DIY Decor

DIY Mother’s Day Cards

May 2, 2024

This project happened by chance. I needed a greeting card and had no time to go shopping. I wanted a card that was a little different (plus I had to use what I had in my home) – so I tried the marbled paper idea. It turned out so much better than I thought and it is super easy. The…

DIY Decor

Easy Paper Roses

April 30, 2024

In honor of Mother’s Day and Spring, today we’re making Easy Paper Roses. These are quick to assemble and inexpensive. They make a super creative take on flowers for mom and they’re super simple to DIY. Each flower costs around 70 cents and the kids can get involved to help out with the crafting. Let’s go! Materials: 5-6″ square pieces…

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DIY Paper Flowers ….Hyacinths!

April 29, 2024

Hyacinths are perfect for Spring and DIY Paper Flowers are a fun gift to give and make. They’re an easy project for all ages and a low cost, creative option for a gift for mom. Each flower costs roughly fifty cents and takes about five minutes to craft. I used spray painted wine bottles for vases for an extra unique…

DIY Decor, Fall Season

DIY Pumpkin Decor

October 5, 2023

Fall is my favorite season and I love everything pumpkin! So today I’m making DIY Pumpkin Decor. These DIY pumpkins are made from rolls of wood veneer and glue. The cost is about $3 per pumpkin which makes them on trend and affordable. They’re a unique seasonal touch of the unexpected for home decor. A video How-To is Here and…

DIY Decor, Repurposed Things

DIY Decorative Vases

October 1, 2023

This is one of my favorite DIY Projects. I didn’t think I would end up liking it as much as I did. The BEST part is I used empty PICKLE and MAYO jars to make uber cool DIY Decorative Vases. How cool is that? The cost is under $5 per vase (jar) and that’s if you have to buy it…

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DIY Fall Napkin Rings

September 16, 2023

I love elegant table settings. A beautifully decorated table makes dining become more of an experience than a necessity. Plus, doesn’t food taste better from an exquisitely set table? Now that fall is here it’s time to start thinking forward to the holidays. During the holidays, I think this is all the more important. It’s your time to put on…

DIY Decor, Fall Season

DIY Tissue Paper Pumpkins

September 10, 2023

It’s Fall Y’all! We’ve entered the season of the pumpkin – they’re everywhere! Pumpkins are great for many reasons both culinary and decorative. These pumpkins make beautiful autumn decorations for the table. Recently, in an upscale boutique, I admired beautiful rustic pumpkins but the price tag was far more than I was willing to spend. So I decided to make…

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DIY Door Mats

May 15, 2023

Welcome to warm weather! Everyone is running in and out of the house with cut grass covered feet and a door mat is a summer must-have. Today we’ll craft DIY Door Mats to make your door feet-ready with a touch of style. We’re giving it a little extra with sponge paint watermelon slices! The cost is roughly $5-10 and you…

DIY Decor, Easter, Holidays

DIY Spring Decor

April 4, 2022

Spring is mostly here and my allergies know it. This project is easy DIY Spring Decor that won’t make you sneeze. We’re making bunny carrot decor from Easter themed jump rope – SO cute!! The cost of each carrot is about $1.50 and worth every affordable penny!! (they pair perfectly with these Bunny Napkin Rings). Click here and here for…

DIY Decor, Easter, Holidays

Bunny Napkin Rings

March 28, 2022

Easter is coming. Spring is here and everything is beginning and new again. I love Easter and all that it represents. If you’re an Effortless Girl, you already know that you don’t have to spend lots of money on an amazing Easter-scape. Thus I give you Easter Bunny Napkin Rings! This project takes about an hour for 10 rings. You’ll…