Summer Cup Covers

Keep pesky bugs away from your summer beverage with these fun cup covers! They double as a drink marker, are easy to make & oh so festive! Get all the details from Paper Source HERE!

DIY Grassy Plant Pals

Too cute! I've been searching for a fun gardening project for my daughter & this is perfect (especially since I'm lacking in the green thumb department)!

To get started you'll need:

Plastic cups

Potting soil

Grass seeds

Decorations for the cups - stickers, paper, ribbon, etc.

1. Soak the seeds in water overnight

2. Let the kids decorate the cups

3. Fill the cup halfway with soil. Add the seeds, give it a little stir & top with more soil

4. Water the soil well

5. Set in a sunny spot to sprout & water as necessary

{ photo credit }

Brick Succulent Planters

I adore this simple & modern planter idea! As someone who missed out on the green thumb gene, I have a fondness for succulents. It's almost impossible to kill them. And now you can create a fun (and inexpensive) planter. I prefer to recycle an older brick. Not only is it eco-friendly, but used bricks has lots of charm & character.

1. Use a C-clamp to stabilize your brick. Mark the center with a pencil and then spray the top of the brick with your squirt bottle. When drilling masonry, you've got to keep it wet.
2. Grab some safety googles, drilling brick can be messy & hot!
3. Position your drill in the center of one side of your brick and try to keep the drill level. Every 20 seconds or so, spritz with water to keep the drill bit cool. Once the outer diameter of the hole cutter contacts the brick, spray a lot more water on, and keep drilling until the loose dusty shavings/water mixture starts to dry out. Keep drilling, and spraying and drilling.
4. When the base of the hole cutter starts to get close to the brick surface, stop drilling. Take a chisel and carefully knock away the interior of the hole. Don't hit too hard or the brick might split. Just tap away enough until the bottom is flat(ish). Shake out the loose stuff. Repeat if necessary.
5. Do the same thing with the second hole.
6. Spray off all the brick dust and put a bit of dirt in the bottom of one or both of the holes, about 3/4" deep. Place a succulent into each hole, and pat more dirt loosely around.
7. Water once to every two weeks.
8. Enjoy the beauty of your hard work!

Photo via ReadyMade

Light Bulb Terrariums

How genius is the idea of using light bulbs as miniature terrariums? What a fun DIY project. They make wonderful place cards for your next party (and they double as favors too)!

What you'll need:

• Light bulbs (globe, incandescent, clear)
• Tillandsias (also known as air plants)
• Dry moss
• Spray paint
• Self adhesive silicone bumpers
• Place cards (with care instructions printed on opposite side)
• Metal wire

Instructions:

• Hollow out light bulbs (make sure to wear safety goggles). Great tutorial here
• Spray paint the cap of the light bulb for a cleaner look
• Use Tillandsias & moss to fill the terrariums
• Attach silicone bumpers on the bottom for stability
• Hole punch place card & secure with metal wire

{Photo credit: Dream Box Photography}

Up-Cycled Drink Caddy

We eat take-out often. You too?
Don't throw away those drink holders just yet!
(all you Top Chef masters just please play along)
Check out this fantastic up-cycle project from Dandee. A great alternate to giving a flower bouquet to a friend, or use them as centerpieces at your next party (at the end of the event, give each guest a plant to take home). And that fun "HELLO!" banner... You can download it for free! Get all the details here!

DIY Flower Pillows

I'm such a sucker for big flowers, I blame it on my inner Carrie Bradshaw! Now you can make your own fabulous flower pillows with these incredible tutorials. Hello Gorgeous!

Stunning! Get the tutorial from Cluck. Cluck. Sew at V and Co.

Get the details to make this beauty at Love Stitched

DIY Lace Flower HairPin

The lace & metal combo gives this flower a gorgeous vintage vibe. Get the details to make your own at Aly & Ash

No Sew Flower Corsage

I love projects that contain two of my favorite words: No Sew! Get the tutorial to make this beautiful flower corsage from V and Co. Dress up a purse or cardigan sweater. I'm thinking of adding a few to a throw pillow.

DIY- Dahlia Flower Brooch

A wonderful handmade gift idea for Mother's Day! Make this gorgeous felt dahlia brooch with an easy tutorial from Megan Reardon on Holidash. It even has a secret pocket in the back that can hold a picture or message. Sooo cute!

Pom Pom Flowers

LOVE! Learn how to make these fun pom pom flowers at Domestifluff

And it gets better! You can also download free coordinating printables; pom pom patterned paper, invitations, gift tags & place cards. Available in peachy pink, warm gray & a buttery yellow. Get them here

Fire Flowers

Take some chiffon... add a little fire.... and what do you have???

The prettiest little delicate flowers! Head over to MarmaladeKiss for all the details. You may just be seeing these little beauties in my Etsy store very soon!

Hibiscus Notecards

These 5x7 hibiscus flat cards are free to download at The Blah, Blah, Blahg. I'm thinking of adorning them with swarovski crystals for a little bit of summer shimmer! Personalize with a name and add matching envelopes for a quick gift!