Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts

Thursday, November 2, 2017

10 Fun Fall DIY Crafts

DURAND, Mich., – From the beautiful backdrop of colors that greet you when you step outdoors to the warm and welcoming holidays, it's clear to see why fall is the best and most beautiful season of the year! Bring a sense of autumn awe to your home with these 10 fun fall DIY crafts. Before you know it, your house will be as vibrant and colorful as the outdoors!

1. Fall Greeting Sign


10 Fun Fall DIY Crafts

Greet your guests in style with this creatively clever fall sign! When the holidays and snow come to Michigan, you can swap out the autumn leaves and bittersweet berries for holly and evergreen to make this DIY project last through the winter, too!

Supplies Needed: Chalkboard paint, bittersweet berries, fall leaves, tray, autumn branches

Difficulty: Easy

2. Flannel Coasters


10 Fun Fall DIY Crafts

Make your home feel just a little cozier this fall by crafting a set of flannel coasters! With a few felt squares, an old flannel, a sewing machine, scissors, and an iron, you can transform an old flannel into new cozy coasters in a mere matter of minutes!

Supplies Needed: Flannel, felt, sewing machine/thread, scissors, an iron

Difficulty: Easy

3. Leaf Bowl


10 Fun Fall DIY Crafts

Need a centerpiece for your table this fall? Create a leaf bowl with just a couple supplies to top off your beautifully decorated kitchen! We don't recommend you put anything too heavy in it, though, as the leafs can rip and tear with too much weight. Acorns or other fall goodies are perfect!

Supplies Needed: Artificial autumn maple leafs, triple thick glaze, mod podge matte, plastic bowl, plastic wrap

Difficulty: Medium

4. Maple Leaf Roses


10 Fun Fall DIY Crafts

Give the maple leafs in your backyard a new home by folding them into roses! You can hang your roses from string, decorate your dinner table, or even create a beautiful "bouquet" of maple leaf roses as a centerpiece!

Supplies Needed: Autumn leaves, floral tape, floral wire/craft wire, scissors

Difficulty: Hard

5. Thanksgiving Pie Garland


10 Fun Fall DIY Crafts

Whether you're a fan of pumpkin pie, apple pie, or both, this Thanksgiving pie garland is perfect for any lover of this beloved autumn dessert! Carve up a slice of creativity this fall to make the sweetest decorations of the Thanksgiving season!

Supplies Needed: Ruler, cardstock, twine, white pom-poms, cutting mat, craft knife, glue gun, scoring board

Difficulty: Medium

6. Cinnamon Stick Candles


10 Fun Fall DIY Crafts

Want to make your mantle pop this fall? All you need are cinnamon sticks, rubber bands, and some twine to transform your candles into these fantastic fall centerpieces! This cool craft is so easy that it shouldn't take more than 20 minutes to create!

Supplies Needed: Candles, cinnamon sticks, twine, rubber bands

Difficulty: Easy

7. Gold Leaf Pinecone Garland


10 Fun Fall DIY Crafts

Bring the fall festivities into your home this November by crafting a gold leaf pinecone garland! This affordable project is a quick and simple craft that you can put together with your whole family. Plus, the pinecones last a long time, so you can even keep your garland going through the winter!

Supplies Needed: Pinecones, twine, gold spray paint, gold leaf adhesive, foam brushes, spray sealant, screw eye hooks, pliers

Difficulty: Medium

8. Fall Bucket List


10 Fun Fall DIY Crafts

There's so much fun to be had during the autumn months, but remembering to do it all before the snow starts to fall can be challenging. Craft a fall bucket list to create a cute way to keep track of any activities you want to do while fall is still in full swing!

Supplies Needed: Tin bucket, fall filler (acorns, leaves, etc), large popsicle sticks, Sharpie marker, clip-on chalkboard sign, chalk, paint, and a paintbrush 

Difficulty: Easy

9. Maple Leaf Mason Jars


10 Fun Fall DIY Crafts

Make your mason jars pop by giving them a little fall flair! After you finish this crafty addition to your home, fill your maple leaf mason jars with corn kernels and top them off with tea lights to create a perfect autumn ambiance once the sun goes down.

Supplies Needed: Paint, mason jars, tea lights, corn kernels, leafs

Difficulty: Easy

10. Tree Stump Candle Holders


10 Fun Fall DIY Crafts

If you have any leftover logs that you'd like to repurpose this fall, with just a few steps, you can turn an ordinary stump into a breathtakingly beautiful candle holder! Plus, once winter comes to Michigan, you can your tree stump candle holders into firewood by simply removing the candles!

Supplies Needed: Wood, drill, 1 1/2" wood boring drill bit, hand saw, tea light candles, boxwood wreath

Difficulty: Hard

There's something about autumn that sets it apart from the other seasons. Whether it's the fun holidays or the kaleidoscope of colors that nature provides us, fall is without a doubt the most beautiful time of the year. With these 10 fun fall DIY crafts, you can give your home the fall flair it deserves to stand out this November! If you've got a hunger for DIY crafts that you just can't quite seem to satisfy, check out our Pinterest page for fall crafts, recipes, and more. Before you head out to gather your crafting supplies, make sure your vehicle's components are ready to take on the changing temperatures with our Fall Car Care guide! You can additionally protect your vehicle by following our Routine Maintenance guide to ensure that key parts of your vehicle are functioning properly. That way, you'll be able to count on your car when the snow starts to fall!

Located at 9009 East Lansing Road in Durand, MI 48429, Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand wants to revolutionize your car buying experience. We’ll bring all the transparency and customer satisfaction you need while making the buying experience fun! If you have any questions be sure to contact us at (989) 288-2657 or head over to our website at www.GraffChevyDurand.com! We are proud to serve Durand and the surrounding communities of Owosso, Flint, Genesee Charter Township, Swartz Creek, and Corunna.

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Tuesday, May 24, 2016

6 Ideas to Make Your Memorial Day More Festive

DURAND, Mich. – For many people, Memorial Day signifies the beginning of summer and all that comes with it. Celebratory cookouts will take place; boats will enter the lake for the first time in months. There are sure to be fireworks and parades, but does your party need a little extra something this year? Try our 6 ideas to make your memorial day more festive and you wont be sorry. Good food, fun crafts, and easy decorations, what more could you ask for?

Decorations


These cute mason jar centerpieces are sure to be a hit:
6 Ideas to Make Your Memorial Day More Festive

Keep the cutlery in order with these festive DIY tin can containers:
6 Ideas to Make Your Memorial Day More Festive

For the Kids


These fun cupcake liner fireworks are an easy craft that kids can do on their own:
6 Ideas to Make Your Memorial Day More Festive

All you need is construction paper and a little glue to make these patriotic hats:
6 Ideas to Make Your Memorial Day More Festive

Food


This Mexican-style grilled corn is a fun and delicious twist on an all-American classic.
6 Ideas to Make Your Memorial Day More Festive

Finish off the day with this pretty and delicious, red, white, and blue fruit pizza.
6 Ideas to Make Your Memorial Day More Festive

Enjoy a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend! We hope our 6 ideas to make your memorial day more festive will inspire you during this patriotic holiday! Now that summer has officially arrived, do you have any family trips coming up? Make sure your vehicle is in great working condition before you head out on your adventures! Schedule an appointment with our service center online or call (989) 288-2657. Our ASE certified technicians will make sure everything is running smoothly.

If you’re looking for a new ride this summer, you might want to consider the differences between buying vs. leasing. We’ve broken down the pros and cons of each on our new page. You can also check out the How to Buy and How to Lease pages for more information about how each process works.

Come see us at 9009 East Lansing Road Durand, MI 48429. Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand is revolutionizing the car buying experience. We provide all the transparency and customer service you need, while simultaneously making your purchase experience fun! For any questions contact us at (989) 288-2657 or visit our website a twww.GraffChevyDurand.com! We proudly serve Durand, as well as the surrounding communities of Owosso, Flint, Genesse Charter Township, Swartz Creek, and others.

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Fun DIY Christmas Ornaments

DURAND, Mich. –– 'Tis the season for crafting! Options for Christmas crafts are endless, but these fun DIY Christmas Ornaments involve no holiday weight gain, and make great homemade gifts! Craft these ornaments by yourself, or with the family for a fun holiday activity to get in the spirit of Christmas.

Fun DIY Christmas Ornaments
A mini version of a Christmas wreath using easy to find craft materials. These Christmas Wreath Ornaments come together quick! 

Fun DIY Christmas Ornaments
A classic DIY ornament, these Cinnamon Ornaments double as an air freshener. These can be made in different shapes and decorated a million different ways. 

Fun DIY Christmas Ornaments
Bring a bit of the outdoors in with these Scrap Ribbon Tree Ornaments. These are easy to make and don't need much effort to look rustic chic. 

Fun DIY Christmas Ornaments
These Bottle Cap Snowmen Ornaments might get your hands a little messy with paint, but the cute outcome is well worth it! 

Fun DIY Christmas Ornaments
These Yarn Star Ornaments can be done in any color or pattern of yarn for an eclectic tree. 

Fun DIY Christmas Ornaments
Add a little personalization with these Decoupaged Ball Ornaments. You can use something personal, like a map of your favorite vacation spot. 

Fun DIY Christmas Ornaments
Winter-activity inspired, these Popsicle Stick Sled Ornaments are perfect seasonal decoration for your tree. Get even more festive by using puff paint or glitter to decorate.

Hopefully these fun DIY Christmas Ornaments get you prepared for the gift giving of the holiday season. These ornaments will shine on any tree, and be a highlight of Christmas memories for years to come. If you have a crafting tradition you do around Christmas, we'd love to hear about it in the comments or on our social media!

Make sure to also prepare your car for winter weather. If you'll be delivering your homemade ornaments, stop by our Chevrolet dealership for any auto service, like an oil change, that you need before traveling! 

Located at 9009 East Lansing Road Durand, MI 48429, Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand is revolutionizing the car buying experience. We provide all the transparency and customer service you need, while simultaneously making your purchase experience fun! Learn more about Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand, or for any questions contact us at (989) 288-2657 or visit our website at www.GraffChevyDurand.com!

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