Thrifted Bundy Pan to Patio Planter

Thrifting for Inspiration

Do you like to thrift? I am obsessed with history (also why I live in an 1891 home). I love finding special heirlooms and wonder what they have experienced. There’s something special about finding a one-of-a-kind trasure that’s perfect to fit into your home.

The Problem and the Solution

For me, thrifting has been more than just a hobby; it’s been a way of life for the past 17 years I’ve been blogging and sharing. Over that time, I’ve discovered countless treasures waiting to be repurposed, from vintage clothing to furniture and beyond. But one of my favorite things to upcycle is clothes, and my latest project has been particularly satisfying: transforming a thrifted bundt pan into a charming patio planter.

A Creative Revelation

It all started with a simple problem: I wanted to add fresh flowers to our patio table for the summer, but the presence of a center umbrella meant any traditional planter would be off-center. Determined to find a solution, I began brainstorming creative alternatives. That’s when the idea of a planter with a hole in the center struck me, and bundt pans immediately came to mind.

Finding the Perfect Piece

With a clear vision in mind, I set off to my local thrift store, where I was met with a plethora of bundt pans in various shapes and sizes. After some careful consideration, I selected one with the largest center hole I could find, crossing my fingers that it would fit the bill. And much to my delight, it did!

Bringing the Vision to Life

With my thrifted treasure in hand, I eagerly set to work on my DIY project. The process was simple yet immensely satisfying. I filled the bundt pan with soil, carefully planting four vibrant geraniums along with trailing vines and filler flowers to add texture and depth. As I worked, I couldn’t help but admire the transformation taking place before my eyes.

A Beautiful Result

Once complete, I placed the planter in the center of my patio table, and the results were beyond my expectations. The bundt pan, with its intricate design and ample size, served as the perfect vessel for my floral display. And thanks to its circular shape, the planter looked stunning from every angle, adding a touch of beauty and charm to our outdoor space.

The Joy of Upcycling

But perhaps the most rewarding aspect of this project was knowing that I had given new life to an old, forgotten item. Instead of letting the bundt pan languish in a thrift store, it now serves as a focal point of my patio, bringing joy and beauty to my everyday life.

Embracing Creativity

So, if you’re looking for a fun and eco-friendly DIY project to try at home, I highly recommend giving thrifting and upcycling a go. Who knows what treasures you might find and what creative possibilities they might inspire? Whether it’s a bundt pan turned planter or something entirely different, the possibilities are endless when you let your imagination run wild.

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So head over to your local thrift store, rummage through those shelves, and see what hidden gems you can uncover. With a little creativity and ingenuity, you can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary, one upcycled treasure at a time. Who knows, your next DIY masterpiece might just be waiting for you to discover it.

More Upcycled Projects to Make!

Here are some of my favorite upcycled projects I’ve created over the years:

• Bookshelf to Party Cart
• Thrifted Ornaments to Christmas Wreath
• Old Frames to Gallery Wall
• Shower Curtain to Duvet
• Straws to Wreath
• Drop Cloths to Slipcover
• Cookie Sheet to Advent Calendar
• Crib Headboard to Bench
• Spring Sweater Refashion
• Dollar Store Towels to Anthropologie-Inspired Shirt

Have a Creative Day!

xoxo

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Celebrate Easter with a Kids Outdoor Easter Scavenger Hunt! Your kids and teens will love running around the neighborhood solving clues and collecting a basket of awesome prizes. All of the instructions and free printable clues are included to make it simple for you! 

Kids Outdoor Easter Scavenger Egg Hunt

Easter is coming up fast and it’s one of our favorite holidays to celebrate. We ALWAYS have an Easter Egg Hunt. As my kids have grown older our Easter Egg Hunt has evolved into a scavenger hunt – which is perfect for kids AND teens! We hide eggs and prizes all over the neighborhood with clues which make the hunt more challenging and even MORE fun!

Printable Clues for Kids Easter Egg Hunt

This year I am adding another element to our hunt – COLORS. To make things easier to prepare the Scavenger Hunt, each kid gets their own color. The clues are the same color as the eggs and the basket.

Print off the free Printable Scavenger Hunt Clues

I made printable clues in cute Easter Egg patterns. The clues are items that are found in ANY neighborhood – a sign, a door, a hose, a trash can, a tree, a fire hydrant, etc.

Click HERE to download the Easter Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Tags

Click HERE to download the printable clues

All you need to do is print off the clues on colored card stock – a color for each child that will be participating in the hunt. And don’t limit the fun to kids, adults would enjoy this too! You can customize your hunt with the prizes. Then cut out the egg clues and put them in matching egg colors.

Put the Clues in the Same Colored Eggs

Each basket will be filled with the same color eggs. Like this one!

Fill Clue Baskets with Prizes

And speaking of prizes, we found some awesome ones! Walmart has a wide-variety of toys, plush animals, and prizes for kids, teens and adults. As well as an amazing assortment of fun items that I knew our kids would LOVE. The thing I love about Walmart is the quality and prices. I can find brand-name items at great prices. And the selection is exceptional.

Hide Clue Baskets Outside

At each clue destination is a prize. I found 11 awesome prizes and I put them in the same colorful wicker baskets ($1.88 each – wow) that I put the clues in. They were the perfect size. I also loved that they came in many different colors so I could give one color to each of my kids and they matched the clues and eggs for each child.

Some of my favorite prize finds were sidewalk SPRAY Chalk –  how cool is that?? Giant bubble sticks – everyone loves bubbles. Kinder Joy Easter Eggs – chocolate eggs with a little toy inside. Sweet plush animals – those lambs are so cute. And probably my favorite is the Glove-a-Bubble, which are gloves with bubble mix inside and the bubbles come out when the kids wear them and run around. The characters on the gloves are so cute. I think my kids are going to love all of these fun prizes.

Once you have your prizes in their spots throughout your neighborhood, hand out the clue baskets! I also made a printable tag that you can hang on each basket if you want.

Kids Open the Clues and Find the Prizes

And if you want to make things even more fun, you can have your teens wear these Maskimals Oversized Easter Bunny Masks. They are so funny! I also found these at Walmart and they have different animals too – in case they all want to be different animals.

Clues and Eggs are Color Matched

The kids begin by opening one of the eggs in their basket and then they try to find the clue basket that goes with that clue. Since they will probably all open different clues, this makes the hunt more exciting because they will all go off in different directions. They can race to see who can solve all of the clues and collect of the prizes first.

Everyone Gets the Same Amount of Prizes

Once all of the eggs in the basket have been opened, the clues read and all prizes found, the hunt is done. Of course as a mom I love that they all get the same amount of prizes and treats which makes things fair.

Print off the clues and head over to Walmart and pick up the prizes that YOUR people will love! Walmart has something that EVERYONE will enjoy at amazing prices. Make Easter memories with YOUR family with this simple Outdoor Easter Scavenger Hunt Game.

Another Outdoor Easter Hunt

Teen Outdoor Photo Easter Scavenger Hunt

This outdoor photo hunt is perfect for tweens and teens! They use their phones to shoot photos of the clues. It’s a fun hunt for older kids and teens that have phones.

Happy Easter!

xoxo

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How to Make a Simple Garden Planter Box

One of my favorite things is warm weather and being outside planting flowers and working on my garden! Over the years I’ve planted different gardens. Many years ago we planted two huge square foot garden boxes. And a couple years ago I turned a side area into a garden with a vinyl garden box. Now that we are in our forever home, I knew I wanted to make a garden here too!

Why Plant a Planter Box Instead of a In-Ground Garden?

There are a few reasons I love a planter box versus just planting veggies in the ground.

• The first is that creating a raised garden is easier to garden. Having the beds raised makes it easier to get to the plants.
• Line the box with weed barrier so the beds stay cleaner without weeds.
• One more reason I prefer garden boxes is that it’s an easy way to garden in any size yard.

Planter Boxes Make Gardening Easy No Matter What Size Yard

Since our new home is right downtown, our yard is quite small. Even though we have a smaller yard, I knew we could still have a garden. I love the 100+ year old trees in our new home, but it created a tricky situation with deciding where to put our garden. The front yard gets the most light so it made more sense to make a garden in the front yard.

DIY Planter Box Video

You Can Plant a Garden in the Front Yard

We decided to put our planter box in the front yard which gets the most sun. We created a simple planter box which complements our home and looks great in the front yard.

Planter Boxes Make Wonderful Square Foot Gardens

Planter boxes they work great with square foot gardens. You can optimize the output of product you can grow by using the square foot gardening technique.

What is a Square Foot Garden?

The phrase “square foot gardening” was popularized by Mel Bartholomew in a 1981 Rodale Press book and subsequent PBS television series. Bartholomew, a retired engineer, devised a raised 4 by 4 feet (1.2 m × 1.2 m) square beds with a grid. The 4 by 4 square beds was then divided into sixteen one-foot squares, the grid.

(via Wickipedia)

Planter Boxes Make Growing Plants Vertically Easier

To make the most of your space, build trellis and/or pergolas to go on top of your garden, allowing plants to grow up vertically and maximizing your planter box space.

Decide How Big and How Many Boxes You Want to Create

We decided to start off with one pretty large planter box for our yard. Our box is 4-feet wide by 6-feet long. If we were using the square foot method, that would mean that we have 24 boxes to plant in.

Don’t Make the Width of Your Planter Box Too Wide

I recommend 4 feet as the longest width you would want to create. The reason is that you need to be able to reach in and tend to the plants. A box that is too wide you won’t be able to reach your plants. You don’t want to have to climb on top of the planter box. Make a No-Maintenance Vinyl Garden Box.

Create Any Length of Planter Box

Make your planter box(es) as long as makes sense for your yard. I love the idea of running some long planter boxes against your fence.

Planter Box Designs

Enclosed Planter Garden from Wayfair

This is a great idea if you have a garden area you have wild animals such as squirrels or deer nearby. I love the gate and how easy it is access all of the raised beds inside. The way they landscaped around the garden area too!

Raised Garden Build

These are classic garden boxes. I like how raised the boxes are which makes it easier to access the plantings.

Garden Box with Benches @Bonnie

How sweet is this garden box idea that doubles as seating? Even if you have a small yard you can probably find room to add this idea!

Raised Garden Beds @ One Kind Design

One of my very favorite gardens. The crushed rock pathways are so beautiful . If you look closely you can see that it also has a fence surrounding the garden which is open which let’s the garden be seen but also protects it from animals.

How to make garden beds with hinged covers @ Instructables

To individually protect each garden box from animals and birds, consider building garden boxes with hinged covers which can be opened for maintenance.

Garden Boxes with Trellis @ Majmade on Instagram

Another of my favorite gardening ideas is this one. I like how plans can be trained to grow vertically, This is a great idea if you have a smaller yard or you want to maximize growing space.

Painted garden boxes @ Undecorated Home on Instagram

Another garden which mazimalizes growing space vertically. I also love they the boxes are painted.

Border Raised Planters @UrbanOrganicGardner on twitter

Consider building raised garden planters around the perimeter of your yard and have plants grow vertically around the edge of your yar5d.

@dreamywhitelifestyle on Instagram

This container garden has many different vertical growing ideas. Cages around some of the plants, while in the center is a galvanized container that serves as a focal point with a beautiful metal sculpture which plants to grow upwards.

kitchen garden via Pinterest (not sure who to credit as the original source)

When you think of raised planters you might visualize a utilitarian garden, but you can add some pretty touches. This garden has planters with decorative flowers as well as a beautiful birdhousee.

What Materials Do I Use to Make Planter Boxes?

There are several different materials that work best to created raised planter boxes.

• Treated Lumber
• Redwood Lumber
• Vinyl

The Hardware Store Will Cut Your Wood

If you choose redwood to create the outside of your planter box, your lumber store will cut the wood to the lengths you need. That’s what we did. Take note that if you go with vinyl or pre-treated lumber you will have to cut those yourself.

Materials Needed to Create a Raised Garden Planter Box

• Lumber (or vinyl) 8 boards (4 for length, 4 for height)
• Wood Screws
• Weed barrier (estimate the square feet of your box, we tripled our fabric)
• Square stakes
• Dirt (we mixed half garden soil and half garden prep mixture)
• Any materials for trellis or pergola

Steps to Make a Raised Planter Box

• Cut boards to size
• Screw wood screws in sides of boards, connecting sides. Make the lower box first.
• Lay the box on the ground and measure out the weed barrier.
• Lay the first box on top of the weed barrier.
• Add Stakes on four corners. Put a hole in the weed barrier where the stakes were going so that they could go directly into the ground.
• Build second box by screwing wood screws into four boards as you did with the first box.
• Lay the second box on top of the first.
• Screw wood screws through the stakes into the outside of the second box to secure the first and second boxes together.
• Fill the box with dirt, estimate the square footage of dirt you need.
• Plant your garden!

Make Garden Markers!

Free Printable Garden Markers Using Dollar Store Stakes

DIY Stamped Garden Markers

Stamped Utensil Garden Markers

What do you think?? Would you plant a raised planter garden?

Pin How to Make a Raised Planter Box

Pin this idea to make later so you can find it!

xoxo

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DIY Forsythia Spring Porch! Create a fresh and welcoming spring porch in minutes with vibrant forsythia faux florals, a DIY wreath, a teapot planter and cheerful accents!

DIY Forsythia Spring Porch!

Spring has officially sprung, and I’m here to help you make your front porch the star of the neighborhood—all in under 30 minutes! I’ve partnered with Hobby Lobby to show you how to create a fresh, welcoming spring porch using their beautiful and budget-friendly forsythia faux florals. Your front door is the first thing people see, so let’s make a beautiful first impression that practically screams spring (in the friendliest way, of course)!

The Star of the Show: Forsythia Garlands

Let me introduce you to the true MVP of spring decorating: forsythia garlands. These sunny yellow beauties are not only affordable but also incredibly versatile. I spotted them at Hobby Lobby and immediately knew they had porch magic written all over them. Drape them over your front door and BAM! Instant spring color that makes your home feel happy and refreshed. Bonus? You can also use them on your mantel, entryway, staircase, or literally anywhere that needs a burst of cheer.

Creating a Spring Forsythia Door That Wows

Your front door is the ultimate first impression. Whether it’s your neighbors dropping by or delivery drivers secretly judging your seasonal decor game, your door sets the tone. With these forsythia garlands, you get maximum impact with minimal effort. Just drape, fluff, and let the sunshine vibes roll in. Trust me, your porch will look like you hired a professional stylist, but only you (and I) will know the secret.

Matching Forsythia Wreath Tutorial: Easy and Stunning

To take the porch up a notch, I made a matching forsythia wreath, and friends, it’s easier than baking a boxed cake mix. Here’s what you’ll need from Hobby Lobby (and yes, their faux florals, Spring Department and ribbon are ON SALE right now, so it’s basically a crafting trifecta).

Forsythia Wreath Supplies:

• 1 grapevine wreath form
• 1 forsythia garland
• 1 forsythia branch
• Hot glue + glue gun
• Ribbon (my FAVORITE part)

Pro tip: Hobby Lobby’s ribbon is next-level fabulous. Find it in the fabric section AND in the wedding department—yes, ribbon is so good it needs two departments.

How to Make Your Forsythia Wreath Like a Pro

Ready for the easiest wreath tutorial ever? Let’s go.

1. Cut the Loops: Start by snipping off the round loops from your forsythia garland. There is.a loop on each end which is great for hanging the garlands over your door, but you don’t need them to make this wreath.
2. Wrap and Glue: Wrap the garland around your grapevine wreath, securing it with hot glue every so often. It doesn’t have to be perfect—the branches are forgiving, and the goal is to create a natural, full look.
3. Branch It Out: Take your forsythia sprig and gently pull it apart into 5-6 individual branches. Then, thread those little guys evenly into the wreath for extra dimension and fullness. Have the sprigs face the same way around the wreath for a more uniform appearance. A dab of hot glue will keep them in place (and make sure they don’t fly off during porch parties or windy days).
4. Bow Time: Finally, add your ribbon bow at the bottom for that chef’s kiss finishing touch. You’ll want to step back and admire it for a good five minutes because it’s just that pretty.

Bonus Project: Teacup Planter That’s Almost Too Cute

Now, let’s talk about the adorable teapot planter that’s giving major spring vibes. I found this teacup in Hobby Lobby’s SPRING section (which is also on sale right now, bless). Here’s how to create this cuteness:

1. Add green floral foam to the bottom of the teacup.
2. Cover the foam with moss for a natural look.
3. Pop in some sprigs of forsythia and a few other faux florals of your choice.
4. Hot glue a matching bow to the front because, let’s be honest, everything looks better with a bow.

This little planter is the cherry on top of your spring porch setup. It’s cheerful, whimsical, and the best part? It’s maintenance-free. Faux florals = always looking fresh, zero watering required.

Faux vs. Fresh: The Low-Maintenance Win

Sure, you could use fresh flowers—but let’s be real. Faux florals have come a long way and they’re looking more realistic than ever. Plus, they don’t wilt, they don’t need watering, and they won’t judge you if you forget about them for three weeks. These Hobby Lobby florals are so gorgeous, you’ll find yourself questioning whether they’re even faux.

Finishing Touches: Yellow Doormat + Flower Pillow Joy

To tie everything together, I found the happiest yellow doormat and a Floral Embroidery Pillow in the Spring Department. They instantly pulled the whole look together and added a playful pop of color. You’ll feel like you’ve upgraded to porch influencer status in no time.

Run (Don’t Walk!) to Hobby Lobby

Seriously, if you’ve been thinking about refreshing your porch, now is the time. The SPRING Department, faux florals, and ribbon are all on sale and it’s the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a mini porch makeover. Whether you’re crafting a wreath, styling a teacup planter, or just grabbing some garlands for your mantel, Hobby Lobby has everything you need for SPRING!

Stay Inspired with Hobby Lobby

Want more project ideas and sale updates? Follow Hobby Lobby on their social media accounts where they share weekly inspiration, DIY ideas, and what’s on sale. You’ll be scrolling with a cart full of faux florals before you know it.

Happy spring decorating, friends!

Let’s make our porches bloom with joy.

xoxo,

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Spring Break Activities for Kids and Teens

As spring arrives and school breaks beckon, families are on the lookout for enjoyable activities to fill their days. Whether you’re a parent seeking ways to keep your small kids entertained or have teenagers looking for something fun to do, there’s no shortage of options to explore. In this compilation of 35 crafts, recipes, refashion, and creative ideas, you’ll find a variety of engaging projects to dive into during spring break and beyond. From hands-on crafts to tasty recipes, this collection offers something for everyone, ensuring that both kids and teens can make the most of their time off and create lasting memories.

25 Fun and Easy Crafts to Make with Kids

1 Month of Kids Crafts and Activities to do at Home. Spend time at home creating fun and educational crafts, activities and memories with your kids – with easy Amazon shopping lists – perfect for Spring Break!

DIY Concrete Decoupage Coasters

Summer Decoupage Concrete Coasters. Personalize concrete coasters with pretty paper for a DIY that’s super easy and so fun to make with kids!

Make an Adorable DIY Dog Playhouse Out of a Box! 

Use your imagination and create a sweet playhouse for your dog with a cardboard box! 

How to Make Giant Bubbles

How to make giant bubbles. It’s so easy to make GIANT bubbles. It only takes a few ingredients and your kids will love making giant bubbles this summer! 

3-Ingredient Puffy Safe Slime

It’s FINALLY getting warm here! To celebrate the other weekend we made PUFFY slime. My daughter LOVES making slime!! I know there have been problems with kids getting burned by slime made with Borax. This recipe is so easy to make, it’s so puffy and has a great texture.

Puffy Cloud Slime

Fluffy cloud Slime is a softer, fluffier slime that kids will love to make. It only takes a few ingredients and provides hours of fun!

3-Ingredient Butter Slime

We have made probably 20 different types of slime. It’s so fun to make up new recipes. This is Ella’s favorite right now – Butter Slime! Why? Butter slime is fluffy and easy to play with but it has a softer, less sticky consistency. The secret ingredient?? CLAY! 

Summer Shorts Refashion

Summer Shorts Refashion from Thrifted Mens Jeans. The great thing about refashioning is that you can make the project perfect for YOU. So if your daughter wants short shorts for summer, she can make those. But if you want longer shorts for you, you can make yours the length that works for YOU.

How to Bleach Dye Clothes

How to Bleach Dye Clothes – a FUN teen or tween craft. Bleach Dying clothes is a fun summer craft. All you need is bleach to give old clothes a brand new look!

DIY Clay Mushroom Plant Stakes

This is a fun craft for a teen or tween. These DIY clay mushrooms are so fun to make. Add them into planters or even make mushroom earrings.

Tween Fairy Light Wall

Tweens and Teens will love creating a warm and cozy fairy light photo wall. Use an Instax camera and have them take photos with their friends and special places, then hang them o fairy lights. This is a fun bedroom upgrade that is perfect to do over spring break!

Welcome Home Saturday

tatertots & jello / Spring Pretzel M&M Bites

White Arrows Home / Come Over for Cake: Beautiful Thrifted Vintage Cake Plates & Carriers

The Tattered Pew / Spring Home Tour 2024

Which Idea Do YOU Want to Make with YOUR Kids?

Let us know in the comments!

xoxo

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The Great Pumpkin Halloween Porch!

Hi friends! It was so fun creating this “The Great Pumpkin” porch last weekend. I love Halloween and I always decorate a special porch for the holiday. I usually decorate a “themed” Halloween porch. In the past I have shared a “welcome my pretties” porch, “colorful Halloween”, “Witching Hour” Porch, “skeleton” porch and a “bat” porch! This year I went with a “great pumpkin” porch! Every year as a child I remember watching Charlie Brown’s The Great Pumpkin and that’s when I knew it was Halloween!

DIY Halloween Projects to DIY

I’m joining some of my favorite friends who also sharing DIY Halloween ideas. Be sure to scroll down and hop over to see their projects!!!

Easy Ways to Create a Great Pumpkin Halloween Porch

I am sharing the easy ways I created this fun “pumpkin” themed Halloween porch!

Create a Pumpkin Porch: Spray Paint Inexpensive Light-Up Pumpkins

Did you know that spray paint is magical?? I really think it is. When I saw all of the very inexpensive pumpkins that are at Walmart this year I thought they would be so fun to share but in a prettier way. I initially spray painted them white but they seemed very flat. I had a can of Rustoleum’s Hammered Copper Spray Paint.

Free Printable Spooky Halloween Art at The Happy Housie

DIY Haunted Houses at My Sweet Savannah

Halloween Free Printable Watercolour Bats at A Pop of Pretty

DIY Halloween Pillows Made with Cricut at JoAnna Anastasia

The Great Pumpkin Halloween Porch at Tatertots and Jello

DIY Crescent Moon Wreath at Life is a Party

Halloween Gnome Printables at Clean & Scentsible

DIY Borax Crystal Skull at Dans le Lakehouse

Farmhouse Decor: DIY Halloween Wreath at She Gave it a Go

 ” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener nofollow”>Rustoleum Hammered Copper Spray Paint

This is my favorite metallic spray paint. There are a few different finishes in this line — gold, silver and copper. The thing I love about this spray paint is that there are tiny bits of glittered in the paint. As you are spray painting, you can see the flakes sparkle and the finish is so rich and beautiful! I wanted to use this spray paint color because I knew it would match our porch lights!

Create a Pumpkin Porch: Paint $1 Pumpkin Pails

I loved the idea of having pumpkins magically hanging in the air. $1 pumpkin pails were perfect. I spray painted the pails with the same copper spray paint.

Create a Pumpkin Porch: Hanging Pumpkins

I used cup hooks and screwed them into the porch ceiling. The pumpkins are hanging at different heights in two rows in front of the door.

Create a Pumpkin Porch: Make a Pumpkin Topiary

One of my most viral Halloween posts is my Stacked Pumpkin Topiary. I made it about 6 years ago and this is the third home that it has lived at. It was time for a makeover. I took the black pumpkins and spray painted them to match the copper pumpkins so all of the pumpkins match!

Create a Pumpkin Porch: Add a Pumpkin Garland to the Door

I took the pumpkin theme and continued it to the garland that I strung over the door. It’s actually two garlands with the cutest velvet pumpkins in the same copper colors. I entwined the two garlands together and put it at the top of the doorway.

Create a Pumpkin Porch: Add Copper Fairy Lights

Copper Fairy Lights

These gorgeous copper tiny twinkle lights are one of my favorite things. I strung them around the pumpkins on one side of the porch and then up over the front door and down around the other side of the door and pumpkins on that side too.

Create a Pumpkin Porch: Make a Pumpkin Wreath

I created a 10-minute pumpkin wreath with pumpkins that have little LED votives inside. They light up! I will have the tutorials and supplies for the pumpkin wreath on the site tomorrow. I’ll update this post with that link tomorrow.

Create a Pumpkin Porch: Fill in Extra Space

Take mums and extra pumpkins and fill in any open spaces. I also added flowers and pumpkins all the way down our porch stairs.

Today I’m joining some of my talented blogging friends for the Fall Seasonal Simplicity Series: Halloween Projects hop. Be sure to check out all of the fun ideas by visiting these posts. All the links are just below the images.

Free Printable Spooky Halloween Art at The Happy Housie

DIY Haunted Houses at My Sweet Savannah

Halloween Free Printable Watercolour Bats at A Pop of Pretty

DIY Halloween Pillows Made with Cricut at JoAnna Anastasia

The Great Pumpkin Halloween Porch at Tatertots and Jello

DIY Crescent Moon Wreath at Life is a Party

Halloween Gnome Printables at Clean & Scentsible

DIY Borax Crystal Skull at Dans le Lakehouse

Farmhouse Decor: DIY Halloween Wreath at She Gave it a Go

More Halloween Porch Ideas

Spooky Haunted Forest Porch

I created this porch last year. It was fun turning old branches into a spooky forest with lots of crows!

Skeleton Halloween Porch

This was one of my favorites. I loved the skeletons, the banner, the dead and breakfast sign and all of the flowers!

Welcome My Pretties Halloween Porch

I loved the witch theme on this porch. I created a spooky basket wreath, stenciled the doormat and made a giant witch sign.

Colorful Halloween Porch

This might be my favorite porch I’ve done. I loved all of the happy colors!

What projects are YOU working on?

xoxo

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Kids Craft: DIY Tassel Bookmarks

Teaching my kids the love of reading was something that was very important to me as a mom. When my kids we re younger I created a reading tent (I’ll add the link at the bottom of the post). I gave them a certain number of minutes per day that they had to read in order to earn screen time. It became one of our FAVORITE summer traditions! And I am so happy to say that all of my kids are huge readers now! These DIY Tassel Bookmarks are not only adorable but also customizable, allowing kids to infuse their personality into their reading accessories. Let’s dive into the step-by-step process of creating these charming bookmarks.

Supplies Needed:

• Jen Hadfield Groovy Darlin’ paper and embellishments
• Paper trimmer
• Hole punch
• Mod Podge
• Yarn
• Tassel loom tool

Directions:

Making the Tassels

The W R Memory Makers Tassel Loom makes creating tassels so easy! You can make THREE different sizes of tassels for all kinds of projects! Here’s how to make the tassels:

• Prepare the Tassel Loom: Begin by setting up your tassel loom. It’s an easy-to-use tool for making tassels of various sizes.

• Wrap the Yarn: Place the end of the yarn in the left notch of the tassel loom. Wrap the yarn around the loom several times, depending on the desired thickness of your tassel. Approximately 20 loops should suffice.

• Secure and Trim: Once you’ve wrapped the yarn, insert the other end through the right notch of the loom. Trim any excess yarn.

• Tie the Center: Take a 6-inch piece of string and wrap it around the center of the looped yarn, securing it with a knot. Fold the ends of the tassel loom in half.

• Trim the Tassel: Use scissors to cut along the indentation at the bottom of the loom, shaping the tassel.
• Attach the Head: Take a 12-inch piece of yarn and wrap it around the head of the tassel. Tie it securely with a knot, leaving two longer strands from the knot for attaching the tassel to the bookmark. Trim any excess yarn.

Making the Bookmarks:

1. Cut the Paper: Trim your chosen paper to a size of 6 inches in length and 2 inches in width. This will be the base of your bookmark.

1. Apply Mod Podge: Apply a layer of Mod Podge to both the front and back of the bookmark. This will help seal the paper and give it a nice finish.

1. Add Ephemera: Get creative with embellishments! Decorate your bookmark with ephemera, using Mod Podge to adhere them securely to the paper. Apply another layer of Mod Podge over the top to seal everything in place.

1. Personalize with Stickers: Let your imagination run wild by adding stickers to your bookmark. Choose stickers that reflect your interests and personality.

1. Attach the Tassel: Using the longer strands of yarn from the tassel knot, tie the tassel to the top of the bookmark. Ensure it’s securely fastened.

1. Final Touches: Trim any excess yarn from the tassel, and voila! Your adorable DIY Tassel Bookmark is ready to mark your place in your favorite book.

Encourage your kids to experiment with different papers, embellishments, and colors to create unique bookmarks that truly reflect their style. Happy reading and happy crafting! You can see a video of this Bookmark Craft on my Instagram Page!

More Summer Kids Crafts

Make a Summer Reading Tent

Encourage your kids to read by making a fun place to read. Put a bin of books inside and encourage your kids to read for a certain amount of minutes each day. I did this and my kids all LOVE to read now!

Free Summertime Printable Kids Journal

Now that summer is here, my kids are constantly looking for things to do. We are going on some fun trips this summer, so I thought I’d kill 2 birds with one stone with this fun printable!

17 Summertime Kids Activities

Encourage your kids to get outside this summer with these summertime kids activities!

Have a Beautiful Day!

xoxo

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How to Make a Tabletop Fire Bowl

Looking to add a touch of warmth and ambiance to your outdoor space? Creating a cozy tabletop fire bowl is an easy and quick project that can be done in about 10 minutes. With just a few supplies, you can enjoy the flickering glow of a mini fire pit right on your patio or balcony. Let’s dive into the step-by-step process to create your own tabletop fire bowl!

Bloggers Best Garden Ideas

I am joining some friends who are also sharing garden and patio ideas! Be sure to scroll down to see all of the beautiful garden ideas!

Fire Bowl Supplies

1. Ceramic or concrete planter
2. Pea gravel
3. Decorative rocks
4. Concrete self-contained center (concrete fire pit bowl recommended)
5. Optional – Container for Tiki Torch or Citronella Fuel.

Mini concrete fire bowl

You can use this as the center of your tabletop fire bowl OR use it on it’s own since it is designed to be a self-standing fire bowl. (link provided below – And it’ s on sale right now. You can get the discount by clicking the coupon before adding it to your cart!)

Creating the Tabletop Fire Bowl

1. Begin by pouring pea gravel into the base of the planter. This will provide a stable foundation for the fire bowl.
2. Insert the concrete center with the steel burner cup into the center of the planter. Ensure that the top of the concrete bowl is even with the top of the planter.
3. Add decorative stones over the pea gravel until the entire planter is full and even to the top. This will help to conceal the pea gravel and create a visually appealing display.

About the Mini Concrete Fire Bowl

Looking for an alternative to DIY? Consider the mini concrete fire pit, currently on sale with a 5% off coupon. With thick walls, this fire pit is smokeless and odorless, ensuring a pleasant experience. It comes with two stainless steel burner cups to prevent fuel leaks and reduce heat dissipation. Additionally, the stainless steel lid makes extinguishing the fire quick and easy.

Choosing the Right Fuel for Your Fire Bowl

There are several options for fueling your tabletop fire bowl. Here are your options:

Rubbing Alcohol as a Fuel Source

One popular choice is isopropyl rubbing alcohol. It burns cleanly without producing smoke, making it safe for use outdoors or indoors. You can even roast s’mores over the flames without worrying about chemical contamination.

Petroleum-Based Tiki Torch Fuel

Another option is petroleum-based tiki torch fuel, which can be purchased alone or with citronella for added bug deterrent. If using tiki torch fuel, it’s important not to use the concrete center mentioned earlier. Instead, a separate container linked in the supply list can be filled with tiki torch fuel and placed in the center of the planter. However, it’s advised not to use the fire bowl for cooking food like s’mores if using this type of fuel.

Where Can I Use a Tabletop Fire Bowl?

While I’ve showcased this tabletop fire bowl on our patio ottoman, there are endless possibilities for its use. You can place it on a table, bench, or ottoman outdoors, or bring it indoors for added coziness. Since rubbing alcohol burns cleanly, it’s suitable for use on dining room tables, coffee tables, or even kitchen islands. I plan to bring mine indoors during the fall and winter months to enjoy throughout the year.

I hope you’re inspired to create your own tabletop fire bowl for your home. Share your creations on Instagram and tag me @tatertotsandjello—I’d love to see how you’ve personalized your fire bowl. Be sure to check out my friends’ garden ideas below for more inspiration!

Blogger’s Best Spring Garden Ideas

Seven Lessons I Learned from My Kitchen Garden | My 100 Year Old Home

The experience of growing a kitchen garden has taught me the basics of planting and tending to a kitchen garden and has changed my outlook on gardening forever. Now that my garden thrives and provides a bountiful harvest, I want to share the seven invaluable lessons I’ve learned.

How to Make a Tabletop Fire Bowl | Tater Tots and Jello

Add coziness to your outdoor space this summer with a DIY tabletop fire bowl you can make in minutes.

Make Easy, Sturdy & Inexpensive DIY Tomato Cages | Most Lovely Things

We made simple tomato cages for our stock tank garden.

Watering Potted Plants While Away | Happy Happy Nester

Watering Potted Plants While Away can be a bit challenging. I came across these fantastic glass bulbs that you fill with water, and they gradually water your plants. It’s a simple self-watering system that simplifies plant care and removes the guesswork from the process.

DIY File Cabinet Planters | My Sweet Savannah

Turn thrifted file cabinets into high end looking metal planters with a bit of elbow grease and some spray paint! You will save hundreds on this easy project!

More Garden Ideas

Here are a few other garden and outdoor DIY ideas!

• Ways to Make Your Patio Awesome!
• Upcycled Chair Planter
• Three Spring Patio Ideas
• Floating Candle Patio Tablescape
• Turn a Pot into a Recirculating Fountain in 10 Minutes
• How to Make Cafe Light Columns
• How to Spray Paint Resin Pots

What Outdoor Projects are YOU Working on?

Let us know in the comments!

XOXO

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Early Spring Home and Gardening Ideas

Now is the time to start planning your spring gardening and patio projects! Today I am sharing some easy gardening. patio and yard projects you can tackle to make your spring and summer even better!

18 Outdoor Ideas That Will Make Your Patio Awesome

18 Ideas that will make your patio awesome this summer! Easy DIY ideas to make your outdoor space even more enjoyable this summer!

Easy and Inexpensive Kitchen Herb Garden

Inexpensive and Easy Kitchen Herb Garden DIY. Grab a few dollar section items and create a kitchen herb garden that you can enjoy all year long! 

Stacked Herb Garden and DEIY Stamped Garden Markers

A stacked herb garden is an easy way to have fresh herbs all the time, whether you plant them inside or outside!

Modern Farmhouse Succulent Garden

Corral your succulents and display them in one place with these easy ideas!

How to Make a No-Maintenance Garden Box

How to create a no-mantenance vinyl garden box in a morning! You will love being able to step into your yard and grab fresh produce all summer long!

Free Printable Garden Markers

Printable Garden Plant Markers. Keep track of the plants in your garden with these DIY Garden Plant Markers with free printables that are the perfect size for Dollar Store stakes.

How to Create a Hanging Patio Garden

DIY Hanging Patio Garden. Make the most of your patio space by hanging shelves and planting flowers or herbs in painted pots!

14 Outdoor Patio Ideas

14 Outdoor Patio DIY Ideas! It’s the perfect time to work on your yard! Here are some beautiful DIY projects to improve curb appeal!

15 Pergola and Outdoor Screen Ideas

Pergolas and yard screens are easy ways to create shade and privacy but also can be a beautiful addition to your outdoor design.

Backyard Pergola Project

Last summer we added a Backyard Discovery pergola to our yard and it was such a game changer. We love entertaining in our new patio space now. And it was so easy to put together!

5 Ways to Get Your Backyard Ready For Spring

5 easy ways to get your backyard ready for Spring! Easy and inexpensive ways to make your backyard pop.

Terra Cotta Star Herb Planters

Terra Cotta Star Herb Planters. Create pretty farmhouse planters with natural wooden stars for your home or yard!

How to Make a DIY Recirculating Fountain

DIY Recirculation Fountain. Create a soothing fountain for your yard with just a few simple items from the hardware store. Make a soothing recirculating fountain for your home this summer!  

DIY Fountains to Make Your Yard Awesome

DIY Fountains to Make Your Yard Amazing! Bring your summer yard up a level by bringing the soothing sound of running water to your patio!

Affordable Modern Patio Ideas

Three Different Spring Patio Ideas. No matter your style, I’m sharing beautiful and affordable items to make your patio an oasis this summer!

Welcome Home Saturday

She Gave it a Go / 10 Easter Basket Gifts for Teens

White Arrows Home / Looking Froward to Planting Gardens: Books and More to Inspire

The Tattered Pew / Simple 3 Step Spring Floral Arrangement

tatertots & jello / How to Make a Simple Garden Planter Box

Which Idea is YOUR Favorite?

Let us know in the comments!

xoxo

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DIY Pottery Barn-Inspired Witches Hat Luminaries

Halloween is the perfect time to transform your porch into a bewitching spectacle, and what better way to do that than with Pottery Barn-inspired witches hats? These enchanting woven sculptures light up the night, casting a spell of whimsy over your stair landing, porch, or garden gate. The best part? You can create your own magical display for a fraction of the cost. The witches hats on Pottery Barn’s website are $100, I made mine for under $20!

The Best Halloween Porch Ideas

But first, I am joining these super creative and fabulous friends who are also sharing spooktacular Halloween porch and door ideas! Scroll down and click over to see their DIY ideas!

How to Make Pottery Barn-Inspired Natural Witches Hat Luminaries

Here’s how I made these spellbinding decorations using simple materials:

Materials Needed:

• Tomato cages
• 18-inch wreath form
• Raffia Wire
• 2 Grapevine garlands
• Brown raffia
• Battery-operated twinkle lights

Directions to Make Pottery Barn-Inspired Witches Hat Luminaries

Step 1: Prepare the Base

Start by spray painting tomato cages and wreath forms with the color of your choice. I repurposed some extra tomato cages from my garden to keep the cost down. Once dry, place the tomato cage inside the wreath form. Secure the two together by wrapping wire around them, creating a sturdy base for your witch’s hat.

Step 2: Reinforce with Raffia

To add an authentic touch, use brown raffia to enhance the structure. Attach the wreath form to the tomato cage by wrapping them together with raffia wire. Connect the ends of the tomato cage at the top by securing them with raffia wire, ensuring a cohesive and rustic look.

Step 3: Introduce Rattan and Grapevine

Now, mimic the texture of Pottery Barn’s design by wrapping rattan wire around the tomato cage in sections. Add grapevine garlands to create depth and mimic the intricate detailing found in the original. Feel free to experiment with the placement of these materials to achieve the desired look.

Step 4: Weave in Raffia Garlands In true Pottery Barn fashion, use raffia garlands to add another layer of detail. Focus on one section in the middle of the tomato cage and another at the bottom. Continue by wrapping regular raffia around the tomato cage, allowing you to customize the appearance of your witches’ hats.

Step 5: Illuminate the Night

Bring your witches hats to life by wrapping them with battery-operated twinkle lights. Begin at the base, wrapping the brim of the hat, and continue all the way up to the top. The versatility of these twinkle lights, offering different settings like strobe, pulsing lights, and various glowing speeds, adds a dynamic element to your display.

Step 6: Set the Scene

Arrange your witches hats on your porch, perhaps clustering different sizes together for a more captivating effect. I opted for a taller and a smaller one side by side, creating a spellbinding entrance to my witch-themed porch. I also made a set for my sister. This is what they look like on her porch. So cute right??

Additional Elements for a Bewitching Porch:

• Hanging witches hats
• Glowing broom wreath (using the same twinkle lights)
• A witches hand
• A skeleton witch
• Faux mums, real and faux pumpkins
• Faux fall flowers wrapped around topiary planters

Creating a hauntingly beautiful porch doesn’t have to break the bank. By following these simple steps, you can craft Pottery Barn-inspired witches hats that not only add a touch of magic to your Halloween decor but also leave your wallet intact. Share your creations on Instagram with me @tatertotsandjello, and let the enchantment spread. Transforming your porch into a glowing witch’s lair has never been this easy and affordable!

The Best Halloween Porches and Door Ideas

Be sure to click over and see these Halloween porch and door ideas that my friends are sharing!

A Blue Nest | Creating a Natural and Spooky Halloween Porch

The Tattered Pew | How to Transform Your Yard into a Whimsical Halloween Wonderland on a Budget

Tatertots and Jello | DIY Pottery Barn-Inspired Witch Hats for a Spooktacular Halloween Porch

Zevy Joy | Nature Inspired Halloween Front Door Decor

Modern Glam Home | Scary Chic Halloween Front Porch

Hallstrom Home | Spooky Halloween Porch

Lolly Jane | Halloween Porch Decor Ideas

My Sweet Savannah | Halloween decor on our deck + DIY art

Today’s Creative Life | Crow’s Nest Wreath

Which idea would you like to try first??

Let us know in the comments!

xoxo

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