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Colleen's Tutorials + Blog Posts

Colleen is the DIY blogger and author behind Lemon Thistle blog where she shares hands on DIY tutorials, home renovations, hand lettered designs, and projects to simplify your life… beautifully.

With a ‘you can make anything’ attitude, Colleen shares approachable projects and basic skills tutorials to help you do just that in her first book and weekly on her blog.

If you enjoy modern home decor (that’s totally cozy for your family!), saving money through DIY and simplified lifestyle- you’ll love the tutorials Colleen shares on LemonThistle.com. Find her @colleenpastoor everywhere else!

DIY Exterior renovation progress & hardie board and batten installation tips

Our Exterior Renovation- Progress Update!

This post has been a long time coming, you guys! I prooobably could have done a ‘Before & the Plan’ post, but instead I’ve saved it all for one nice big update! Killer, right? If you’re new to Lemon Thistle, I’ve been sharing progress on our DIY renovation of our 1965 home. We are *pretty …

Read moreOur Exterior Renovation- Progress Update!
Love this free printable coloring sheet! Plus the hand lettering is rad. Perfect for summer

Beach Days Free Printable Coloring Sheet

Ready for a free printable coloring sheet? Heck yes, am I right? If you’re local to BC, I’m sure you’re aware of the CRAZY forest fires happening around here right now. It’s beyond nuts. We’ve been spending almost every day inside to avoid the smoke and if your kids are anything like mine (heck, if …

Read moreBeach Days Free Printable Coloring Sheet
DIY Fireplace Refresh with painted stone & live edge mantle- great tips on how to!

DIY Painted Stone Fireplace Refresh (Live Edge Mantle!)

If you’ve checked out either of my home tours, you might have noticed our fire place. I gave the fire place a refresh last year and it’s one of my favourite things that we’ve done in our living space. This is a low cost makeover and I totally love having this fireplace in our space …

Read moreDIY Painted Stone Fireplace Refresh (Live Edge Mantle!)
DIY Hexagon planter from one board of 2x8!

One Board DIY Hexagon Planter

I’ve always loved the idea of a one board project so when Remodelaholic announced their 2×4 and More series for projects with building lumber, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to try out a project of my own. We are working on siding the outside of our house and just replaced the front …

Read moreOne Board DIY Hexagon Planter
Hand lettered printable summer bucket list! I love this one- such great activities for kids. Plus- I like that there's a blank version for me to make my own!

Hand Lettered Summer Bucket List Printable

IT’S JULY! I feel like that deserves all caps because that’s how much it doesn’t feel like it should be here already. If you’re anything like me and feeling like that first part of summer flew by faster than it should have- then you need to sit down and make a bucket list. And I …

Read moreHand Lettered Summer Bucket List Printable
Handlettered pouches with FOIL transfer (foil on fabric!?) with free template for 'mrs'

DIY Handlettered Foiled Pouches

DIY handlettered foiled pouches are the perfect gift idea for all the newly weds (or engaged bride-to-be’s!) in your life. Plus I’ve hand lettered ‘Mrs’ as a free file for you! Sharing how to get that beautiful foiled look on fabric. Big thank you to Cricut for sponsoring this post! As always, I only share …

Read moreDIY Handlettered Foiled Pouches
Tips on wooden deck materials and finishing (and refinishing!)

The Easiest Way to Stain a Deck

A big thank you to HomeRight for sponsoring this post. Find my full disclosure and policies here.  If you caught our deck reveal last week, you know I promised a DIY post sharing all the details on why we chose treated lumber, why we chose an oil based penetrating finish and HOW we refreshed it …

Read moreThe Easiest Way to Stain a Deck
how to transfer iron on vinyl to wood- who knew heat transfer vinyl worked for wood signs! Great tips and tricks

Tips for using iron transfer vinyl on wood

Big thank you to Cricut for sponsoring this post! As always, I only share products that I truly love. Read my full disclosure and policies here. Did you know that you can transfer iron on vinyl to wood? If you’ve been following along with my Canada 150 instalment, you’ve heard me chat on this already …

Read moreTips for using iron transfer vinyl on wood
I love the wood look deck and this seating area is so sweet!

DIY Deck Decor

Time to share our new DIY deck and decor. From DIY outdoor furniture to smaller DIY decor for your patio- see what we’ve created on a budget! We’ve shared a few sneak peeks here and there BUT never actually shared a full reveal of our new DIY deck and decor! I really should have shared …

Read moreDIY Deck Decor
DIY Canadian Throw Pillow with free hand lettered design!

True North Strong and Free! DIY Canadian Throw Pillow

This post contains affiliate links at at no cost to you! These help support Lemon Thistle- you can find my full disclosure & policies here.  It’s that time of year when ALL the web is flooded by patriotic projects. I see red white and blue from my US friends and my Canadian feed is filled …

Read moreTrue North Strong and Free! DIY Canadian Throw Pillow

Giant DIY Tassels for a Donut Party

It’s fiiinally time for my donut project! Today I’m sharing these DIY giant tassels fit for a donut party. They’re big and fun and it just takes a few to make a rad party backdrop. Did I mention they’re pretty darned affordable? Scroll all the way down on this post to get the how-to! If …

Read moreGiant DIY Tassels for a Donut Party
Canada 150 Art Installation

Canada 150 Hand Lettered Installation

I’m so excited to share this one with you all! If you are following along on Instagram, you might have spotted this baby already. And if your’e following along on Instagram Stories (they’re so much fun!) you might have even spotted all the details on how I made it. AND if you’re local (Kamloops), I …

Read moreCanada 150 Hand Lettered Installation
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I’m Colleen: wife; mom to 4 wild ones; and DIY blogger behind Lemon Thistle. You can expect to see affordable DIY, cozy modern home decor, renovations, free printables, hand lettering and the occasional party on Lemon Thistle. Read More…

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