Hello! I’ve seen a lot of the gold hoop wreaths around and wanted to try to make one! I usually make some kind of wreath in the fall, so it was a perfect time.  You can also call this the day of Hobby Lobby --  I was at Hobby Lobby (keep reading) and didn’t even know what to call the metal ring for the wreath and a nice employee pointed me in the right direction towards the macrame/craft section and I got me a steel hoop. I spray painted it gold because gold just feels more autumn to me.

Here are the supplies I used with the links at Hobby Lobby, but you could probably find something similar at any craft store.

-Steel Ring

- Eucalyptus bush, I cut it in half

- Small pumpkins

- Dried flowers

- Wheat/grass – I actually didn’t end up using it

I just used florist wire to attach the eucalyptus and the dried flowers but the pumpkins I kind of glued together, they were really such a pain to cluster together. I know you can come up with a better way!!

I was going to put it outside but it’s pretty delicate so I kept it in the entry way. I wanted a little accent table lamp and Target came through for $10 – it doesn’t look clear on the website but they are and come with the shade.

Just a simple little fall wreath to get me in the mood for some changing weather – I was actually chilly on Monday morning and it was so refreshing!

AND, as I was linking I saw that Hobby Lobby has FREE SHIPPING TODAY ONLY on $59 or more! This is really rare so if you’ve been looking at anything there to buy online, jump on it! Here are some that caught my eye and YES they totally have Christmas out so I included a few of those – I couldn’t help it, they were right there on the end of the aisles!

Here are the links on Hobby Lobby:

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Have a wonderful day~

We’ve done some switcheroos in the past couple of months with rooms and so I needed a headboard for Landon’s twin bed. I also didn’t want a nightstand since we have the floating shelves for books so I thought it would be cool to build a headboard with a light attached.

How to make your own headboard:

Materials:

* 2 – 2X4 – we cut ours to 5 ft 7 inches for each side = $7.24

* 3 -- 1 X 6 X 12 pine shiplap board – we cut ours to 39 inches across which will give you 3 pieces on each board = 9 total pieces, we ended up using 8 = $20.94

* 1 – 1 X 4 X 12 common board to trim it out – we cut two 39.5” pieces for each side and a 46” piece for the top = $8.33

* nail gun – this is a great basic one + you will need a small compressor to go with it. 

* #14 X 3/4” screws to attach the headboard to metal frame = $1.33

Step by step how to make a headboard:

1. lay the 2X4’s on the ground and then place the cut shiplap so that it comes halfway across each stud. We used quarters (see below)  to leave a tiny space between the shiplap. Be sure to leave room on the top for your 1X4  trim piece.

2. Once you’ve double checked that your trim pieces will fit on the top and sides, go ahead and nail the shiplap boards to the 2X4 studs on each side.

3. Then, attach the trim pieces to the sides and top with the nail gun.

3.  Yay! Now you can paint it or stain it. I did a mixture of Minwax classic gray stain with a little provincial – and just did one coat.

4. Now, for the light!  I got the Aged Zinc Ethan Wall Sconce at World Market for $24 back at their Friends & Family sale in the fall. It looks like it is out of stock right now, but here is another option on Amazon. Just be sure it has a cord, unless you are handy with re-wiring.

I just drilled a couple of holes close to each other until it was big enough for the switch to fit through.

The on-off switch that is already on the cord is so handy but it didn’t come down far enough, so I remembered an extension cord I stashed away when we got rid of our Christmas tree

that had an on/off switch so we plugged it into that and then screwed in a little mug hood to hold it in place. Now he can turn it on and off easily. You can also buy extension cords with on/off switches.

Here is what it looks like from the side:

5. How to attach a headboard to a metal frame:

We used some wide machine screws (#14 3/4 inch) to attach it to the 2X4 studs on the top and bottom and that’s it! You can make it for under $60 with the coolest light ever and that saves you thousands compared to this similar one! ;) 

Good luck!! You can do it.

Hello friends! I have been wanting to tackle this project for a long time and I’m happy to report that it worked so I’m going to share how to make one of your own in under $10 since you most likely have many of these items around the house. And you don’t have to paint the letters or have a fancy craft cutting machine because we’re using an engineer print that I’m going to give you the free download for!

Materials needed:

* 2 – 1 X 2 X 8 wood boards (furring strips) I got mine for $1.05 at Home Depot – you may want to pick up an extra in case of mistakes. Take time to choose good boards but remember some imperfections are okay, this is more of a rustic frame.

* 2 or 3 foam core boards – I get mine for $1 each at the Dollar Tree

* engineering print picked up at Staples or wherever you like to have them printed (see below) The 24X36 at my store is $3.59

* your choice of stain – I had some leftover from a project and used a mixture of Minwax Provinicial and Minwax Classic Gray

* hot glue

* double stick tape

* finishing nails – I used 1.5 inch in my nail gun. If you don’t have a nail gun, you could use wood screws, just be sure to make pilot holes first so you don’t split the wood.

Here we go:

1. Order your engineering print at Staples or another print shop. The foam boards are 20 X 30 so get the 24 X36 size and we will cut it down. Here is the download for the It’s a Wonderful Life sign and I also included a download for a Joy to the World horizontal option --- Joy to the World vertical --- O Come Let Us Adore Him vertical because I realize everyone in the world may not be as infatuated with that movie like my family is.  Just upload the image to Staples and then choose the 24X36 in black and white in the horizontal orientation and pick it up in the store.

2. Hot glue the foam boards together. I used two, you could add another if you want your sign to be thicker.

3. Place your print on top of the foam boards and make creases where you want to cut.

4. Cut the print and then attach it to the foam boards with double stick tape.

5. Line up your boards along the foam core and mark where you want to cut. If you don’t have a power saw, you could pre-measure and have them cut at the store. Mine were 20 1/8” for the shorter sides and 31 3/8” for the top and bottom pieces. Double check to be sure they all line up.

6. Stain the boards. I use a disposable foam brush and made a custom mixture of Minwax provincial and Minwax classic gray until it looked right. I brush it on and then wipe off with a paper towel. Let dry completely, usually outside or in the garage so you don’t have to smell it.

7. Then, nail the boards together with your nail gun, or you could use wood screws – just make sure you make pilot holes first so you don’t split the wood. The boards just kind of hold the foam core and print in.

And there you go!! Be so proud that you saved some major money! Prop it up on a mantel or shelf or add a hanger on the back if you will be displaying it on the wall.

Here is one to pin for later:

Thanks for stopping by, feel free to leave any questions in the comments below! Oh, and yes! A few of you noticed that the pine garland – it is indeed from Chip & Joanna’s Hearth & Hand line at Target. ♥