Materials for this project particularly easy to find and there’s usually tons of variety.  All you need is a bowl and base. Be sure to remember sizing of the bowl and base, for example they should fit nicely together. Also, choose bowls/containers that aren’t too deep as birds love to stand in the water and bathe.  I made two different bird baths; a taller one with bright colours and a shorter one that will be incorporated into our fairy garden.  Both are made the exact same way…easily!

This DIY Dollar Store Bird Bath takes less then 10min to complete!

Let’s see how to make your own DIY Dollar Store Bird Bath
What you’ll need

• Plastic bowl or shallow container
• Tin planter
• Hot glue gun with glue 

There’s really only one step to complete this DIY garden bird bath and that is to glue the bowl to the top of the planter!  It’s surprisingly that simple. An inexpensive DIY bird bath that takes less then ten minutes to complete, you can’t go wrong with that.

I used the light blue planter upside down to create a tapered look, which further enhanced the bird bath. You can see the planter’s handles in the above photo, of course if you don’t like this, you can simply cover them in mulch or dirt. If the bird bath is in the grass, the handles will be hidden among the grass and you won’t see them at all!

Looking for more spring or summer home decor ideas? Check out our easy Colourful Triangle Tablecloth or see this Fruits of Summer Food Tent, by Champagne and Sugarplums. We also have an easy, budget friendly way to upgrade your patio decor, see it here.

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The main feature of this patio upgrade are the crates and potted plants.  I also love the shear curtain hung in the background, it really gives a breezy, relaxing feel which is exactly what you want while enjoying a coffee or beer.

Before the upgrade I had only a iron bistro set on the porch.  Since this set is timeless, it fit right in with the new look. At the store I picked up a few items that I thought looked nice together, both trendy while sticking to my style.  Between the dollar store and department store the whole upgrade only cost $50 and it took less then 45min to put together.  The longest part was installing the shear curtain because I had to screw them into the wood.  Here’s a quick list of materials that made my upgrade look amazing!

What you’ll need for your DIY Patio Makeover, How To Upgrade Your Patio on a Budget

• Three artificial plants in pots
• Shear curtain
• Curtain rode (check your patio out and choose the right type of fixture: pressure mounted, magnetic or bracket style rod)
• Large circular placemat (table decor)
• A utensil holder (table decor)
• A carpet for the floor
• A large tin bucket
• Wall art
• Two wooden crates
• Other small decor for the table/wooden crates

It might take some time to place the items where they look best, but you’ll get there.  I moved the decor around a lot before I finally chose how I wanted it to look.  You can also add to the decor as you go, so don’t worry about getting all of the materials in one trip.

Finally, let’s see how to put them all together…

I love how this patio makeover turned out. It didn’t take long to complete and certainly didn’t break the bank.  Therefore, you have no excuse for not transforming your patio into an oasis this summer!

Need more patio ideas?  This DIY Vintage Serving Tray is the perfect addition to a patio makeover.  Another idea, if you’re looking for a project to make the patio a comfortable place to read a book…this Colour Pop Pillow Cover by Champagne and Sugarplums is a the perfect solution.

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Luckily, this no sew project is super simple. The hardest part is drawing the antlers, so if needed, don’t hesitate to grab a template from the internet to make things easier. Also, this project can be adapted in so many designs – flowers, birds, Star Wars, Disney. Really the possibilities are endless. For now though, let’s get started with a naturally inspired design.

What you’ll need:

• Felt
• Embroidery thread and needle
• Scissors
• Glue
• Ruler and pen

Measure out a 4″ by 8″ rectangle of felt and cut it out.

Use the embroidery thread to stitch the sides together, making several large x’s along the edge, and be sure to measure the size against the can to make sure it’s a tight fit before stitching the edges together.

Use the same thread to stitch decorative lines along the top and bottom edges of the cozy.

Draw and cut out antlers to fit onto the cozy. I made two cozies – one with deer antlers and one with moose antlers.

Glue the antlers in place on the cozy and this is easiest to do after slipping the cozy over a can so the placement is easier to see.

And that’s it – now sit back and enjoy a cold one with your new beer can cozies! Happy Father’s Day and Happy Crafting.

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Follow the easy tutorial to create these perfectly tie-dyed curtains!  How to Make Indigo Dyed Curtains by Swoodson Says

This pretty tie-dyed dress is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe, try it out! Anthropologie Inspired Tie-Dye Dress by DIY Candy

How cute is this for baby?  The colours are eye catching and fun, their sure to love this blanket from infant to toddler…to adult!  How to Make an Upcyled DIY Tie-Dye Blanket by Swoodson Says

These tea towels really give that summer colour punch you’ve been looking for, check out the easy tutorial Tie-Dye Tea Towels by And Then Home

Who doesn’t love minions??  Help your kids create their own Minion Tie Dye Shirt, they’ll be so happy with the finished product Minion Tie Dy Shirt Tutorial by Diana Rambles

DIY Tie Dye Ideas! There’s more How to Tie Dye, keep reading!

Check out these throw pillows!  Perfectly tie-dyed and ready to be shown off DIY Throw Pillows with Hardware Store Shibori Dyeing – IKEA Hacks by Shrimp Salad Circus

Super fun idea for the kids!  Have them create their own tie-dye shirt by using squirt guns! How to Rock Summer with Colourful Squirt Gun Tie-Dye by Fireflies + Mud Pies.  

Here’s 5 ways to tie-dye, create a classic look or make a design.  See how tie-dye methods can change the final product How to Tie Dye – 5 Ways to Tie-Dye by Down Redbud Drive

Everyone needs a tie dye headband, great gift idea.  I love the look of these Tie Dye DIY Headbands From T-Shirts by DIY Candy

Going camping or do you attend sporting events?  Bring one of these tie dyed blankets with you! How to Make a Shirbori Indigo Tie Dye Blanket by Swoodson Says

Why not have a tie-dye party?  It’s a great project to do with the kids and the theme is bright and fun Rainbow Tie-Dye Party + Printables by Diana Rambles

Don’t forget to go natural!  This tutorial shows you how to keep it natural, while still giving a stunning tie dye look How to Tie-Dye with Turmeric by Pink Fortitude

Ombre is always eye pleasing, here’s how to achieve the perfect tie dye ombre effect on everything from shirts to blankets How to Ombre Dye Anything – How To-sday by Shrimp Salad Circus

Did you love these How to Tie-Dye Ideas? What’s your favourite?

I hope you found the perfect DIY tie dye project and tutorial, your sure to see lots of tie dye this summer, so jump on the trend!   How to Tie-Dye – The Best DIY Tie-Dye Ideas

Looking for more inspiration?  Certainly check out this Easy Lazy Susan by Champagne and Sugarplums or our Coffee Bar Station.

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There’s a couple of key things to keep in mind – only use natural fabrics as they take the dye waaaay better than man-made fibers, and if you want a bold pattern ignore most tutorials and dip dry fabric into the dye. In my first attempt I tried to dye a wet tea towel but the water soaked up the dye and I ended up with a completely orange tea towel.

I couldn’t be happier with my second attempt though! I LOVE the bright bold colour and unique patterns that emerged. Another great thing about this technique is that no two towels will ever look the same, you get a new pattern every time. They would definitely make great gifts (Mother’s Day right around the corner…) and since you can do them in any colour under the sun, you can easily personalize them to anyone’s kitchen. This is a DIY I will encourage anyone to try – please share your projects with us, we’d love to see it!

What you’ll need:

• Plain white cotton tea towels
• Fabric dye
• Gloves
• Elastic bands
• Bucket

Fold your tea towels. For the first towel, I folded it in a wide accordion (about 4”), then starting at the bottom, fold up into a triangle. Continue making triangles until the entire towel is folded. Don’t worry if the triangle isn’t perfect! Secure with elastics (or in my case twine – I forgot to pick up elastics)

For the second towel, I folded it in a slimmer accordion (about 2”) and left it in a long rope shape. Secure with elastics.

Dip the towels one at a time into the dye (wearing gloves). Dip one side and then flip and dip the other side. I held the towels in the dye for about a minute or so. Don’t fully submerge the towel – dip it in and let the dye run through the folds.

Let the towels sit folded for about 10 mins and then remove the elastics. Spread them out on a drop cloth or clothes line to dry and you’re done!

Check our list of tie dye projects for more inspiration. Hope you had fun tie dying and happy crafting!

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You won’t need much to complete this summer DIY.  All you need is a canvas, spray paint and some stencils or sticker letters.  You can also free hand your letters as well with a paint pen.  Choose bright colours to really pop this summer and catch some attention, this project will look especially nice outside.  Trending colours this summer are “fire” inspired.  So we are seeing coral, deep reds, bright reds, pastel yellows, turmeric and yellow-gold.  We’re also seeing lavender, bright green, ocean blues and royal blues.

How to create a DIY Letter Art Summer Canvas

What you’ll need:

• 12 x 18 white canvas
• Coral spray paint
• Teal spray paint
• Glue
• Stick on letters
• Black paint pen

How to achieve it:

Spray your canvas using the directions on the side of the can.  You may need two coats, allow both to dry completely between coats.  

Once the canvas is dry, add the word “Hello” to the top. I had black letter stickers and since I wanted this summer sign to pop, I sprayed them with some teal paint. Some glue may be needed when sticking the letters to the canvas.

Then you can add the word “Sunshine” diagonally across the canvas.  I used letter stickers for mine.  Try to use a different font or size for each word as this gives the completed word are a fantastic look.

Next, add some fun sayings using the paint pen. You can write anything you like, but since mine will be for the patio, I wanted something relating to that.

That’s it, your DIY printed canvas is complete!  If you’re looking for more ways to bring in summer take a look at our Boho Cake Stand. Looking for a delicious summer dessert recipe? These Campfire Cupcakes by Champagne and Sugarplums are perfect!

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Perfect, now the design. Something colourful is a must, something exciting and trendy would be great. I googled for a while (my little break quickly turning into an extended break) and found it. A geometric print tablecloth, covered in colourful triangles. A fun, easy design. So I got started. I will admit that this project wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be. Making the triangles does require some concentration, I had some misses that I needed to fix up. And then painting the triangles…. I won’t lie, it takes forever. But the end result is 100% worth it!

What You’ll Need:

• A plain tablecloth or some fabric
• Ruler and pencil
• Lots of colourful fabric paint
• Paint brush
• A cartload of patience

Decide how big you want your triangles to be, I did mine at 6”. Measure 6” intervals along the edges of the cloth. Use a yardstick to connect the lines diagonally in both directions. Then draw a line across the lines horizontally to divide the lines into triangles.

Paint in the triangles, one colour at a time in a random pattern. You may need to let some sections dry before moving on with this step.

Let dry and you’re done! Although there are only two steps to this project it does require a time commitment. Don’t forget to share your photos with us and let us know how this project worked for you.

Looking for more DIY summer crafts? Certainly take a look at this Beach Decor – Flip Flop Hanger or these Beaded Wind Chimes Craft for Kids by Champagne and Sugarplums or our Tie Dye Tea Towels. Happy Crafting!

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No sewing machine needed here; just an iron and some decorative hand stitching. To be honest, I upgraded a $5 fleece blanket that I picked up at big box store but you could easily head to your local fabric store and grab a few yards of fleece if you can’t find one. Add some sheet of felt from the dollar store and some fusible interfacing – you’ve got a custom blanket for under $15!

DIY Popsicle Blanket

What You’ll Need:

• A fleece blanket
• Felt sheets in six colours
• Brown or burlap ribbon
• Scissors
• Paper (for making a template)
• Fusible interfacing
• An iron
• Embroidery thread and needle

Cut out a paper template to the size you want your Popsicle to be. It’s easier is you fold the paper in half and draw and cut your template from the fold. This way the Popsicle shape will be even on both sides.

Now we can make the first Popsicle. Cut the yellow felt in the whole shape, this will be your base. Cut an orange layer by laying half of the template onto the and half off. When you lay the orange felt on top of the yellow, it should only cover half of the Popsicle. Finally, cut the top blue portion by laying only the top third of your template onto the felt. When layered together, this makes our first Popsicle.

For our second Popsicle, cut out a full template in light green felt, like we did for the yellow layer in Popsicle number one. To make the Popsicle bumps, cut out two strips of dark green felt and then round both edges to make semi-circles. These will lay in the centre of the Popsicle, side by side.

For our last Popsicle, cut out a full pink template and then a half template in yellow. Lay the yellow half on top of the pink and your done.

To make the Popsicle sticks, cut out three lengths of ribbon and then round of one end.

Time to assemble all the pieces! This step takes some time, it’s not difficult but setting each layer takes patience. Cut out pieces of fusible interfacing (this can be purchased at any fabric store, it is a heat activated adhesive for fabric) to match each of the felt Popsicle pieces and the sticks.

Use an iron (follow the directions for heat setting, but be sure to turn of the steam) to attach each piece of felt together. Attach the sticks directly to the blanket, this will determine where the Popsicle’s will be so space it out before you iron them down. Once the sticks are in place, attach the Popsicle’s in place.

Add some stitches around the Popsicle edges in coloured threads for an added touch.

And it’s done! Curl up on the patio with a good book and make the most of the last few weeks of summer. Enjoy!

We hope you loved this DIY Popsicle Blanket!  Looking for more home decor?  Certainly check out this Beach Decor DIY Flip Flop Hanger or our Tie Dye Tea Towels.

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I am officially inspired and will defiantly be making bookends for other holidays going forward. This design will take a couple hours to complete but will add a big patriotic statement just in time for July 1^st.

Canada Day Bookends

What You’ll Need:

• Scrap wood pieces or a solid block of wood (you need something about 5” x 5”)
• Wood glue
• Paint pens in black and red
• White and black paint
• Sandpaper
• Graphite transfer paper
• Pencil
• Design template – click here for True and here for North

Step One:

Firstly, paint the wood pieces with a base coat in black paint and let dry

Once the black paint is dry, cover it completely with a coat of white paint. Let this layer dry.

Take the sandpaper and lightly sand away the white layer of paint in some spots, creating a distressed effect, try to use a light hand when sanding so that the black layer of paint doesn’t get sanded off too.

Step Two:

Secondly, use the graphite paper and a pencil to transfer the design onto the face of your bookends. You could use your own design or freehand anything you like here too

Colour in the design using the paint pens

Step Three:

Finally, assemble two wood pieces to create an L shape. Add a third piece to make a front face for the design to go on. You could also use a solid wood block if you have one (I had these little wood plaques in my stash so decided to use them up)

Place the bookends on your shelf and have a great weekend celebrating Canada’s 150!!

Bring your Canada Day décor outside with a festive door hanger – Canada Day – Welcome, Eh! Door Decor

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Watch Fireworks in Style – What to Bring

Snacks.  Bring snacks!  Popcorn, candy and cookies.  What’s a show without a yummy snack?  Also, bring drinks.  There’s nothing worse then finally setting up and realizing you don’t have anything to eat or drinks…doubly true if you have kids!

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