Category Archives: Holidays/Seasonal

DIY No Sew Summer Flower Bunting

DIY No Sew Summer Flower Bunting

May
24,
2013

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A while back I made a paper Easter egg garland to hang from our little fake mantel. While it was adorable, Easter has passed and we’re on our way into summer now, so I decided to make something new to celebrate the season. I put together a no-sew summer flower bunting, and I just love it!

It’s so fun and … {Read the rest!}

DIY Spring Welcome Wreath Tutorial

DIY Spring Welcome Wreath

May
10,
2013

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I have been seeing all these gorgeous spring wreaths lately, but we live on the second floor of an apartment building, so our “front door” just faces into a hallway and decorating it does less than nothing for our curb appeal! But I was totally inspired to make a spring wreath anyway when I saw this fun tulip wreath tutorial from … {Read the rest!}

Use Shutters To Display Greeting Cards

April
16,
2013

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Today’s post is brought to you by Jacque from The DIY Village! I’m super excited to have her taking over my blog today because she has an awesome project to share with you guys!

Hi everyone! Jacque here from theDIYvillage! I am so excited that Jessi asked me to join you all here at Practically Functional! I cannot be the only … {Read the rest!}

Painted Paper Mache Easter Eggs

Painted Paper Mache Easter Eggs

March
21,
2013

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Although I love bunnies and chicks, my favorite way to decorate for Easter is with Easter eggs! You get to use fun, bright colors in crazy patterns, and they’re such a simple shape that they look great no matter how you create them. Paper, fabric, paint, wood…it doesn’t matter! Case in point, look how adorable these painted paper mache Easter … {Read the rest!}

Practically Functional: Paper Easter Egg Garland

Paper Easter Egg Garland

March
19,
2013

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Now that St. Patrick’s Day is over, it’s time to bring a little Easter spirit into our home! So I started by decorating our kitchen shelf with a paper Easter egg garland!

I’m loving how the bright colors help bring some contrast to the white shelf on an off-white wall! But if you’d rather some more muted colors, try using … {Read the rest!}

Decorate with spring flowers and ribbon by PracticallyFunctional.net

Decorate With Spring Flowers And Ribbon

March
11,
2013

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We had some great weather this weekend, and I’m finally feeling like spring is on its way! I should be able to get my indoor herb garden started up again in another week or so, but in the meantime I’m getting in the spirit with some spring flowers!

How fun are those colors?!

I have a little confession to make: … {Read the rest!}

Practically Functional: Beer Bottle Candle Holder

Beer Bottle Candle Holders

March
04,
2013

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In keeping with the “decorate with beer bottles for St. Patrick’s Day” theme, I have another fun project to share with you guys today! I recycled a few green Heineken bottles into candle holders!

Green and gold, so festive!

To make these candle holders you need to be able to cut a beer bottle in half, but don’t worry, it’s … {Read the rest!}

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