DIY Projects
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Super Simple Floral Embroidery Hoop Wreath DIY
An embroidery hoop wreath is a simple and elegant way to decorate your home. Not only is it beautiful, but it’s easy and inexpensive to make. Depending on the florals you choose your wreath can be everyday or seasonal decor. Here’s how you can make a wreath of your own. You Will Need: Embroidery hoop Faux florals and greenery Hot glue gun Ribbon (optional) Choose Florals and Greenery For Your Hoop Wreath You can customize your embroidery hoop wreath to match your home or seasonal decor. Pick faux florals and greenery that you love and that match the colour scheme you are going for. For my wreath I used an…
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Quickly Age a Terra Cotta Pot in 2 Easy Steps
Is there anything prettier than beautifully patinaed terra cotta pots? Finding authentically old pots can be a challenge. That’s why I found a way to age a terra cotta pot that is both quick and easy. Read on to find out the 2 steps you can take to do this yourself at home. What You Need New terra cotta pot(s) of any size White chalk paint Grey chalk paint Paint brushes of your choice Dirt Step 1: Paint It The first step to age a terra cotta pot is to paint it. The technique you are going to use is called dry brushing. For dry brushing, you just barely dip…
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Indoor Plant Wall: Easy Way to Bring Life to Any Space
Have a blank wall you are looking to add visual interest to? Quickly and easily bring life to your space with the addition of an indoor plant wall. There are many different ways to create this look. I’m going to walk you through how I created this one in my front entryway. The supplies for this project were inexpensive and it was super easy to install. Choose a Home For Your Plant Wall The first step is to pick where you would like to hang your indoor plant wall. If you are planning to use real plants like I did, then it is best to choose a space in your…
