simple DIY planters

Since Spring has sprung, I have been feeling like my house is in need of some life and so I decided to buy some house plants. ( I went with Cacti because I figured they needed the least amount of attention) I searched and searched for the perfect planters and couldn't find them. So naturally, I decided to make my own. I bought this set of three wooden planters at Michael's craft and chose three colors. Right now, I am really into the corally orange-ish red color, so I got that, a lime green and a turqouise. (also a darker blue for an accent color).

 I repainted them about three times until I kind of got something I liked- I still wasn't sure about them until I put the cacti in the planters and then I thought the simple and rustic designs kind of went well with the cacti. Painting the cacti planters made me want to branch out a little. So, I bought another plant (this one requires more attention- so we will see how long it lasts :( )

fantastic felt!

So, I've heard and read about the wonderful world of felt crafts but for some reason never tried any UNTIL I came across Curbly's "Easy Fall Garland" (found here: http://www.curbly.com/craftmel/posts/11262-stitch-it-easy-fall-garland) and Thrifty Decor Chick's "Hardest Easiest Fall Wreath Ever" (found here: http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2011/09/hardest-easiest-fall-wreath-ever.html)
The following pics are my "interpretations" of those two craft projects...

Both are SUPER easy to make and perfect for the Autumn...I found some really cheap felt sheets at Michael's ($.29 per sheet) in great Fallish colors..plus some blues...cause I always gotta have something blue. 

wonderful wallpapers and wall decals.

"Frames" by Taylor and Woods $45.00 a roll

"Daydream (Blue)" by Hygge & West $125.00 a roll

"Happy Nature" by Fiona 58 euro a roll

"Rain Days Vinyl Wall Decal" by tweetheartwallart $19.00

"Family Tree Wallpaper" by ferm living $110.00 a roll

"Skyline Rythm" Wall Decal by artist Rex Ray via blik $45.00 

"Framed Chalkboard" by wallies $15.00

"Dry Erase Message Board" by SimpleShapes $34.00

my wall art work in progress....

So I took the DIY wall art project idea that used thumbtacks and coffee filters and ran with it. Since our walls were white, I spray painted the various sized coffee filters and doilies a couple shades of blue.

Also, I ended up having to to use foam board and mounting it to the wall using those velcro sticky tabs...it's still a work in progress, but at least this way, I can change it up if I am unhappy with the way its looking and not have to worry about poking millions of little wholes in the walls. :)