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diy, outdoor projects, Uncategorized · May 6, 2012

22 DIY Porch and Outdoor Projects to Make!!

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I’m anxious to start spending more time outdoors as the weather gets warmer.  

And it’s a great feeling to make a project that helps your home make a great first impression.

Whether you live in a house, an apartment or anything in between, here are 22 great DIY projects to bring spring to YOUR home!


I love all the ideas linked up this week that focused on sprucing up all our outdoor spaces.  Remember to check out all the other awesome ideas you guys had this week too!
Pallet Turned Planter @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor

Mini Porch Makeover with Placemat Pillows @ A Pumpkin & A Princess

 Boots and Buckets Garden Planters @ A Little Something

 May Day Door Baskets @ Akers of Love

 

DIY Bench @ Second Chance to Dream


 Front Porch Makeover @ How to Nest for Less



 Rustic Burlap Wreath @ Too Much Time



Branch Ladder DIY @ Ashbee Design

Front Porch Decorating Ideas @ Design Dining & Diapers
Ikea Pots Turned into Planters @ The Ambitious Procrastinator

Metallic Planters @ Creatively Living
Small Balcony Makeover @ Meeha Meeha
Potting Bench from Old Pallet @ 2 Crafty 4 My Skirt

Turn a Drop Cloth into a Patio Umbrella @ Creative Passage

 

Monogrammed Flower Pots @ Homey Home Design

 

Miniature Gardening @ Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss

 Poolside Beverage Cart Redo @ Ciao Newport Beach


 More May Day Baskets @ Serendipity



 The Mad Planter @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home

 An Outdoor Soiree @ House TalkN

 

Hanging Hydrangea Bucket @ Real Southern Living

 Gardening Basics @ Over the Big Moon


Don’t miss out on winning the amazing Amy Atlas book, Sweet Designs, full of delicious recipes, beautiful photography and inspiring how-to’s!

This book would also make an DELIGHTFUL Mother’s Day Gift.You can purchase the book at a local book store or through Amazon or Barnes & Noble
Make sure you stop by Amy Atlas Events on Facebook and follow along and/or leave a comment with a big TT&J hello. You will love following along with her there and all of the party ideas and recipes!!

Happy Sunday!!
xoxo
PS — I have BIG announcement tomorrow. It’s something that I Amy from Mod Podge Rocks and I have been working on for a long time!!
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Posted By: Jen · In: diy, outdoor projects, Uncategorized

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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    March 12, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    Love everything — great taste!

    Lisa

  2. joleen day says

    August 17, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    I’VE JUST BEEN LOOKING LOOKING, AND I LIKED ALL THAT I SAW, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORKS, WILL SPREAD THE WORD THANKS FRIEN JOLEEN

  3. barb mathers says

    May 12, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    i went to amy atlas’ blog– great ideas! thanks for the book giveaway!…. i shared this on fbook too.

  4. Amber says

    May 11, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    These are all great ideas, I especially love the branch ladder I think i’ll go searching my lot right now to find some great free wood for it!!

  5. Nikki Kelly says

    May 8, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Thank youse much for the feature! All the ideas are pretty awesome, I guess there’s a lot of us that get the planting itch this time of year!

    Nikki Kelly

  6. Lissa (Bellenza) says

    May 7, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Such amazing creative talent out there!

  7. Stacey@RealSouthernLiving says

    May 7, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Wow! Thanks for featuring me! I am loving everyone’s posts as I need to spruce up the back porch but, just haven’t had anything click yet or good enough bargain…or maybe I just have too many ideas floating around in my head:)

  8. Kimberly from Serendipity. says

    May 7, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Thanks for including me in this fun collection!

  9. candice ashment says

    May 7, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    I am so excited now to start my garden decor! Thanks for sharing!

    cheers,
    Candice

  10. Adam Farwell says

    May 7, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    This is a great round-up. I really am inspired by all the textures in the various projects. The rope, the bright patterned curtains in the pallet window box, and the branches used for the ladder.

  11. Chris Garrett says

    May 7, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    These are actually some great Mothers Day Ideas. Thanks for giving me some ideas for this weekend.

  12. Alese says

    May 7, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    I was so excited to see that you featured my Pallet Potting Table! Thank you so much!

  13. Meeha says

    May 7, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    Super creative and good looking ideas, thank you for the inspiration and for including my small balcony among them 🙂

  14. Claire says

    May 6, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Thank you so SO much for featuring my front porch planters in your projects wrap up. It has been a personal goal of mine to one day make it into one of your features and you made that a reality. I have been a reader for years and love all the great talent that you hilight each week. Thank you for including me this time around! What a wonderful surprise!

    • Jen says

      May 6, 2012 at 11:16 PM

      You are welcome Claire! I loved your planters!!

      xoxox
      Jen

  15. kim@too much time says

    May 6, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Hey Jen,
    Thanks so very much for featuring my wreath. You know, every time I wander over to my site stats and there is a huge jump, it is often because you featured me! I SO appreciate it you spreading the love and sharing so many amazing projects!
    xxx
    Kim

    • Jen says

      May 6, 2012 at 11:17 PM

      Oh – that makes me so happy. I love featuring you!!

      xoxo

  16. Barb says

    May 6, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Jen, thanks so much for sharing my bench with your readers. I really appreciate it! Lots of great ideas this week!!

  17. Lisa says

    May 6, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    I like How to Nest for Less. It looks clean and inviting, and the colors are appealing.

  18. Marji Roy says

    May 6, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Hey, Jen, Nice round up. It is good to be working on the outside- now before the bugs get too fierce! Thanks for sharing the ideas and featuring my ladder with hanging pots! Have a great week, Marji

    • Jen says

      May 6, 2012 at 11:18 PM

      Your ladder was so fun Marji. Thanks for linking it up!!!

      xoxo

  19. Shannon Fox says

    May 6, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    WOW! That is one FAB PACKED round up. I kept liking the next one more, and then the next one!!! Great ideas. Now that we have had sun for TWO whole days. Maybe I can start thinking Spring OUTSIDE?

  20. katie goldsworthy says

    May 6, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Thank you so much for featuring my planters….and for the FB rug shoutout!!!

    –Katie
    @ Creatively Living

  21. Abby says

    May 6, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Thanks for featuring my May Day basket! That made my day!

  22. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    May 6, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    I feel so honored to have my porch included in this round-up! Thank you for featuring my little porch makeover, hope you are having a great weekend, Jen!

  23. Ellen Price says

    May 6, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Thanks so much for featuring my drop cloth umbrella!!

  24. Julie says

    May 6, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Super cute ideas, Jen! Thanks for including mine 🙂

Hi! I'm Jen Hadfield. I'm a mom of 5 restoring an 1891 home in the heart of Salt Lake City. I love being creative and sharing simple ideas to make your life easier and more beautiful!

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