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  Looking to bring a little sunshine into your space without visiting the craft store? This whimsical summer flower decoration makes great use of what you already have—think beads, pom poms, a humble paper towel tube, and a splash of acrylic paint. Bonus: it’s the perfect way to reuse an old frame and welcome summer in style! What You’ll Need: 1 paper towel tube (emptied, of course!) Acrylic paint (I chose a deeper pink) Craft pom poms (yellow makes a great center!) Assorted beads (medium for the stem, smaller for embellishing the petals) Foam letters (for your summer message) A reused frame (square or any shape of your choice) Scissors Hot glue gun Creating your summer flower decoration Cut the Tube and Shape the Petals :  Start by cutting the paper towel tube into four evenly-sized sections. Each section will serve as a petal. You should be left with four rings. Next, flatten each ring, then gently reshape it to form soft ovals. These will mimic delicate flower...

Do you have an old plastic container lying around? Before you throw it away, consider turning it into a lovely indoor flower display using artificial blooms. Upcycling everyday items helps reduce waste and adds a personal and creative touch to your home. Here’s how to transform a simple container into a charming floral piece that brightens up any space. Video tutorial Gather Your Materials Before you get started, make sure you have the following: A clean plastic container (any shape or size works!) The container I am using is round Artificial flowers (silk flowers work beautifully) Acrylic paint or spray paint Decorative elements (I am using decorative peel-and-stick paper) Hot glue Floral foam or pebbles (for stability), I am using floral foam Scissors Paintbrush or sponge brush Note: Apply a clear coat or acrylic sealer to protect the paint  from chipping, scratching, and fading. Step 1: Prep Your Container Thoroughly wash and dry your plastic container to remove any residue. If ...

Are you ready to give new life to that old glass jar? Join me for a fun and easy upcycling project that turns it into a beautiful flower display! I’m excited to share this quick and simple project with you. You won’t need many materials, you might already have most of them at home. Let’s take a glass jar and add a few embellishments, paint, and other finishing touches! Quick Video Tutorial Materials Needed: - One glass jar - Acrylic paint - Heating tool (optional) - Paintbrush - Embellishments (I'm using flower buttons) - Ribbon - Hot glue - Scissors Applying Paint to the Glass Jar: Start by removing any labels from the glass jar and washing it thoroughly. Then, use a paintbrush to apply your chosen paint to the jar. I began with a coat of white paint, drying the paint between each coat with a heating tool. After the white layer, I added a pink coat over the white. Adding Ribbon to the Jar: Cut a section of ribbon and wrap it around the upper section of the jar. Before securing it,...

Transform an old fall wagon into a beautiful spring floral decoration with this DIY project. Learn how to create a spring decoration for your home.  If you've seen my fall wagon craft  before, you know how I took a Dollar Tree wooden crate and made a mini fall wagon. Today, I'm going to show you how to transform that same wagon into a beautiful spring decoration by adding flowers and a few other simple touches. Materials One mini wooden wagon (You can check out the Autumn wagon post for more details) I used one wooden crate and wheels from wooden trucks purchased at Dollar Tree Artificial flowers Acrylic paint Paintbrush Foam block Wooden bird Spring decorations (mini birdhouse, fabric butterfly, and wooden bird) Floral cutters Applying paint to the wagon To start, repaint your wagon in a light pink color. I mixed white and dark pink acrylic paint and applied two coats. Alternatively, you can sand down the previous color before applying the new one. I repainted the wheels in...