Today I'm taking a great idea I saw recently and running with it!  I'm making a rag pumpkin that is not only easy to make but can be customized using whatever you already have around the house. 

You've probably seen these awesome flags around the internet and like me, knew it would be so easy to make using things I already had around the house! Today I'm giving it a try and I'm thrilled with the results!

On a recent trip to the craft store I came close to buying this pretty Fourth of July rag garland... but I didn't. 

I'm officially naming myself the self proclaimed Queen of DIY garland. 
No, seriously, I love making garlands and especially Christmas garlands of all kinds. At the end of this post you can find a link to many of my DIY garlands. 
They are probably the easiest projects to make with the biggest bang!  Hang them on hooks, racks, trees... anywhere. 
Today I'm making a beautiful faux mercury glass rag garland for a grand total of one dollar! Take a look...

If you're looking for an easy project that costs almost nothing, then this is the one for you!  I'm using an old faced cotton curtain I saved and an inexpensive wire wreath frame. 

If you liked the easy rag flag I made using scrap fabric and a doily, then you're going to like this one too! 
Who doesn't like a cute project you can make from recycled clothing? 
I sure do! 
So gather your old red and white clothing along with a pair of blue jeans that are headed to donation and follow along! 

This is a fun and easy project to use up all those small scraps of fabric you've been saving.

If you're following along you may have seen me create pumpkins from the fabric scraps I gathered from a rag placemat.  Today I'm using more of those rags to create a no-sew pumpkin appliqué for a pillow cover and I have to say I love it!

In an attempt to decorate for Valentine's Day with a neutral pallet, I had an idea!  It just so happens that this idea is free to make too! 

Repurposing clothes from the thrift store  is both thrifty and popular these days.

Happy Memorial Day weekend friends!  🇺🇸
And let's remember today and always, those that gave their lives for our freedom! 
Today I made an easy frayed rag garland flag to hang around my house. 
I love the colors of the flag and this easy project can be left up all summer!

Beaded garlands are so easy to make, its like making a necklace! 😂
The three beaded garlands I am making today are perfect for decorating a tree or just hanging around on a peg shelf. 
It all started with a trip to the thrift store and those mystery bags they have hanging on the wall that were filled with Christmas treasures! 
Take a look ...

A beautiful DIY wreath made with recycled fabric.

I'm finally getting around to another easy home improvement project I've thought about for a long time. 
We've lived in this house for 29 years this year. We live in the same town we grew up in. Our children, and their children go to the same schools we did. 
We love out house and we are constantly looking for large and small projects to update it. 
Today I'm working on an easy update. 
Take a look...

This adorable Thanksgiving banner began with a trip to Michaels craft store. I purchased this very simple packaged Thanksgiving banner with big plans for it.

Today I'm talking EASY Christmas decor!
If you've been around a while you may know that I love garlands, especially bell garlands. I string them all over my house! 
I'm creating a very easy garland and I'm taking a few short cuts! 
This bell garland is an easy and quick project that will look great hanging just about anywhere this season! 
Take a look...

Recently I found a great bag of discarded ornaments at the thrift store including these metal snowflake ornaments. 
Today I'm going to show you how to give metal snowflakes a beautiful rustic brass patina. 
The snowflakes look amazing now hanging on a rag garland. 
I can't wait to decorate for Christmas! Take a look...

If you love American flag inspired projects like I do then follow along! 
I'm including 10 of my all time favorite flag projects in this post. 
When I say American flag inspired, I mean red, white and blue, stars & stripes and all of it! 
Take a look...

I love making American flags and through the years on Homeroad I've made a ton of them! 
I found a great set of star stencils that takes the work out of making the stars on the flags I make. 
Today I'm repurposing something pretty weird to make an adorable wooden American flag.
Take a look...

This large ornate mirror was found at a garage sale and refinished in minutes for just pennies!