Average But Inspired

Inspiring creativity with crafts, DIY, and home decor projects.

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Golden Acorns “Gather” Sign

Last week my mom brought me a bag of acorns that she’d collected from her yard.  They were beautiful and I knew I needed to use them in a project.  I cleaned them up and dried them in my oven.  And then they sat there on my kitchen counter for a few days, just waiting to be used.

It took a while, but finally I got an idea – I needed to give them some sparkle and turn them into a cute fall accent of some type.  So I made this golden acorns “GATHER” sign, which totally makes me smile.  Golden acorns add a fun touch to a cheeky decorative sign for fall. Get the full tutorial on how to make one right here!

And I’m even happier because I’m sharing it as part of the Hometalk.com “Home for Fall Blog Hop,” which means that not only do you get to check out this project, but you’ll also find a ton of other fabulous fall projects linked up right at the bottom of this post!
As part of the Home for Fall Blog Hop powered by Hometalk.com, some of the best DIY and craft bloggers share their favorite fall projects with you!
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Fake Pumpkin Witch Halloween Decor

One of my most favorite holidays is Halloween, and it’s not because of the candy.  (OK, it may actually be because of the candy.  But let’s pretend it’s not.)  The crisp air, kiddos’ excitement, and adorably tacky decor that accompanies the holiday all factor into my love of Halloween!  So it’s no surprise that I like to start my decorating a tad bit early, like with this super cute fake pumpkin witch that I put together in under fifteen minutes!  Turn a fake pumpkin into an adorable witch craft for Halloween!

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Wood Trim Corner Block Pumpkins

So the other day I was aimlessly wandering the aisles of Home Depot, looking for nothing in particular.  (Do you ever do that?  They have some cool stuff there!)  I happened upon these little wood trim corner blocks that people typically use to fancy up their doorways.  I snagged a few of them in various sizes and knew they’d make the perfect pumpkins!  Have you ever seen wood trim corner block pumpkins before?  These wood trim corner block pumpkins are SO EASY to make! Get the full instructions and video tutorial from Average But Inspired. [Read more…]

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Early Fall Door Decor (That Easily Changes With the Seasons!)

Ugh.  I’m sort of hating myself right now.  You see, I promised myself that I absolutely would not post anything fall-related until mid-September at the earliest.

But then I made this early fall door decor.  And I caved and decided to post it now anyway.  Because the truth is that I am so far behind schedule on all of my other projects that I really had nothing else to write about now.

I hope you’ll forgive me.  And I hope you like it.  (And I hope you “Pin It.” Ha!)  This monogram fall door decor is a quick project! Use velcro to attach the letter and embellishments for a quick change with the seasons or holidays!
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Funky Pilgrim Silhouette Vases for Thanksgiving

Okay, you might think this project is weird.  And that’s OK, because yeah, it’s kind of weird.

See, I know that Pilgrims are such an important part of Thanksgiving, but I find them kind of stodgy and boring.  That’s why I decided to make these funky Pilgrim silhouette vases for Thanksgiving! My Pilgrim friends are now fashionable with a diamond necklace and a feathered cap!  They’re ready to P-A-R-T-A-Y!FUnky Pilgrims Vases for Thanksgiving
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The Best Way to Spray Paint a Faucet

I will paint anything. Really. But being totally honest, I was nervous to spray paint my bathroom faucet and tub fixtures. Thankfully, it was a HUGE success, and I can’t wait to show you the best way to spray paint a faucet and bathroom fixtures for a lasting finish! I completed this tub fixture painting […]

Colorful DIY Glass Jar Lantern Craft

This summer I’m determined to make the most of my yard and patio, and I know many of you are feeling the same!  A great way to make outdoor spaces more inviting is with accessories, like outdoor pillows, pretty planters (try these DIY Modern Planters!), and ambient lighting.  Speaking of which, this DIY glass jar […]

Refinished and Reupholstered Leather Seat Chair

It’s the second Wednesday of the month, so you know what that means – it’s time for another edition of The Monthly DIY Challenge!  Every month some of my best blogger buddies and I team up to create projects based on a common item or theme.  In the past we’ve all used things like stencils […]

Modern Vintage Bathroom Makeover Plans

I just finished my DIY kitchen makeover, so it only makes sense that I would jump right in to another large makeover project.  Ha!  Truthfully, I am feeling the push to make over my kids’ bathroom because it’s also our guest bathroom . . . and we actually have guests coming to visit this summer!  […]