If you have kiddos that are athletes, this custom sports sign is for you!

I love the look of this sign. It looks like the back of a jersey. How fun, right? This is such a fun and easy project to do since CraftCuts allows you to completely customize every detail from the sign size, font size, and font style. You can create the look that perfectly fits your home decor. Check out all of the details below! Be sure to head over to CraftCuts and use my code MEGHAN10 to get 10% off!

Supplies:

• Rectangle Wood Shape

• Rectangle Frame Shape

• Name Letters

• Numbers

• Black Chalk Paint

• Paint Brush

• Multipurpose Adhesive

• Sheet of paper or cloth to protect your surface

• Painter’s Tape (Optional)

Step 1: 

Start by painting your name letters. You’ll paint them with the black chalk paint using a foam paint brush. A foam paint brush works really well to get just the top.  If you find your letters hard to handle, double a piece of painter's tape, add it to your surface, and place your letter on top. This will hold it in place as you paint. 

Step 2:

Paint your numbers and then let them dry. Add a second coat of paint if needed.

Step 3: 

Add a coat of black paint to the frame. Let it dry and add another coat if needed. 

Step 4: 

Flip the frame over and add adhesive around the entire frame . 

Step 5: 

Place the frame on top of the sign and press down to make sure it’s nice and adhered.

Step 6: 

Arrange your letters and your numbers on your sign until you get the design you like .

Step 7: 

Add glue to the back of the letters and press them down on the sign.  Using a ruler will help keep your letters straight as you glue them down.

Step 8: 

Now add glue to the back of your numbers and glue them to the sign.  Again, use a ruler to help keep them straight.

Now you just need to hang (or lean) your sign is your favorite spot. Enjoy!

Creating something that is truly custom is a great way to add a touch of uniquness to your space. Today I’m going to show you how to make a custom name sign perfect for a nursery or bedroom. This custom name sign would also make a great baby shower gift! Check out the details below to see how to make a custom name sign using wood pieced from CraftCuts!

Supplies:

Craft Shape (Material: Baltic Birch Plywood, Longest Dimension:

8 inch, Shape Thickness: 3/8 inch, Mounting: None)

Thin Ring Frame Craft Shape (Material: Baltic Birch Plywood,

Longest Dimension: 10 inch, Shape Thickness: 3/8 inch, Mounting: None) 

Script Wood Letters Font: Storyteller Script, Finish: 2 inch, Thickness: 1⁄4 inch, Mounting: None)

Wood Stain and Paint Brush

Cream Satin or Silk Ribbon for a Bow

Twine

Brown and Cream Yarn

Cardboard

Pen and Scissors

Hot Glue Gun and Glue

Wood Glue

How to Make a Custom Name Sign

Step 1: Add a coat of stain to the letters.  Use a cloth to wipe off excess.  Let it dry.  Add an additional coat of stain if needed.

Step 2: Make a pom-pom.  This is the tutorial I used to create my pom-pom maker. Wrap the yarn around the pom-pom maker about 50-60 times.

Step 3: Place the scissors in between the two pieces of cardboard and cut the yarn loops.

Step 4: Cut a piece of yarn about 7 inches long, run it between the two pieces of cardboard. Tie a double knot to hold the yarn in place.

Step 5: Trim the yarn into a smaller circle.  Continue trimming until you are left with a nice ball shape.

Step 6: Make 3 brown pom-poms and 2 cream pom-poms.

Step 7:  Add glue to the back of the word.

Step 8: Glue it to the center of the circle.

Step 9: Glue the pom-poms (alternating colors) to the outer ring.

Step 10: Add glue to the back of the ribbon and glue it in-between the cream and brown pom-poms on the end.

Step 11: Tie a knot at the end of a 12” piece of twine.  Add a drop of glue to the knot and glue it to the back of the circle shape. Add more hot glue on top, securing it in place.

Step 12: Wrap the top part of your twine around the outer ring twice.  You’ll need to play around with this to make sure the twine is centered and the circle piece is in the center of the outer ring.

Step 13: Add glue to the bottom of the circle shape.

Step 14: Press the top part of the pom-poms into the glue.  This will help secure the wood circle in place.

Get the most bang for your buck with this super cute reversible fall sign! This custom sign was created using supplies from CraftCuts! I love that you can turn an idea into reality with their awesome products from the shape to the fonts. It’s so much fun to design! Check out the full tutorial below!

Supplies:

• Square Craft Shape (Material: MDF, Longest Dimension: 12 inch, Shape, Thickness 1 1⁄2 inch)

• Thin Square Frame Craft Shape (Material: Baltic Birch Plywood, Longest Dimension: 12 inch, Shape Thickness: ⅛ inch)

• Script Wood Letters (Text: Trick -or- Treat), Font: Nickainley, Height: 3 inch, Thickness: 1⁄4 inch

• Script Wood Letters (Text: thanks + giving, Font: Citrus Script, Finish: Unpainted, Height: 3 inch, Thickness: 1⁄4 inch)

• Acrylic Paint (Black and White)

• Wood Stain

• Cloth (for Wood Stain)

• Paint Brush

• Multi-Grip Adhesive

STEPS:

Step 1: Add a coat of white paint to one side of the square shape.  Let it dry and add another coat.

Step 2: Flip the square sign over and paint the other side black.  Let it  dry and add another coat of paint.

Step 3: Using a foam paint brush, paint “Thanks + Giving” with black paint and let it dry.

Step 4: Paint “Trick -or- Treat” with white paint and let it dry.

Step 5: Paint stain onto one of the frames. 

Step 6: The,  use a cloth to remove excess.  Let the stain dry and add another coat for a darker shade.  Repeat with the other frame.

Step 7: Add glue to the back of “Thanks + Giving” and glue it to the center of the black side of the sign.

Step 8: Add glue to the back of “Trick -or- Treat” and glue it to the center of the white side of the sign.

Step 9: Glue one of the stained frames on top of the “Trick -or- Treat” side and the other frame on the “Thanks + Giving” side.

Step 10: Add stain to the outside of the sign, remove excess, and let dry.

Give your child’s teacher something custom this year with this personalized teacher sign! This is guaranteed to get your kids on the good list for the year. Craft Cuts is your one stop shop when it comes to customization for decor, parties, and more! You can pick your sign, material, color, and font allowing you to bring your ideas to life.

Check out the full tutorial below to see how this Personalized Teacher Sign with Craft Cuts comes to life! You can also snag a discount using code MEGHAN10!

SUPPLIES:

• Baltic Birch Wood Letters (Text: WELCOME TO CLASSROOM, Font: Lemon, Finish: Unpainted, Height: 1 inch, Thickness: 1/4 inch)

• Banner Craft Shape (Material: Baltic Birch Plywood, Longest Dimension: 12 inch, Shape Thickness: 1⁄4 inch)

• Script Wood Letters (Text: Teacher’s Name, Font: Apricots, Finish: Unpainted, Height: 2 inch, Thickness: 1⁄4 inch)

• Wooden Ruler

• Acrylic Paint 

• Foam Paint Brush

• Painter’s Tape

• Thick Twine

• Scissors

• Multi-Purpose Glue (or Super Glue)

Step 1: Add a coat of white paint to the pennant shape.  Let it dry and add a second coat.

Step 2: Rip 2 pieces of 10” painter’s tape and fold in half.

Step 3: Place the individual letters on the tape.

Step 4: Paint W,T,C,O with light tan paint and let dry.

Step 5: Paint E,O,L,M with pink paint and let dry.

Step 6: Paint L and A with mustard yellow paint and let dry.

Step 7: Paint C and S with sage green paint and let dry.

Step 8: Paint O and S with light blue paint and let dry

Step 9: Paint M and R with blue paint and let dry.

Step 10: Paint E and O with light paint pink and let dry.

Step 11: Paint teacher’s name with blue paint.

Step 12: Adhere painter’s tape to the sign and use the paper template to trace the individual letters.

Step 13: Add glue to the back of each letter and place on top of the dots you made.

Step 14: Glue the teacher’s name under.

Step 15: Then, use the other template to add the remaining individual letters.

Step 16: Cut the ruler down to the length of the sign.

Step 17: Add glue above the holes in the sign.

Step 18. Place the ruler on top of the holes in the sign (the top will hang over the edge a bit).

Step 19: Cut a piece of twine 14”. Tie a knot at the end of the twine and pull it through. Repeat  on the other side.

If you’re anything like me, you welcome the change in holidays as well as the seasons because it means a quick switcheroo to front door decor!  Since my door is black, it’s the perfect blank slate to swap out decor!

For this project, I created a custom welcome sign.  Creating custom signs is the absolute best since it makes it truly one-of-a-kind!  I used a circle craft shape and custom script lettering from CraftCuts. I also used the vinyl flower decals, which were the perfect accent to this simple, yet chic summer welcome sign.  You can also snag a discount with code: MEGHAN10!

SUPPLIES

• 16” Circle Craft Shape

• Custom Script Lettering

• Black Floral Wall Decals

• Beacon Multi-Grip Adhesive

• Painter’s Tape

• Foam Paint Brush

• Acrylic Paint (Moss Green and Black)

• Twine

• Scissors

• Hot Glue Gun and Glue

• Craft Knife

Step 1: Add painter’s tape to the bottom section of the circle.

Step 2: Add green paint to the bottom portion and let it dry.  Add a second coat if needed. 

Step 3: Remove the painter’s tape.

Step 4: Remove a vinyl flower and add it above the green.  I placed mine so a little bit was on the green. 

Step 5: Use a craft knife to trim the bottom.  Continue adding flowers and staggering them so some are tall and some are short.  Again, use a craft knife to remove the portion in the green painted area.

Step 6: Using a foam paint brush, add black paint to the “welcome” word and let it dry.

Step 7: Add black paint to the last name and “family” wood pieces.

Step 8:  Using a paint brush, add adhesive to the back of the “Welcome”.  Then, glue it to the wood portion on the sign.

Step 9: Repeat step 6 for the last name and “family” wood pieces.  Then, glue to the center of the green area on the sign.

Step 10:  Flip the sign over and add a large dot of hot glue.  Tie a knot in a piece of twine and place it in the glue.  Once the glue is dry, add hot glue on top to make sure it’s secured.

Get festive in a flash with this Oh What Fun Holiday Picture Frame! This project takes about 5 minutes elevating your mantle or wall instantly! Check out the full tutorial below to see how quickly this Oh What Fun Holiday Picture Frame comes together!

Supplies:

• Custom Vinyl Lettering

  • Text: OH WHAT, Font: Lemon, Height: 2.5 inch, Letter, Color: White Matte, Approximate Width: 7.3"

  • Text: fun, Font: Apricots Height: 5 inch, Color: White Matte, Approximate Width: 7.9"

• 12x12 White Picture Frame

• 12x12 Patterned Paper

• Squeegee (or credit card)

• Glass Cleaner and Cloth

Step 1: Start by removing the glass from the frame and clean it. This will help the vinyl adhere better.

Step 2: Remove the back liner from the vinyl.

Step 3:  Place the vinyl on the front of the glass and go over it with a squeegee.  This will make sure it’s nice and adhered.

Step 4: Slowly peel up the liner to remove it. If any of the vinyl comes up with it, place the liner back down and go over it with the squeegee.  

Step 5: Add the glass back to the frame with the vinyl side facing out. 

Step 6: If needed, trim down your patterned paper to fit in your frame (just place the glass piece on top of the paper, trace around it, and cut). Then, place the paper in the frame, add the back and your frame is ready to be displayed!

See, so quick and easy!!! If you decide to change the design or theme of your holiday decor, just switch out the paper. It’s really that easy! If you’re feeling inspired, grab your own custom vinyl print from Craft Cuts and enjoy a 10% discount with code: MEGHAN10!

I’ve really gotten into the Valentine’s Day decorating spirit. My shelves in my living room are all decked out in red and pink to welcome the day of love.  Most of the projects I did this year were created from my Cricut machine. To say that I am obsessed with this guy would be an understatement!  I’m pretty sure all but 3 of my Valentine’s Day decor projects were created out of paper using my Cricut machine!

For my garland, I wanted to incorporate yarn tassels and pipe cleaners.  I had a ton of white pipe cleaners left over from my Christmas tree.I also had some red pom-poms from this same project so I figured I would throw them in as well. I love using up supplies I already have – it means less craft supplies collecting dust! Get all of the details below on how I made my cute little DIY Heart and Tassel Garland!

Supplies: 

• White pipe cleaners

• Twine

• Pink and Red Yarn

• Needle

• Scissors

• Red Pom-Poms

• Small Hole Punch

• Pink Cardstock

• Heart Hand Punch (or use an electronic die cutting machine

First create tassels.  I just wrapped my yarn around two of my fingers to create these small tassels.  Trim them down to the size you want.

Next, cut  pipe cleaner in half.  Fold it in half.  Use your fingers to cure the top to create a heart and tie a tassel on the bottom.

Cut out paper hearts measuring approximately 2 inches wide and punch holes at the top.

Add a needle to the end of your twine.  Push it through a pom-pom.  Then, run it behind one of your paper hearts.  Finally run it behind the top of your pipe cleaner heart so the sides rest on the twine.  Repeat these steps until you add all of your garland components and you get your desired length!

Valentine’s Day decor means heart, hearts, and MORE hearts!  So, I decided to make a decorative heart pillow for my living room.  I, of course, had to add pom poms to my pillow.  They really add a the finishing touches to this DIY Pom Pom Heart Pillow!

Supplies:

• Red Cotton Fabric

• Pink Pom Pom Trim

• Scissors

• Needle and Thread (or a sewing machine)

• Scissors

• Batting

Lay your fabric down so it is double-sided.  Cut out a heart shape.  You’ll be left with two identical hearts.

Pin your trim to the inside of your heart (the pom poms will be facing inward).  Then, pin your other heart piece on top.  Sew around the outside of your pillow, making sure to stay close to the edge so your sewing machine sews the trim to the heart.  Leave an opening at the bottom of your heart about 3 inches long.  After you sew your pillow, flip it right side out.  Press it with an iron.  Then, stuff it with batting and sew up the opening you left.

Add some love to your home this Valentine’s Day season with this super easy 3-D Valentine’s Day Decor!

This festive little gem was made out of paper, popsicle sticks, and foam squares!  You don’t have to stick with the X and O like I did.  You can use this technique to give all sorts of shapes dimension!

Supplies:

• Red Cardstock

• Glitter Paper

• Foam Squares

• 2 Popsicle Sticks

• Cricut Cutting Machine

• Hot Glue Gun

• Scissors

First, cut out 3 X’s from your red cardstock and 1 X from your gold glitter paper.  Add foam squares to the fronts of the red X’s.

Next, place the red X’s on top of one another.  The gold X will be the last one you add.

Cut a piece of your popsicle stick so its about 2.5 inches.  Cut two pieces of popsicle stick about 1.25 inches.  After you cut all of your wood pieces, trace them over your glitter paper.  Glue pieces of glitter paper on all sides of your wood pieces with your hot glue gun.

Glue the popsicle sticks on the bottom of your X and O.

This DIY felt evergreen branch is just what you need for your holiday decor this year. It’s a no-maintenance way to add festive holiday greenery to your home or office!

Christmas is in full effect at my house. I’ve been decorating my tree and adding some festive charm to my shelves.  As I was going through my Christmas storage box looking at all of the decorations I have I was feeling pretty underwhelmed.  I felt like I was in need of some fresh, modern decor to add to the mix.

I love the look of Evergreen trees, but didn’t want to run out and get some fresh Douglas Fir branches cut since my kiddos are still tempted every once in a while to put random things they find on the floor in their mouths.  So, I wanted to get the look of a fir, but without the risk of having it shed all over my floor.  I figured out a way to get the look of a Douglas Fir branch using felt! This project is super simple.  So simple you can complete it in about 10 minutes! See the full tutorial at diys.com.

This DIY felt evergreen branch is just what you need for your holiday decor this year. It’s a no-maintenance way to add festive holiday greenery to your home or office!

Christmas is in full effect at my house. I’ve been decorating my tree and adding some festive charm to my shelves.  As I was going through my Christmas storage box looking at all of the decorations I have I was feeling pretty underwhelmed.  I felt like I was in need of some fresh, modern decor to add to the mix.

I love the look of Evergreen trees, but didn’t want to run out and get some fresh Douglas Fir branches cut since my kiddos are still tempted every once in a while to put random things they find on the floor in their mouths.  So, I wanted to get the look of a fir, but without the risk of having it shed all over my floor.  I figured out a way to get the look of a Douglas Fir branch using felt! This project is super simple.  So simple you can complete it in about 10 minutes!

Showcase your favorite photos with this DIY Wood Slice Ornament.  Use it to display your favorite photos from the year or visits with Santa. It’ll make a great addition to your Christmas tree!

Now that I have kids, an annual trip to see Santa has become a Christmas tradition.   Last year was their first year with Santa, and surprisingly, there were no tears.  I thought for sure our visit with Santa this year would bring tears from someone since the kids are a little older and more aware of their surroundings.  Once again, no tears.  So, we are two for two!

I now have four pictures of Santa – two from last year and two from this year. I figured I would do something with these photos instead of just tossing them into our Christmas storage box.  I decided to transform them into into a DIY Wood Slice Ornament.  My goal is to create these ornaments every year.  That is, until my kids no longer have any interest in visiting Santa!

I have had my Christmas tree skirt for probably over 10 years.  No, seriously.  It’s so funny because I bought this tree skirt from the Dollar Store a million years ago when I bought my tree (which is also in need of being replaced!).  It was the perfect size for my short and skinny tree.

I wanted to give my tree skirt a mini makeover to get us through one more Christmas before I retire both the tree and skirt and upgrade to a real tree and a more substantial tree skirt.  My mini makeover only took 5 minutes!  All I did was glue pom pom trim around the outside of my skirt to instantly transform it into a sweet and chic skirt.  Now I’m thinking I may need to hold on this shirt is I decided to add a smaller tree to my house next year!

Supplies:

• Tree Skirt

• White Pom Pom Trim

• Hot Glue Gun

Step 1: Measure around your tree skirt to get the exact length.  You want to make sure you get enough trim to go around your skirt.  I got my trim from Michael’s.

Step 2: Add glue to the top of your trim and add it the underside of your skirt.  Continue making your way around your skirt until the entire thing is covered in adorable pom poms!

Pipe cleaners aren’t just for kids!  You can take these sweet fuzzy sticks and turn them into a chic little white tree perfect for Christmas.

Now that I am decorating my shelves for every holiday, I wanted to create a simple tree to add some height to my Christmas decor.  When I recently cleaning out my craft room, I found a bag with white pipe cleans, a dowel rod, and a wooden square block.  Clearly I had been planning on making a tree in the past!  Man, I need to do inventory checks on my craft supplies!  At least I found this before I went and re-bought all of the supplies I already had.  I know we have all been there at some point in our crafty lives!

After I made my tree I wanted to add some ornaments to it so it had a pop of color.  I used small red pom-poms and jewelry eye pins.  These ornaments are the sweetest! The full tutorial is below.

Supplies:

• Wooden Square Block

• Wooden Dowel Rod

• White Pipe Cleaners

• White Paint and Paint Brush

• Hot Glue Gun

• Scissors

Optional:

• Small Red Pom Poms

• Jewelry Eye Pins

• Pliers

Step 1: Drill a hole in the center of your block.  Paint your block and dowel rod white.  Once dry, add your rod to the hole in your block.

Step 2: Add a bit of hot glue to the bottom of your rod and start wrapping a pipe cleaner around the bottom.  Then, fold a pipe cleaner in half and twist it around the rod.  Once twisted, push it down towards the bottom of the rod.

Step 3: Continue adding your pipe cleaners to your rod until it’s full.

Step 4: Press your pipe cleaner so they are flat.  Use your scissors to trim them into a Christmas tree shape with the longest pipe cleaners at the bottom and the smallest at the top.

Step 5: Fluff your pipe cleansers and arrange them to fill in the shape of your tree.

Step 6: To make the ornaments, push a eye pin through the bottom of a pom pom.  trim the wire down to 1/8 inch.  Then, use your pliers to bend the wire into a hook.

I was feeling super inspired the other day when I was roaming the aisles at Michael’s when I spotted there clearance section.  I found 2 framed pieces of artwork that were on sale for just $1.00!   As I played around with them for a bit, I thought I could glue them together to create a shadowbox frame.  Now, shadowbox frames aren’t crazy expensive, but I figured if I could make one for $2 and turn it into a fun wintery scene I was down with it.

There is something about a shadow box frame.  The depth and dimension make it way cooler than any regular frame. Am I right? I really wanted to turn my DIY shadowbox frame into a festive holiday decor piece so I grabbed some snowflake sequins to fill that baby up. This was a super simple project. And, once again, if I had a Silhouette or Cricut this project would’ve been even easier! Check out the details below to see how to create your own DIY shadowbox frame perfect for a winery white holiday scene!

Supplies:

• 2 frames

• White Cardstock

• White Paint and Paint Brush (If your frame is not already white)

• Hot Glue Gun

• Black Adhesive Vinyl

• Cutting Mat and Craft knife (if you don’t have a electronic die cutting machine)

• Snowflake Sequins

Step 1: Paint both of your frames white.

Step 2: Cut your “Let it snow” out of your vinyl by hand or with your machine.  You’ll want to make sure you cut your words from the adhesive side of the vinyl since they are going to stick to the glass facing outward.  Then, add your vinyl to the glass of one frame.

Step 3: Add hot glue to the back of your frame and glue the other frame to it – this will create your shadowbox.

Step 4: Trace the back piece of one of your frames on a piece of white cardstock and cut it out.  Then, glue it to the front of the back piece so the white paper will be seen inside of the frame.

Step 5: With your frame facing down, add a ton of white snowflake sequins to the inside.

Step 6: Finally, add the back part to the frame and you are finished!

I am pretty much in love with everything from West Elm.  Their style and esthetic is modern yet chic. A few years ago I saw the below paper flowers.  Of course, I looked at the price tag and thought “Really, for paper??”.  So, I took inspiration from West Elm and created my version of their paper flowers.  These are a fun DIY to add to an empty vase you have that’s in need of some no maintenance flowers! 

{Photo credit: West Elm}

Supplies:

– Trader Joe’s bag

– Acrylic paint (optional – you can keep the natural look)

– Raffia

– Paper wrapped floral wires (Joann’s)

– Floral wire

– Glue

– Paint brush

– Scissors

– Pliers (for cutting your floral wire)

{Step 1}: Trace your petal on to your bag.  You will glue two petals together to make one petal.  I used 5 petals for one flower.  So, trace as many as you would like.  Cut out all of your petals.

{Step 2}: After you cut out all of your petals, paint the plain side of your petal (the side without words on it).  Let  your petals dry.  Depending on the color you select, you may have to do multiple coats of paint.

Fyi…your petals will curl up, but don’t worry about it. This will not effect the look.

{Step 3}: Once all of your petals are dry, glue two of your petals together so the painted (or plain) side is facing out.

You may need to use something with a hard surface to flatten your petals down (if they have curled up).  I just used the bottom of my paint bottle to smooth out my petals.

{Step 4, 5 , 6, 7, & 8}: Cut out 2 narrow strips of paper from your TJ bag (see below).  Take one of your strips of paper and tie a knot.  Then, tie another knot behind the knot your just tied.

{Step 9}: Take your knot and place it over your paper covered floral wire.  Grab some of your floral wire and wrap it around the bottom of the knot and the paper covered floral wire.  This will attach your knot to the “stem”.

{Step 10}: Take your raffia and cut about 16 strips 2 1/2 inches long.  Once again, make as many or as few as you want.

{Step 11}: Take all of your strips of raffia and wrap them around your stem.  You want to make sure the raffia is about 1 1/2 inches above the knot.

{Step 12}: Take your floral wire and wrap it around your raffia, securing it to your stem.

{Step 1}: Take one of your petals and wrap the bottom of the petal around the stem.  This  will help form the bottom of the petal so you can easily attach it to the stem.

{Step 14}: Take your floral wire and wrap it around the bottom of your petal attaching it to your stem.

{Step 15}: Repeat step 14 for the second, third, fourth, and fifth petal.

{Step 16}: Take the other strip of paper you cut and line the printed side of the paper with glue.

{Step 17}: Take your strip and wrap it around the base of your flower covering the wires, etc.  Use your fingers to smooth out the paper on the base.

{Photo credit: Right – West Elm}

Staying clean while cooking is so much easier when you can toss on this cute and functional no-sew tea towel apron!

When it comes to cooking I always make a huge mess.  Even when I try my hardest to be clean and neat as I mix and beat, I always seem to fail. I’ve even started changing my clothes when I cook because I know myself  and I know I’ll get whatever I’m making on my clothing!

Changing into my “cooking clothes” was starting to become a pain; I didn’t want to change my clothes just to make some brownies! It was time to protect the clothes I was wearing, so I made a functional and cute apron out of a tea towel. What’s great about this project is it doesn’t require any sewing.  This DIY apron is perfect if you are hosting Thanksgiving this year.  It would also make a great hostess gift! 

These mini DIY pumpkin placecards are just what you need for your Thanksgiving tablescape! Entertaining during Thanksgiving can be a stressful time. There’s the meal planning, housecleaning, and the decorating for the big day. We want everything to be perfect and special so the day is memorable while spend time with friends and family. Adding special touches to the decor can create an environment that your guests will remember.

If you don’t have a lot of time to create an elaborate centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table, all you need are these mini DIY pumpkin place cards that are the perfect touch.  They create dimension and give your guests something to take home when the evening is over.  Since these mini pumpkin placecards are simple to make, you won’t need to spend a lot of time creating them. You can whip them up quickly and check them off your long to do list!  Head on over to diys.com to see the full tutorial!

Transition from Halloween to Thanksgiving with these cute and simple DIY fabric pumpkins!

It seems more and more people are going straight from Halloween to decorating and getting ready for Christmas. Thanksgiving always seems to get overlooked and pushed to the side as Christmas comes earlier and earlier every year. I love decorating for Halloween, but I also love keeping the pumpkin theme going throughout the rest of November until we officially hit the Christmas season.

Now that I am actually making an effort to decorate my house for the holidays, I was pretty excited about the transition to more generic Fall/Thanksgiving decor. I’ve decided to treat my two shelves in my living room as my holiday focal points for my decorating. They are perfect because they are out of reach of Tommy and Evie—I don’t have to worry about them getting their little hands on items they shouldn’t be touching!

I’ve been seeing fabric pumpkins circulating since the end of Summer (insane, right?!) I saw my first fabric pumpkin at a cute art fair back in August and thought it looked super easy to make. So, I added it to the list of projects I wanted to try. I went to Joann’s and grabbed some cute Fall fabric for my pumpkins. As I started making these little guys, I wanted the process to be as simple as possible. So, Instead of sewing the top of my pumpkins, I cut slits at the top and tied a knot! The entire pumpkin making process took about 30 minutes. If you want to se just how easy these cute pumpkins are to make, head on over to diys.com for the full tutorial!

A few years ago, my mother-in-law gave me some birchwood printed paper. I guess at one point I had told her she could get the look of a birchwood frame by buying birchwood printed paper and adding it to a frame as opposed to actually buying the real deal. I must have had a few glasses of wine because I do not remember this convo at all! Either way, she ended up not using the paper and gave it to me to use it for a project. I’ve had this paper forever and finally decided to use it!

I knew I wanted to add a Fall wreath to my front door. Now, I wasn’t really feeling a traditional wreath; I wanted something different. I came up with an idea using a large pinwheel, a berry wreath, and a small pinwheel. At first, I was going to use a small stick wreath I had bought at Joann’s, but as I got into my project I decided to go another route. I think my pinwheel wreath looks very Pottery Barn-esque, except is was super cheap to make! Total cost was less than $7.00! After I hung my wreath up, I thought it would have been cute to round the edges of my pinwheels for added design. Oh, well. I have enough paper left that if I get motivated I may go this route. We will see! ;)

 Supplies:

– 12×12 Birchwood Printed Paper

– Small Round Fall Berry Wreath (I found mine at Joann’s)

– Small Stick Wreath (I decided to go another route!)

– Glue Gun and Glue

– Scissors

– Hole Punch (1/8 inch)

– Wire

Step 1: Take one piece of paper and fold it over about an inch, flip it over and fold it over an inch. Repeat this until your entire piece of paper has been folded and looks like an accordion.

Step 2: Cut 1 & 1/2 inches off the bottom of your paper (this is where you would round the edges if you would rather go that route).

Step 3: Continue Steps 1 and 2 on three more pieces of paper. Then, glue the ends of your paper together. Once glued together, glue the two remaining ends together, forming a circle (or pinwheel).

Step 4: Glue your berry ring to the center of your large pinwheel. Create a smaller pinwheel (follow steps 1-3). Cut your strips of paper so they are 1 1/2 inches. Then, glue it to the center of your berry wreath.