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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!

So you like free stuff?

Nice! I like to make free stuff :) I’ll make note that you’re a fan of the free stuff… like printables. And if you want some of them right now, why not check out my archives? Check them out here!

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DIY New Kid on the Block Onesie with free printable design

Over Here- New Kid On The Block Onesie

Do you ever find something so funny, but you’re almost too embarrassed to say because it’s probably not that funny to everyone else? That was this onesie for me. I thought it was hilarious, and so did my hubby… but it’s pretty lame, I know. But I just loved it too much to keep it …

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DIY Saint Patrick's Day Floral Centrepiece- using grocery store flowers!

Saint Patricks Day Floral Centrepiece

Saint Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, you guys! Last year I went all out for the holiday and it was a ton of fun. This year I’m keeping it simple but still want to have a few fun things. Growing up, we had some leprechaun window clings and that was the extent of …

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Vanilla Panna Cotta with Blueberry Sauce

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Blueberry Sauce

**While I’m busy welcoming a new baby into our home *woohoo!* I’m having some of my blogging friends step in and share some rad posts with you all. Please give them some love and enjoy their creative ways!** This one’s extra special because Dani is a friend IRL too… see how I used some internet …

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DIY Wood Veneer Erasable Menu Board

DIY Wood Veneer Meal Planner

Today I’m popping in to let you know that I am over at the lovely Remodelaholic sharing this classy little wood veneer meal planner with you all. I love, love how this thing turned out. Sometimes you have an idea in your mind and it turns out less than perfect and other times… it’s just …

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DIY Upcycled Wood Round Photo Frame

DIY Upcycled Wood Round Photo Frame

**While I’m busy welcoming a new baby into our home *woohoo!* I’m having some of my blogging friends step in and share some rad posts with you all. Please give them some love and enjoy their creative ways!** Hello! We’re so happy to be here at Lemon Thistle Blog, sharing a simple DIY upcycled wood …

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Delicous Celery Snacks with a Twist!

Celery Snacks (with a twist!)

**While I’m busy welcoming a new baby into our home *woohoo!* I’m having some of my blogging friends step in and share some rad posts with you all. Please give them some love and enjoy their creative ways!** Hello beautiful Lemon Thistle readers! I’m so excited that Colleen invited me here today to share a …

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DIY paper hearts place cards- perfect for valentine's day!

Over Here- DIY Valentine’s Day Place Cards

I’ll be honest with you… I don’t have big plans for Valentine’s this year. Shane and I are going to try get out on a date… but that’s about it. We’ll be spending it at home with our kiddos (and baby!). But just because you’re staying in with your fam jam doesn’t mean you can’t …

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Shooting in Manual for Bloggers

It has been a LONG time since I’ve posted a ‘blogging tips’ post. When Troi shared how to take better photos of your kids a couple weeks back, a lot of you spoke out asking for more photography tips. I’m excited to finally do that today! SO this post is all about the settings I …

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DIY Kisses Art- so cute for valentine's day or a girly apartment!

2 Minute DIY: Kisses Wall Art

Today I’m bringing you a super quick (like 2 minutes might be an exaggeration) DIY to get your home ready for Valentine’s Day… or really any day of the year that could use some kissy artwork. This kisses wall art was fun to create and would be fun to even make note cards using the …

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A DIY Neon Valentines Day Party- so fun!!

DIY Neon Valentine’s Day Party

**While I’m busy welcoming a new baby into our home *woohoo!* I’m having some of my blogging friends step in and share some rad posts with you all. Please give them some love and enjoy their creative ways!** Hello everyone! My name is Dawn from Not Just A Mommy; I love all things entertaining, crafts …

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Gilded Love Free Printable- perfect for valentines day

Gilded Love Free Printable

**While I’m busy welcoming a new baby into our home *woohoo!* I’m having some of my blogging friends step in and share some rad posts with you all. Please give them some love and enjoy their creative ways!** Hey everyone, I’m Tan from Squirrelly Minds and I’m so excited to be here while Colleen spends …

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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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