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Ideas14+ Fun Daycare Summer Bulletin Board Ideas Getting your daycare walls ready for the new season doesn't have to eat up your entire weekend. I put together some simple, hands-on craft displays that will brighten up your space and keep the kids involved. 1. Personalized Paper Suns Make bright paper plate suns Bright yellow paper suns instantly grab attention when parents walk through the door. You can staple up a paper plate suncraft for each…

Design AnatomyDIY Wood Slat Wall: Cut List, Spacing Chart & Layout GuideEach note links to its section below. You will be able to calculate your exact slat count, space strips perfectly from the center out, and safely extend your wall outlets. Grab our printable slat count and spacing chart to build a stunning floor-to-ceiling accent wall this weekend.Free printable PDFSlat Wall Cut & Layout SheetCalculate your exact slat count and space strips perfectly.Download the guide…

Ideas14+ Easy Driftwood Art Ideas for Your Home I always come back from beach trips with a tote bag full of weathered wood, and eventually, I had to figure out what to do with it all. These simple driftwood projects turn those stray branches and planks into actual decor without needing fancy power tools. 1. Driftwood Sunburst Mirror Create a stunning driftwood sunburst mirror. The natural curve of the wood dictates the shape of a…

Design AnatomyHoney Oak to Espresso Banister Makeover: Step & Supply SheetTap a note to jump to that part. If you want to confidently prep, prime, and stain your staircase for a durable new look, you need the right sequence and exact dry times. Grab our complete Banister Makeover Step & Supply Sheet below to track every layer from the initial scuff-sand to the final espresso topcoat.Free printable PDFBanister Makeover Step SheetYour complete sequence and supply…

Ideas13+ Brilliant Container Home Design Ideas Shipping containers offer the perfect blank canvas for creating a highly custom, efficient living space. I pulled together my favorite layouts and interior tricks that actually work in these narrow footprints. 1. Stacked Cantilever Layout Stack containers to create instant covered outdoor patios. I always recommend starting with a stacked cantilever layout. Crossing two containers creates a natural covered porch underneath the overhang. You get instant outdoor living space…

Ideas14+ Clever Middle School Bulletin Board Ideas Middle schoolers are notoriously tough to impress, so your classroom decor needs to strike that perfect balance between engaging and mature. I have gathered my favorite hands-on designs that skip the childish graphics and focus on interactive, bold elements you can easily cut and staple together in an afternoon. 1. Interactive Book Recommendations Fold cardstock to make 3D paper books. A towering stack of 3D paper books creates…

Design AnatomyHow to Make a DIY Acrylic Wedding Sign (Reverse Painted)Tap a note to jump to that part. You can easily build a stunning DIY acrylic welcome sign that perfectly matches your wedding colors, and I am sharing the exact printable typography and sizing template guide to make your lettering flawless. We will build this project layer by layer, starting with the blank acrylic and finishing with a lush floral display.Free printable PDFDIY Acrylic Welcome…

Ideas14+ Rustic Turkey Fan Mount Ideas for Your Home Turning a successful hunt into a lasting piece of decor is easier than you think with a DIY turkey fan mount. I've gathered my favorite ways to display these feathers so you can build something you're actually proud to hang on the wall. 1. Barn Wood Plaque Classic barn wood turkey fan display My very first mount was a simple barn wood plaque, and it still…

Design AnatomyDIY Slatted Room Divider: Complete Spacing & Hardware GuideTap a note to jump to that part. Open-concept homes often lack cozy definition, but you can build a custom floor-to-ceiling partition that looks perfectly built-in using our exact slat spacing formulas and tension mount hardware list. I am sharing my complete spacing and hardware guide so you can securely install a stunning room divider without drilling into your floors.Free printable PDFSlat Spacing & Hardware GuideBuild…

Design AnatomyHot Tub Surround Build Sheet: Cut Lists for 7 to 8 Ft SpasTap any label to skip straight to it. Grab your two-page hot tub surround build sheet below to download the exact cut list for your spa size and frame a custom surround with hidden storage. I designed this printable clearance chart so you can build a seamless cedar-toned deck today.Free printable PDFHot Tub Surround Build SheetFrame a custom cedar-toned deck with hidden…