C is for Candy Button Zipper Pouches

diy candy button zipper pouches

This just might be the most outrageous diy project I have conjured up in my lifetime but when my daughter decided she wanted a Willy Wonka birthday party all things normal went out the window.  So today I am sharing how to make candy button zipper pouches using real candy buttons which will be the favors at her birthday party.

It's official since I already sent out this cute little save the date graphic I made up.

The candy buttons ARE NOT EDIBLE anymore because they have been sealed with clear gloss polyurethane which is the only way I could figure out how to keep the buttons adhered to the paper and protect the sugar and paper from moisture (humidity, moist fingers, liquids in general). 

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H is for Hose Hiding Planter

Ready to get building for outdoors this summer?  Together with Kreg Tool a group of us buildy bloggers have come up with some awesome outdoor diy build projects.  Today we are all sharing different projects with details on how to build your own!

This is my hot mess of a hose area.  Granted we are only entering our third summer at this home so tackling this eyesore was pretty far down on the to-do list.

The hose spigot is actually behind the fence (in the front yard) but we need the hose accessible to the backyard so it used to rest in a pile amidst hosta and ferns.

Until I decided to clean up the area and create not only a pretty spot for flowers but a place to hide the hose when not in use.  I'm sharing the plans on how to build your own planter down below.

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E is for Egg Centerpiece

diy plastic egg centerpiece

An very simple Easter craft using items you probably already have on hand: plastic Easter eggs and bamboo skewers.

This plastic egg centerpiece adds so much color and a touch of whimsy and it's definitely a project the kids can do (with adult supervision).

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DIY Bookshelf

Happy Friday friends.  Im over at Remodelaholic today sharing this DIY bookshelf with adjustable shelves.

Id consider this a furniture staple in most homes and its definitely a project you can do yourself and customize to fit your space.  Click on the link here for the free plans to make your own bookshelf.

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B is for Backpack Fob Valentines

diy backpack fob valentines

The quest is over this year for candy free valentines.  Each year I try to come up with something different (and candy free) for my kids to hand out on Valentine's Day.  This year it will be personalized backpack fobs.

What better way to combine my love for scrap wood and paint than make a cute and functional valentine gift for my kids' classmates? 

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Intelligence Without Ambition Is A Bird Without Wings

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W is for Willy Wonka Party

diy Wonka birthday party

If you follow me on Instagram then you know I was busy last week preparing for my daughter's 9th birthday party Wonka style.  Today I'm sharing all the details, sources and how to on everything I made for this diy wonka birthday party.

Let's start with the invites: wonka bars.  If you search the internet there are multiple wonka graphics out there, find one you like and then use picmonkey to make the candy bar wrappers.

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L is for Leather Heart Necklace

diy leather heart necklace

Another candy free diy valentines idea for you today and one that requires no sewing (or wood cutting ;)).  Im over at Pretty Handy Girl with Brittany sharing these leather heart necklaces.

Super fast and easy especially for you hot glue gun lovers - the tutorial is here.

And if youre looking for more candy free diy valentines below is a quick round up:

Another candy free valentine or awesome birthday party favor if youve got scrap wood are these personalized backpack fobs:

Im linking up to:

Creative Collection @ Lolly Jane

Nifty Thrity Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things

Inspiration Exchange @ City Farmhouse

SAS @ Funky Junk

That DIY Party @ The DIY Showoff

Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z

Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue

Pretty Things Thursday @ Scissors & Spatulas

Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring

Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest

Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed

SAS @ Just a Girl

Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic

inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework

Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming

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B is for Build Page

Im definitely not one to brag but I am super proud of all that Ive built for this little blog and I wanted to draw some attention my BUILD PAGE.  My buildy blogger friend Jen Woodhouse (House of Wood) and I were recently chatting about our past work and all the pieces weve built up until now and she thought "surely you must have well over 100".

So I counted.

140 different pieces on the build page.  I owe a huge nod to Ana White who designed a majority of the plans.  Simply click on the thumbnail image and the post should pop up.  All of the build posts include links to the plans or plans within the post.

Some of my favorites:

There are builds of all kinds: tables, beds, small gifts, consoles, planters, storage, and on and on.

Simply click the build page tab and you can scroll through all the thumbnail images.

Thank you to all my readers who consistently show support and interest, you keep me building!

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Creative And Beautiful DIY Rain Chains

Ill admit it, Ive got a thing for rain chains. I love the sound of rain. I love the smell of rain.
 I love a good thunderstorm. I even love songs about rain! And I love rain chains. 
I think theyre so pretty and add a unique touch to a home.
 Whats a rain chain you ask?

Popular in Japan, rain chains are known as kusari doi, and have been around for 
hundreds of years. Hung from a roof gutter, they are used to collect rain water in 
barrels or basins that are placed below the chains end. They are also used to direct rain
 water away from the home (as a modern downspout does). Not only are rain chains an 
attractive alternative to traditional downspouts, but they can also add unique interest and 
beauty to your homes exterior garden landscape. 

How about making your own rain chain? 
Read on to check out some great rain chain ideas and be inspired!   

DIY spoon rain chain project with instructions from Birds & Blooms. I really like this 

project and I think I am going to try to make this one myself! 

Simple chain with vintage barrel from Victoria Skoglund

Beautiful ceramic rain chains (above and below) by Joan Engelmeyer at City Art Farm
 via Etsy

Heart rain chain from Wade Creek House Antiques

DIY rain chain made with small metal buckets with instructions by DIY Maven at Curbly

8ft solid copper swirl rain chain by Twists On Wire via Etsy

DIY ombre rain chain with instructions from Design Sponge

Colorful stained glass rain chain by WhenLifeGivesURocks via Etsy

Funnel rain chain 

Funnel rain chain DIY instructions from Mother Earth Living

Funnel Vision by Jan Bigelow via Junk Market Style

Fork and spoon rain chain (above and below) by Im Going To Texas

Rain chain with hummingbird. Beautiful photo by LeAnn Locher (Lelo in Nopo)
image via finegardening.com

Rain chain with rain pot from Central Coast Gardening

Pinecone rain chain by Burbs and the Bees

Copper rain chain as a succulent planter by Two Thirty~Five Designs via Hometalk

Frozen rain chain in winter from Getting Back To The Basics blog, niroha.com

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