A few years ago I made oyster shell ornaments for my Christmas tree. And this summer I had the idea to apply dried flowers to oyster shells. This coastal inspired craft is quick and easy, and perfect for beginner artists. The result will be a beautiful flower oyster shell keychain!
Read MoreDIY Fall Wreath Dollar Tree
This article explains how to create a cheerful fall wreath with Dollar Tree supplies for $15. This autumn wreath was made with an orange ribbon, turquoise velvet ribbon, dark faux berries, wood squirrel, and wreath form. Scroll down for the supply list and step by step directions for how to create your own dollar store fall wreath for your front door.
Read MoreMake This Air Plant Wreath with Seashells
I needed a new wreath for our front door, and wanted to go with something light & airy for spring through summer. I ended up mixing faux air plants with seashells we’ve collected at the beach on a disk style wreath. I made the wreath for $25—its modern and fresh, and something I can keep up from now through the end of August.
When I design a new wreath I go to a craft store and wander around for an hour. I lay out options on the floor of the store until I’m happy with the general look and price point of the supplies. Then when I get home I lay everything out and play around with the design until it has the feel I want!
Read MoreSalt Dough Ornaments With Cinnamon & Maple Ginger Tea
Every year I make a new set of homemade ornaments. Salt dough ornaments are easier to make than cookies (they don’t have to taste good at the end, ha!) and this year I added a few new ingredients to the salt dough recipe I’ve made in the past.
We were snowed in over the weekend and I found all of these ingredients in my pantry. I added cinnamon & maple ginger tea to the salt dough recipe and the ornaments have the most amazing smell! You could easily decorate them with paint, but I chose to keep these simple. Scroll down for the recipe and step by step instructions.
Read MoreMake a Kid's Art Gallery Wall
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We have 3 more weeks of summer then it is back to normal routines, bedtimes, and homework (shhhh don't remind our kids!) Our daughter created a LOT of art this summer at art camps and at home. We thought it would be fun to clean up our stacks of art and display some of her favorite pieces in a custom art gallery wall. Hanging up artwork and mementos after camp is one way to bring closure to summer and prepare kids for the transition of going back to school.
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