Archive for the ‘Do It Yourself’ Category

DIY Newspaper Nest

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011
Newspaper Nest 5c
You’ll be thinking green with this week’s DIY!  It not only makes a creative display for spring and Easter, but it’s also a fun way to recycle your daily newspaper!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •decoupage
  • •shredded newspaper
  • •bowl
  • •plastic wrap
  • •hardboiled eggs
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Decoupage Eggs & Easter Box

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
Decoupage Easter Eggs - 4 complete
You don’t need a store bought kit to decoupage Easter eggs: just use napkins to make your own colorful, creative, and unique eggs! Then, display them in your customized Blossom Bucket Easter box!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •Easter napkins
  • •hardboiled eggs
  • •paper maché box
  • •decoupage
  • •yellow paint
  • •crinkle paper
  • •paintbrushes
  • •scissors
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Daffodil Easter Candy Dish

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
Daffodil Easter Candy Dish- 3c
These colorful paper candy dishes are a creative way to display your favorite Easter treats along with some Blossom Bucket Easter bunnies!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •assorted spring or Easter scrapbook paper
  • •cupcake papers
  • •jellybeans or other small candies
  • •plastic wrap
  • •scissors
  • •glue
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Easter Nest

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
Easter Nest 3 - complete
Spring is officially here!  And, even if the weather isn’t reflecting it yet, you can create your own spring and Easter display with this Easter Nest DIY!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •bowl
  • •decoupage
  • •paint brush
  • •haute fur yarn
  • •scissors
  • •wrapped Easter candies
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Edible Easter Bouquet!

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
Candy Roses - 5c
Create your own Easter treats!  Your Easter bouquet will be sweetest when it’s filled with edible flowers!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •vase
  • •rose candy molds
  • •variety of colored chocolates
  • •regular chocolate
  • •silk flowers
  • •lollipop sticks
  • •floral foam
  • •squeeze bottle
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Embellished Pillar Candle Holder

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
Pillar Candle - 4c
Spring may be full of pretty pastels, but that’s not everyone’s cup of tea when it comes to decorating.

With this week’s DIY project, we embrace a few of nature’s deep, but vibrant colors to create an eye-catching display!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •glass pillar candle holder with lip
  • •pillar candle
  • •1″ wide ribbon
  • •1/4″ wide ribbon
  • •wire cutters
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Easter Floral Cross

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
Floral Cross - 4c
Easter may be over a month away, but it’s not too soon to think about creative ways to breathe new life into your Easter collection or display!

This week’s DIY is the perfect way to add spring flowers and colors to your décor, while maintaining the spirit of the season!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •polystyrene cross
  • •assorted spring artificial flowers
  • •wire cutters
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Valentine Photo Frame

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Valentine Frame - 4c
Need last minute Valentine’s gift ideas? What could be a better gift than your favorite photo of you and your Valentine in a personalized frame and a Blossom Bucket item?  Learn how to create your own with today’s DIY!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •wood photo frame
  • •pink acrylic paint
  • •paintbrush
  • •foam hearts
  • •hot glue & gun
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Flower Glass

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
Paper flowers - 4c
Make something special for Mom! Maybe you’ll save this project for Mother’s Day, maybe Mom deserves something fun for Valentine’s Day, or maybe just because; no matter the occasion, she’s sure to love this DIY creation!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •at least 3 different patterns/colors of cardstock
  • •flower templates
  • •scissors
  • •stemmed glass
  • •double-sided tape
  • •green floral tape
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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DIY Valentine’s Floral Arrangement

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
Valentine Vase 4-c
Candy and flowers: the staples of Valentine’s Day.  In this week’s DIY, we creatively combine the two for one stunning result!

For this project, you will need the following supplies:

  • •2 dozen roses
  • •large glass vase
  • •smaller container that fits within vase
  • •floral tape
  • •scissors
  • •red hots or other small red candies
  • •Your favorite Blossom Bucket item(s)

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