Archive for the ‘Do It Yourself’ Category

Christmas in March: Wreath DIY!

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
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To keep you in the spirit of our Christmas in March campaign, and to encourage you to think ahead towards the holiday season, here is a gorgeous DIY wreath project, complete with some of our beautiful ornaments!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •18″ evergreen wreath and green leaves
  • •red and white berries
  • •red glitter foliage
  • •4 yards of 1 1/4″ Christmas ribbon
  • •floral wire
  • •wire cutters
  • •hot glue gun and glue
  • •your favorite Blossom Bucket ornaments

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Christmas in March – Santa Cup & Saucer DIY

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
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Merry Christmas in March!
Here’s a festive cup & saucer DIY that will look great on your holiday table or just about anywhere! The festive colors and sparkle are sure to stand out in any setting!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •cup & saucer (approx. 4″ tall)
  • •floral foam
  • •several types of glittering silk flowers
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Easter Egg Topiary DIY

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
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As we get closer to the much-anticipated change to spring, here is a beautiful DIY project to help you “hop” into the Easter season!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

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Make a Splash with This Week’s DIY!

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
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Here in Northeast Ohio, we’re sitting under another 5+ inches of snow that has fallen in the past 24 hours! So, we are more than ready to look ahead to summer days of sun and sand!
To help get everyone in the spirit, here is a very simple DIY project featuring product from our brand new mermaid collection that begins shipping next month!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • glass vase (ours is 11.5″ tall, 5.75″ diameter)
  • sand
  • seashells
  • taper candle
  • taper candle holder
  • Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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Valentine’s Notes & Holder DIY

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
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Only 4 more days until Valentine’s Day! Show your Valentine some love with personalized notes and cards displayed on your favorite Blossom Bucket photo or note holder!For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • a variety of Valentine’s Day paper stock
  • embellishments
  • scissors
  • tissue paper
  • scalloped scrap-booking scissors
  • clear drying glue
  • Your favorite Blossom Bucket items

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Valentine’s Day Gift Box DIY

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
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Less than 2 weeks until Valentine’s Day! Here’s a sweet DIY project that your Valentine is sure to love!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

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Winter Snowman Jar DIY

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
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Here in Northeast Ohio, winter is still going strong. We got a nice break for a few days, but snow and ice are in the forecast once again, and snowmen will be seen in yards for weeks to come!
Since winter is lingering, we figured another winter-themed DIY might be fun!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • epoxy glue
  • glass jar with a screw-on lid
  • water
  • glycerin (for candy making)
  • ribbon
  • white glitter
  • Your favorite Blossom Bucket snowman

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Garden Chair DIY!

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
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Looking outside it may be difficult to believe, but spring will be here before we know. Time to plant new seeds or watch the perennials begin to peek up from the soil!
If gardening is a hobby, a passion, or even an enviable talent, then this DIY project is for you!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • chair
  • paint, if chair is unfinished
  • Spanish moss
  • silk flowers & leaves of your choice
  • wire cutters
  • hot glue & gun
  • Your favorite Blossom Bucket items

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Valentine’s Potpourri DIY

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
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February 14th will be here before you know it! Here’s a quick and easy DIY project that will warm someone’s heart and draw attention to your Valentine’s Day collection!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • glass dish (approx. 6″L x 6″W)
  • potpourri
  • hot glue & gun
  • Your favorite Blossom Bucket items

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Christmas Swag DIY

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

atlanta-july-09-002-1The final, for a little while at least, do it yourself project from our Atlanta showroom is our Christmas swag.

This festive piece incorporates a little of everything: from traditional Christmas bulbs to artificial pine and berries, Blossom Bucket mini samplers to artificial snow, and more.

As with all of our projects and suggestions, this swag can be adjusted to fit any décor by simply switching out certain colors, selecting different Blossom Bucket items, and using more or less of each element.

For the ornaments and ribbon in this swag, we primarily used deep reds and burgundy tones to coordinate with the mini samplers, but kept the twinkle lights clear to keep the piece from becoming too dark.  We added red and green hued berries, along with pinecones, and additional cream berries.  We accented the entire swag first with spray-on snow, then a touch of spray-on glitter for extra shimmer.  (more…)