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Paper Mache Fall Letter Sign

Fall is in the air and that means it’s time to start decorating for autumn! this fun paper mache letter sign is a great way to add a little seasonal touch to your home. best of all, it’s easy to make and perfect for any skill level. so get ready to get crafty, and follow along with the steps below. Fall is my favorite time of year. Why you may ask? Well, first of all, it starts to cool down from that hot summer heat. Next, you can start to wear layers, and hide a little bit of that summer belly you got from drinking too much lemonade and not enough P.E. Ha! What I love most about the FALL is getting to decorate my home with all the cute fall signs. Let’s be real. I love to decorate my home all year long. But these adorable Paper Mache Fall Letters made with decoupage paper are just so cute, that they are persuading me to think fall decor is my absolute favorite. Look at how cute they are! Should we get to crafting some of your own for your home? I think so.   Y’all, working with Decoupage Paper is not as scary as you think it might be. Just because it has a fancy name, doesn’t mean you have to be super skilled to master it. Think back to all the fun you had when you were in elementary school. Do you remember, back when you were making paper mache dioramas of your favorite chapter book in 3rd grade? The good old days, right?! Well, this fancy Decoupage Paper Paper Mache Fall Letter craft lets you keep having fun like you did when you were little. But, instead, you get to make a unique, personal, budget-friendly, high-end-looking decor for your own home in less than an hour. Once you see how easy it is to work with decoupage paper, you will begin looking for other projects to create using it. (Believe me when I say I have lots to teach you if you are interested!) So are you interested? Grab your supplies and let’s get started! Make your Paper Mache Fall Letters These paper mache letters are perfect because they are so customizable. Yes, I am making them for my FALL decor but you don’t have to if you want to take the same simple steps and spell out a different word. Maybe your last name, a baby’s name, etc. Whatever you decide to spell out, most craft stores have these in stock to help you work with these amazing products. What I love most about the paper mache letters is that they come in multiple sizes and they are so easy to work with in terms of your own personal DIY home decor. This project is completely customizable. You decide the style of design, size, and colors you wish to have in your decoupage paper to add to your FALL letters. Whatever you decide, it will turn out fabulous.   Whether you went with a neutral look like me or decided to work with bright red and orange leaves decoupage paper for your FALL letters, the project is bound to be a success. Follow along with me and I will share with you some simple instructions to get this look. Oh yeah, and remember to have some fun.  I am so excited to FALL in love with this craft. How about you? Let’s get to work.  Supplies Paper Mache Letters (F, A, L, L)  – Hobby Lobby – https://www.hobbylobby.com/search/?text=paper+mache+letters Re-Design by Prima Tissue Paper Style Raw Umber – Master’s Touch Acrylic Paint Mod Podge – Matte Good Scissors/Craft Knife Heat Gun Sponge Daubers How to Make Your Paper Mache Fall Letters Grab your paper mache letters and your decoupage paper. Place your paper down flat and trace your letter with a pen. Cut out with good scissors. Cut excess. Place paper over the top of your paper mache letter to determine if your cuts were accurate. Remove and prep letter. Apply a nice even coat of Mod Podge on your letter. Be sure to go all the way to the edges. Completely cover the top of your board. For larger letters, you will need to work in sections, starting from the top, and working your way down.   Next grab the piece of decoupage paper you like, playing with placement before you lay it down officially. Remember, once it touches, it is very difficult to pull back up, so make sure you have it where you want it! If you are using the thicker dryer sheet types of paper, it is a little more forgiving than other brands/styles of paper. That is why I love to work with it so much.  Place it down, rubbing smoothly with your hands to push out any air bubbles. Make sure it completely adheres to the letter. For larger boards, you will repeat the addition of Mod Podge, applying paper, and smoothing out air bubbles in sections as you work to complete your wood sign.  Let dry. (it dries pretty quickly so thank goodness.) Apply a top coat of Mod Podge over your papers to seal them up a bit.  Repeat the same steps for the remaining letters of your word FALL. Add the details to the outer edges with your finger daubers along the side with Raw Umber paint. Apply it as thick or thin as you like. This gives your letters a more finished look. How Do I Make My Letters Stand Out a Little More? With this project y’all I was looking to keep things muted and neutral a bit to go with my home decor. But you do not have to do that. If you are looking for a bit more boldness to this DIY project, simply add a base coat of white to your paper mache letters before adding your decoupage paper. This super simple step will help change the look of your project in a drastic, but beautiful way. What do you think… should I have added a coat of paint underneath or not?  Working with the right kind of decoupage paper is key! This can be an easy project or a SUPER DUPER easy DIY. So, be sure to check out my supply if you have a little extra cash to try something new. You will be thankful that you did. If you have other scrapbook paper or tissue paper in your craft stash at home, use it up! It will work following the same method I just shared with you. So give it a try. I promise you will be glad that you did. Until next time! Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this Fall Paper Mache Sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

Tammy Huls 1

Rustic Fall Craft Idea for your home

Let’s get crafting! Fall is here and I am going to show you how simple it can be to make some rustic home decorations that will add a perfect touch of autumn style with some added charm. This rustic fall craft decor is super easy and perfect to add to your autumn decor. I love all the feels that rustic home decor offers. I really do love it. It just makes me feel happy and at home every time I see it. When looking to decorate your home with more of a fall vibe and less Halloween decor then this is the perfect DIY rustic fall craft. Rustic Fall Craft Idea for your home Using old wood blocks, of any size you like, some fun scrapbook paper, and a few other crafting supplies, you can make this adorable fall rustic craft decorate any room of your house. I can’t wait to put mine on my bookshelf, but it would look great on my mantle, kitchen table, guest bathroom, or even my front entryway. This project lets you be as creative as you want to be, building your confidence, one craft at a time. Just follow the steps below and let’s have some fun! Supplies needed for your Rustic Fall Craft Decor: 5 wooden blocks – 3 ½” squares (size optional) Brown, Antique Bronze, and White acrylic paint Foam Paintbrush Heat Gun/dryer Scrapbook paper Paper cutter  Mod Podge Squeegee/Flat edge tool Sanding block Finger daubers Letter Stencils – “F, A, L” Pumpkin Stencil Crafting Pencil Fast Drying Acrylic Spray Seal Steps: First let’s grab your desired size wood block. You can use scrap wood if you like. Mine were cut at 3 ½” by 3 ½”. Just make sure your wood pieces can sand up by themselves. Now start painting the edges brown with your foam brush.  Next paint 1 of your wooden blocks completely.  Decide on which style of scrapbook paper you want to have as the background for your blocks.   Cut 5 squares of your scrapbook paper to fit the size of your wooden blocks.  Be sure your paint that you painted has dried completely before moving onto the next step. Use a heat gun to speed up the drying process.  Doing 1 block at a time, apply a thin coat of Mod Podge on your wooden block being sure to cover the entire front surface.  Place your scrapbook paper on top. Use a squeegee or flat edge tool, pressing down to push or any excess Mod Podge under the paper.  Wipe the excess from your squeegee and on your block with a paper towel. Help position your papers as you press in case they shift a bit. Repeat for your 4 blocks. Rough up the edges of your block with a sanding block to continue with our rustic feel.  Rub off any excess debri Lightly going around the outside edges of your wood blocks, apply a thin layer of antique bronze paint.  With your finger paint dauber, start applying the brown paint we used at the beginning of the project. Simply dab a little paint inside your stencil working with the letter “F” first.  Keep repeating those same steps until you have spelled out “FALL” on your 4 wooden blocks. Set aside to dry.  Grab your solid brown colored wooden block and be sure it is nice and dry.  With a pumpkin stencil of your choosing, place over the top of your wood block. Dab on your paint color of choice that will match with your scrapbook paper, holding in place as you work. I am using a mixture of blue and orange to create my pumpkin.  This is where I filled the inner sections of the pumpkin with a lighter paint than what you chose for the stencil.  Next, Dry with a heat gun.  Use a crafting pencil to trace over the pumpkin grooves to add more dimension. With your finger, smudge the pencil a bit.  Next, add some highlights with your white paint, if you prefer.  Using Mod Podge after your paint is dry apply a layer over your letter blocks and seal them.  Return to your pumpkin block, roughing up the edges a bit with a sanding block.  See how simple and cute the rustic style can be? A change of stencil, scrapbook paper, and paint can help create a seasonal set for any home. I am really inspired now! The possibilities are endless. Pin this Rustic Fall Craft Decor tutorial below to find the instructions later!

Tammy Huls 0

Breast Cancer Awareness Pumpkin Sign

Follow these simple directions on how to make a breast cancer awareness pumpkin sign! Make one for yourself or share it with your friends. You can even give them as gifts during October, which is national breast cancer awareness month! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I want to show my support through a craft. Follow along as we make a project that shows hope, love, and support for those who are fighting cancer in any way. This activity will remind you of the importance of regular mammograms! Breast cancer awareness is symbolized through lots of pink ribbons, socks, bumper stickers, and water bottles. Pink anything reminds me of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink pumpkins can be a nice way to remind yourself to get checked, and those you love too. This craft would be a loving gift, for one who is battling, one who has survived, and the family of those of one who fought a good fight.  DIY Breast Cancer Awareness Pumpkin Sign In the US, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. I am sure you know someone yourself. that has been diagnosed. That is why I am sharing with you a simple craft, but SOOO meaningful. I just love how it turned out. This craft would be a perfect addition to your home or happy mail for someone you love. Using a white canvas, some pink scrapbook paper, Mod Podge, and a few other supplies, I was able to create this heartfelt Breast Cancer Awareness craft. Check out the video to see just how easy it was to make. One question though, have you scheduled your appointment to be checked? Supplies needed for your Breast Cancer Awareness Pumpkin Sign: Canvas panels Pink Scrapbook papers Brown Scrapbook paper Scrapbook Leaves Breast Cancer Awareness Sticker, Transfer, Stamp, or Quote Mod Podge  Paint brush Thin paintbrush Brown paint Pencil/pen Heat Gun/dryer Instructions for Pumpkin Sign: Begin with a plain canvas panel. Add a pink scrapbook paper of your choice to the canvas.  To dull it down a bit, simply brush over the paper with a thin layer of Mod Podge.  Fun part is deciding which scrapbook papers you want to use to create your multiple different pink pumpkins.  Freehand some pumpkin shapes on the backs of your scrapbook paper. You want some of all sizes. Remember no pumpkin is ever perfect as you are creating. If you are not great at freehand, you can trace any pumpkin shapes you find online.  Be sure your canvas is dry before you start playing with placements of your scrapbook pumpkins. Use a heat gun to speed up the drying process, if needed. Once happy with placement, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge directly to your canvas and then place your scrapbook pumpkin on top.  Use your squeegee tool to work out any excess Mod Podge and air bubbles that are trapped underneath. Use a heat gun to make sure they are sufficiently dry.  To make your pumpkins stand out, grab your pencil and trace around the edges a bit. Add your pumpkin lines down the front as well. With your finger, smudge the pencil markings to add some dimension and detail. You can use a paint pen or black paint, if you prefer either of those tools instead. Add your remaining pumpkin, layering on top of your first 2 pumpkins. Use your Mod Podge to make it adhere. Dry with a heat gun. Remember to add your pumpkin markings and dimension with your pencil. Smudge a bit.  Grab some brown scrapbook paper to create your pumpkin stems. Freehand or tracing, create stems of all shapes and sizes, remembering to have fun with it.  Add your stems with Mod Podge, by dabbing on a bit where you will place on the pumpkin. Dry with a heat gun.  Outline your stems using the same pencil/smudge technique.Add as much detail as you like.  With the open spot at the top of your canvas, apply your Breast Cancer awareness sticker, transfer, scrapbook paper, stamp, or stencil. Whatever media you decide, it will look great. What quote will you use?  Grab some scrapbook leaves and add them onto your canvas here and there with Mod Podge. Play with placement. Let dry.  Outline your leaves once dry to add dimension, if you prefer. With some brown paint and thin paintbrush, add some pumpkin twisty vines to add some detail to complete the look.  This pink pumpkin craft can be the relaxing therapy you need just like any other wooden craft I have made! It can be the smile on someone’s face who is feeling down when they receive it as a gift. Or it can even be a little reminder to be proactive in the fight against breast cancer. Whatever this craft represents to you, it is important. Just as you are important. I am so glad you were here to make it with me today.   Just pin this Breast Cancer Awareness Pumpkin sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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DIY Scrap Lumber Pumpkin Decor

These scrap lumber pumpkin decor are a great way to use up wood from the yard while creating unique fall decor for your home. See how easy it is today! Fall decor is something I love putting out each year. Almost as much as decorating for Christmas. When looking for new things to decorate with each year I always try to do it on a budget. That is why I thought these scrap pieces of lumber would make the cutest pumpkin decor. These wood pumpkins are the perfect way to spruce up your space, and they’re also a great craft for kids of all ages! If you want some more fall inspiration, check out How to make your own DIY Halloween Boo Sign that will for sure help get your creative juices flowing this fall. Happy crafting! DIY Scrap Lumber Pumpkin Decor If you are like me and enjoy the fall season, then this DIY Scrap Lumber Pumpkin Decor is perfect for you. Pumpkins are traditionally carved with a knife. But if you’re looking for a new spin on Halloween decor this year then you will want to give these a try. Follow along and make this cute little pumpkin decoration yourself! Supplies needed for your Scrap Lumber Pumpkin Decor: Scrap lumber of all sizes Random sticks Electric drill and bit Orange, turquoise blue, off white paint Foam paint brushes Faux leaves Hot glue gun Scrap Lumber Pumpkin Decor Instructions: Grab 3 different pieces of your desired sizes of scrap lumber. Next with an electric drill and the appropriate size drill bit, make a hole large enough to fit your stem right in the top of the scrap lumber later in the project.  Once you have drilled all your holes, wipe free of any debris. Grab your orange paint and paintbrush. Paint your tallest piece.   Load your hole up with some hot glue, and slide your stem and faux leaf/leaves right down inside. Hold in place as glue hardens.  Set aside to dry. Repeat steps of painting your next scrap lumber piece with your turquoise blue paint, or paint color of your choice. Remember to wipe your scrap lumber clean before painting.   Insert stem and leave with a large amount of hot glue in the hole. Paint your last piece of scrap lumber with an off white. Have some fun with it by bringing in a bit of blue paint from your other brush to tie your pumpkins together a bit.  Repeat steps to add stem and leaves. To give your pumpkins an antique look, dry brush a bit of brown and your turquoise blue on your orange pumpkin. Streak here and there. Wipe a bit with a paper towel if needed. Be sure to really highlight your edges on your pumpkins.  Repeat the streaking, dry technique on your blue pumpkin with a bit of orange and brown to highlight your edges, continuing with your antique look. On your white pumpkin, use brown, blue, and orange to highlight the edges to complete the set of your painted lumber pumpkins.  Pair your set together, accentuating their uniqueness in color and height. How to create pumpkins with a more rustic look: I had some old lumber that was near and dear to my heart, so I just couldn’t paint it. But I just couldn’t let it sit there taking up space, either. So a rustic set of pumpkins was what I created to solve those challenges, and I am so pleased.  Simply, skip the step of painting. Be sure your lumber scraps are different sizes to create your set. Repeat steps with drill, inserting stems, and leaves. Play with your leaf types and sizes before officially gluing in place.  I love this look as a complete set, just as much as my painted pumpkins. Have fun and let your creativity soar as you take scrap pieces of lumber to make some amazing pumpkin decor! Set up an assembly line and mass produce these. Once you have plenty made, sell them at a craft show or gift them to friends. You will love setting these out year after year! Just pin this DIY Scrap Lumber Pumpkin Decor tutorial below to find the instructions later!

Tammy Huls 0