Thanksgiving DIY That’s Easy To Put Together

It’s that time of year when most of us start thinking about the upcoming holidays. However, with all of the usual focus on Halloween or Christmas, the Thanksgiving holiday can be somewhat forgotten. With menu planning going to the traditional family favorites, there isn’t as much to think about. But, by adding some creative touches to your table or gathering space, you can really wow your guests with your superior hosting ability. This Thanksgiving, why not try some simple DIY projects that can make all the difference in setting the right mood?

Halloween Wreath Ideas – DIY Wreaths

The weather is getting cooler, the kids are back in school, and you may be feeling a little crafty. A great place to start is with some new and festive Halloween decor. Since the front door is where you will be welcoming guests and trick or treaters, it may be a good place to focus on. Besides pumpkins for the front porch, a festive wreath is great for dressing up the door. Like most Halloween crafts, I’ll show you some Halloween wreath ideas that range from cute and festive to downright scary.

Creative Halloween Ideas For The Home

Whether you plan on having a Halloween party or just like decorating your home, I have some creative Halloween ideas to make your space festive. Homemade costumes usually get the most attention when it comes to creativity. However, the way you dress up your home can be just as fun. After all, you want to create the right atmosphere for all of the fun. I came up with a collection of Halloween crafts that are easy to do so you will have plenty of time left to concentrate on the costumes!

How To Make Sweater Pumpkins

One of the things that I really like about Fall is putting on a pair of jeans with a nice cozy sweater. It feels so good, after a hot summer, to get cuddly again. So, why not add a little warmth to some of our Fall Decor as well? Sweater pumpkins are fun and easy to make using old sweaters that can no longer be worn. It’s a great way to recycle and get cozy pumpkins at the same time.

Rustic Pumpkin Craft Using Birch Bark

Decorating with pumpkins is a popular thing to do in the Fall. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to drastically change your home decor style. All you have to do is make the pumpkin fit in with the rest of the space. For those who love rustic decor, a rustic pumpkin is easy to make with a little birch bark. I’ll show you how I gave a plastic orange pumpkin a complete rustic makeover using birch bark.

DIY Rustic Candle Holders Using Logs

One of my favorite rustic craft projects is making birch candle holders. When I first started seeing these in rustic home interior stores, I thought they would be fairly simple to make. If you have the right tools, the rustic candle holders really are a breeze to make. And, since birch bark looks so clean and chic, the candle holders can be incorporated into almost any decor style.

Rustic Meaning: Definition In 26 Characteristics

You may be wondering what rustic styling actually means in home decor. It can mean a lot of different things to different people. However, rustic is basically a simple design that is more roughly finished. Since that is way to basic of a definition to apply to home decorating, I came up with this fun guide of alphabetical characteristics. It lists common accessories, textures, and finishes that apply to the rustic meaning in decorating from A to Z.