How to make a Holiday Lantern and Coffee Filter Wreath

*this is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own.

 If you DIY like me, you got your wheels turning and now is the time to get started if you haven't already.

 Do you have summer or fall still lying around? Instead of putting it away, incorporate it in your holiday decor.

That is what I did with this lantern.

Decorating does not have to break the bank.

Make a Holiday Lantern and coffee filter wreath.

I have to say that Old Time Pottery has some really fun and inexpensive pieces. I will show you how to get more from an already low priced item

They have these chicken wire wreath forms that are super cool. You can make succulent wreaths, moss covered wreaths or dried flower wreaths. Possibilities are endless.

TIP: It can come apart and you can actually get two wreath forms out of it.

I made a coffee filter wreath.

You need:

 coffee filters

Rustic Farmhouse wreath form

floral picks or ornaments

Start by inserting a filter at a time in each of the holes pushing in to hold and leaving ruffle above.

When you are done it will look full and pretty

I wanted to add color. For  $1.99 I found these glitter ball picks. I pulled all of the balls of and glued them to the wreath.

TIP: Save the stem for decoration

Use whatever colors you like

Now you can hang it with a pretty ribbon. I wanted to do something different.

I added it to an outdoor lantern.

I created a winter scene by adding different elements inside.

I first added the wreath and raised it up using a paper tube.

I then added greenery to the bottom and a tree.

We have all seen those cute cars and trucks with trees on top, right?

Well Old Time Pottery has all different kinds of cars, vans, and even a VW.

I used the greenery and made a faux tree (.99) and glued it to the top so I could add it to my holiday scene.

It was just the right thing to make this adorable!

I leave the doors open added a pretty bow and I am done! 

Now...

the wreath or the car can be one project if you want.

I thought it would be fun to have a scene that looks like someone is preparing for the holidays.

This would be fun to keep changing throughout the season too!

Maybe even add some lights or miniatures!

This can be added anywhere. A table, porch or mantel.

Have fun with it!

This would make a nice gift too.

I guess it is time to start decorating and enjoying the holidays!

Monster Potion Bottles and Recipe

Halloween decorating has begun! So happy to share this awesome easy project with all of you.

Succulent Terrarium

Memorial Day is this weekend and people will be gathered with friends and families. Lots of BBQ and decorating happening. All to celebrate our soldiers that fought and died for our country.

 All the more to do something in honor of this celebration. Last year I created buntings with material I found at Old Time Pottery for the porch. This year, I had an idea to create something that can be used way after the weekend is over.

A Patriotic Succulent Terrarium.

I created this with some Old Time Pottery supplies. You can too! It is something you can all year long.

Head over to Old Time Pottery for complete instructions.

Happy Memorial Day!

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How to make a Birdhouse Lamp

Haven, Flat, House, Home.

Whatever the word you use, it has meaning to you.

When I think of the word home I think of Design and Family.

I love creating in my home. When I do I like to share it here on my blog. Many times I will give you a step by step tutorial that can help you produce it yourself. I have done a few things with birds before like Turning a birdcage into a chandelier.

Today I will teach you How to make a birdhouse lamp.

This is one of my favorite projects to date. It just looks so cute. All it took was a really cool lamp I picked up at Old Time Pottery. It is one of those fill lamps.

Home was the inspiration!

If you want to learn how to make a birdhouse lamp, You can get all the details over at 

Old Time Pottery.

And speaking of home....

This event will be great for the collector or designer in you!

Remember there is still time to enter to win tickets for the Country Living Fair!

Hope to see you there!

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Easter Bunny Centerpiece

Easter is around the corner. Want something different for your table?

Try this Easter Centerpiece I made for Old Time Pottery!

This Easter Centerpiece is a decoration that both the adults and children will enjoy. It is a twist with a little think outside the box action. I like using different objects to create with. 

While shopping at Old Time Pottery, I fell in love with a wire vase. I picked it up, placed it in my cart, and began thinking of a different way to use it. I love the texture and and twist of wire. I decided it would make a great bunny. This led to the Easter Centerpiece creation!

I started with a few supplies from Old Time Pottery

Head on over to get all the details!

Bunny Topiary

I was so inspired by the Antique and Garden Show with that gorgeous moss chair that it got me wanting to create something with moss.

I love creating with chicken wire. I have done a few projects like this painted hutch and the dressform. This is the first time I used moss with it.

I learned a few things and now I have a new thing to show you. I give you all the details on how to make it over at Old Time Pottery's blog. Go check it out! Let me know what you think. I bet you can come up with all types of ideas for this project.

Oh and that umbrella is another project I did. You can find it here! 

Happy Spring!! It can't come soon enough for me!!

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Bedroom Makeover

Refreshed and Revamped

Great words to use for the new year. 

I took a needed break from the store so I could be refreshed and revamped to be more productive this year. I feel very behind but once I get back in the groove it will be creativity city around here.

I started at home to help boost my mood.

I don't know about you but the grey days are too much when you live in a place that celebrates the winter season. This is the time of year when everything looks dull.

I needed a quick fix!

I started in my bedroom. I have a monochromatic look. Too much beige!

I really don't have the time for a complete bedroom makeover. So with a trip to Old Time Pottery and a focus on color and texture, I created a mini makeover by revamping and refreshing an old tired bedroom! It took only 15 minutes.

This can also be called makeover on a budget. Although I rarely buy bed sets in a bag, it was great for this quick fix. I got lucky and found this set during the Old Time Pottery white sale.

Now I have a look that is Revamped and Refreshed for under $50.

Working with textures makes things look richer. This set had 6 pieces. I used the patterns and textures of the pillows and built a pallet. Coordinating some of the hues and placing the colors around the room, made this all come together. 

I am sharing this before and after makeover at the Old Time Pottery Blog! You won't believe the difference! I hope you head over and tell me what you think.

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