Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Easy Spring Decor: April Showers Door Umbrellas


Time to craft has been minimal around here.  With a two-room remodel that has stretched weeks beyond its timetable, the past few months have been full of boxes & random stuff splayed everywhere, workmen in the house at all hours, dust, dirt & bits everywhere and my craft room hugely ignored.  Yet, I had time for this project: April Showers Umbrella Door Decor.  So flippin' easy and quick.  I LOVE things like this right now.


I saw this idea over at One Good Thing By Jillee a while back and pinned it as a to-try for Spring.  Every time I see my doors now they make me smile.  So bright and sunny!



There's really no need for a tutorial, it's that simple.  Get a curve handled umbrella, ribbon and silk flowers.  If the flowers are in a bunch, cut them into single stalks:



Unfurl the umbrellas and tie the ribbon at the halfway point.  



Insert flowers into various sections until you like the way it looks.



Cut another bit of ribbon and knot it and loop around the umbrella handle.  Hang and step back to admire the loveliness.



That.Is.It.  Literally the perfect Spring decor craft.  The hardest part was actually finding umbrellas that weren't black or covered with a licensed character.  I lucked out & found the exact one Jillee had on Target.com.  Serendipitously, there was a BOGO deal, so they were just $9 each.  Flowers were 50% at the craft store.  Way cheaper than other seasonal door decorations and much more striking.

The best part?  These are simple to take apart, so all the elements can be repurposed the rest of the year.  Way better than storing some bulky wreaths for 9 months until next Spring. Now, if only doing Spring yard work was this easy...





29 comments:

  1. So flippin' easy and quick works for me too, love this project!

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  2. Very cute idea! Pinning to share and glad I saw your link at Krista's linky party.
    Marie, The Interior Frugalista

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    1. Thanks Marie the share is very appreciated:)

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  3. Cute idea! Certainly brightens up the front door :)

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    1. It really does. Our house is set back far from the street, but those cheerful umbrellas look so bright & nice.

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  4. Those are adorable!! Now I just need to see if I can find any umbrellas that cute! :) Pinning this!

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    1. I found these online and they were cuter & cheaper than any others I saw. Get 'em while their on sale!

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    1. Thanks Julie - I need to dream up some clever ideas like this for the other seasons!

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  6. That is the cutest decoration I have seen in a long time and so easy!! Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!

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    1. Isn't it funny how the simplest thing sometimes ends up the most appealing?

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    1. Thanks Ashleigh. It was really fun to do too!

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  8. So cheery and fresh- adorable! I'd love it if you'd link up to Talk of the Town. :) http://www.sadieseasongoods.com/talk-town-link-party-14/

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  9. Super cute, Cheryl. I adore those pretty green polka dot umbrellas!
    Thank you for sharing this week at Brag About It link party on VMG206 (Mondays at Midnight).
    ~ Megin of VMG206

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  10. I love this umbrella idea for the door. This project seems easy enough that I just might get it done. lol

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    1. I literally had no time to craft and still was able to make these. Go for it!

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  11. This is the cutest idea for a door, I have never seen anything like it before. So cheerful!!
    I just wanted to stop by and let you know that your post has been Featured on
    Oh My Heartsie Girls Friday Features this week.

    And now, I would like to invite you to stop by and at what you have going on this week!
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Karren

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    1. Thanks so much Karren. It's very appreciated. I'm going to add you to my Featured On page:)

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  12. These are just too adorable! Thanks for sharing them at Talk of the Town - I'm pinning them to the Knick of Time party board and giving you a shout-out on FB!

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    1. Awesome Angie - thank you & I've added your party to my Featured On page too.

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  13. This is so cute. I will have to pin for later. You should link up at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party. Opens this Sunday @ 10 AM MST. Check it out http://thinking-outside-the-pot.com/?p=2388

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    1. It took me a while, but I made it to this week's party and added your button to my party page:)

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    2. Thanks for adding our button. So glad you were able to join us this week. Hope to see you often!

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  14. What an adorable idea! Pinned! Thank for linking up to TOO Cute Tuesday!

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  15. Very cute! Thanks for sharing this at the Family Joy Linky Party!

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