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Great Ideas — 20 Front Porch Decorating Projects

20 Porch Decorating Ideas

I love seeing all of the different ways that people decorate the outside of their homes. Here great ways to add some charm to the front of your home! Be sure to click on the link below each picture to go directly to each tutorial. Three-Tiered Summer Planter @ House by Hoff Hello Summer Wreath @ Create.Craft.Love. … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 21 DIY Outside Projects!!

outdoor diy projects

I finally got my garden planted this week and I am SO excited to tackle some more outside projects. That's why I was so excited to see so many DIY Outdoor Projects linked up this week. They are so inspiring!! Be sure to click on the link below each picture and go check out all of these fabulous OUTSIDE tutorials. So many ways to spruce up YOUR home! Mini Greenhouses @ The Prairie … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 21 Outdoor DIY Ideas!!

21 outdoor diy projects

The weather's getting warmer and we're all feeling ready to tackle some outdoor DIY projects! I loved seeing all of the great projects linked up -- and here are some great outdoor DIY projects to get you inspired! DIY Patio Swing Makeover @ DIY Show Off Vertical Pallet Garden @ SAS Interiors Vintage Crate with Tulips @ Sweet Little Gals   DIY Herb Garden @ Ginger Snap Crafts … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 21 Backyard Projects for Spring!!

21 outdoor diy projects

I love this time of the year.  The flowers are starting to bloom and I am thinking about how to make my DIY yard projects.  Here are 21 great Outdoor Projects YOU can make or Spring inspiration!! DIY Stenciled Mason Jar Planter Box @ Burton Avenue DIY Bubble Fountain @ Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom DIY Patio Makeover @ View Along The Way Redwood Flower Frames @ Casa de Berry … [Read more...]

12 FUN Outdoor Projects to Make With Kids!

12 outdoor kid ideas

One of  my favorite projects ever was the DIY Bubbles we made for the first time two years ago. We had seen someone in New York City making GIANT bubbles in Central Park and I thought that would be so fun to try at home. And it was! And in honor of the coming FOURTH holiday tomorrow, Here are 12 FUN projects you can make that will bring smiles to your kids' faces this summer!! Make … [Read more...]

Outdoor Inspiration and $100 Lowes Gift Card Giveaway!!

diy privacy screen and subway tile planters

I love this time of the year! It's time to enjoy our yards and patios and time for some great DIY projects!! I love being part of Lowe's Creative Ideas. Each month they give me a theme and a gift card and it's a challenge and thrill to make something every month. This month's topic was Creating a beautiful and functional project outdoors.  I made an upcycled privacy screen (made from … [Read more...]

#LowesCreator — Make a DIY Outdoor Privacy Screen and Subway Tile Planter Boxes!!

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  This month Lowe's challenged their Creative Network to make something beautiful and functional in our outdoor space. This was a great challenge. I enjoy indoor projects more than outdoor ones for some reason. So this month's challenge really made me put my thinking cap on.   I was inspired by the FOUR old closet doors that were sitting in my garage. I recently switched out the closet … [Read more...]

Make Fabric-Covered Birdhouses — using Outdoor Mod Podge!

three mod podged birdhouses

The other day I opened a big box of Mod Podge products from Plaid Crafts. It was like Christmas in June!! There were so many new products-- I couldn't wait to get started!! I've been working on sprucing up my backyard and I have always wanted to try the Outdoor version of Mod Podge. I had some birdhouses in my bedroom that don't really fit in with my decor in there now. I bought them about … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 25 DIY Summer Outdoor Projects and Activities!!

25 outdoor projects

Summer is officially here, kids are out of school, and the blog world is full of great outdoor and family activity ideas. Here are 25 Great Ideas that would be fun to tackle this Summer And be sure to check out all of the other links this week -- they are amazing!!  Zip Line @ Raising Memories  DIY Bronze Tall Planters @ It's Overflowing   Stepladder in the Flower Border @ Organized … [Read more...]

Spruce up Your Outdoor Space with a DIY Recirculating Fountain! (tutorial)

recirculating fountain header

I love my home, but I have always thought the front yard was pretty dull. We basically have all grass in the front yard, and a little planter area right next to the walkway. We have lived here for 10 years and in that time have never done anything with the little planter area. It has always had a pine tree and some scraggly bushes. So I thought "this is the year!!" and decided to add a little … [Read more...]