Easy Inexpensive 4th of July Decor - DIY Jeweled Firecrackers!

DIY Jeweled Firecracker Decorations!!

If you are looking for easy and cheap decoration ideas for the 4th of July, you have come to the right place! Display these beautiful jeweled firecrackers to in your home OR use them as decorations for your 4th of July party!  They are very easy to make and the results are stunning.   

So gather your supplies!  You will need empty toilet paper tubes, paint, beans or rice, rhinestones and a good glue and some jute and see my Jeweled Firecracker Tutorial.

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Decorating with Fabrics

Fabrics aren't just for clothes and curtains...Have you ever thought of using fabrics when it comes to decorating?? There's all kinds of different fabrics out there, in a million colors and prints!  The selection is amazing.. and fabrics can be used for so many different things when it comes to decorating your home.

Here's some inspiration for you:





How about a fabric covered wall??  I LOVE THIS and it's perfect for those who live in apartments... Just take it down when you leave and put it back up in the new place :)

Fabric Covered Wall @ MYAJADE HOME IMPROVEMENT

Look at this beautiful desk, partially covered with beautiful fabric with the matching chair!

Beautiful Fabric Covered Desk and Chair @ Brittney's Budget Crafts

Or you could do something like this.. One large fabric wall panel, or maybe a few..

DIY Fabric Wall Panels @ How About Orange

Look at these fabric covered bins, aren't they cute?!......Be sure to visit the link for the AWESOME tutorial!

Fabric Covered Boxes @ IHeart Organizing

There are TONS more things you can do with fabrics... I hope you are inspired!!    Have fun :)

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Colorful Chandelier Makeovers

It has been a while since I posted any chandelier makeovers so I figured I would do a small round-up today....  I personally could never get sick of chandelier makeovers... who out there is with me??    I've been looking around and gathered up a few bright chandeliers to feature today.....




Chandelier Makeover #1

 


LOVE this red chandelier by Meridith of Smitty Baby that was featured on Design Sponge. I love that it is red, it looks great!



Chandelier Makeover #2

Look at this beautiful bright blue chandelier that I found at Crafty Little Gnome.   She said it cost her all of about TWO BUCKS to do this gorgeous chandelier!


Chandelier Makeover #3

 

Apparently this chandelier was a thrift store find.  I didn't see the before but I just couldn't get over how pretty this PURPLE chandelier is that I found at Vintage Revivals!  What an awesome idea for a chandelier..... I think it is gorgeous  :)  

Chandelier Makeover #4  

I love this makeover found at The Tall Chick!  This one went from brass to a beautiful aqua color.  I love it!

I hope you have enjoyed these chandeliers as much as enjoyed gathering them.. Thanks for dropping by!

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DIY Decorative Letters- Cheap!

These beautiful letters that spell the word 'Dream' cost me about $6 bucks to make!  I am super excited and can not wait to do some more of them.   

Here is what I did:

I found these foam letters at  Hobby Lobby just the other day...  I had no idea they even existed-they are perfect!  

red and yellow 4 in foam letters

 Second, I primed the letters with plain white acrylic paint.. the colors they came in were way to bright for me. 

Then I painted them with a couple coats of flat black acrylic paint..then sanded and then added one more coat of black paint and VIOLA!! 

Gorgeous decorative letters for your walls, shelves or mantel!

For a more detailed tutorial with photos go to:

Learn How to Make Large Decorative Words from Cheap Foam Letters

P.S. If you know of any other places that sell these letters online, please feel free to share in the comments, as I am planning on buying and making plenty more of these!

 

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Mason Jar Crafts

Recycling Mason Jars as Vases

 I just wanted to share with everyone these pretty recycled vases I found at 100 Layer Cake! It's amazing what a little material or scrapbook paper and some ribbon will do for some plain glass jars! As you probably have figured out I LOVE using Mason jars for crafts, decor, organization etc..  

If you love Mason jars as much as I do, you'll want to check out this Mason Jar Crafts and Decor Round-Up  :)

 

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Painted Rocks - Inspiration and Ideas

Painted rocks have become more and more popular over time.. Many places sell faux rocks with inspirational words on them like dream, inspire, create, etc.. and they are really neat... but you could save some money and make your own if you wanted.  Well, if you have the materials that is.  Whether you want to do them  yourself or buy them, here are some beautiful painted rocks to brighten your day or maybe inspire you:

@Creative Kismet

@Life Span of an Ice Cube

@secondsister suaviloquy

@ZamzamCreations via Etsy

@Simple Life

@zeustones via Etsy

@ThinkingIQ Blog

 I hope is painted rock post has inspired you! Thank you for stopping by :)

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DIY Baby Shower Decor Ideas

Baby Boy Shower Decor @ Celebrate Everyday

Check out this baby shower table decor at Celebrate Everyday.  Isn't this cute! I love the big jelly bean jar and how they are all different shades of blue.  You can find all sizes of glass apothecary type jars at garage sales, thrift stores, Dollar Stores, etc... So you don't have to pay a lot for those.  Click on the link for more about this blue themed baby shower.

Pretty Pink Flower Shower@Hostess with the Mostess

 Are you as amazed as I am at the cuteness factor here?  This pink flower decor just blows my mind.  From the cute round flowers in the white vase to the big bottles of party punch sitting on the pedestal. Everything about this screams fabulous!!!  For more beautiful photos and to learn how it was done, go to Hostess with the Mostess

Diaper Cake Centerpiece@homemade by jill

This diaper cake would make a beautiful centerpiece for any baby shower.. I love the simplicity of this one with the flowers and layers of green leaves between each tier.   I am especially grateful that jill has shared the tutorial for this. You can make your own diaper cake and do it as simple or as embellished as you would like. The possibilities are endless!  Go here for Jill's diaper cake tutorial.

Paint Dipped Baby Food Jars@Oh Happy Day

Have you been saving old baby food jars or do you know anyone that does? What could be cuter for baby shower decorations than baby food jars used as little vases or candle holders?! These are paint dipped with blue paint but you could easily do it with pink, yellow or green.. or actually with whatever color you prefer... You could even paint a little pattern on if you wanted.. Here's the Tutorial!

Striped Candle Holders@Martha Stewart Crafts

Martha Stewart Crafts has to how-to for these super cute pink candle holders.. They are shockingly easy to make and you can make them in whatever colors you want.  Get cylinder vases super cheap at thrift stores, yard sales, Dollar Stores (especially the Dollar Tree is great!)and places like that.

Tissue Paper Pom Poms @ Fun Baby Shower Ideas and More

Whether you are doing a shower for a boy or girl, these fun tissue paper pom poms would look gorgeous hanging from the ceiling, used as centerpieces etc..  For the tutorial on how to make these and TONS of other tutorials and great ideas for a baby shower go to Fun Baby Shower Ideas and More.



Most of these decor ideas are more girl colors but any of this can be adapted for a boy as well.... so, if you are planning a baby shower, I hope you have found some inspiration here.  Thank you for stopping by!

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Home Decor Ideas - Wheat Grass in Containers

wheat grass in terracotta pots @ Make and Takes

I've been seeing containers of grass used for home decoration for a long time now but I didn't realize that they were so easy and inexpensive to make.  I just happened to run across these today online and I'm SO glad that I did... I'm feeling very inspired and I think I'm going to try to make some of my own.

You can actually grow real grass in containers OR you can use faux grass from the craft store which looks just as good and will last lots longer.  Here is the photo of the faux grass one:

artificial grass in a tin @ House of Hepworths

House of Hepworths has been gracious enough to share a great photo illustrated tutorial showing just how she made this fabulous faux grass container!  Go have a look :0)

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Thrift Store Makeover - Gorgeous Faux Mercury Glass Lamp

Today's post is about a thrift store makeover and I was very impressed with this one and had to share.  This lamp was purchased from a thrift store for a few dollars..

Before

Here's the finished product!

After

It turned out AMAZING!  It is a faux mercury glass lamp and I must say, it looks like the real thing.  She did a great job!!  Check out Lisa's Creative Designs to see how she did it!

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Decorating for St. Patrick's Day

 

graphics by Obsidian Dawn

I realize many people do not decorate for St. Patrick's Day but for those of you who do, I have a nice round-up of crafts and home decor tutorials to share plus some very cute ones for the kids, too.  I  hope you enjoy..

St. Patrick's Day Craft and Home Decor Round-Up

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Two Tiered Apothecary Jars for Valentine's Day

How cute are these!!!

two tiered apothecary jars @ Fake-It Frugal

I love these two tier apothecary jars at Fake-It Frugal.  These were actually made from Dollar Store glass vases and were inspired by some hurricane vases at Potter Barn.  I think they have turned out amazing!  Go have a look and see how she made them  :0)

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Pretty DIY Decorated Candles

Potter Barn Knockoff Candle @ Iron Violet Designs

Iron Violet Designs tells how to make this gorgeous candle which is very similar to the ones sold at Pottery Barn.. pretty cool! 

glitter candles @ Momtastic

These pretty glitter candles I found at Momtastic along with instructions on how to make them.....aren't they fabulous! 

washi tape candles @ Sarah Hearts

Sarah Hearts shared these pretty washi tape candles.. This is a quick and easy way to give candles a whole different look.. Washi tape comes in all kinds of colors and patterns.  So pretty.. and easy, too!

bead and bean covered candles @ My little cottage in the making

Look what I found at  My little cottage in the making!  I love how the candles just have a strip around the  middle with beans, seeds, etc..  I love the idea of using seed beads to decorate candles like this! The beans look great too along with the covered pumpkins.. what a pretty fall grouping.

rubber stamped candles @ Craft Gossip

Craft Gossip has posted a very nice PDF file explaining how to decorate candles using rubber stamps! With the selection of rubber stamps out there, the possibilities are endless.



Happy Candle Making!

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Gorgeous DIY and Refurbished Chandeliers

I have always loved the the look of chandeliers.  Some of them are so beautiful and amazing!  Unfortunately, new ones usually come at a hefty price.. way more than I would be willing to spend. I wanted to take a look around and see some DIY ideas for them and maybe some that were make-overs and as always the internet delivers! I wanted to share with you what I found.  You will be amazed....

made over chandelier @ Suzie's Cottage

 Suzies Cottage

 She purchased this one used and really did a great job fixing it up! I love the crystals and the pretty roses on the chain. Visit the link to see before and after.

hemp pendant chandeliers @ Crafty Nest

Crafty Nest

I am crazy about these pendant chandeliers. These particular ones were made using hemp but I believe these could also be made using yarn, twine or even jute.  She also has shared a very nice, photo illustrated tutorial.

pretty diy chandelier@Brassy Apple

Brassy Apple 

I love this simple pink one made from wire basket forms.. how cool is that!   I like how it's dressed up with the string of pearls..and the pink chains look really cute.  Of course, if you were doing your own you could slather the pearls and crystals as much as you want. This would be cute for a little girls room. I really appreciate the nice, photo illustrated tutorial too.

aqua chandelier @ Shabbyfufu

Shabbyfufu

I am crazy about using jars and this is NO exception.. LOVE this chandelier.. especially the pretty blue color. There are lots more stunning photos and also an explanation of how this beautiful chandelier came to be.

  

diy chandelier @ My House of Giggles

My House of Giggles

Another pretty DIY chandelier with lots of strings of pearls and crystals... I LOVE this! Be sure to have a look at all of the pretty photos plus illustrated  tutorial.

diy chandelier @ Gus and Lula

Gus and Lula

Wow.. this one is gorgeous and there's an awesome illustrated tutorial on how to make it too. It's made using those string beads like you can buy during Christmas or you could use those long mardi gras necklaces which is what I think she used.  I love the blue color of paint that was used. That's another fun thing about this... when you are done making your own, it can be painted any color you want :0)

refurbished chandelier @ Frugally Minded Homemaker

Frugally Minded Homemaker

Can you believe this started out as a plain brass chandelier? Hop on over and have a look at the before photo. She's done an amazing job on this. I love the brushed silver look.

refurbished chandelier @ Design Mom

Spray paint can do wonders! This is such a pretty shade of blue.  It has that shabby chic look to it.. amazing!

refurbished chandelier @ Vickie Howell

Vickie Howell

LOVE this hot pink color..and can you believe she used fabric paint... oh yeah, she sure did and it looks amazing!! Go have a look at how she did it.



 I am super inspired by all of these gorgeous chandeliers.  I kept thinking I couldn't put one up because I live in an apartment but I don't have to actually mount it with a light. I could just make one and hang it up like I would a plant or something. It would still be a beautiful touch to any room.  Time for me to keep an eye out for an old chandelier....

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