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Make This for Your Fall Front Door!

October is here and it is time for me to get my fall decorating done! It is now or never! I really wanted to do something a little different around my front door this year. I wanted something full and lush to welcome guests to my home this fall. You can see more of my crafts and creations here.

Chloe Crabtree

Boho Chic Lantern

Let's make this gorgeous lantern to brighten your home!

Meredith - Arts & Classy

DIY Abstract Art Plate Wall

Plates walls will always be in style. And creating Abstract Art on my white plates from Dollar Tree was so easy. And when it comes to designing them there are so many color possibilities.

Cathryn Holt

Flower Pine Cones & Twig Wreath

Hello and thanks for checking out my post today.I made this wreath for Christmas but purposely didn't making it too 'Christmassy' so I didn't have to take it down afterwards.The wintery elements are the cool colours and the way I've frosted up the foliage but this wreath wouldn't look out of place in the other seasons too (with the exception of fall maybe).I intend on keeping this wreath up until at least late spring!Check out my YouTube video on how to make this wreath, info and link below!Feel free to post any questions or comments too and I'll get back to you asap.

Hannah Somerville's Crafty Tutorials

Christmas Ornament Topiary

I have been wanting one of these since I first saw them in holiday decorating catalogs, but have you seen the prices?!! I had to find the perfect combination of ornaments in size and color, and I was on my way!

Chloe Crabtree

Flower Pot Uncle Sam

I'm excited to be hosting Hometalk TV again, and I’m making more seasonal decor with terra cotta flower pots! This time… a flower pot Uncle Sam! With just a few easy to find materials you can have your own nifty flower pot Uncle Sam in a day. This project is so easy that you don’t need any crafting experience in order to do it yourself. Check out my step by step guide and get started! You can see more of my crazy creations here

Chas' Crazy Creations

Add Some Beauty to Your Fence With DIY Decorative Plates

As you may have noticed, I’ve been on a quest to update the outdoor spaces of my home for the past few months. Beyond adding a new coat of paint, I wanted to add some decor to my fence to spruce it up a bit and add some visual interest. These DIY decorative plates are easy to make and super cheap. They will only last a season or two, but with a project this cheap and easy you’ll be happy to make a new set when needed. Follow my step-by-step tutorial below to get started today!

Fiona Debell

How To Make a Snowflake Wreath

I like making something new and different for my front door for the holidays, and instead of a traditional wreath or swag, I used the unique shape of a snowflake but the traditional evergreen boughs to create this lovely front door display.

Chloe Crabtree

Decorate Your Mailbox for Christmas!

I like to decorate outdoors for Christmas, and for me that begins at the curb with my mailbox. Next it will be up the railings and stairway and then my front porch. This year I will decorate it all in red and gold!

Chloe Crabtree

Gourd Topiary

It's time to clean out the garden but don't put the tomato cages away just yet...

Alicia W

Make This for Your Fall Front Door!

Chloe Crabtree

Boho Chic Lantern

Let's make this gorgeous lantern to brighten your home!

Meredith - Arts & Classy

DIY Abstract Art Plate Wall

Plates walls will always be in style. And creating Abstract Art on my white plates from Dollar Tree was so easy. And when it comes to designing them there are so many color possibilities.

Cathryn Holt

Add Some Beauty to Your Fence With DIY Decorative Plates

Fiona Debell

How To Make a Snowflake Wreath

Chloe Crabtree

Decorate Your Mailbox for Christmas!

Chloe Crabtree

Gourd Topiary

It's time to clean out the garden but don't put the tomato cages away just yet...

Alicia W

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How to Make a Playful Summer Wreath for Your Front Door

Summer is definitely upon us, with the 4th of July, right around the corner. Definitely it’s time to update the front door with a summer wreath.Last summer, we made this simple, playful wreath for summer, however we didn’t share how to make it with you. It’s also perfect for your front door for the 4th of July and patriotic celebrations too.Certainly, this easy summer wreath for your front door is affordable too. In fact, most of the supplies came from the dollar store.If you’d like to see a quick video tutorial on how to make this playful summer wreath for your front door. Click the play button below.We also invite you to follow along on our YouTube channel.

Sunny Side Design

Firework Lamps

Today I want to show you how to turn an ordinary pool noodle into some fun and crazy holiday décor. You can see more of my crazy creations here

Chas' Crazy Creations

Dollar Store Bowl Hack

Grab a couple of bowls the next time you are at the store to make this gorgeous candle for your outdoor space.

Meredith - Arts & Classy

Dear Hometalk: How Can I Hide My Cat's Ugly Litter Box?

Love your cat but hate how the litter box looks? I have a solution for you!

Dear Hometalk

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Projects

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Catalog Floral Swag Knock Off

I just made this great DIY floral swag. I am sure you get all of those same home decor catalogs I do. I am sometimes taken aback at the prices! I spotted a gorgeous floral swag in one of my catalogs and then I saw the price!!! $429!! I know they are high quality flowers and greenery, and it is a really good size swag, but over $400 for my front door?! I knew it was time to go shopping and make my own floral swag knock off! Gather up your coupons and follow along, and you can save money too! For more details on this DIY visit: Catalog Floral Swag Knock Off

Chloe Crabtree

Dollar Store DIY Christmas Decorations

Wandering around the dollar store was a great way to come up with an idea for how to make some pretty, yet bargain priced Christmas decorations.

Chloe Crabtree

Easy Clothespin Sunflower Wreath

I was really impressed with some of the clothespin wreaths that people are doing right now, so started looking for a design that is really beautiful and this is what happened :)See my latest projects at Decor Home Ideas.

Decor Home Ideas

No More Coconut Liners for My Hanging Baskets!

I always have hanging baskets, all over the place! On stands, on my trees anywhere I can find a place that needs some color, and every year have to replace the coconut liners, this year they had gone up to $4 a piece 🙄 You can buy a new basket and liner for $5.00! It was going to cost me a fortune this year, I use to get them at the Dollar Tree for $1.00, but that still adds up when you have a lot of hanging baskets! And then there is the dreaded don't to forget to water them everyday in this Arkansas heat they dry out fast and there is nothing worse than killing a plant right off the top of the season, so I created a heat tolerant , permanent liner and well maybe once in a while I might put a new coconut liner in but that is a big maybe, lol, but not every year anymore! Save $$$ to buy more plants!* * * * * * UPDATE: since posting this I have started using oilcloth ( vinyl table cloth material for those who aren’t ancient like me lol). And have found that it lasts so much better! I am on the 3rd year with it and still holding up great! It is so inexpensive and so many colorful patterns to choose from. Keep your eye open for end of season clearance sales and you can get a premade tablecloth for really cheap or just buy it by the yard at most Walmart’s for like $3.00 a yardglad everyone is enjoying this tutorial and thanks!Shelter down , stay safe and God Bless

Lora Taylor Hyatt

How To Make Concrete Candles Using Homemade Moulds

These concrete candles are made using part used pillar candles and homemade moulds. They are a great way of trying out candle making without spending a load of money on equipment.

Craft Invaders

Catalog Floral Swag Knock Off

Chloe Crabtree

Dollar Store DIY Christmas Decorations

Wandering around the dollar store was a great way to come up with an idea for how to make some pretty, yet bargain priced Christmas decorations.

Chloe Crabtree

Easy Clothespin Sunflower Wreath

Decor Home Ideas

No More Coconut Liners for My Hanging Baskets!

Lora Taylor Hyatt

How To Make Concrete Candles Using Homemade Moulds

These concrete candles are made using part used pillar candles and homemade moulds. They are a great way of trying out candle making without spending a load of money on equipment.

Craft Invaders

Popular DIY Discussions

Take part in the popular discussions happening now about all sorts of home and garden crafts here.

How can I block off a doorway to keep cats out of room?

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I need help trying to find options to block a double doorway to keep cats out of room but still be able for air/heat to circulate between rooms

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How do I keep my hanging door decorations from banging on my door?

/> Tina Wallace

I have several hanging wooden "decorations/wreaths" that I want to use for the upcoming holidays. When the wind blows they move and bang on my door. Any suggestions?

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What do you use to cut the legs off a tomato cage?

/> Joan Carr

Want to decorate the cage for Easter.

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What can I do when my dining table cloth is too long?

/> Arshiya Fatima

Hi everyone my dinning table cover is very long any idea what to do

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A Breathtaking Jumbo Christmas Ball Wreath in 3 Easy Steps

Christmas balls aren't just for hanging on your trees. They are truly a versatile DIY staple for the holiday season. Today, I will show you how I used them to make this swoon-worthy jumbo Christmas ball wreath that I hung on my outside window to bring the festive season to my doorstep.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Sonata Home Design

3 Easy Citrus Décor Ideas to Upgrade Your Home for the Holidays

Gather some oranges from the refrigerator and let me show you how to create three inexpensive, citrus décor pieces to liven up your home for the holidays.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

W M Design House

3 Quick and Easy Decorative Taper Candle Projects

Are you looking for ways to decorate your home with candles? Check out these three, decorative taper candle ideas that will add a fun graphic element anywhere you place them.This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.

Sonata Home Design