Today’s lunch is pretty boring, so I’m going to spare you the picture of my canned vegetable soup. Instead, I’d much rather share a couple of fun little activities that I did yesterday.
I know everyone blames Pinterest as a total time suck. I will admit, there have been a few occasions where it has drawn me in and I am hooked for WAY longer than I need to be…
However, I will also say that it has come in quite handy for me with my planning for this year’s Thanksgiving festivities.
For example, I already know that I will be making this and this.
And somehow, Pinterest even got me to channel my crafty side and put together some fun little decorations. Actually, I think calling it my “crafty side” may even be pushing it because these ideas are downright simple. And wicked cheap, too!
Cheap DIY Decoration Idea #1
Printed & Framed Pictures
Folks, it doesn’t get much simpler than this! I found a couple prints that I really liked, printed them off on my regular printer, picked up a couple of cheap frames from Michael’s, and voila: new, festive artwork.
This one was quite possibly my favorite. I love all of the “Keep Calm” photos – especially the ones that say “Eat Cupcakes.” I may have to start to start stocking up on cheap frames.
I also found this one, which I thought was super cute. I have this one hanging on the wall, but I may end up moving it. We’ll see.
Next year, I’ll be sure to hang this one up by September 1st for sure!
Total Cost: $6.00 (for frames)
Cheap DIY Decorating Idea #2
Printed Thanksgiving Banner
Again, while on Pinterest, I ended up stumbling upon this blog, which not only provided the direct links to print the letters for the banner, but also gave a step-by-step tutorial. Definitely right up my alley.
All I needed for this project was up some light brown cardstock (6 sheets), and a roll of green ribbon I found on clearance. It took probably a half hour to do and now I have a nice, festive touch added to my kitchen for when we sit down for Thanksgiving dinner.
Total Cost: $5.00 (cardstock and ribbon)
Now, after doing just these two little projects, I’m already itching to get going on some more for Christmas. At this point, I think I better sign up for a Michael’s rewards card or something.
Question for the Afternoon:
Do you consider yourself to be crafty? Do you like doing DIY decorating projects?
(If you have any DIY craft ideas to share for Christmas, feel free to link up!)
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