Category Archives: Yard Decor

DIY Pallet Swing

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A little dream of mine has always been to have a porch swing… At some point in time it’s gonna happen! Seeing as how we don’t have a porch, it won’t be happening any time soon, but that won’t stop me looking and perhaps making one!

You know how much we love pallets around here. You can do so much with them! This particular plan has an great look and is fairly simple! The basic process involves sawing the pallet in half, attaching eye hooks for your rope, stain and hang!  I love it.

pallet-swing

 

For more detailed instructions visit Sheryl Salisbury Photography. 

DIY Corn Hole

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Corn Hole is a super fun game! We really enjoy playing this game with our friends in a backyard somewhere. Even a few restaurants in town have this outside to play while you wait for your table!

Corn Hole


Take a look at this tutorial that shows you how to make your own! Perfect for both kids and adults, this DIY will bring fun to everyone!

Wine Bottle Tiki Torches!

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How perfect are these wine bottle tiki torches? I’m always looking for a good use for used wine bottles. They’re kind of pretty to begin with and re-purposing them for something like this makes them even better!

wine-bottle-tiki-torches

What a lovely way to make a stand out piece for a great summer night out on the patio! For complete directions on how to make these go to The Armchair Sommelier.

 

Lace Flower Pot

This is such a great idea! How cute would these be grouped together on a window sill, a shelf, or a bookcase? What I like the most about sprucing up plain ole’ terracotta pots, is it makes an outdoor idea an indoor idea. Love it!

Lace Flower Pot

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Outdoor Decor

I have found that as soon as starts to warm up outside, I am constantly looking for little projects to spruce up my outdoor space. These projects range in price and difficulty, but I think all of them are pretty adorable! Try one (or more!) of them out and see how the whole look of your yard can change!

 Add Curtain to your porch swing.

Curtained Swing

 Make an easy, affordable outdoor bench

Easy inexpensive outdoor bench

 Stitch something cute on your screen door

Stitched Screen Door

 Create a side table out of some old shutters

Shutter Side Table

 Make an outdoor table with wheels out of pallets

Pallet Table w Wheels

Add glow in the dark paint to your planters 

Glow in the Dark Planters

Use the frame from a paper lantern to plant a vine. When it fills in, it will be awesome!

Vine Lantern

Use an old shutter to hang some of your plants. 

Hanging Plants

Plant a vertical garden.

Vertical Garden

 Make your own garden swing. 

Garden Swing

My Perfect Summer Party

My perfect summer party includes gorgeous weather, my closest friends and family, delicious food and beverages, and the following nine DIY’s.  They help create a lovely atmosphere while getting those creative juices flowing! My personal favorites are #2, #5, and #6. Go check them out!

1. Mason Jar Cups w/ Lids

Mason Jars Cups

2. Terracotta Lanterns

Terracota Lanterns

3. Colorful Utensil Organization

Colorful Utensil Organization

4. Fruit Infused Water

Fruit Infused Water

5. Paper Lanterns

Paper Lanterns

6. Sangria Drink Station

Sangria Bar Drink Station

7. Hanging Mason Jar Lights

Hanging Mason Jar Lanterns

8. Wine Bottle Tiki Torch

Wine bottle lantern

9. Movie Screen 

Outdoor Movie Screen