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DIY Rustic Fall Door Wreath

09.08.2015 by Marie // Leave a Comment

Do you hate your front door?  I seriously hate ours because it’s just so, “blah.”  I want to paint it but it has been so humid out that I’m worried about the paint drying properly and frankly, don’t really want to have the front door off the hinges right now.  However, just because the weather won’t cooperate doesn’t mean I have to continue to have an unattractive door.  This rustic fall door wreath spruces it up without paint (although it is definitely still getting painted) and it can do the same for your front door.

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You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

 

Check out this amazing before and after rustic fall wreath! #doordecor Click To Tweet

Materials

  • Square Basket
  • Spray Sealant
  • Acrylic Paint in Black, White, and Burnt Umber
  • Hot Glue Gun and Glue
  • Length of Rope or Twine
  • Faux Leaves (I got a 50 pack of these super cute foiled/glittered ones at the dollar store)
  • Cardboard
  • Scissors
  • Mod Podge
  • Mossy Shreds

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

Step 1

Prime your basket with a coat of sealer.

 

Step 2

Paint the inside edges black as pictured above.

 

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

Step 3

While paint is drying, create the word “fall” by writing it on a piece of cardboard.

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

Tips:

  • I just used the cardboard insert from a pack of scrapbook paper.
  • If you don’t like your handwriting, I’ve included a copy of my freehand for you to print out and trace.

Step 4

Cut around the letter being sure to leave extra space on either side if your lines.

Tip:

  • These Tim Holtz scissors are perfect for tasks like this because they can cut evenly in the small nooks and crannies.

 

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

Step 5

Generously coat the front of your word with the Mod Podge and then cover with mossy shreds.  Shake off the excess and return it to the container.

 

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

Step 6

While the Mod Podge is drying, paint the inside bottom and outside trim of your basket with the burnt umber paint.

 

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

Step 7

Once the first coat of Mod Podge has dried, apply a second generous coat over the moss and cover again as in step 5.  As before, shake off the excess and return to your container.

 

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

Step 8

While the second coat of Mod Podge and moss is drying, flip over your basket and paint the entire back (except trim) black.  Paint the trim burnt umber to match the front side.

Step 9

Allow everything to dry and then look for areas that need touch ups.  You will likely need to touch up both the basket and the moss.

 

Step 10

To help your letters pop, apply a thin white outline of acrylic paint to your word.  The easiest way to do this is to dip your brush in the white paint and then touch the long sides of the bristles to the outside edges.

 

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

Step 11

While the white paint is drying, attach your twine to the back of your basket by threading each end through the basket weave and knotting it.

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

Tip:

  • To keep the edges of your rope from fraying and possibly coming loose in the future, add a dab of hot glue to the ends after you have knotted them.

 

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

Step 12

Apply your leaves to the front outside of edge of your basket.  Arrange them however you wish and secure with hot glue.  (I did 3 leaves of various sizes on the bottom right and 2 leaves on the top left.)

 

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

Step 13

Once the paint has dried on your mossy word, flip it over and apply hot glue to all of the exposed cardboard.  (Think of it like writing the word again with glue to get the right coverage.)

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

Tip:

  • To achieve the raised effect allow the glue to cool just slightly before pressing to the inside of the basket.

Step 14 (Optional)

Help protect your “wreath” by spraying the entire thing with a final coat of your sealant.  Then hang and enjoy!

 

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

 

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

 

 

You won't believe how easy this DIY rustic fall wreath is to make! Check out the before and after!

Do you love how this turned out as much as me?!  Plus it was extremely easy to work with the mossy shreds and there is still a ton left!  There will definitely be more mossy tutorials coming your way in the future.  Sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss them!

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Categories // Autumn Holidays, Holidays, Thanksgiving

DIY Jack-O-Lantern Treat Jar

09.03.2015 by Marie // Leave a Comment

I am crazy excited for fall.  I love the leaves and sweatshirts along with all of the special, seasonal treats!  One of my favorite fall treats are what we call happy pumpkins.  That’s not their real name, but they are those Little Debbie treats that look like cute little jack-o-lanterns and taste like an autumn party in your mouth. (No, this is not a sponsored post I just really LOVE happy pumpkins.)

 

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Celebrate #Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar! Click To Tweet

We just recently picked up our first box of the season and they needed an exciting container to be stored in.  What better way to store happy pumpkins than in a jack-o-lantern treat jar?

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Materials

  • Empty Plastic Coffee Container
  • Mod Podge (Gloss)
  • Halloween Scrapbook Paper (12×12)
  • Black Tissue Paper
  • Floral Foam (1.5 in x 2.6 in x 3.3 in)
  • Dark Brown Acrylic Paint
  • White Acrylic Paint
  • Black Acrylic Paint
  • Faux Floral Leaves
  • Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
  • 1 Green Brad

 

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Step 1

Rip or cut scrapbook paper in half.  Then take one half and rip in half again.

 

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Step 2

Remove lid from container and cover the can with Mod Podge.  Cover with pieces of scrapbook paper, alternating patterns.

Tip:

If the paper is a heavier weight and is not conforming to the container, use a paintbrush to wet it with water until it does.

 

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Step 3

Cover entire container with second coat of Mod Podge.

Note: The container wasn’t coming out as orange as I wanted so I added a layer of tissue paper to help.  This will entirely depend on the scrapbook paper you use and the desired look you want to achieve.

 

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Step 4

Add strips of black tissue paper to create the sections of the pumpkin.  Then add 2 eyes and a mouth.

Note:  I free-handed mine out of the black tissue paper.  If you need a template, a Google search will bring up tons you can use.

 

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Step 5

While your jack-o-lantern is drying, cut your foam block in half.  Then carve one half to resemble a stem and seal with Mod Podge (this makes it easier to paint and keeps the foam from falling off).

Tip:

Don’t try to carve a perfect circle.  Stems are not even and will be more realistic if it is roughly carved.

 

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Step 6

While stem is drying, paint the bottom of container black.  Once paint is dry, cover with a coat of Mod Podge to seal it.

 

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Step 7

Paint a coat of dark brown on the entire stem.  Before it dries, add some detail to it with the white.

Tip:

If it dries too quickly and the white shows up too prominently, go over it again with the dark brown lightly.

 

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Step 8

Remove 2 leaves from an old faux floral stem.  (The ones I used were one piece.)

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

 

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Step 9

Fold leaves as pictured and secure with a green brad.

 

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Step 10

Attach leaves to the bottom of your stem with hot glue and then attach the entire piece (stem and leaves) to the lid of the coffee container.

 

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

Now all that’s left to do is fill your new Jack-O-Lantern Treat Jar with the delicious fall treat of your choice!  What will you fill yours with?

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Celebrate Autumn with this fun and functional DIY Jack-O-Lantern treat jar!

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Categories // Autumn Holidays, Crafts, Halloween, Holidays, Recycled Crafts

How to be Productive during Football Season

08.11.2015 by Marie // Leave a Comment

It is that time of year again. That magical time that lets us know colder weather is around the corner and allows us to be best friends with total strangers, for a few hours at least. I am of course talking about that glorious season known as football season! (Insert Hank Williams, Jr. singing about being ready for some football here to help get you pumped up!)

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I will admit that on game days for my team, I can be kind of useless. I have been known to encourage cereal for dinner on game nights and once was relegated to writing a 10-page paper for a class in college during the Super Bowl half-time show (sorry, Teach). Luckily for you, you can learn from my mistakes and use these tips for how to be productive during football season and game nights especially.

Learn from my mistakes and use these tips to be productive during football season, game nights especially.

Make Commercials Work for You

Before the game starts, set a series of small goals and tasks to accomplish. During commercials, race against the clock to complete these tasks. Make sure your goals are super specific:

  • Put away 12 dishes.
  • Get trash out of can and set by the door.
  • Take trash to outdoor can.
  • Dust television and entertainment center.
  • Put new bag in trash can.
  • Vacuum rug in living room.

If you are watching the game somewhere other than home, you can still be productive. Pick tasks that you can do anywhere:

  • Make To-Do List for the following day.
  • Update or sync your calendars.
  • Add items to your budget for events you know are coming up such as:
  • Birthdays/Parties
  • Festivals
  • Book Fair at School
  • Halloween Parties/Costumes

**Tip: Don’t worry about working these into your budget yet. Just notate them on the months they are coming up. This gives you a jump start on your next budget session.

Learn from my mistakes and use these tips to be productive during football season, game nights especially.

Plan for Meals Early

If the game falls right around meal time, you don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen for it. Luckily there are so many options available, you don’t have to be.

  1. Set the crockpot. Crockpot meals make it super easy to have dinner ready with minimal prep and time.
  2. Have a living room picnic. Throw together something quick and easy, like these toasted ranch chicken sandwiches or these taco roll-ups. Then put a blanket down on the floor and eat with your family there. Kids will start to love football days if this becomes a tradition!
  3. Have meals earlier. If it’s a late game, plan to eat dinner at 5pm instead of 6:00 or 7:00. If your family starts getting hungry during the game, whip up some popcorn for them to snack on during half-time.

Learn from my mistakes and use these tips to be productive during football season, game nights especially.

Don’t Forget about Bedtime Routines

Again, if you are looking forward to a late game, don’t forget about your kids’ bedtime routines. Get baths done and jammers on before the game starts. This is also great opportunity to start some family traditions. Buy some special game night jammers for everyone in the family (or make your own). The best part about these is that each person can get them in the team they love!

Trust me, these tips will help make football season more enjoyable for everyone in your family. (Even those crazy pants who don’t “understand the draw of it”.)  Cheers to a productive season!

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Categories // Autumn Holidays, Football Season, Holidays, Planners and Organization, Relationships, Self

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