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5 Minute Dollar Store and Burlap Wreath

5 Minute Dollar Store and Burlap Wreath

By Marty Walden · 7 Comments

Sometimes I get caught up in the anticipation and fervor of a new decorating season. After all, the craft stores start hauling out their Christmas inventory in July. As a blogger, if you’re not on top of those fall crafts by August you will get passed by. Pinterest won’t love you. Your reputation will be shattered.  Yet here I sit…. Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Fall, holidays, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: burlap, crafts, fall, wreath

Thanksgiving Table Setting for Kids

Thanksgiving Table Setting for Kids

By Marty Walden · 13 Comments

  How many of you can remember the “kids” table? Company comes over. Relatives visit and pinch your cheeks and tell you how much you’ve grown. You got banished to the “kids” table. Your biggest goal in life was to graduate to the “grownup” table because it looked like the adults had so much more fun! Can anyone relate? Or… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, Entertaining, Fall, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, tablescapes, Thanksgiving

Fall Tablescape Ideas

Fall Tablescape Ideas

By Marty Walden · 57 Comments

I love fall and everything about it. Brisk weather. Sweaters. Oh, how I love sweater weather! Fall leaves (probably because I’m not the one raking them!)   At All Things Home we couldn’t think of anything better than hosting a fall tablescape tour to celebrate the season. Welcome! These fall tableescape ideas are probably my most favorite ones ever.  They… Read More

Filed Under: DIY, Entertaining, Entertaining, Fall, Seasonal Projects, tablescapes, Thanksgiving

Easy DIY Projects for Fall

Easy DIY Projects for Fall

By Marty Walden · 14 Comments

Sweater weather. Beautiful falling leaves. Slow cooker soup recipes. It wouldn’t be much of a stretch to say I love fall! It’s my favorite season of the year. Since so many of you are new to Marty’s Musings I thought I’d give you a roundup of all of my easy DIY projects for fall that I’ve posted this year and last…. Read More

Filed Under: DIY, Fall, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: DIY, fall, seasonal

How to Make a Free Fabric Rag Wreath

How to Make a Free Fabric Rag Wreath

By Marty Walden · 11 Comments

  Earlier this week I shared 3 Easy DIY Fall Wreaths and promised to post the instructions for one of my favorites, a fabric rag wreath. I saw the wreath below from my friend Claire at The Rustic Pig and knew I had the perfect fabric to make one of my own. Claire used a simple wire coat hanger for the… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Fall, frugality, Home Projects, No Sew Projects, Seasonal Projects

3 Easy DIY Fall Wreaths

3 Easy DIY Fall Wreaths

By Marty Walden · 13 Comments

Learn how to turn some old rags and yard sale finds into 3 easy DIY fall wreaths you can make in an evening. Perfect for the beginning crafter!   If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time you probably know my DIY hubby and I like to repurpose old fence boards, cast off windows and my yard… Read More

Filed Under: DIY, Fall, giveaway, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: autumn, fall, wreaths

DIY Rustic Fence Board Pumpkins

DIY Rustic Fence Board Pumpkins

By Marty Walden · 71 Comments

Made from leftover wood, these DIY rustic fence board pumpkins are fun, inexpensive and easy to complete with spray paint and vinyl letters.    Just last week I shared with you my humble home all decked out for fall. Fall is everywhere in my home, but one of my favorite places is the way we greet friends and family with… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Fall, holidays, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: crafts, fall, fence board, holidays, Repurposing

Fall Decorating Ideas: Easy Decor on a Budget!

Fall Decorating Ideas: Easy Decor on a Budget!

By Marty Walden · 64 Comments

These inexpensive and easy fall decorating ideas will inspire you to shop your house, yard sales and thrift stores to DIY your home on a budget! It’s finally here. Our All Things Home Fall Tour has arrived at my house! I’ve been decorating and crafting and even just thinking about fall decorating ideas for weeks!   I hope you’ll feel welcome… Read More

Filed Under: DIY, Fall, Home Projects, home tour, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: autumn, fall, pumpkins, seasonal

Branch Candle Centerpiece for Fall Table

Branch Candle Centerpiece for Fall Table

By Marty Walden · 116 Comments

To further illustrate my love for all things Pinterest, I talked my hubby into making me a branch candle centerpiece much like this one. Here are his instructions. From my hubby: Not really a lot of rocket science involved here, once the proper branch is selected.  Don’t be afraid to prune in order to get the right balance on the table –… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, decorating, DIY, Fall, home decor, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: fall, seasonal

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