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DIY: Fall Plant Stakes
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Here’s a festive, inexpensive way to get into the Fall spirit.
What you’ll need:
Printable ombre words (Download here: thankful, blessed, fall )
Skewers
Double sided tape
Gold paint pen
Color/paint all of the skewers gold in color. Situate the circles at the top of each skewer (one on each side) and secure with double sided tape.
Happy Fall!!
Printable: Hawaiian Style Hale Recipe Cards
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With all the technology available, there are a few things we like to do the old school way. Filing recipes is one of them! If you’ve got butter fingers like yours truly, all electronic devices should remain far, far away from the kitchen rather than front and center in the confetti of flour and coconut.
There is something nostalgic about a hand written recipe. Whether it was passed down from your mom, dad, grandma or grandpa, it’s a piece of history that you can recreate. Grandma’s andagi. Aunty’s chicken long rice. Mom’s legendary pumpkin crunch. Whatever it is, let’s keep these tasty memories going for generations to come.
Print them up for your own use, or as a gift. Handwrite some of your own special recipes for a new bride or a include in a gift basket along with the ingredients needed. Most importantly, do all your cooking with aloha and your kitchen will always be blessed. Find the free download here! Recipe Cards 3×5
DIY: Driftwood Mobile
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This simple and beachy DIY mobile is so easy and is a great way to display a collection of drift wood or other found beach treasures.
What you’ll need:
Several pieces of drift wood, any shape or length under about 9in
Fishing line, anything over 20lb test
Drill or dremel
Starfish, or any item you’d like to finish your mobile with
Collect and sort your drift wood. I arranged this one with the longest up top, tapering down with the shortest last.
Drill holes in the center of each piece of wood. The drift wood is fairly soft and will drill easily. I used 2 turquoise beads about an inch long to act as the stopper at the bottom of the mobile. Attached whatever you’re using as the stopper and then begin stringing your wood pieces from smallest to largest.
Once you’re done stringing your wood lengths, secure the top of the mobile by tying a knot in the fishing line. With a small drill bit, or even a thick needle, create a hole in the top of the starfish or other item you’re using at the bottom of your mobile. I used thinner fishing line to attach it to the bottom.
Using a drywall anchor and hook, position and secure mobile.
FRESH: PUA ALOALO
StandardPua Aloalo is one of six species of Hibiscus native to Hawai’i.
The yellow Pua Aloalo is the State Flower however today we are featuring the beautiful white flower. It’s delicate white petals and bright pink stamen are signature. The width and length of the petals can vary.
These plants do well outdoors with full sun and frequent watering. They bring a sense of cultural beauty to any outdoor space.
DIY: Air Plant in a Jar
StandardSome of my favorite things: jars, shells, sand, plants. Here is a super easy DIY to add some beachy earthiness to your bookcase, coffee table or kitchen.
What you’ll need:
Clean, empty jar, glass, bottle, clear pretty container
Base – sand
Filling – shells, rocks, beach glass
Air plant
Start with your base layer. It reminds me of making a dessert truffle, layering the cookies, crumbs, pudding, cake and basically all things delicious. You can choose as many layers as you’d like. Start with the smallest layering items first and work your way up.
Continue adding your layers until you’re just below the rim of your container. Snuggle your air plant into the enter and you’re done! These air plants are fairly easy to love. If they start to look a little dry or start browning, spritz them every once in a while with some water from a spray bottle. These are hardy, easy to make, super versatile and affordable! Enjoy!
DIY: Hand Painted Garden Rocks
StandardWith Spring in full bloom, there are flowers and herbs and the like popping up all around us. Be creative and add touches of color, patterns and inspiration to your pots and garden alike.
What you’ll need:
smooth garden rocks
paint pens
spray clear coat
Be festive and inspiring with your prints, patterns, words, colors and designs. Carefully embellish each rock working with the contours and shape of each individual rock. Let the rocks dry, spray with clear adhesive coat and then place around garden.
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