Archive for the ‘Do It Yourself’ Category

“Bleeding” Halloween Candles DIY

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010
"Bloody" Halloween Candles - complete
Halloween is only 59 days away! There are so many ways to be creative for this colorful holiday, and we have another fun candle project for this week’s DIY—create your own “bloody” candles!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •2 white taper candles
  • •1 red candle
  • •lighter
  • •2 taper candle holders
  • •gloves
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Halloween Candle Plate!

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
Halloween Candle - complete
Here’s another project to help you prepare for all the fun that comes with Halloween! This will make a fantastic centerpiece for a holiday party or just something to add a spooky glow to your favorite display!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •11″ glass candle plate
  • •opaque pigment marker
  • •large candle, approx. 6″W x 5″H
  • •ruler
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Make Your Own Mummy DIY!

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
Mummy DIY complete
It may seem too early to be thinking about Halloween, but I’m sure you’ve noticed that, alongside the back to school supplies, a few items have started popping up in stores. In a few short weeks, the shelves will be filled to brim with all sorts of candy, buckets, costumes, and of course, decorations!

This week, we invite you to make your own mummy to get in the “spirit” for Halloween!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •10″ cylinder candle holder
  • •1 package of cheesecloth
  • •black spray paint
  • •black construction paper
  • •white buttons
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Flower & Grapevine Angel DIY

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
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Angels are among our most popular items, whether from the Nature’s Blessings® Collection by Robin Davis, Suzi Skoglund’s angels on clouds, the sweet and cheerful angels of Dan DiPaolo, or the new line of angels shipping in January from designer Barbara Lloyd—just to name a few.

This week’s DIY project shows you how to make your own grapevine angel to coordinate with your favorite Blossom Bucket piece!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •grapevine angel
  • •flower vines of your choice
  • •Spanish moss (optional)
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Quilter’s Gift Basket DIY

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
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Here’s a gift basket that any quilter is sure to appreciate! With a combination of both fun and functional items, this is definitely a gift that keeps giving!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •basket
  • •quilting squares (about 10)
  • •newspaper
  • •crinkle paper
  • •quilting magazine
  • •quilter’s gloves
  • •any other assorted quilting items of your choice
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Shell Wreath with Angel DIY

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
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Here’s another gorgeous project that will allow you to creatively display your vacation seashell finds or a collection that catches your eye in the store! Accent a room with these unique natural wonders which work perfectly with our Nature’s Blessings® line designed by Robin Davis!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •10″ straw wreath
  • •assorted seashells
  • •optional: fishing line
  • •floral pins/picks
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Chalkboard Flower Pots DIY

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
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Continuing with the green and garden theme we began with last week’s Hosta Lead Candle Holders project, this week we have another DIY that brings the outdoors in, and will be especially fun for the kitchen!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •terracotta pot with tray
  • •chalkboard paint
  • •potting soil
  • •herb(s)
  • •chalk
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Hosta Leaf Candle Holder DIY

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
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Gardening season is in full swing, and nearly everywhere you look you can find a riot of color as flowers bloom and greenery and ground cover flourishes! Bring a little of your garden indoors with these creative candle holders using hosta leaves!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •candle holder of your choice
  • •approximately 8 hosta leaves the same height as your candle holder
  • •double-sided tape
  • •scissors
  • •raffia
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Seashell Pot DIY

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
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Here’s a fun and creative way to commemorate your summer vacation to the beach or to add a new decorative touch to a beach themed room! The shell pot is sure to be a conversation piece no matter where it’s displayed!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •6″ terracotta pot
  • •assorted small seashells
  • •off-white paint
  • •lime powder
  • •water
  • •paintbrush
  • •sandpaper
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Drink Umbrella DIY – 4th of July Flair!

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
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Last week we showed you how to add festive flair to your Independence Day picnic utensil holders. In keeping with this theme, this week, you’ll see how you can create matching drink umbrellas for an extra splash of color at your celebration!For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •variety of patriotic cardstock
  • •regular or craft scissors
  • •skewers
  • •round template
  • •regular glue
  • •clear tape
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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