DIY Home Sweet Home: September 2013

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23 Not Your Ordinary Home Decor

Don't subject your walls to boring art.

Here are 23 out-of-the-box ideas to personalize your walls.

Fall is only a few short days away!! Are you as excited as I am?

I absolutely love fall!
Here are 26 amazing fall and Halloween wreaths to get you in the Fall spirit.

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Meet Flint!

Isn't he adorable?

Flint is a 4 year old Labrador. We have had him since he was 6 weeks old and he is my daughters best friend. Most days Jocelyn and Flint are inseparable. On any given day you can find the two of them playing dress up, making mud pies, running around the back yard, or lounging on the back patio. Every night before bed you will find Jocelyn sitting on the floor reading a bedtime story to Flint. I love watching the two of them play together. It brings a smile to my face every time.

It's that time of year again!!
Time when pumpkins start to take over the groceries stores, street corners, and front porches.
Here are 21 simple, and creative pumpkin crafts.

Do you have one of America’s Most Desperate Landscapes?

Hey guys, I just wanted to write this quick post to let you in on a little secret.
I was contacted by Amy Seng, a producer for DIY Network’s Desperate Landscapes.

When you have kids, you are bound to have clutter. Don't let those toys take over your home.

Here are some great diy tutorials to help add storage and organize those toys.

I would like to say thank you to all of those that entered the Kreate-a-lope giveaway.

The winners, chosen by random.org are...

Every kid loves cardboard boxes. This easy-to-construct cardboard playhouse will provide any child with hours of fun.

Home Management Binder - Monthly Budget

Some of you may have noticed this Monthly Budget printable in the main photo for my Home Management Binder post. Somehow this printable managed to slip through the cracks and it was never posted.

So here it is.

Monthly Budget - View & Print

My New 2014 Planner!!!

Look what I received in the mail last week!!

The Circa smartPlanner Master Agenda 2014 from Levenger!!

A few features of the Circa smartPlanner Master Agenda include:

I used to make stick art when I was a kid. Who knew I would love it as an adult as well!!

All you need are, sticks, a frame, and glue or a staple gun. This project could not be any easier!

I am in love with this beautiful patchwork pillow!! What a great way to add a pop of color to any room.

This diy toy box will add extra storage and seating to any kids room. Perfect for apartment living or anyone else who is limited on space.

I love this unexpected and unique wall decor. Made using foam blocks, an open frame, spray paint and glue, this price of art is sure to be a conversation starer.

Foam Block Art - View Tutorial

Do you have any diy tutorials, organizing tips, or recipes that you would like to share with DIY Home Sweet Home readers?

DIY Envelopes using the Kreate-a-lope® Envelope Maker

Over the weekend I was able to test out a new envelope making product called the
Kreate-a-lope® Envelope Maker.

I think I got a little carried away!
I ended up making 34 envelopes in all!!

Need some inspirational ideas to make your own art work?
I've got you covered with these super simple projects that even the most inexperienced painter can do.

With kids back in school and winter right around the corner, it's only a matter of time before someone in your family catches a cold (if they have not already). Here are a few home remedies that may help you and your family combat the cold and flue this season.

Paper clutter is a big problem in many homes today. Between bills, junk mail, and papers sent home from school it is easy to let the paper work get out of control. Check out these genius ideas for taming the paper monster and keeping your home and family organized.