The weather here has been lovely these past few weeks and it is finally starting to feel like a new season is arriving. Spring is my second favorite season, Winter being first, sorry but I love Christmas so it’s #1 in my heart, but don’t get me wrong Spring is very very very close. Flowers blooming, birds chirping, the warm breeze ushering in; Spring is such a beautiful time. Even thought I do suffer from allergies I do not let that dampen my love for the season 🙂
Cut your desired letter shape from thick cardboard and hot-glue spools to the surface.
Wildflower Centerpiece
Simply line up nine same-size vessels in three rows of three. Then wrap gardener’s twine around the grouping twice and tie the ends. Finish the blooming display by placing two to three stems in each container.
Smart idea: Separate the milk bottles and flowers afterwards to give to your guests as party favors.
Spring Boot Door Decoration
Directions
Install a metal grommet on the back of each rain boot. Loop a piece of burlap ribbon through grommets. Place a 3-inch-wide cylindrical vase in both boot heels; stabilize with tissue paper if needed. Fill vase with water and seasonal blooms. (We used a mix of hydrangeas and daisies.) Tie ends of ribbon together and hang on a nail.
Thread spools of varying sizes and hues (interspersed with colorful wooden beads) on a long piece of embroidery thread. Knot the ends and make sure it’s secure. This craft is perfect for decorating any space that needs a pop of color.
Simple Centerpiece
Directions
Insert the stems of flowers (here, ranunculus) into the tubes of assorted spools, and arrange them around your home. For longer-lasting blooms, add floral foam, which you can dampen with a straw.
Botanical Print Dresser
Directions
Make paper photocopies of a botanical fabric, then use a utility knife to cut out desired portions of the print. With dresser drawers closed and pulls removed, map out placement of botanicals, then decoupage to dresser using a medium-strength adhesive like Mod Podge (available at craft stores). Once dry, carefully run a razor blade between drawers so they open properly. Finish with a coat of clear acrylic sealant.
DIY Floral Pillows
Tip: All you need is a yard of fabric to make a 16″ x 16″ throw pillow.
Robin’s Egg: To create the base color shown above, add two drops of green food coloring to standard blue egg dye, and then dye egg. Once dry, dip a fine-tipped paintbrush in a small bowl of brown liquid ink (available at craft stores) and splatter on the egg.
Paper Napkin Egg: Unfold a paper napkin and cut into ½-inch-wide strips. Use Mod Podge and a small paintbrush to adhere strips to the egg, lining up the pattern and trimming away any excess napkin. Once covered, let dry, then apply a final coat of Mod Podge.
Twine Egg: Use a small paintbrush to apply crafter’s glue onto the top of an egg. Starting in the center of the top, wrap twine (we used four-ply) into a tight circle. Continue to brush on glue and wrap the egg until it is completely covered. (You will use approximately 12 feet of twine.) Trim excess.
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7 Comments
Spring has sprung- DIY decor » Theresa Healey
April 12, 2021 at 8:45 pm
[…] It’s another season so it is time for DIY Lifestyle to welcome that season with some DIY Spring decor! […]
Patty Tracy
March 19, 2019 at 5:47 pm
Hi Theresa,
Our grandmother would love all of the things you post! I love it too!
DIYLifestyle
March 19, 2019 at 7:01 pm
Thank you!
happyasamother
March 19, 2019 at 12:07 pm
Love the umbrella!
DIYLifestyle
March 19, 2019 at 3:20 pm
Thank you !
k💕
March 18, 2019 at 11:28 am
I love these ideas!
I especially like the pine cone
🌸flowers🌼🌺
and the idea to use spools of thread to make initials.
Fun!
Creative!
and
Festive!
Thanks👍😊
DIYLifestyle
March 18, 2019 at 2:30 pm
Thank you 🙂 and your welcome!