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Making a hanging centerpiece for an outdoor Thanksgiving.

November 19, 2012 28 Comments

How to make an easy DIY hanging centerpiece. A few boards, some rope and a bit of creativity make up an elegant, but rustic focal point for Thanksgiving dinner.

Filed Under: Autumn, candles, Centerpiece, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Entertaining, Fall, floral design, giveaway, Holidays, project du jour, Pumpkins, Tables & Decor, Thanksgiving, traditions, UseWhatchaGot

Spooky Spider Candleholders

October 31, 2012 4 Comments

OK, the last Halloween craft of the year from me, and it’s a quickie.  I’m pretty sure you have all of the supplies in your house already. Ready?  You will need a pretty glass bottle (I love empty Patron bottles!) or a nice looking empty jar.  (If you use a jar, you will want the mouth of […]

Filed Under: candles, Centerpiece, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Glass, Halloween, project du jour, Tables & Decor, upcycle, UseWhatchaGot

Decorating with {free} sticks.

September 20, 2012 6 Comments

I love decorating with sticks and twigs. There are so many options! The best part? They’re usually just laying around, waiting to be picked up.

Filed Under: Autumn, Centerpiece, decor, Fall, Free, Sticks, Tables & Decor, Thanksgiving

A simple, kid-friendly centerpiece.

January 13, 2012 17 Comments

Should form follow function…?  Function follow form…?  Why not put them in the same bowl? It’s tangerine season, and we go through a 5 pound box of Cuties at least once a week around here.  By adding the tangerines to a bowl of pine cones,   I have a simple, everyday winter centerpiece and I […]

Filed Under: Centerpiece, cheap and easy, decor, floral design, Simple, Tables & Decor, UseWhatchaGot, winter

Black twig and pumpkin Halloween porch decor.

October 8, 2010 15 Comments

twigs, sticks, branches, black pot, pumpkin, Halloween, porch, decorations

Sticks and branches are freeee! There is so much you can do with these fabulous freebies, including add spray paint and a pumpkin for fabulous Halloween decor for your front porch.

Filed Under: Autumn, Bargain, Centerpiece, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Fall, floral design, Halloween, Holidays, project du jour, Pumpkins, spray paint, Sticks, tutorial

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