Of all of the decorating I do for holidays throughout the year, I love creating mantel displays most of all. My Easter mantel decorations this year feature bright, cheery colors and many whimsical DIY projects. Let me give you the full tour! Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions…
Home Decor Crafts
Easter Egg Hunt Wreath
With March upon us, now is the perfect time to craft an Easter wreath to decorate your front door or any part of your home. This festive Easter egg wreath features green eyelash yarn and handmade fabric eggs to really exude the lively fun of an Easter egg hunt, making it the perfect addition to…
Bead-Embellished DIY Cake Stands
The talented Megan from The Homes I Have Made is here today to share a terrific how-to for DIY cake stands. These can be made so inexpensively, you’ll want to make some for every room in the house! Take it away, Megan! Hello PS Readers! This is Megan from The Homes I Have Made,…
Paper Medallion & Faux Bois Valentine Wreath
Using just a few supplies, I created this wreath for my Valentine’s Day mantel display. Let me show you how to craft a wreath of your own for Valentine’s Day to outfit your home in style! For this project, you will need… Wreath form Wrapping paper (I purchased both the red faux bois and…
Wrapping Paper-Covered Monogram Lampshade
Update a plain lampshade by covering it with wrapping paper and adding panache with a bold monogram plaque. The end result is a sophisticated monogram lampshade that combines style with function, and best of all, by adhering the wrapping paper temporarily, you can change out the look as often as you like. Let me show…
DIY Sunburst Mirror
Inspired by the gorgeous sunburst mirrors I’ve been admiring in my favorite shelter magazines and catalogs, I made a DIY mirror of my own for less than $30 using a ceiling medallion and humble foam board. Let me show you how to make a DIY sunburst mirror of your own to add pizzazz to your…
Gold Topiary Christmas Tree Set (Swell Noel #2)
The Swell Noel series continues today with two quick-and-easy topiary tutorials to kickstart your holiday decorating! Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noel contributors, and follow along as things happen on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest and…
Felt Poppy Tutorial (Easy Felt Flowers)
It’s nice to have a go-to flower tutorial for embellishing all sorts of things, from home decor items and wearable accessories to gift wrapping and more. Today’s tutorial for easy handmade felt poppies is one I recently came up with to accent the desk lamp shade in my sewing room and home office, and these…
Luggage Tag Labels
If you’re looking for ways to tame the clutter before the holiday craziness ensues, Megan from The Homes I Have Made is here today with a terrific tutorial and some fantastic printables. Take it away, Megan! *** Happy Fall, PS Readers! I am really excited to be back with another fun tutorial…this time, we are…
Halloween Countdown Tree (Trick or Tree)
In our family, we love to do countdowns of all sorts, be it for birthdays, trips, or holidays. I shared last year about the Advent cookie tree I make to count down the days until Christmas each year, and that idea is what prompted me to come up with the project I’m sharing today: a…