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10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining

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I partnered with Hobby Lobby to share these easy entertaining ideas. All ideas are my own.

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining

There’s just something about a new home and a new season that makes me want to dive headfirst into decorating projects. And this time…it’s EXTRA special because we just moved into a NEW historic home in the Avenues!

New Home: New Beginnings!

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

This home is completely different from anything I’ve ever owned before — a charming 1932 Tudor full of original character, cozy spaces and SO much potential. We are right in the middle of renovations and projects, so be sure to follow along with me over on Instagram and TikTok at @tatertotsandjello because I have some FUN before-and-afters coming soon!

Decorating Our 1932 Tudor Front Porch

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

The very first space I wanted to decorate was our front porch. The house sits at the very top of the Avenues, and the views from the porch are absolutely incredible. It feels like the perfect spot to sit outside on warm evenings, host friends and family, and soak in summer sunsets.

So I was thrilled to partner with Hobby Lobby to share a few EASY and budget-friendly DIY ideas to decorate your outdoor spaces for spring and summer!

Hobby Lobby Spring Finds

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

And can we just talk about Hobby Lobby sales for a second?? So many departments are on sale right now, which makes it the BEST time to get inspired for seasonal decorating. I headed into the store to see what caught my eye and honestly…there was SO much goodness.

The first thing I spotted were these ADORABLE round daisy placemats with the sweetest striped ruffle edges. I instantly knew they would make the cutest pillows for the porch.

DIY No-Sew Daisy Placemat Pillows

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

And the best part? This is a completely NO-SEW project!

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

I used my Surebonder glue gun along with their fabric glue sticks and you guys…the technology is AMAZING. The bond is seriously so tight and secure. It worked just as well as sewing but was so much faster and easier. I simply glued two placemats together for each pillow and stuffed them. Since the placemats were on sale, each pillow cost less than $5 to make!! You can find the placemats in the front of the store and the glue pen and sticks are in the adhesive section.

Supplies Needed

How to Make the Pillows

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.
  • Lay one placemat face down.
  • Run hot glue around the outer edge, leaving a small opening. I did a small section at a time because the glue dries pretty fast.
  • Place the second placemat on top and firmly press the edges together.
  • Allow glue to cool completely.
  • Fill with stuffing or a pillow insert.
  • Glue the opening shut. Check around the edges for any gaps and add hot fabric glue to those sections.
  • Fluff and style on your porch furniture! Or inside for a Spring vibe!
10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

My Favorite Swan Finds at Hobby Lobby

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

If you know me at ALL lately, then you know I have become completely obsessed with swans 😂 I don’t know what it is, but they feel so whimsical and vintage and perfect for a cozy Tudor home. Hobby Lobby has the CUTEST swan decor right now and I seriously had to stop myself from buying every single piece.

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

One of my favorite finds is this gorgeous moody swan framed wall decor piece! I loved the way it looked in our DIY Scallop Plate Rack!

It has the prettiest vintage-inspired feel and would look amazing in a powder bathroom, bedroom or layered into a gallery wall.

I also LOVE these swan-inspired pieces:

Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

Hobby Lobby’s spring and home decor sections are FULL of beautiful cottagecore-inspired pieces right now and I am definitely leaning into that vibe in our new 1932 Tudor home.

My Favorite Hobby Lobby Find — The Swan Planter

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

And THEN I found the swan planter of my dreams!! The minute I saw it in Hobby Lobby’s Spring Shop, I knew it was coming home with me. I’ve been looking for one for SO long!! It has such a classic vintage feel and is the perfect statement piece for spring and summer decorating.

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

Here’s the exact swan planter I used for my centerpiece:
https://www.hobbylobby.com/spring-shop/spring-containers/spring-pots-planters/white-swan-ceramic-planter/p/81270267?srsltid=AfmBOoqw4X2HuUTyuZRkciIU01-vS2bCA1FdyoXrN2DSyvKjmBFtVfV6

And if you want to create a smaller version for a side table, shelf or kitchen counter, Hobby Lobby also has this adorable smaller swan flower pot version too:
https://www.hobbylobby.com/crafts-hobbies/wood-crafts-blank-surfaces/boxes-jars-containers/white-ceramic-swan-flower-pot/p/81279777

I decided to turn the larger swan planter into a centerpiece for our porch table.

DIY Swan Planter Centerpiece

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

I grabbed floral foam, greenery picks, ribbon and a pretty yellow floral stem that coordinated perfectly with the daisy pillows. I placed the foam inside the swan planter, added two larger greenery stems and then cut apart the smaller yellow floral stems to fill everything in. It came together SO quickly and makes such a statement on the table.

Supplies Needed

How to Make the Centerpiece

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.
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  • Cut floral foam to fit inside the swan planter.
  • Insert two larger greenery stems into the foam to create height.
  • Trim smaller floral stems into smaller pieces.
  • Fill in empty areas with the smaller stems.
  • Tie ribbon around the swan planter or tuck ribbon into the arrangement.
  • Style on a table, porch or outdoor dining space!

The Best Ribbon Selection

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

And let’s talk ribbon for a minute because Hobby Lobby’s ribbon department is basically my happy place. Their ribbon selection is AMAZING and it goes on sale every other week! I found the prettiest iridescent ribbon to tie onto the arrangement and it adds the perfect little shimmer in the sunlight.

Summer Entertaining on the Porch

I’m already dreaming about summer evenings out here hosting friends and family. I also found the most beautiful green serving platter that will be perfect for entertaining. And Hobby Lobby has the BEST rechargeable LED lamps right now. I found one in the PERFECT shade of green and it has multiple light settings which makes it so handy for outdoor entertaining.

Gorgeous Glassware Finds

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

One of my favorite finds though might be these ICON gorgeous heavy glasses. SUCH a good dupe for those viral designer glasses from a super upscale store. They come in several different patterns and styles and are absolutely beautiful for little cocktails, mocktails, sparkling drinks or iced coffee. They feel so luxe and expensive.

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

Cheers to Summer and New Beginnings

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

So cheers to summer entertaining, porch season and new beginnings!

10-Minute DIY Ideas for Spring & Summer Entertaining. Create a charming spring and summer porch with these easy 10-minute DIY entertaining ideas featuring no-sew placemat pillows, a swan planter centerpiece and beautiful seasonal finds from Hobby Lobby.

I hope these ideas inspire you to create a cozy outdoor space of your own this season. And a HUGE thank you to Hobby Lobby for partnering with me to spruce up our new 1932 Tudor porch! And here’s a link to my Forsythia Spring Porch I created last year!

Be sure to follow along with Hobby Lobby for even more inspiration:

✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hobbylobby/
✨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HobbyLobby/
✨ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/hobbylobby/

xoxo
Jen

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