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DIY Holiday Centerpiece Ideas

November 28, 2018 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

This holiday season, make your entertaining a little extra special with a DIY holiday centerpiece. Don’t let the words “DIY” or “centerpiece” scare you off. A DIY holiday centerpiece can be as simple or as involved as you want to make it. So no matter where you fall on that scale, there’s something on this list of DIY holiday centerpiece ideas for you. Take a look!

One pretty easy DIY holiday centerpiece idea is to make an evergreen base for a pillar candle. You can make this centerpiece with either natural or faux evergreen sprigs, and a real or battery-operated candle. You’ll need a circle of floral foam, some red berry picks, and silk roses. Starting at the base of the foam, insert evergreen sprigs evenly around the foam every couple of inches. Once you have a base, continue to fill in until your centerpiece is as full as you want it. If you use natural evergreen sprigs, soak the floral foam in water before using, and your DIY holiday centerpiece will last much longer. Find all the supplies for this project at Michaels!

If you want simple, try this DIY holiday centerpiece idea. You’ll need a trio of small mason jars, some Himalayan pink salt, jute or twine, wooden stars and tealight candles. This idea highlights the power threes in any of your décor ideas–an odd number of items always looks better than an even number.

This idea is more of a tablescape, but it can easily be adapted to cover less of the table. Just arrange antlers, evergreens, oranges and Clementines together down the center of the table. Add some clear glass votives for extra effect. Did you know you can buy natural-looking antler picks at Michaels?

Another easy DIY holiday centerpiece involves a simple gold charger, glass vase, ornament balls, faux snow and evergreen sprigs. I like the fact that once this is arranged, you can easily move it from place to place as the need arises. And it’s so inexpensive you can make more than one! Find gold chargers and everything else you need for this project at Dollar Tree.
If you’re into interesting color combinations for your Christmas décor, then something like this blue and white DIY holiday centerpiece might be for you. Start with a square vase. Add evergreen sprigs, white-tipped pinecones, blue & white ornaments and a white pillar candle. I love this!

Color Combinations for Christmas Decor

November 21, 2018 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

Maybe you want this year’s Christmas décor to look a little bit more understated? I wouldn’t blame you! Although brightly colored décor themes have their place, sometimes it is helpful to look at other color combinations for Christmas décor. There are some beautiful color combinations out there, ranging from pastel to bold. I’ve found a few of my favorites to share with you today. Get ready for some serious Christmas décor inspiration!

I absolutely adore the bold use of purple in this festive Christmas décor! I think if you’re a little afraid of using a non-traditional color combination, you should definitely pay attention to how this room is decorated. Notice that the predominant color of the fireplace and mantel décor is gold and silver. Purple is allowed to dominate the tree, and that way, it is not too overwhelming if you’re nervous about it. But I think this room looks amazing!

Another non-traditional color combination for Christmas décor is pink and cream. But I think you have to agree that the soft, calming effect of this Christmas décor choice is worth noting. It’s soft and muted, but the festive feel of the room doesn’t suffer in any way. I’m sure I could hang out in this spot on a snowy afternoon and thoroughly enjoy myself. So, how do you feel about it? Are you team pink?

Blue holds a special place in my Christmas memories! My grandmother always used blue for her Christmas décor, and I loved it from the first time I was old enough to notice. We never had blue decor at my house, so I had to enjoy my grandma’s. Now that I’m an adult, a blue and silver color combination has been on my tree many times. It’s definitely a favorite!

Silver and gold isn’t just in the classic Christmas song. It’s also a timeless Christmas décor color combination. You can’t miss how festive it always looks against the green of the evergreen tree, garland, and wreaths. Some might think it’s boring, but they’re wrong. Silver and gold will never go out of style!

Flock your tree and add red decorations. In fact, red and white is a great color combination to use for your Christmas décor. It looks fun and festive, and you’ll never go wrong by using it. In fact, does Santa leave more gifts if you use a lot of red? That’s a question worth thinking about!

Now that you have selected your colors, click here for ways to decorate with them https://fauxsho.org/spectacular-ways-to-decorate-for-the-holidays-from-the-dollar-store/

DIY Holiday Tablecloth Ideas

November 14, 2018 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

Halloween/Thanksgiving

The holidays are right around the corner, and Thanksgiving planning is in full swing! Have you looked at the prices on table linens lately? If you haven’t, let’s just say they aren’t cheap. So before you go and try to buy a reasonably priced holiday tablecloth, check out the following DIY holiday tablecloth ideas. They won’t disappoint you or your guests, and they’ll probably save you some cash.

For a fun Halloween and Thanksgiving-appropriate tablecloth, visit your local fabric store or check out Fabric.com. Choose a fabric with a fall leaf pattern like the one pictured and sew your own tablecloth. I’ve done this, and 10 years later I still use that tablecloth every Thanksgiving! Before you buy, measure the table you want to cover so you’ll be sure to buy enough. For a round table, measure the diameter of the table, plus a 6″ drop for the sides. Add another 2″ for the hem. For a square or rectangular table, measure the area, plus a 6″ drop for all sides and a 2″ hem allowance. If you will need to sew panels together to cover the area of the table, allow another 1″ for seam allowances.

If you own plenty of white tablecloths, it isn’t hard to jazz them up for whatever holiday you’re celebrating. A smaller, colored round or square tablecloth is an easy way to dress up a plain white tablecloth. I love the look of this bright yellow tablecloth on a Thanksgiving table.

Don’t be afraid to choose an unexpected color of fabric for your DIY holiday tablecloth. A charcoal-colored tablecloth is so pretty paired up with wood slice coasters, evergreens, and pine cones. It’s a lovely DIY holiday tablecloth idea!

Winter: Christmas/NewYear’s

Decorate your own DIY holiday “tablecloth” by starting with a blank canvas of white paper. Lay the paper out on the table and then use stamps or Sharpies to decorate it. The best part about this idea is that it’s completely disposable and requires no laundering. And next year, you can do something completely different.

A popular DIY holiday tablecloth idea is to use wrapping paper for either the tablecloth or as a table runner over a white tablecloth. Choose an appealing design and then let that design inspire the rest of your holiday tablescape. Once again, it’s disposable and you can do something else next year!

Have fun with your DIY holiday tablecloth. Let us know what you come up with!

For more holiday DIY ideas, check out some of our other articles:

https://fauxsho.org/diy-holiday-centerpiece-ideas/

https://fauxsho.org/holiday-blues-dont-get-sad-get-plaid-buffalo-plaid/

Faux Brick Wall That Looks Real

September 19, 2018 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

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Upcycle Your Bicycle

September 14, 2018 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

Don’t toss out that old bicycle–upcycle it instead!

Are you one of the many who seem to have at least one old bicycle stored away? That one that you never ride anymore? If you’re not going to ride it you should keep reading, because there are some pretty cool things you can do with an old bicycle–or at least some of its parts. Even if you don’t happen to have an old bicycle on hand, they aren’t hard to find. You’ll want to visit your local thrift shop or a garage sale once you see these fun upcycle ideas.

How about an old bicycle window box? I think this upcycle idea is beautifully clever! It certainly adds some fun curb appeal to the outside of this residence. And how simple would this be to accomplish! It looks like the hardest part would be installing the hooks to hang the bike centered on the window. Use a laser level and you could be done with this project in minutes!

This is not a new idea, but it shows you how great an old bicycle can be when converted to an interesting piece of wall art. I’ve seen bicycles painted entirely white, or entirely black, but I really like this red & white combination. It’s perfect for this eclectic space! This is a really fun way to upcycle your old bicycle.

The wheels of an old bicycle can be made into many fun projects, such as this garden windmill.

I love this wreath made from a bicycle wheel! It’s beautiful, and so creative. The bicycle wheel acts as the wreath frame. Leave as much of the wheel showing as you like, or cover it up a little more–the beauty of it is you can do whatever you like!

Thanks for checking out today’s upcycle your bicycle ideas. Have fun with it!

DIY Plastic Projects: Spray Away!

August 29, 2018 by Katie Jones Leave a Comment

If you’re in need of some good DIY projects, don’t neglect the spray paint! Spray paint is wonderful for transforming lots of things, but did you know you can use it to transform plastic items as well? You can! Today, I’ll be sharing all the tips and tricks you need to know before starting your DIY plastic projects. Keep reading to see some DIY plastic projects that use spray paint!

Sand first!

The first thing you’ll need to do when sanding plastic is to take away the shiny finish. Plastic is non-porous, so paint doesn’t adhere well unless you sand the shine away. Just rough up the surface using a fine grit sandpaper. I like these fine grit sandpaper sponges you can find at Amazon. After sanding, be sure to thoroughly wash away all sanding dust. Let your item dry thoroughly before proceeding.

Know your spray paint!

Not all spray paints are created equal. Be sure to purchase a variety that says it is intended for use on plastic. The reason is because it is made to adhere better and you’ll obtain a much better result than with a spray paint that is better suited for wood or metal. Krylon Fusion is one spray paint that is specifically made for use on plastic. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s suggestions no matter which brand of spray paint you decide to use for your plastic projects.

Do you need a primer?

It is possible to use a regular spray paint to paint plastic, but you will definitely need to use a primer to achieve desirable results. If you do choose to use regular spray paint, you need to get a primer formulated for plastic. Find this one on Amazon for a low price. If you’re ever in doubt about the finish and want to be sure it’s satisfactory, you can never go wrong using a primer for plastic even under a spray paint that is also formulated for plastic.

Suggested plastic DIY spray painted plastic projects:

Repaint your plastic patio chairs in a new color
Give plastic flower pots new life
Paint plastic Dollar Tree bins fun colors

Use your imagination! There are endless possibilities when it comes to DIY spray painted plastic projects. And here is another one: https://fauxsho.org/10-more-fun-spray-paint-dye-diys/. Have fun!