Get some inspiration to bring spring into your home! Welcome the changing of seasons with these clever DIY decor ideas that will surely brighten any space.
Keep April showers at bay by creating a beautiful cover of colorful umbrellas! Outdoors, run wire between two outdoor walls and rest opened umbrellas on top; inside, simply hang from the ceiling. If rain isn't a concern, opt for inexpensive paper parasols with coordinating tableware.
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Break out the drill and construct a breathtaking hanging flower display that’s well worth the effort. You can attach fresh flowers the day of your celebration, or use faux (which you may want to leave up all the time!). Get step-by-step directions, including how to hang.
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Whether you’re creating a photo booth or just have a wall that needs a pop of spring, this DIY paper daisy backdrop is the perfect solution! Coming in at under $10, it’s an easy way to make a big impact without spending a lot. Watch a video with detailed instructions.
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People associate pastels with Easter eggs — but adding in some brighter peaches, oranges, and metallics creates a palette that can last past the holiday. Hang a variety of paper lanterns and incorporate balloonsand garland into the decor.
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Wheatgrass is surprisingly easy to grow at home and takes just a few days, or you can opt for faux in a fun container (we like this spring-y bird option). Top with individual flowers, or even Easter eggs if it’s close to the holiday.
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If your celebration takes place before spring flowers are in full bloom, you can bring branches of plants like forsythia, crabapple, and lilacs, as well as bulbs like tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils indoors in advance and “trick” them into opening up. Fresh blooms ahead-of-schedule will be a welcome, unexpected surprise for your guests. Learn how to force branches and bulbs.
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Sometimes food is so pretty it doubles as decor. That’s definitely the case with these so-sweet bird nest cupcakes! Get the complete recipe and directions, as well as a cupcake stand for a stunning display.
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Fill a cute pair of rain boots with seasonal blooms (maybe some of those forced branches from above!) for a clever way to greet guests or even serve as a centerpiece. Use these ceramic boot planters to welcome spring on your dining table.
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This modern take on the traditional spring wreath uses just a few basic supplies including felt, a glue gun, glue sticks, and a basic metal wreath frame. Perfect for crafting on a rainy afternoon, you won’t want to take this adorable wreath down come summer! Get the complete instructions.
Take your pops of spring color all the way down to the water in your vases! Add a few drops of food coloring to each one and add your blooms. This decor can also double as a science lesson: Help kiddos learn about how flowers drink by using white flowers and watching the petals turn the hue of the water.
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