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Spice up Halloween decor, an office or child’s bedroom with this DIY Play Like a Pirate Pillow. Transfer the design by creating a stencil or use heat transfer vinyl. This post contains affiliate links. Every once in a while it’s important to create a project just for fun…The other day when experiencing a little creative block, I decided to make… Read More
This easy to make DIY vintage Halloween wreath is perfect for any whimsical display, whether it’s on the porch or in your home. This post contains affiliate links. I love a good theme. This year most of my home is decorated with skeletons…an ode to pirates if you will. However I’ve experienced a bit of decorating schizophrenia and whimsical vintage… Read More
Get your home ready for Halloween with these easy-to-make skeleton pillows. They’re perfect for tossing on the couch or setting in the rocking chair out on the porch! This post contains affiliate links. I have all the luck. No. Really. Allow me to illustrate. Last year I purchased some cushions for my rocking chairs for Halloween…The cushions were fairly pricey,… Read More
Looking for the pirate’s life? Don’t miss the opportunity to put this DIY pirate Halloween grapevine wreath on your door during the month of October! This post contains affiliate links. I know. I know what you’re thinking. After last week’s 30-minute vintage Halloween wreath with the styrofoam base, you thought I was over grapevine wreaths. Well, NEVER! I love a good… Read More
Fall is finally on it’s way. Today learn how to prepare your home for fall with five tips for the perfect fall porch. This post contains affiliate links. Despite the fact that I don’t get to celebrate fall quite as long as my friends in New England living here in Utah, it remains my favorite season. The weather has finally… Read More
Decorate for fall with this festive DIY autumn grapevine wreath, featuring fall florals and a little felt fox for fun! This post contains affiliate links. I struggle with decor every year from mid-August through September. The weather is warm enough that it still feels like summer and I don’t feel ready to put out fall. Last year I decorated with apples…. Read More
Seasonal DIY grapevine wreaths are easy to make and always look stunning. Don’t miss this collection of a dozen wreaths made on a grapevine base. Grapevine wreaths have become my favorite. It might be because they are easy to work with and make tying down greenery and accessories easy…It could be because I feel like I have a successful assembly… Read More
With the harvest season right around the corner, it’s time to create a new fall wreath. This traditional DIY welcome fall grapevine wreath is the perfect addition to any front door. This post contains affiliate links. Wreaths are one of my favorite things to create. Working on a new wreath releases my creativity and is surprisingly relaxing, so I am… Read More
Celebrate summer with a flamingo themed summer porch! You’re bound to surprise, delight and possibly even shock your neighbors with this fun themed porch idea. The other day I lamented my obsession with the tropics, flamingos in particular. It’s quite silly considering I live in Utah – a landlocked state. The only place I am going to see a flamingo… Read More
Looking for a fun way to decorate for summer? This fun DIY flamingo wreath, simply screams summer and will delight all the guests who stop by your door. You guys, I have an obsession. It’s a flamingo obsession. I am not entirely sure who to blame it on, because let’s be honest it’s certainly not my fault…I live in a… Read More
Looking for an easy, inexpensive way to light up your yard’s hardscape? I partnered with Jasco Products to install beautiful pathway landscape lighting with one of Jasco’s new Enbrighten Landscape Lighting kits and it looks amazing! Two years ago I moved into my new build, cottage-style home. My house is everything I’ve ever dreamed of, but the unfinished backyard? Not… Read More
Decorate your home for summer with this sweet summer watercolor pop print, available for free download. This post contains affiliate links. It’s hard to believe that summer is right around the corner. There are just a few short weeks before school lets out and we have every intention of making this summer the best. To that end we will be… Read More
Celebrate warmer weather with this simple Summer Sunshine Art Print. This print is available as an instant download that can be printed for display in your home. This post contains affiliate links. Have you heard the saying, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb?” Well, I have determined that we’ve had plenty of snow here… Read More
Celebrate Easter with this simple Easter Art Prints.These prints are available as an instant download that can be printed for display in your home. The other day my friend, Aleisha, and I enjoyed a lovely afternoon manicure. In the middle of a snow storm – a snow storm in spring. Thank you Utah. I walked into the nail salon and… Read More
Enjoy the promise of spring by bringing neutrals with pastel accents into your home decor. Find all the best items, at affordable prices, in this Home for the Holidays Easter post. This post contains affiliate links. I love decorating for the holidays, but sometimes it’s more about a light touch than an overwhelming change. I tend to decorate the whole house for… Read More
Add some spring to your front door with this pretty DIY Welcome Spring Wreath. Not only is it easy to make the supplies only cost less than $40 – far cheaper than purchasing a store-bought wreath! Making a wreath is one of my favorite creative projects. When working on them I am totally and completely in the zone. There’s something… Read More
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this simple St. Patrick’s Day Art Print. This print is available as an instant download that can be printed for display in your home. This post contains affiliate links. It’s been a pretty mild winter here in Utah, which means spring flowers were starting to pop up around the cottage earlier this month. Apparently Mother Nature… Read More
Looking for a simple project to spruce up your space for St. Patrick’s Day? This fun Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Shadow Box filled with green clovers is great on a mantel, an end table or even as party decor. This post contains affiliate links. After an incredibly mild winter, the snow has finally showed up. It finally showed up the last… Read More
Considering blue for your home? Don’t miss this take on the best navy blue paint currently available on the market. A preppy classic and always on trend, navy blue is the perfect color for creating a timeless look. It can easily be used in any indoor or outdoor space as a neutral base or as an accent, because it pairs… Read More
Dark colors are often the hardest for a DIYer to use appropriately and get satisfactory results, because it’s difficult to get the pigment evenly distributed. Learn how to paint a dark wall evenly using these tips. This post contains affiliate links. When I built my house a year ago, I went with white paint on all the walls. I had Sherwin… Read More
Looking for the perfect backyard accessory? Don’t miss out on this step-by-step DIY hammock swing tutorial. Editors Note: This DIY hammock swing tutorial was prepared and submitted by Wendy. She participated in Season 11 of the So You Think You’re Crafty challenge. This project is a bit longer than the quick crafts and easy recipes I usually feature, but it’s so… Read More
Choosing a rug is one of the most difficult design decisions I’ve made in my house. Selecting flooring? No problem. Choosing paint colors? No big deal. Choosing a rug, even a small 2×3 for the entryway? Nearly impossible. Anyone else have this problem? In the summer I’ve resorted to using bamboo rugs in both the front entry and near the door out… Read More
While most guest rooms I’ve stayed in have featured a full or queen sized bed, it’s not always the most versatile choice. I’ve teamed up with DHP to share a fun, functional guest room with twin beds! You’re probably thinking, what? Twin beds for a guest room? Well, a pair of beds are a practical solution for a wide range… Read More
Hi friends! Happy New Year! I am Rebecca from The Crafted Sparrow, some of you have seen me around SNAP – I just wanted to let you all know how excited I am to be a contributor again for 2014. Now that Christmas and New Year’s have come and gone, it’s time to start thinking of the next fun Holiday… Read More
Looking for an updated look for your front door? Check out one of these amazing Modern Spring Wreaths. Spring in Utah is always a bit weird. You never know what you’re going to get. One minute the temps are hovering in the low 70’s, while the next it’s snowing…a couple of feet. Regardless, I am ready to pull out all… Read More
Hi friends! Today I’m showing you how to make Coffee Filter Peonies. Not only are they pretty, they are easy to make. There are so many possibilities for colors with this project too. Let’s get started, here’s what your going to need: – Coffee Filters – Scissors – Floral Wire – Floral Tape – Food Coloring – Glue or Hot… Read More
Whether your porch is a wraparound or barely big enough to fit two people, these fall porch decorating ideas will inspire you to turn that front porch into a harvest of autumn colors. … … 18 Fall Porch Decorating Ideas … Fall decor for the outdoors (and a small porch) via Thrifty Decor Chick … Fall porch via Dirt Stains… Read More
The right color combination can turn your bedroom into a relaxing retreat. Create depth and mood with a navy blue and blush master bedroom. I am a big fan of hardwood floors. Quite honestly, I considered having them installed in the entire house. However, the thought of my bare feet landing on cold, hard floors in the winter months drove me… Read More
With Memorial Day around the corner, everyone is busy sprucing up their yards for summer. Along with newly planted flowerbeds and hanging baskets, a spruced-up front porch is a great way to welcome the warmer weather and friends who are sure to stop by for a visit. Here are some fun summer front porch decorating ideas to get you started…. Read More
Remember when crepe paper streamers and a “Happy Birthday” lettered banner were pretty much the extent of birthday party decorations? Well it was the standard at my house growing up, but boy things have changed! The craziest party decoration I’ve ever made myself were these 8 foot tall surfboards for my son’s Surf’s Up party last summer. They took some time, but… Read More
Love the Halloween cult classic Hocus Pocus? Don’t miss this easy-to-make DIY Halloween pillow featuring Sarah Sanderson’s Song. This post contains affiliate links. While there may be some argument across the internet as to what the very best Halloween cult classic is, in my world Hocus Pocus is the clear winner. I watch it every Halloween, without fail. Last year, I… Read More
Download these fun Halloween prints for display in your home this October! I love changing my decor up for the holidays every year (I’ve share Valentine’s Day prints, Fourth of July Prints, Fall Prints, etc), but decorating with new pieces all the time can get a little pricey. I like to invest in larger, transitional pieces in neutral colors from… Read More
Looking for a whimsical touch for a room in your home? Don’t miss this fun Llama bedroom artwork available for immediate download. This post contains affiliate links. Llama welcome you to my blog today. I crack myself up… Oh my goodness. I’ve been overwhelmed by all of your love for the guest room with twin beds that I shared the… Read More
Would you believe this cheeky little Netflix and Chill Valentine’s Pillow can be made for less than $12 in under 30 minutes? In year’s past I’ve limited my Valentine’s decor to a few kid projects and felt family mailboxes. This year I don’t have any kids in the house and so I went for more of a fun, flirty girl style. My crusade… Read More
Looking for a winter wreath that doesn’t scream HOLIDAYS?! Don’t miss this pretty DIY winter wreath that could easily remain on the door from early December to Valentine’s! The first of year is always a design challenge for me…I tend to decorate around holidays a bit more than season, so I don’t have a lot of plain “winter” decor. Since… Read More
October 31, is right around the corner. Decorate your front door with one of these frightfully fun Halloween wreaths. Halloween Wreaths I am busy getting ready for Halloween. It seems like I start so early, but then boom! It’s creeped right up on me. I am hoping to get my porch decor out the last weekend of September. Crazy? Well,… Read More
Add some cheer to your front door with this pretty love notes DIY Valentine’s wreath. Not only is it easy to make the supplies only cost about $30 – far cheaper than a store-bought wreath! Another day, another wreath. Seriously. I am absolutely addicted to making wreaths now I feel like I could turn this blog into 365 days of… Read More
Yesterday we shared 15 delightful DIY spring wreaths. You should take one of those wreaths, craft it and then add it to your favorite spring decor for a fabulously decorated porch. You can get some inspiration from any of these spring porch ideas we’ve rounded up for you today. . . Spring Porch Decorating Ideas . Porch ideas for spring… Read More
This DIY winter gnome wreath is the perfect addition to whimsical holiday decor. This post contains affiliate links. I’ve been listening to Christmas music nonstop since Thanksgiving. I’m partial to the classics – they never get old. At some point during my holiday decorating Perry Como’s, “No Place Like Home for the Holidays” turned into there’s no place like gnome… Read More
Looking for an inexpensive, easy holiday craft kids and adults can enjoy? Don’t miss these modern cardboard yarn ornaments. Recently, I was given the task to come up with some last minute Christmas decor. It was a little more difficult than anticipated. If I had actually been in a time a crunch, like I usually am, it probably would have… Read More