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2020, floral, spring, spring decor

Five creative spring gardens

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021by LumberInMyMiniVan2 Comments

The temperatures are still a little cool around here to start setting out spring flowers, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t started thinking about what I want to plant.

I’ve recently happened upon all sorts of neat ideas for turning things into unique planters. Recycling unwanted household items by filling them with beautiful flowers is a win-win situation, in my opinion.

My grandpa gave me this cute old chair. It had a metal slat seat in it. I took the seat out and popped a planter into it. Doesn’t it look cute with this fern in it?

I want an old washtub so I can do this! Wouldn’t that be cute?

This toolbox planter is absolutely adorable.

I need a carriage now so I can plant flowers in it.

I have never thought about planting anything in a flour sifter but this is pretty cute!

I hope you all have a great week! Join us on Friday for our spring home tour.

2021, cleaning, cleaning tips, Free stuff, organizing, organizing tips, printables, spring cleaning

Free printable Friday: weekly cleaning schedule

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

Good Friday morning to you! I hope you are all well and healthy. At this time, many of us are planning our yearly spring cleaning projects and trying to find more efficient ways to do our regular cleaning.

If you know me at all, you know how much I love making lists, especially if it’s a checklist. This week, I thought I’d share two of my printable checklists with you.

There are certain cleaning chores I like to complete each week, but sometimes we get busy and I need a visual to help me remember what I’ve finished.

To download, right click on the picture and save to your device. Please remember these are for personal use only and are not to be used commercially.

Have a fantastic weekend!

2021, crafts, kids, spring, spring crafts, spring decor

Easy Spring Kids’ Crafts: “feet birds”

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

Quarantine isn’t as strict these days as it has been, but most of us are still spending more time at home where we are safest. Staying at home can mean it’s a lot harder to entertain the littles, so throughout March and April, I’ll be sharing a few spring kids’ crafts with you.

I know you must be wondering: what is a foot bird anyway? It’s exactly what it sounds like.

Paint the bottom of your child’s foot with your choice of washable paint. Then, simply freehand a roundish belly at the arch of the foot. Add little feet, an eye and a beak. You can add a little crest to the top of the bird’s head if you want.

These feet birds make a cute keepsake so you can remember when your littles were small, or you can give them to the grandparents.

…or frame them and decorate with them every spring.

Have a wonderful week! We will show you a great reuse and repurpose idea on Wednesday.

2021, Free stuff, holidays, printables, spring, St. Patrick's Day

Make Something Monday: Two Free St. Patrick’s Day prints

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

Hi, all! Valentine’s Day is now behind us, so we can start looking forward to my favorite holiday: St. Patrick’s Day. As a person of Irish heritage, I am always happy to celebrate. I thought you all might want to celebrate, too.

In the next few weeks, I will feature some spring crafts and decor, as well as spring printables.

Here are two free printables for you. Please remember these are not for commercial use, but for personal use only. To save, right click on the picture, and save it to your device. For best results, do not print larger than 8×10. You may want to print at a print shop, such as Staples Copy and Print.

I hope you enjoy these! Have a wonderful week!

2021, budget decorating, burlap, cheap decorating, crafts, decor, DIY, farmhouse, farmhouse decor, farmhouse style, Pin-spired projects, Pinspiration, rustic DIY, seasonal, seasonal decor, spring, spring crafts, spring decor

Make Something Monday: Three Burlap Crafts To Make Before Spring

January 25, 2021by LumberInMyMiniVanLeave a Comment

I love anything burlap. I love burlap almost as much as I love farmhouse signs and quotes. As I was thinking of January post ideas, I thought I’d share some easy, cheap and adorable burlap crafts with you.

1. Framed burlap initial print

All you need are some old picture frames, some 8×10 burlap sheets, a printer and a graphic from The Graphics Fairy or WeddingChics.com (this is where I got mine).