It’s time to welcome a little summertime feel to your home!  We know that with decorating comes the inevitable fact that you will be spending money just to add a few new touches.  If you’re someone that knows they’d like to make a few updates but is not willing to pay for already-made summertime decor, we have some great DIY Summertime Decor ideas that you can implement ASAP for a fraction of the cost and breakdown the supplies you will need.  (We’ve even thrown a couple of recommendations for where to find said supplies!)

Summer Signs

Instead of heading into Homegoods and buying out their signs, create your own! 

(...Though we all love a nice splurge every so often)

What you’ll need:

• Wood Slat/Plank (A few great and inexpensive options can be found here, here and here)

• Multi-surface paints (these, these and these are a great option)

• Brushes (1” foam brushes or variety pack foam brushes) 

• Stencils (maybe something like this or this)

Check out all of the details how to make this beautiful DIY sign over at thecraftedsparrow.com.

Ocean View Shadow Box

This one goes out to everyone that finds themselves leaving their trip to the beach fully stocked up with sand and seashells that were impossible not to take back!  For many of us, memories are super important and this shadowbox is the perfect way to hold on to your keepsakes!

What you’ll need:

• Seashells from your trip (or any other little items from it)

• Sand from your trip (or feel free to purchase some here)

• Straight pins or adhesive scrapbook squares 

• A Shadowbox 

Click here to get the full details on how to make this cute craft!

Flip Flop Wreath

It’s always wreath season! Head to your local Dollar Tree and Michaels and grab the following supplies to create your Summertime/Fourth of July wreath today!

What you’ll need:

• A Floral Ring/Wreath Base (12” is recommended)

• Paint/Spray Paint (To paint the Floral Ring)

• A Hot Glue Gun

• 8 pairs of Flip Flops (Make sure these are all the same size - “M”)

• Flowers and Ribbons of your choice!

  
  

  Click here to see the full tutorial!

  
  

  
  

Summertime crafts can be so much fun and if you have kiddos, they are sure to love these DIY’s!  These are guaranteed to have your guests wondering where they can get their hands on some of their own! ....Looks like you just became the community crafter!