directions

  1. Arrange desired fall decor on display base
  2. Secure with hot glue (or double stick tape)
  3. Place glass display dome on top
  4. Enjoy!

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DIY Pumpkin Pillows
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DIY Pumpkin Pillows
DIY Pumpkin Pillows
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Fashion, Upcycling, Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials

  • Fabric
  • Fabric Scissors
  • Jewelry Wire
  • Yarn
  • Needle (optional)
  • Fabric glue (optional)
  • Stuffing
  • Chalk

Directions

  1. Draw your pattern onto butcher paper or craft paper.
  2. Cut out 2 pieces of your fabric & place them on top of each other. Make sure that the finished side of the fabric (or the side of the fabric you’d like to be seen) is inward to each other.
  3. Using chalk draw your pattern on, then cut it out.
  4. Sew your pattern together face to face, leaving the bottom open.
  5. Once you’re done sewing stick your hand inside & turn it inside out so the pretty side of the fabric is outward.
  6. Stuff your pillow & then hand sew the bottom closed.
  7. Now it’s time to create your ribs in the pumpkin.
  8. Using needle & yarn thread in and out of your pumpkin from the top divot to the bottom divot. Do this for the left side & the right side. If you prefer to use no needle & thread another option is to take a piece of yarn & wrap it around the pillow tightly to create a rib. Then tie a bow on the back. Do that on the left side & the right side.
  9. To create the stem you will take about 40 pieces of yarn. Take one piece of yarn & tape it to the table so you have something holding it while you work on it. Fold it over & then separate the yarn into 3 sections then braid them together.
  10. Once braided take your jewelry wire & maneuver the wire through the stem to make it stand up. (make sure your wire is long enough still stick down half way through the pillow.
  11. Lastly just poke your wire into the pillow at the top & you’re done!

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DIY Firewood Cradle
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DIY Firewood Cradle
DIY Firewood Cradle
Level:
Advance
How-To:
Storage, Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall, Winter

Materials for Cradle

  • 4 – 2"x4” boards
  • 2 – ½" galvanized metal flanges
  • 1 – 18” x ½"galvanized metal pipe
  • Screws
  • Rotary saw
  • Jigsaw
  • Wood glue
  • Chisel
  • Sandpaper

Materials for Sling

  • Leather: 16 ½" x 46”
  • 12 - rivets
  • Rivet press or a rivet setter with hammer
  • Hole punch
  • 2 - 1” wood dowels (we used oak)
  • Scissors

Directions for Cradle

  1. Cut 4, “2 x 4” boards to desired length, (with 37 degree angles at top and bottom of boards).
  2. Saw equal notches into center part of 2 boards by running rotary saw back and forth along area to be notched. Chisel out the cut pieces, sand if necessary.
  3. Cross 1 notched board over other notched board (anchoring together at center point) and glue.
  4. Screw round metal flange onto inside center part of crossed legs.
  5. Repeat on opposite set.
  6. Screw galvanized metal pipe into both flanges to attach legs.

Directions for Sling

  1. Cut leather to desired size (ours was 46” x 16 ½"). *(Allow extra length for heavy contents to dip).
  2. Cut rectangle in center part of either end.
  3. Lay wooden dowel across end and wrap leather over pipe.
  4. Mark where holes for rivets will go.
  5. Punch holes.
  6. Secure with rivets.

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DIY Fall Wreaths
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DIY Fall Wreaths
DIY Fall Wreaths
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials for Scarecrow Wreath

  • Straw hat
  • Permanent markers in black and red
  • Decorations for your scarecrow (I got Fall leaves, sunflowers, Fall ribbon and raffia.)
  • Pencil
  • Glue gun and glue sticks
  • Fabric Scissors
  • Large safety pin
  • OPTIONAL: Tissue paper

Materials for Crow Wreath

  • Wall frame
  • Orange Spray Paint
  • Ribbon
  • Twine
  • Branch
  • Fake Crow
  • Glue Gun

Ingredients and Materials for Edible Cookie Wreath

  • Sugar cookie dough
  • Food coloring; orange, red, yellow and brown
  • Royal icing
  • Wax paper
  • Rolling pin
  • Flour
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Sanding sugar; optional
  • Piping bag or plastic ziplock bag
  • Wreath round
  • Ribbon
  • Leaf Cookie cutters
  • Leaf Cookie plungers

Directions for Scarecrow Wreath

1. Lay out your straw hat on a flat surface.
2. If you have anything written on it like I do, use that part to fold over onto the face. We will use leaves and décor to cover it up.
3. Use a large safety pin to pin the flap over.
4. Take your raffia and lay it over the top to make “hair” for your scarecrow. Secure with hot glue.
5. Take your fall leaves, sunflowers and décor and start decorating, securing with hot glue.
6. Take your Fall ribbon and create a bow-tie or fancy ribbon beneath the face of the scarecrow. You can use a sunflower in the middle to jazz it up!
7. Keep going until your wreath is full.
8. Take your permanent markers and draw a face on your scarecrow in the middle of the hat. You can draw a nose, or even use craft paper and glue to create a nose.
9. Hang it on the front door and enjoy!

Tips:
1. Place tissue paper inside the “hat” part to make sure you have a sturdy base for your scarecrow’s face.
2. If there is any writing on the hat, cover it up with décor. No one will know!

Directions for Crow Wreath

1. Spray paint frame orange
2. Place branch on frame in desired position
3. Use twine to wrap frame and branch together at the base of branch.
Tip: Use glue for additional attachment points if necessary
4. Attach crow to branch
5. Hang with ribbon

Directions for Edible Cookie Wreath

1. Color the sugar cookie dough so that you have four separate colors.
2. Break the pieces up and spread them around a surface covered with wax paper sprinkled with flour; spread the pieces of the dough around so that they are evenly distributed.
3. Use your hands to bring the dough together slightly.
4. Sprinkle with a little bit of flour.
5. Cover with wax paper.
6. Use a rolling pin over the wax paper to roll the dough out into a flat disk; if you would like the colors to be more swirled, remove wax paper and fold the dough a bit and then re-roll.
7. Roll to about ¼ inch thick.
8. Place in the fridge to chill for about 20 minutes.
9. Remove from fridge and use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
10. Place on parchment paper.
11. Sprinkle with sanding sugar.
12. Bake according to recipe instructions.
13. Allow to cool completely.
14. Cut two holes into the wreath round and string ribbon through; wire or string work as well; this will be how the wreath will hang.
15. Glue the cookies into the wreath using the royal icing; start with large leaves first and then the smaller leaves to fill the spaces.
16. It helps to color the royal icing red, orange, or yellow color so that it doesn’t stand out.
17. Allow to try 8-12 hours or even overnight before hanging.
18. Add any other detailing you like, such as a bow, etc.

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DIY Fall Games for Kids
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DIY Fall Games for Kids
DIY Fall Games for Kids
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Outdoor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials for DIY Pumpkin Golf

  • Fake carve-able pumpkins
  • X-acto knife
  • Gourds
  • Putting mat
  • PVC pipe
  • Putters

Materials for Butternut Squash Bowling

  • About 10 Butternut squash
  • Red masking tape or red gaff tape
  • Mini pumpkin (for bowling ball)

Directions for Pumpkin Golf

  1. Lay down your putting mat.
  2. Create your pumpkin obstacles with your carve-able pumpkins. Using your x-acto knife cut out the bottom of your pumpkin. Then cut whatever design you prefer for the ball to go through.
  3. Place your pumpkin obstacles on top of putting mat.
  4. Then finish off with gourds any additional obstacles you prefer to set on the putting mat.

Directions for Butternut Squash Bowling

  1. Take your red tape & wrap around the top of the butternut squash & another piece slightly below to get the bowling pin look.
  2. Set them up in the shape of a triangle.
  3. Take your mini pumpkin & shave the stem off to use as a bowling ball.
  4. Bowl away!

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DIY Harvest Olive Bucket
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DIY Harvest Olive Bucket
DIY Harvest Olive Bucket
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials

  • Olive bucket
  • Pumpkin
  • Rope
  • Scissors
  • Grapevine wreath
  • Fall foliage

Directions

  1. Measure and cut rope, allow for extra to spill over on the sides (approx. 10 inches total).
  2. Tie one end of the rope and then stretch the rest across the bucket.
  3. Secure with a knot.
  4. Begin to unravel the ends of the rope creating a frayed tassel.
  5. Rest grapevine wreath on top of rope.
  6. Add fall foliage.
  7. Place pumpkin in the center of the wreath.
  8. Enjoy!

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DIY Butternut Squash Candle Centerpiece
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DIY Butternut Squash Candle Centerpiece
DIY Butternut Squash Candle Centerpiece
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Flowers, Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials for Butternut Squash Vases

  • Butternut Squash
  • Kitchen Knife
  • Scoop or spoon
  • Flowers, fresh or faux
  • Gold Foil Kit (Includes gold foil, adhesive and sealer)
  • Paint Brush
  • Plastic wrap (optional)

Materials for Fall Squash Candles

  • Acorn squash or any other gourds or squash
  • Kitchen Knife
  • Scoop or spoon
  • Paper towels
  • Soy wax (specifically for candle making)
  • Something to melt wax (Depending on what type of wax you get. Follow instructions on wax)
  • Popsicle sticks
  • Candle Wick

Directions for Vases

  1. Make sure the butternut squash stands flat. If not, slightly cut the bottom. If you do cut the bottom, place on a small plate.
  2. Cut top at desired length. Hollow out with spoon or scoop.
  3. After scooping, clean and dry outside of butternut squash.
  4. Apply adhesive to where you want to apply the gold foil kit. Let dry until tacky. Tip: Make sure to use clean and dry hands to apply foil.
  5. Place gold foil onto adhesive. Tip: Make sure to use clean and dry hands to apply foil.
  6. Use a soft brush to remove any excess foil.
  7. Use paint brush to apply sealer over gold foil.
  8. Allow to dry completely.
  9. Fill with water and add flowers.
  10. If needed, line butternut Squash Vase with plastic wrap.

Directions for Candles

  1. Make sure the squash stands flat. If not, slightly cut the bottom. If you do cut the bottom, place on a small plate.
  2. Cut top at desired length. Hollow out with spoon or scoop.
  3. Use paper towel to dry inside.
  4. Place wix into squash. Secure it into place using popsicle sticks and rubber band (so it won’t rise to the top).
  5. Melt wax according to directions on bag.
  6. Pour wax into squash.
  7. Let dry.

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DIY Welcome Fall Mats
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DIY Welcome Fall Mats
DIY Welcome Fall Mats
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Painting, Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials for Checkered Mat

  • Craftsmart Outdoor Acrylic Paint in Black, White and Gray
  • Acrylic or hard bristle Brush
  • Painters Tape
  • Coir Mat
  • Vinyl Stencil paper
  • X-acto Knife

Materials for Herringbone Mat

  • Door Mat
  • Painters tape
  • Spray Paint or outdoor acrylic paint
  • Vinyl stencil paper
  • X-acto knife

Directions for Checkered Mats

  1. Tape off Border that is 3 inches from the edge of the Coir mat
  2. Print out Desired Font and Motto
  3. Adhere it to the Vinyl Stencil Paper and Trace it
  4. Cut it out
  5. Attach it sticky side down to the Coir Mat as desired (we are centering it)
  6. Use black paint to fill it in.
  7. While waiting for it to dry begin painting the buffalo check border
  8. Start with white all over the border
  9. Then tape off 3 inch squares
  10. Start with white as your base color
  11. Wait to dry
  12. Then paint gray squares
  13. Wait to dry
  14. Add in Black squares

Directions for Herringbone Mat

1. Set your “Happy Fall Ya’ll” stencil centered in the mat or whatever motto you prefer
2. Color in with black paint
3. Then time for your herringbone border
4. Lay down a painter’s tape line down the middle & then spaced out from the sides you will create angled down lines from the middle line
5. Go in a spray paint between the lines. However, if you are doing this indoor use acrylic paint.

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DIY Fall Mason Jars
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DIY Fall Mason Jars

Materials

  • Mason Jars
  • Acrylic paint in Fall colors of your choosing
  • Paint brushes
  • White spray paint
  • Large based candlesticks
  • OPTIONAL: Décor items such as ribbon, twine, vinyl letters, paint pens, etc.

Directions:

  1. Take your white spray paint and paint all mason jars with white as a background. Set aside to dry.
  2. To make the plaid pattern, take your grey paint and paint vertical lines every few inches. The thickness of the strip will determine the style of your plaid. Set aside to dry.
  3. Paint horizontal strips around the mason jar about the same width apart as your vertical lines. Set aside to dry.
  4. You will have a crisscross pattern with grey. Where the lines converge, take your black acrylic paint and paint in the squares. Set aside to dry.
  5. Take the black paint and paint the rim/edge of the mason jar. Set aside to dry.
  6. For other patterns and colors, let your imagination fly! You can use orange and gold acrylic paint to create polka-dots, ribbon and craft paper to make one design, and added twine to the top of some decor.
  7. Set mason jars on your candlesticks, fill with treats, and enjoy!

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Elegant Halloween Mantle
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Elegant Halloween Mantle
DIY Elegant Halloween Mantle
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall, Halloween

Materials for Mantle

  • Wooden candlesticks
  • Styrofoam skulls
  • Hot glue
  • Chalkboard paint
  • Silver spray paint
  • Power drill
  • Craft store crows
  • Window pane
  • Window pane
  • Bargain store Halloween sign
  • Silver spray paint
  • Chalkboard paint
  • Glitter

Directions for Skull Candlestick

  1. Saw bottom off of candlesticks
  2. Glue candlesticks together to make tall pole
  3. Drill holes through skulls
  4. Put hot glue on the candlestick
  5. Place skulls on candlestick, totem pole-style
  6. Paint with chalkboard paint, let dry
  7. Spray paint silver

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Protecting Your Garden with Fallen Leaves
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Protecting Your Garden with Fallen Leaves
Protecting your Garden with Fallen Leaves
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Gardening Tips
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials

  • Tomato cage (Metal fencing or poles depending on size of plant)
  • Insulation material (or burlap)
  • Leaves

Directions

  1. Trim plant and cover with tomato cage or fencing
  2. Wrap cage with insulating material from garden center (or you can use burlap
  3. Fill with dried , chipped leaves all the way to the top and close the material

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DIY Candy Corn Soap
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DIY Candy Corn Soap
DIY Candy Corn Soap
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Health & Beauty
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials

  • Silicone Loaf Mold
  • Clear Melt & Pour Soap Base
  • White Melt & Pour Soap Base
  • Perfect Orange Color Block
  • Fizzy Lemonade Color Block
  • Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Oil
  • Vanilla Color Stabilizer
  • Isopropyl Alcohol 

Directions

    1. Chop 32 ounces of Clear Melt & Pour Soap Base into small uniform pieces. Then, chop 16 ounces of White Melt & Pour Soap Base into small uniform pieces. Place the following amounts of soap into three heat-safe containers.
    • Container A: 16 ounces Clear Melt & Pour Soap Base + 0.5 ounces White Melt & Pour Soap Base
    • Container B: 16 ounces Clear Melt & Pour Soap Base + 0.5 ounces White Melt & Pour Soap Base
    • Container C: 15 ounces White Melt & Pour Soap Base
  1. Add a small chunk of Fizzy Lemonade Color Block to container A and melt in the microwave using 30 second bursts. Between each burst, stir the soap to help it melt evenly. If you want the color darker, you can add more of the color block and stir to fully incorporate. Once melted, add 0.2 ounces of Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Oil and 0.2 ounces of Vanilla Color Stabilizer. Stir in completely and pour into the mold. Spritz with alcohol to get rid of bubbles. Allow to fully cool and harden for about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Once the yellow layer has hardened and can support a layer on top, add a chunk of Perfect Orange Color Block to container B. Melt the soap in the microwave using 30 second bursts. Between each burst, stir the soap to help it melt evenly.
  3. Once melted, add 0.2 ounces of Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Oil and 0.2 ounces of Vanilla Color Stabilizer to the orange soap. Stir in completely. Check the temperature of the orange soap. If it’s hotter than 130 degrees F, allow it to cool slightly to prevent melting the layer below. Once it’s the correct temperature, spritz the layer below with alcohol to help the layers stick and pour into the mold. Spritz with alcohol to get rid of bubbles. Allow to fully cool and harden for about 15-20 minutes.
  4. Melt the soap in container C using 30 second bursts. Once melted, add 0.2 ounces of Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Oil and 0.2 ounces of Vanilla Color Stabilizer and stir in completely. Check the temperature of the white soap. If it’s over 130 degrees F, allow it to cool slightly to prevent melting the layer below. Once it’s the correct temperature, spritz the layer below with alcohol to help the layers stick and pour the soap into the mold. Spritz with alcohol to get rid of bubbles.
  5. Allow the soap to fully cool and harden for at least 3 hours or up to overnight. Remove from the mold and cut into bars about 1″ thick. Then cut the bars into a triangle shapes with the white layer at the top. Repeat this process for the entire loaf.
  6. Use the Clean Up Tool to round out the edges of each bar until you’re happy with the look. Enjoy! Wrap them in plastic wrap to avoid glycerin dew.

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DIY Flower Pot Costume
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DIY Flower Pot Costume
DIY Flower Pot Costumer
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Fashion
Seasonal Event:
Fall, Halloween

Materials

  • plastic planter pot
  • artificial flowers
  • moss/greenery
  • utility knife
  • wire cutters
  • duct tape
  • ribbon
  • fabric scissors
  • glue gun and glue

Directions

  1. Flip the planter upside down and remove the bottom basin.
  2. Cut out base with utility knife and set aside
  3. Glue flowers to planter and secure with duct tape. TIP: Use wired artificial flowers which
  4. bend as needed and won’t obstruct your view.
  5. Attach a wide colorful ribbon with the same glue and then tape method. You could pre-
  6. measure what length you’d like the straps to be, or tie a knot at the shoulder to make it
  7. adjustable.
  8. Add moss or other greenery as desired.
  9. Step in and have fun!

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DIY Bat Swarm
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DIY Bat Swarm
DIY Bat Swarm
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Halloween

Materials

  • Foam Core
  • Faux Fur
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Red Beads
  • Fish Wire
  • Dashes/Gel Adhesive

Directions

  1. Cut out bat from foam core (template available as a guide)
  2. Cut faux fur to fit the middle of the bat
  3. Glue faux fur on the front and back of the bat
  4. Glue red eyes/buttons to the front of the bat
  5. Hang your fish wire by tying the two ends to a pole or tree
  6. Attach bats to wire after it is hung using gel adhesive

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DIY Owl & Cat
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DIY Owl & Cat
DIY Owl & Cat
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Halloween

Materials

  • Foam Core
  • Black Faux Fur or Feathers
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Spray Glue
  • Yellow Felt

Directions

  1. Cut out cat or owl from foam core (templates available as a guide)
  2. Use spray glue to attach faux fur (cat) or feathers (owl) to the body
  3. Trim the fur to fit the outline of the cat or owl (cut out the fur where the opening to the eyes are)
  4. For the eyes, hot glue yellow felt on the back side of the foam core where the opening for the eyes are
  5. To hang you can use bailing wire or tape (depending on where it is being hung)

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Prepping Your Legs for Tights Season
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Prepping Your Legs for Tights Season
DIY Recipes for Winter Leg Season
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Health & Beauty
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials for DIY Maple Brown Sugar Scrub Cubes

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • Ice cube trays
  • 1/2 cup of unscented soap

Materials for DIY Hydrating Cinnamon Spice Body Oil

  • 1/2 c. sweet almond oil
  • 1/4 c. Jojoba oil
  • 1/4 c. Grapeseed Oil
  • 15 drops cinnamon essential oil
  • 20 drops vanilla essential oil
  • 5 drops clove essential oil

Directions for Cubes

  1. Melt soap and coconut oil in microwave. First, microwave for 30 seconds, take out and stir. Continue to the above step in 10 second intervals until everything is melted.
  2. Add in Maple Syrup and brown sugar. Stir until everything is combined.
  3. Place mixture in ice cube trays and let harden for 1 hour.

Directions for Body Oil

  1. Combine ingredients together and place in container. You can even add a cinnamon stick to make it look more festive!

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Reversible Scarecrow-Snowman Sign
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Reversible Scarecrow-Snowman Sign
DIY Reversible Scarecrow-Snowman Sign
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall, Christmas

Materials

  • 2 Craft palette boards 24” x 36”
  • 2 Craft boards 4” x 24”
  • Acrylic paint in a variety of colors (or paint pens)
  • Paint brush
  • Hot glue and glue sticks
  • Piano hinge 18”
  • Pencil
  • Tape measure
  • OPTIONAL: Wood stain

Directions

  1. Measure where you would like the brim of the hat to go. I am measuring 10” down at the top of the angle and 12” at the bottom of the angle.
  2. Place the smaller craft board on the palette board at an angle.
  3. You can attach with glue or screws. If you are using paint, apply the paint before attaching to the palette board.
  4. On one side of the board, paint or stain the bottom a light brown color for the scarecrow’s face.
  5. Paint the hat brim and the board above the brim a darker color of brown to serve as the scarecrow’s hat.
  6. Set aside to dry.
  7. While that board is drying, paint the second board white below the brim and black on the brim and on the palette board above the brim. Set aside to dry.
  8. Now you are ready for decorating! Create the scarecrow’s face by using acrylic paints or paint pens
  9. For the snowman, using acrylic paints or paint pens.
  10. Once both palette boards are dry, attach them together at the top with the piano hinge, following the directions from the manufacturer
  11. OPTIONAL: Add a little dry brush on the black top and brim of the hat of the snowman to make it look like a little snow has fallen.
  12. OPTIONAL: You can use the brim to write something like “Happy Fall” and “Let it Snow”. I prefer to keep mine as a hat.

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DIY Melted Wax Pumpkins
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DIY Melted Wax Pumpkins
DIY Melted Wax Pumpkins
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall, Halloween

Materials

  • Pumpkin
  • Pack of crayons in desired colors
  • Tacky Glue
  • Hair Dryer
  • Optional - Glitter, Googly Eyes, Plastic Spiders
  • Optional - Lighter

Directions

  1. Start with a plain or spray painted pumpkin
  2. Tacky glue across the top of the pumpkin and place crayons (*Make sure they are completely unwrapped from papers)
  3. Use a hair dryer on high heat to melt crayons
  4. While wax begins to melt, sprinkle glitter or fake spiders on top

Optional - When completely dry, turn pumpkin over and repeat all steps to give even wax coverage

(Optional Technique) Use a lighter to melt crayon and press to pumpkin

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DIY Broomstick Decor
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DIY Broomstick Decor
DIY Broomstick Decor
Level:
Intermediate
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall, Halloween

Materials

  • Tree branch
  • Sticks
  • Twine
  • Rope

Directions


  1. Sand down and lacquer tree branch
  2. Attach sticks to branch using twine
  3. Cover twine with rope
  4. OPTIONAL: Drill a hole at the top of the broom and to add a leather strap for extra detail

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DIY Monster Hand Candy Stand
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DIY Monster Hand Candy Stand
DIY Monster hand Candy Stand
Level:
Advance
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Halloween

Materials

  • Box
  • ¾ in plywood
  • plywood round
  • bowl
  • wood glue
  • L-brackets
  • screws
  • jigsaw
  • paint
  • faux fur
  • candy

Directions

  1. Measure the opening of the box and have your plywood "base" cut to the exact dimensions
  2. On remaining plywood, trace the monster claw first in pencil then with black sharpie
  3. Clamp down wood to secure, then using jigsaw, cut out design
  4. Secure claw to base with L-Brackets
  5. Paint the nails of the claw, paint the plywood round (paint prior to adding to the tips of the
  6. fingers)
  7. Add faux fur
  8. Place bowl of candy on top and enjoy!

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Dip Dyed Baby PJs
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Dip Dyed Baby PJs
Dip Dyed Baby PJs
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Fashion
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Materials

  • Fabric dye
  • Water
  • Onesie
  • Cup
  • Paint Brush
  • Stencil

Directions

  1. Pour dye into cup & add water
  2. Mix well
  3. Using your paint brush, paint the fabric with the desired colors (you can also pour it on
  4. strait from the cup)
  5. Let Dry
  6. Wash & Set Color
  7. Use stencils to paint leaves

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DIY Spooky Halloween Tree
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DIY Spooky Halloween Tree
DIY Spooky Halloween Tree
Level:
Advanced
How-To:
Home Decor
Seasonal Event:
Fall, Halloween

Materials for Tree

  • PVC Pipe in various sizes (2”, 1 ½”, 1”)
  • Flexible PVC Pipe
  • Plywood for Base
  • Brackets
  • 45 degree connectors
  • 90 degree connectors
  • ¾” plywood square (about 3’ x 3’)

Materials for Create the Bark

  • Water
  • Mod Podge
  • Black Paint
  • Brown Paper (available at any hardware or paint store)

Instructions for the Tree

  1. Attach a 3 foot length of 2” Pipe to plywood base with 3 shelf brackets
  2. Slide a 4-5’ section of 1 ½ “ Pipe into the 2” pipe (by sliding the pipe down in the bigger pipe. You do not need to secure it any more than this.)
  3. Attach a 4-way connector to top of 1 ½” pipe.
  4. From there you can add various lengths of 1 ½” PVC adding connectors as you go to create the tree shape you desire.
  5. Build branches from 1 ½ “ to 1” (you want the branches to thin out). Off of the 1 ½” pipes add 1” 3 way connectors and attach thinner 1’ pipes.
  6. Create spooky curved final branches with flexible PVC pipe and slip into the ends of 1” pipe. (To make extra curly, roll pipe into tight curl and zip tie together letting sit for a few hours to hold shape.)

TIP: Use PVC glue and screws to reinforce the joints if wanted

TIP: If you create longer branches, reinforce them also with glue and screws

Instructions for Tree Bark

  1. Use 1 part water, 1 part Modge Podge and 1 part black paint
  2. Stir together in a bucket
  3. Take a portion of the brown paper (about 3 feet long) and rip it off the roll
  4. Dip brown paper into the solution
  5. Wring out the paper by squeezing it above the bucket
  6. Wrap paper tightly around the pipe (to avoid it from slipping)
  7. Let wet paper drip dry before adding additional paper (to create more texture)
  8. Wrap in sections; go all the way to the main base, then stop so you can disassemble the tree if necessary.

TIP: *Anywhere you see a joint, careful not to cover it in “bark” so you can disassemble the tree for easy storage.

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DIY Pumpkin Beauty
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DIY Pumpkin Beauty
DIY Pumpkin Beauty
Level:
Easy
How-To:
Health & Beauty
Seasonal Event:
Fall

Ingredients for Pumpkin Hair Mask

  • ½ cup pumpkin purée
  • ¼ yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Ingredients for Pumpkin Bath Bombs (Makes 2)

    Directions for Hair Mask

    1. Mix contents together in bowl
    2. Put throughout hair
    3. Let sit for 20-30 mins
    4. Wash out

    Ingredients for Pumpkin Bombs

    1. Put dry ingredients in bowl and mix
    2. Add canola oil, pumpkin oil and pumpkin pie spice
    3. Add a dash of mica powder (OPTIONAL)
    4. Whisk together
    5. Use hands to make sure mixture holds (recommended to use gloves)
    6. Put in bath bomb molds
    7. Let sit for 24 hours
    8. Add mica powder to rubbing alcohol and drizzle on bath bombs for color (OPTIONAL)

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    DIY Festive Pumpkin Vases
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    DIY Festive Pumpkin Vases
    DIY Pumpkin Vases
    Level:
    Easy
    How-To:
    Home Decor, Flowers
    Seasonal Event:
    Fall

    Materials

    • Pumpkins
    • Flowers
    • Foam
    • Scissors
    • Knife
    • Scooper
    • Grapefruit seed extract.

    Steps

    1. Scoop out the guts out of pumpkin.
    2. Cut off the top of pumpkin.
    3. Put grape seed oil at bottom of pumpkin.
    4. Use oasis block for flowers.
    5. Stick flowers in foam to desired heights.

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    DIY Pumpkin Topiary
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    DIY Pumpkin Topiary
    DIY Pumpkin Topiary
    Level:
    Intermediate
    How-To:
    Home Decor
    Seasonal Event:
    Fall

    Materials

    • Paper mache pumpkins (small, medium and large)
    • Decorate flute shaped topiary base
    • 2 Garlands of Fall leaves
    • Glue gun
    • Glue sticks
    • Any paints, embellishments
    • Blue painter’s tape

    Directions

    1. Antique the base with paint, wise excess off with a cloth.
    2. Take the base and add your fall leaf garland around the edge, securing it with hot glue
    3. Take all three pumpkins and paint them and add any decorations you would like to use
    4. Set the pumpkins aside and let all three dry
    5. Using the hot glue gun, secure the bottom pumpkin to the topiary base
    6. On top of the first pumpkin, add your second fall leaf garland, securing it with hot glue. If the stem of the pumpkin sticks up to high, you can cut it off using a garden clipper
    7. Using hot glue, secure the bottom of the second pumpkin to the first pumpkin over the leaves
    8. Using hot glue, add additional fall leaf garland to the top of the 2nd pumpkin
    9. Using hot glue, secure the bottom of the third pumpkin to the second pumpkin over the leaves
    10. Add any additional embellishments that you would like to your topiary
    11. Set on your front door and voila! You have achieved a fall look that is one of a kind

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    DIY Mini Pumpkin Table Decor
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    DIY Mini Pumpkin Table Decor
    DIY Mini Pumpkin Decor
    Level:
    Easy
    How-To:
    Home Decor, Repurpose
    Seasonal Event:
    Fall

    Supplies

    • 2 – 3 Toilet paper rolls or one paper towel roll
    • Decorative paper
    • Mod Podge
    • Twine
    • Burlap Fabric
    • Cinnamon Sticks
    • Scissors
    • Brushes

    Directions

    1. Measure and cut paper to fit roll.
    2. Coat Rolls in Mod Podge glue.
    3. Wrap paper around roll smoothing as you go. Let dry for a few minutes.
    4. Slightly flatten roll.
    5. Cut strips about ½ inch apart (You need at least of 16 rings).
    6. Open rings up to form circle again. Let dry .
    7. Cut twine about 8” long and thread thru center of rings. Pull and tie tight. Trim ends.
    8. Glue 3 cinnamon sticks together ( you may want to tie together with twine at bottom to secure. Coat the bottom of sticks with glue and insert in center of pumkin.
    9. Cut small leaves out of colored burlap. Dip ends in glue and insert around sticks.

    NOTE: This can also be made with glitter. However, you will need to cut the rings first before you add glue. Use very fine glitter for best results. Add coat of glue over glitter to prevent glitter from flaking.

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    Pumpkin Massage Oil Candle
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    Pumpkin Massage Oil Candle
    DIY Pumpkin Massage Oil Candle
    Level:
    Intermediate
    How-To:
    Health & Beauty
    Seasonal Event:
    Fall

    Directions

    1. Using the double boiler method, weigh out and melt the following ingredients:  Soy Wax, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil 76, Shea Butter, Mango Butter and Pumpkin Seed Oil.  Place this on a low heat setting and stir occasionally.  
    2. Once all of the ingredients have melted on your stovetop, remove from heat and gently stir.  Be careful not to overheat them.  You do not want to breakdown the natural butters.
    3. Next, pour the Pumpkin Apple Butter Fragrance Oil into the pouring pot.  Once again, give a gentle stir to incorporate the fragrance oil throughout the ingredients.   
    4. Lay all 4 of your tin cans on a flat surface where they will not be in the way.  Once the mixture is poured into these tins, they cannot be moved until they are set up.  Please Note:  It does take some time for this recipe to set up, so please place them somewhere they can set up undisturbed.
    5. Pour the mixture into your tins.  
    6. Now, place the tabs on the wooden wicks and gently place one into the center of each tin.   
    7. Allow the candles to completely set up.  Then, trim your wicks to about 1/8 inch and lid the tins.
    8. Once your candles are completely set up, they are now ready to burn and use. To use massage candle: Light the candle.  Keep wooden wicks trimmed at around 1/8”, and avoid drafts so that flame stays lit.  Allow the candle to create a nice melt pool.  Extinguish the flame, and allow the candle to cool slightly before applying to the skin.  Warning:  Hot wax can burn skin.  If selling this product, be sure to place warning label & product ingredients in descending order on the candle label.  Note:  You can use traditional wicks for these candles if you prefer

    (CD-10 would be our wick of choice for this recipe/container).

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    DIY Halloween Cemetery Fence
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    DIY Halloween Cemetery Fence
    DIY Halloween Cemetery Fence
    Level:
    Advance
    How-To:
    Home Decor
    Seasonal Event:
    Fall, Halloween

    Materials needed:

    • (3) 48" lengths ½" PVC pipes
    • (2) 42" lengths ½" PVC pipes
    • (2) 6' 1x2 plywood planks
    • (2) 5' lengths 2" PVC pipes
    • (8) Flatbar "L" brackets
    • (3) Garden Stakes
    • Halloween Decorations
    • Drywall Screws/drill
    • Gorilla Glue
    • Black Spray Paint Formulated for Plastic
    • Brown & Orange Exterior Latex Paint
    • Paintbrush or Spongebrush

    Instructions:

    1. To Start: You can choose to paint the individual pieces before you assemble the fence or you can put the fence together and then paint it. It may be easier to paint the individual pieces together. To create the "rusted" look of an old fence, you will start with a base coat of black spray paint. Use a special paint that is formulated for plastic. This will act as a primer base for the other paint colors and weatherproof your fence. Once that dries completely, take brown and orange exterior latex paint and with a brush alternate between colors, dabbling a little bit of each color in random patterns to create a modeled effect.
    2. To assemble the fence, you will start with your Main Support Posts. You need a 2" PVC pipe 5 feet in length and a 3-foot long lawn stake. Attach 2 sets of flat "L" brackets to the 2" PVC pipe on either side of the PVC pipe; 2 on the top and 2 on the bottom, equal distant from each end.
    3. Drive your stake into the ground with a mallet and place the PVC pipe over it. Repeat this the length of your yard, spacing the posts every 6 feet.
    4. You'll need two 1x2's to create Horizontal Support Beams. With a drill and a ⅞th" bit, create holes spaced about a foot apart. This is where you'll put our smaller fence posts. Secure each 1x2 from the top to the "L" brackets on the Main Support Posts.
    5. Remember the holes we drilled in the Horizontal Support Beams? We're just going to thread our Interstitial Posts through those holes. You can choose different lengths to give the fence more of a spooky character. I have two 42" ½" PVC pipes, and three 48" ½" PVC pipes.
    6. We used plastic skulls from a party supply store. You can do pumpkins or spiders if you wish; we chose skulls.
    7. For the archway posts, we took the same principles as our 5' Main Support Posts. We just used 8' posts instead to create the higher archway. Again, you can modify our measurements to meet your particular yard and desired look.
    8. For the Fence Sign, use 2" Extruded Polystyrene, or Foam Insulation Board, to create the archway sign and a jigsaw. You can find this at any hardware store.
    9. Trace whatever lettering on the Foam Insulation Board with a pencil. You can use any kind of stencil that you like. "Home & Family" has a free downloadable PDF available on our Pinterest page that says "Happy Halloween." Print it out and use it at a stencil on your Foam Insulation Board!
    10. Following the pencil marks, cut out the negative space around the lettering with a jigsaw. If you are not comfortable using a jigsaw, then you can use any kind of cerated knife; it'll just take a little longer to complete.
    11. Cut two 1x2's to extend beyond the height of the sign by 1½ to 2 inches on either end. Attach two 1x2's to the sign by running a bead of Gorilla Glue along the vertical sides of the sign and center on the 1x2's, essentially creating bookends to the sign. Secure the sign to the 1x2's with drywall screws and drill. Using wood screws and a drill, secure the 1x2's to the top of the 7' PVC pipe Supporting Posts.


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    Man-Eating Monster Plant for Halloween
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    Man-Eating Monster Plant for Halloween
    DIY Monster Halloween Plant
    Level:
    Intermediate
    How-To:
    Home Decor
    Seasonal Event:
    Halloween

    Materials needed:

    • Tree branch
    • Flower pot
    • Spray foam insulation
    • Artificial pumpkin
    • Spray or brush-on paint
    • Flower leaves
    • Hot glue
    • Pumpkin carver

    Instructions:

    1. Find a tree branch from your yard.
    2. Get an old flower pot.
    3. Fill the flower pot with spray foam insulation and add your branch.
    4. Then, take your artificial pumpkin and, holding it long ways, cut it open.
    5. Create an open mouth (remember to hold the pumpkin long ways, so the stem is in the back).
    6. Attach the pumpkin head to the top of the tree branch with hot glue.
    7. Paint & add embellishments.

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