I am loving all the Valentine crafts I am seeing around blogland. I have quite a few of my own in the works so stay tuned. :)
Here are some ideas to get you started!
Pink Heart wreath made of dyed coffee filters by Mega Crafty
Valentine’s cupcake liner topiary by Brandy's Crafts
Red Roses Topiary at Memorable Details
Ruffled Heart pillow by Copy-Cat
Favecrafts has a new e-book - Quick and Easy Christmas Crafts. It features 25 free Christmas craft projects for home decorating, heartfelt gifts and fun crafts for kids.
Love this faux cranberry topiary tree!
Download yours FREE e-book here.
Well, I said it – Christmas! Yes, I am already thinking Christmas! :) I usually am very content to wait till the Friday after Thanksgiving to do all things Christmas – decorating, Christmas music, Christmas cards, etc. But this year finds me anxious to begin it all early and RIGHT NOW! :) I am about 75% done with Christmas shopping, plan to complete 1/2 of my Christmas cards by the end of this week, and I am considering starting the decorating early. ;)
So if you are itching to get started decorating, here are some ideas from Pottery Barn.
These could be replicated so easily with a candle, mod podge and some sheet music copied on some cream paper! Bet I could do it for less than $3.00! :)
Live Magnolia Wreath - $99!!
Remember my magnolia wreath? Add some green magnolia leaves into the mix and you have this wreath for almost free!
Love these but you can find these at Michael’s or Hobby Lobby for less than $5.00!
I found birds much like these at Dollar Tree! :) Last I checked, they still had some. I am loving the white birds tucked among greenery, maybe adding in some red berries – might have to incorporate that in my décor.
Have you seen any Pottery Barn (or other) décor you could recreate for cheaper?
I loved this knockoff Pottery Barn Mayflower centerpiece that Robyn over at The Pink peony of Le Jardin created. She made it for $5.00. She has a detailed tutorial – check it out here!
Acorn/berry napkin rings
Metallic pumpkins
Leaf table runner
All of these crafts and many more with detailed instructions can be found in this e-book from Favecrafts!
Looking for a mosaic piece of art for your walls? Olivia Renn created this from …… paint chip samples! You know the free ones you pick up at the store – talk about frugal! :)
I also really liked this flower wall art made from paper hearts. This would be so cute made to match a girls room. Check out Christina’s Adventures for the how-to!
I love these mini pumpkins made into candle holders! Check these out on A Princess and a Pumpkin.
The CVS coupon printer is printing out more freebies this week!
Many people are reporting getting $0.99/1 off Brach’s candy corn coupons. Better yet, Brach’s candy corn is on sale for $0.99 this week, making FREE after coupon!
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I am not a huge fan of eating candy corn by itself but it can be used decorate food and your home! :)
I have made these adorable turkey cupcakes before:
Recipe idea from Betty Crocker
Or you could make some cute crafts with them!
This wreath originated from Martha Stewart but they are popping up all over blogland. For this wreath visit Sevin’s Family tutorial.
Or stick them in your dollar store hurricanes for some (yummy!) and cheap decor!
Here are some more fall décor inspiration pictures:
Natural Fall Mantel at Tracy’s Trinkets & Treasures
Just found this blog and I LOVE her fall mantel! It is so natural with the pinecone frame and topiary ball and the natural wreath – I am really loving this look against her stone fireplace.
Fall candlesticks from Dittle Dattle
Fall wreath at A Pumpkin and a Princess
Fall lampshade update at Debbiedoos
I have one more fall project planned (a wreath for my front door) and then plan to give you a “fall tour” through my house! :)
I have always wanted to go to one of these workshops and one of these days I will! Maybe when I am ready to tile our backsplash, I will go to a class about it first.
Get details and register for a free weekend class at your local Home Depot. If you do go to one, please let me know how it was!
Download a free ebook all about how to make paper crafts to add to your home décor! These are super inexpensive, easy crafts that you could even create with your kids.
Here are some of my favorites:
Scrapbook paper art
Easy Paper Wreath
Holiday Tree Centerpieces
Download your free e-book with these projects and much more!
I have been seeing Fall wreaths pop up EVERYWHERE on blogland so I thought I would share some of my favorites with you!
I will be sharing the fall wreaths around my house later!
Copycat of Martha’s corn husk wreath from House of Hepworths. Super cute and inexpensive!
Wreath made with real fall leaves from Wild Ink. This is so pretty but since it is still in 80’s and 90’s here in GA there aren’t many leaves on the ground yet!
Bright fall wreath with a sign from Johnson Manorisms. I never think of adding things like a sign to my wreath but I now I want to go add one to my wreath!
Magnolia wreath from Pretty Handy Girl. Love the magnolia leaves tucked in her premade white berry wreath!
Dollar store wreath from House of Hepworths. I am loving that you can make beautiful things from the Dollar Store!
This wreath made with shimmery spray painted leaves from Frugal with a Flourish. Now I want to go spray paint some leaves and maybe some pumpkins while I am at it! :)
Which one are you going to make? :)
I am celebrating the first day of fall this week with ALL things FALL!
Here is some great décor inspiration that I have found around blogland:
Michael’s Knock-off Fall Topiaries
from Decor Chick - Made for $5-10 each!
(Hint: they sell leaves, berry picks, styrofoam balls, and little pots at the Dollar TREE so you could probably easily make these for @$5 each using stuff from there too.)
Fall centerpiece
from Kevin and Jessica
Dollar store hurricanes, painted book makeover, and Goodwill cloche all decorated for fall
at Decor Chick.
(If I had seen this picture 6 months ago, I would have thought it would have cost $50 or more to recreate it. Little did I know it all came from the Dollar Store and Goodwill! Have I inspired you yet??! :))
Dollar Store fall wreath
Made for $10 bucks!
Floral wire pumpkin
Robin, a reader, emailed me pictures of some projects she created!
She used candle sticks from the dollar store glued to the bottom of a cheese dome from the thrift store to make her versions of a cloche.
And I love her version of the hurricanes! She used 2 candle bases ( I have seen these in gold at Dollar Tree) and glued them bottom to bottom to create a raised base. Filled with black rocks (from the Dollar store) and a red candle – these are gorgeous! :)
Thanks Robin for sharing your pictures with us!
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Have you created your own project from an idea you saw featured here on my Décor on a Dime posts? Or maybe you have created your own project using things from the Dollar store or thrift store? Or maybe you found a steal of deal at a yardsale?
I would love to see your pictures and might feature them in a future “Décor on a Dime: Reader project spotlight” post!
Email your pictures and explanation to centsiblesavings@yahoo.com
So here are some great Décor on a Dime projects for you! Literally made out of trash you throw out every day! :)
A bud vase made out of a recycled yogurt cup! :)
Look at these cute colorful paper pens!
How about this cute storage container made from a coffee container or oatmeal container?
Or have the kids help you make this plastic bottle lid art for their bedroom! :)
Go here to get all the instructions for these projects and more!
I come across TONS of great Décor on a Dime ideas and don’t have the time, or budget (or space in my house) to reproduce them myself to post. So I will just share them with you and you can pick your favorite to do!
Here’s some of my favorites this week…
$25 coffee table BEFORE
AFTER! :) from Handbags n Pigtails
I am completely in love with this 2-tone finish right now! I absolutely LOVE the dark walnut stain in contrast with the white. Wonder what I can redo in my house to look like this?
$7.00 sunburst mirror from Made by Stephanie
Cheap Board and Batten (with a ledge!) from Decor Chick
$23 Craft room dresser redo at Just a Girl
Before:
After!
I love the dresser redo, but think I love her decor even more!
Nursey wall art at Honey We’re Home.
She made these by cutting pages out of the book “I Love You More” and framing them! I think that is adorable for a little boy’s nursery!
So which one inspires you?! :)
