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Simple and quick craft – rainbow butterfly wreath!

Simple and quick craft – rainbow butterfly wreath!

Blog· Easter / Spring· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating

I was having a clear out of my craft stuff. Well .. no, that’s a lie .. one does not…
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I’m using WoodUbend to transform this planter!

I’m using WoodUbend to transform this planter!

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY

I don’t know what it is with me and Terracotta pots at the moment, but I’m loving creating different projects…
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Glitter Easter Egg Place Name Holders

Glitter Easter Egg Place Name Holders

Blog· Easter / Spring· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating

Easter breakfast is kinda a big deal in our household. It’s not quite Christmas morning but it’s pretty special! And…
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The one with the FRIENDS themed birthday

The one with the FRIENDS themed birthday

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY

So last week was our daughter’s 22nd birthday. Which reminded me of her 21st birthday we celebrated in lockdown last…
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Make your own Easter Topiary Centrepiece

Make your own Easter Topiary Centrepiece

Blog· Easter / Spring· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating

Well, this project sent me on a bit of a wild goose chase! You see, I had a more natural…
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Bright and Happy Spring Bunny!

Bright and Happy Spring Bunny!

Blog· Easter / Spring· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating

What if I told you that before we had our current kitchen redone about 5 years ago we had white…
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Hi guys!  My name is Marianne and I’m so pleased you stopped by!  I love decorating on a budget, as well as sharing fun, simple craft & DIY projects to turn your house into a gorgeous home.

But most of all, let’s have some fun along the way – it’s great to see you here!

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Easter breakfast is one of my favourite family mea Easter breakfast is one of my favourite family meals 🥰. This was our table before the troops descended and caused chaos 🤣

Hope you’re all having a fab day too!! Happy Easter everyone 🐣❤️ #easter #eastertable #eastertabledecor
One thing missing from our Easter decorations (can One thing missing from our Easter decorations (can you believe it’s only 10 days??😳) was a bright Centrepiece for our table.  And I think I’ve achieved it!  It’s bright, bold and colourful and I think it’s going to look lovely on our breakfast table on Easter Sunday 🐣 

Details on how to create your own are on my latest blog post @onceaduckling  #easter #topiary #topiaryeaster #eastertopiary #eastercenterpiece
Do you follow me on Facebook?? Catch me for regula Do you follow me on Facebook?? Catch me for regular Live craft sessions!  Here’s one we made earlier today 🥰. What better way to welcome Spring?? 🐰🐰##livecraft #springcrafts #springiscoming #springishere
One of my absolute favourite things to do for each One of my absolute favourite things to do for each season is making some kind of drinks bar.  And this year is no different!! Not being able to get to the shops means reusing some of my items from last year. BUT with a bit of creativity you can give it a whole new feel!! 

Details of where I got my items, as well as some #freeprintables (so you can have your own tags and Cottontail sign), are on the blog @onceaduckling 

I’m secretly already looking forward to creating the summer corner (which will be featuring something completely different than hot cocoa!!🍓 

#eastercoffeebar #easterdecor #coffeebar #cottontailcafe #springdecor #freeprintable
Morning everyone!! It’s another day closer to th Morning everyone!! It’s another day closer to the clocks changing to summer time and I for one can’t wait!! Who else is ready for some Spring and Summer vibes? ☀️💐☀️

And talking about vibes ... how CUTE has this country vibe wreath turned out?  I hadn’t planned to make another wreath but this one just kinda happened naturally!  The bunnies from @therangeuk were just meant to sit on their little swing tucked inside this straw wreath, watching the world go by.  Check out the blog post on @onceaduckling for all the details. 

#springvibes #summervibes #countryvibes #strawwreath #springwreath #springwreaths
Happy Wednesday!! In between painting our newly pa Happy Wednesday!! In between painting our newly panelled bedroom wall (which we hadn’t planned BUT that’s a blog post story for another day 😜), I’ve had time to sneak in a few Easter projects!!

And the beauty of this project?? It’s  suitable for ALL occasions!! See the coasters?  They’re  plain gloss tiles covered with a napkin.  When you can’t find the perfect coasters .. get creative!! All details are on the blog @onceaduckling 

Have a great St Patrick’s Day!! 🍀🍀

#easter #eastercrafts #coasters #coasterset #modpodge #modpodgecrafts
Oh my .. the weather is doing ALL sorts of things Oh my .. the weather is doing ALL sorts of things here today!! But we’re all set for Spring indoors .. and Easter is only about 3 weeks away!! Still .. that means you’ve got PLENTY of time to add some bunnies to your home 🐰 

This little lady has pride of place back in our lounge 😍. I got her on Market place last year and she still makes me smile 😊 

Do you have a favourite Easter decoration? 

#easter #easterdecor #thumper #eastermantle #springiscoming #springisintheair
Meer the latest member of our family 😜🤣. I c Meer the latest member of our family 😜🤣. I completely forgot I made this little cutie last year and found him among my Easter decorations. 

I’ve been adding all our Easter/Spring touches to our home and I’m SO ready!! Roll on blossom, longer evenings and sunshine !!☀️ 

#easter #easterdecor #easterbunny #modpodgeproject #modpodgecrafts
Outside it may be back to rain this week, inside S Outside it may be back to rain this week, inside Spring has definitely sprung!! I’ve added Spring colours in most downstairs areas and I’m loving this latest addition to our hallway.  Sign from @hobbycrafthq and letters from @therangeuk 🥰

I made this fun floppy ear 🐰 sign on a FB Live and the details are now on the blog too.  Head over to @onceaduckling for details how to make this fun simple sign for your home! 

#easter #eastersign #springiscoming #easterdecor #easterdecorations
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