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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 Yard Games- I love this! Dominoes and Yahtzee would be such fun outdoor activities.

5 DIY Yard Games, Hours of Fun (Jenga/Dominoes/Yahtzee)

Tutorials for 3 simple DIY Yard Games: Yahtzee, Dominoes, and Jenga. From measurements to tips and quick reference guides, I’ve got you covered. This weekend we hosted our first barbecue of the season (woohoo!) and the weather was SO beautiful. We actually came inside after a few hours because the kids weren’t used to the …

Read more5 DIY Yard Games, Hours of Fun (Jenga/Dominoes/Yahtzee)
DIY Copper Pipe Bunting

DIY Copper Pipe Bunting (and Bedroom Sneak Peak!)

If you read Monday’s post, you’ve already seen a sneak peak of our bedroom… but it hardly counted- this definitely counts! This DIY Copper Pipe Bunting was crazy easy to make, I bought the pipe to make it probably a month ago and left it sitting for a day that I had enough time. Turns …

Read moreDIY Copper Pipe Bunting (and Bedroom Sneak Peak!)
Life Lately- Our new favourite book

Around Here: Our New Favourite Book

*This post contains sponsored links- as always, I’d never write about a product I didn’t 100% love (full disclosure)* 2015 Has been flying by, friends. I can’t believe that I’ve let time get so away from me- I haven’t given you all a life update/behind the scenes here since my Year in Pictures post for …

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Mini Honeycomb Apples for Teacher Appreciation Week | like-the-cheese.com for Lemon Thistle

DIY Mini Honeycomb Apples

Brie again, from Like the Cheese, and I’m here to remind ya’ll that teacher appreciation week is right around the corner. How cute are these adorable lil’ apples. They make the darndest gift toppers, don’t you think? Supplies

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DIY Birch Plywood Hand Lettered Wall Hanging

DIY Birch Plywood Wall Hanging

Things are finally settling down for us- Easter weekend was a blur of fun and chocolate. We had lots of family and friends in town and had fun visiting with them, we even managed to sneak in a little baby shower! But, thankfully, things have calmed down a bit and I’m getting back into the …

Read moreDIY Birch Plywood Wall Hanging
DIY Pastel and Gold Leaf Easter Eggs

DIY Pastel and Gold Leaf Easter Eggs

I am feeling a little behind on decorating eggs- I’m not sure if our family just does a little bit less for Easter or if it’s the difference between Canada and the States, but I’m so surprised by all the egg hunts and Easter craziness I’m seeing on my Instagram feed! You guys are SO …

Read moreDIY Pastel and Gold Leaf Easter Eggs
DIY Handlettered Doily Place Settings- such a gorgeous (and affordable!) tablescape

Doily Place Settings

So, I’m sure you’ve heard the terrible, no good news… Target Canada is closing all their stores, we officially have until early next week and then it’s gone for good. *sigh* it was a good run. Of course I’ve been closely monitoring all their sales (who isn’t?) and last week I snagged these clear plastic …

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DIY Moss Framed Chalkboard- such a cool idea!

DIY Moss Framed Chalkboard

Do you ever have an idea, and you’re unsure of how it will turn out, so you hold off making it just incase you end up wasting the supplies? That was this Moss Framed Chalkboard- but am I ever glad that I went ahead with it! It was a bit of an experiment, I wasn’t …

Read moreDIY Moss Framed Chalkboard
DIY Exposed Zipper Pouch (made out of a tea towel!) I love the combination.

DIY Exposed Zipper Pouch (from tea towels!)

  I’m slowly sharing the backload of projects I’ve created for some wonderful sites out there (and somehow forgot to share with you lovely readers!). This DIY exposed zipper pouch (my first ever zipper!) was created for the lovely ladies at Pretty Providence, and even though it’s been months- I’m still using this guy on …

Read moreDIY Exposed Zipper Pouch (from tea towels!)
Awesome hand lettered free printable for easter

Easter is For… Printables!

Since Saint Patrick Day was yesterday, I figure it’s time to dive into Easter! One of the perks of blogging is that I can get into all the holidays… and way before everyone else without it being ridiculous. But in all honesty, I don’t know if I need the excuse of blogging, I’ve already gathered …

Read moreEaster is For… Printables!
DIY Paint Dipped Silverware (That You can Actually Wash!)

DIY Paint Dipped Silverware (That you can Wash!)

Guys! Before I start talking about this DIY, I want to thank you all so much for your massive support last week on our DIY Saint Patrick’s Day Party. It was so much fun to put together for you, and I’m still pretty giddy at how awesome it turned out. I definitely want to do …

Read moreDIY Paint Dipped Silverware (That you can Wash!)
DIY Candy Coated Grocery Store Cake Makeover

DIY Candy Coated Cake Makeover (Gilded Topper)

Have you been enjoying all the Saint Patrick’s Day inspiration this week? If you missed my post on Monday- This week I’ve teamed up with seven of my favourite party people on the internet to bring you a DIY (but classy!) Saint Patrick’s Day Party. Each day this week, we’ll be taking turns sharing DIYs, …

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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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