11 Patriotic DIY Decorating Project Ideas

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Roeshel

Looking for some patriotic DIY ideas? Look no further. I’ve gathered 11 easy patriotic DIY projects from show off submissions and That DIY Party links. These talented and crafty blog friends have some awesome do-it-yourself projects for decorating your home for the 4th of July.

I’m married to a former Marine. This time of year reminds me of how blessed I am to be an American and how thankful I am for the brave ones who defend our freedom. I love celebrating with family and friends, fireworks and good food.

11 Inspiring Patriotic DIY Projects

My friend Amanda shares a great tutorial for creating an American flag pallet art with cross at Mommy is CooCoo…

See how to make an easy DIY Fourth of July star garland at Teenah’s Projects…

Marji created this gorgeous paper star tree template for the Silhouette online store. Get the details at Ashbee Design – perfect patriotic centerpiece.

3 festive patriotic wreath tutorials:

Learn how to make this USA patriotic wreath at His Frugal Servant…

Red flag ribbon wreath at An Extraordinary Day…

Patriotic mesh ribbon wreath at Snack Cups & Smiles…

Easy DIY flag canvas tutorial at Create and Babble…

Cristina at Remodelando La Casa has SO MANY awesome patriotic DIY ideas:

Cute DIY wooden star craft:

Patriotic drop cloth table runner…

and a pretty PB knock off patriotic banner…

and a fun free 4th of July popcorn printable at Uncommon Designs…

Thank you so much to the awesome ladies above for sharing their creativity! Do you have a red, white and blue patriotic DIY project to share? Head over to THAT DIY PARTY and link up…

and be pinned to the DIY Show Off Patriotic DIY Ideas pinboard…

THAT DIY PARTY and DIY Project Highlights

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Roeshel

Hello, DIY friends! A brand new week, a brand new DIY link party, DIY highlights and a DIY Show Off weekly recap. And Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads!

DIY Show Off Weekly Recap: Old chandeliers get a new purpose. Our family had a great time making these, even the kids helped! DIY chandelier planter tutorial.

I’m co-hosting a Summer Inspiration: Recipes Link Party. If you have a favorite summer recipe to share or are looking for some delicious summer food ideas, check it out!

Get the recipe for this yummy EASY pineapple mandarin orange trifle summer dessert…

My husband, Mr. DIY, is sharing an entire awesome summer BBQ menu with recipes. Got a minute? I’d love for you to pop over and pin for later!

Smoked ulled pork sandwiches
Dill red potato salad
Crunchy vinegar cole slaw
Easy orange pineapple trifle

Not a new ideas, but ‘new to me’ DIY decorative baseboard trim tutorial…

SHOWING OFF: It’s my favorite time of the week, seeing YOUR creativity! Here are some highlights from last week’s DIY party for some summer time DIY inspiration.

~Awesome Rooms~

I love everything about this amazing living room at Charming Zebra (and her beautiful home shared in a mini updated home tour).

An (unbelievable transformation) cutest cottage kitchen makeover at Shabby Love with the sweetest attention to detail. Wow!

Let’s join Manuela on her beautiful screened porch at A Cultivated Nest. You bring the cookies, I’ll bring the lemonade.

Dawnelle invites us over to her beautiful and inviting home at Just Dawnelle…

Awe…check out the sweet modern nursery reveal at Tiny SideKick. So many fun DIY details. Love the ceiling!

~Fab Furniture~

This changing table transformed into a beverage station at Twelve O’Eight is awesome! A must do for our barn patio, don’t you think? Yard sale time!

~Amazing Accents~

Sometimes the cost of drapes means saving or going without but Lisa shares at great tutorial on turning sheers to black-out drapes at Before Meets After.

Maryann’s hanging mason jar succulents are so cute! See more details at Domestically Speaking.

Awesome DIY Roman shades with grommet detail tutorial at Just the Bees Knees. They’re fabulous!

And another great curtain DIY… curtains from sheets with black out lining tutorial at Better with Age.

~Outdoor Projects~

How cute is this outdoor foot washing station at Bles-Id? What a great idea. I know after a day of being outside in flip-flops, this would come in handy!

Outdoor hanging candle holders at Living and Learning with Luisa are an easy and cute outdoor decorative accent…great idea!

This is the dreamiest front porch ever. See the beautiful pergola at French Country Cottage.

~Tips & Tricks~

Great tips for growing and storing onions from the Seasoned Homemaker. Must give this one a try!

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More DIY Highlights: Previous week’s DIY highlights if you missed them. So much creativity!

THAT DIY PARTY: Now let’s see what you’ve been up to!

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THAT DIY PARTY time!

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Roeshel

Hello, DIY friends! Happy June! It’s my favorite season: Summer! Sunshine and warmth, beautiful weather, picnics, cook-outs, swimming and family time. But it’s also a great time for DIY. Spray painting outdoors, working in the yard, long days for productivity! Bring it on!

DIY Show Off Recap:

Thrifty gallery wall and room accents…

Painting and stenciling faux-paneled walls…

SHOWING OFF: Here are some highlights from last week’s DIY party for some summer time DIY inspiration.

~Awesome Rooms~

Wow! Ashley’s dining room reveal packed full of amazing DIY projects at Bigger than the Three of Us is a must see!

Linda has a dining room reveal at It All Started with Paint. I love her navy walls, beautiful white board and batten and that fabulous rug.

It’s so fun when a room reflects personality and interests. How about this awesome music and fashion inspired office/craft room at If It’s Not Baroque Design…great reveal with lots of before/after shots.

A beautiful bathroom makeover (and board and batten) at DIY with Jen and B.

A bright and happy vintage inspired bathroom reveal by Tricia at Simplicity in the South.

Rita Joy, I’d be happy to be home every time I walked into this beautiful entryway! See the evolving entryway at Harbour Breeze Home.

Karri joins the room reveals with sharing her gorgeous bathroom makeover at House of Tubers.

~Fab Furniture~

Thanks to Deb, I’ll be keeping my eyes open for one of these while yard sale shopping. Bar cart makeover at Lake Girl Paints.

Korrie has been trying her hand at furniture building lately and is quite awesome at it. Her latest DIY adventure includes building a dresser at Red Hen Home. Wow!

Kitchen island envy! Courtney’s DIY (Ikea hack) kitchen island at Golden Boys and Me is ahhhh-mazing!

Meredith uses beautiful overlays to take a boring old dresser to beautiful office storage piece at Meredith and the New Yorkie. So pretty!

~Amazing Accents~

I love patriotic decorative accents this time of year, don’t you? Check out the awesome Pottery Barn knock off patriotic banner at Remodelando la Casa. Love it, Cristina!

For those of us without an i-Home for our i-Phone, try this! (I am!) Chaney shares how to make an i-phone speaker at May Richer Fuller Be. Yep, that’s an empty toilet paper roll.

Awesome DIY pendant light at Teal and Lime. LOOOOOOVe it, Jackie!

Agi shares how she made this darling DIY letter holder at Passion Shake.

~Outdoor Decorating~

Diane shares great tips for how to plant a beautiful flowering window box at An Extraordinary Day. Gorgeous!

Not only does Krista work her decorating magic inside, her summer deck-orating at the Happy Housie is just as stunning. You don’t want to miss her pretty view or her upcycled colander succulent planter as well. So much to see!

House numbers and a flower box? Yes, please! See the house number sign tutorial at Second Chance to Dream.

So clever and so creative – an old crockpot becomes a planter at Redoux.

~Tips & Tricks~

Therese shares her experience and tips on choosing hardwood floors at Fresh Ideas Studio. I have to agree with her. We’re thrilled with our extra durable hand-scraped/antique bamboo floors.

Shannon shares her experience and some great tips & tricks for stenciling with chalk at Fox Hollow Cottage. Can’t wait to try this on my chalkboard wall. Thanks, Shannon!

Pin Courtesy: Follow THAT DIY PARTY highlights Pinterest board with pins from the That DIY Party links every week to re-pin my pins linked to original party link sources.