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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!

Camera to Web- Blog Photos Process

How I get my Photos Web Ready

Alright friends, I have something a bit different for you today. If you’re not a blogger or someone who publishes photos- this one might not be for you. But if you come back Monday, I have a freebie for you! And then on Wednesday I’ve got a craft. So there’s good stuff coming for non-bloggers, …

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DIY Ombre XO Felt Garland- perfect for Valentines Day!

DIY Felt XO Garland

January is almost over! You know what that means, right? Valentines Day decor is taking over! I promise that I’ll keep a balance for you- deal? In fact, I can tell you for certain that my next two posts have absolutely nothing to do with Valentines Day, okay? But you know I’m excited! This XO …

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DIY Constellation Painting and Copper Frame

DIY Constellation Painting and Copper Frame

Eee! This idea of a constellation painting has been in my brain for way too long and I’m thrilled to finally have it done and hung! Friends, meet my new above-the-mantle painting. We’ve slowly been picking away at renovations and while we’re busy running to the hardware store for more grout or ducting (so fun, …

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DIY Hand Painted Wall Hangings from Felt- these are super cute for a nursery!

DIY Hand Painted Felt Wall Hangings

Happy Humpday friends… I have to say this week I’m so glad it’s half through. This weekend we got busy and tore out our leaky bathtub (we only have one in the house!) and have spent the past 5 days replacing boards, plumbing, tiling, tiling, tiling, and grouting. I’ll be so glad in two more …

Read moreDIY Hand Painted Felt Wall Hangings
Six Free Printable Templates to make DIY Felt Animal Masks!

DIY Felt Animal Masks (6 Templates!)

These DIY felt animal masks were so fun to make for my nieces and nephews- the 6 designs gave us one for each of their little personalities! Find the 6 templates and the DIY tutorial for a bear, deer, fox, gorilla and tiger and wolf below! These felt masks were so much fun to make …

Read moreDIY Felt Animal Masks (6 Templates!)
DIY Wooden Calendar Holder

DIY Rustic Calendar Stand

This DIY calendar stand is a simple DIY project that can turn any free printable calendar into a lovely gift! Perfect for teachers or administration gifts. I’m really excited about today’s post, friends! If you follow me on Instagram, you saw me share this goooorgeous calendar stand for my free printable calendars. I didn’t make …

Read moreDIY Rustic Calendar Stand
Practical tips for a workspace that inspires you

Office In Progress- Practical tips for an Inspiring Workspace

So friends, remember before Christmas I mentioned that getting my office in order was my holiday project? Well, I’m getting there! It’s in order! I have big plans for this space- a new desk, shelving (in progress!), and a few other building projects. But in the meantime, I didn’t want to be working in a …

Read moreOffice In Progress- Practical tips for an Inspiring Workspace
DIY Custom Street Map Wall Art (Step by step!)

DIY Custom Street Maps Wall Art

Happy Friday! Are you happy it’s almost the weekend? I sure am, Shane was off for so long over Christmas that we got used to having him around. This was his first week back and we’re ready to have him home again! Today I’m sharing something a little different with you. I have started falling …

Read moreDIY Custom Street Maps Wall Art
DIY Dinosaur Doorstop- cute! I like it better than the Anthro version!

DIY Dinosaur Door Stop

When I was reviewing my most popular posts of 2014 I realized I’d completely neglected to share with you the DIYs I created for some other blogs last year! Over the next few months I’m going to share some of my favourites with you, so you don’t miss out. I’m starting with this adorable DIY dinosaur door …

Read moreDIY Dinosaur Door Stop
DIY Wooden Photo Transfer Memory Game- what a fun gift idea! I loved Concentration as a kid

DIY Wooden Photo Memory

Now that Christmas is over I can start sharing the things I made for holiday gifts with you! Do you want to know a secret… I didn’t make much. Rather, I didn’t make much that isn’t already all over Pinterest. But this one… I’m pretty proud of. I’ve been waiting patiently to share it with …

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DIY Sparkly Garland (perfectly for New Years Eve!)

DIY NYE Garland

So Christmas is over! Every year it comes and goes faster- I swear. But before you tear down your Christmas decor- save that garland! This DIY garland sticks to the black, white, gold, and silver palette that is classically NYE decor. I saved the silver tinsel looking garland from my Rustic Pinecone and Bauble Wreath …

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DIY Rustic Pinecone & Bauble Holiday Wreath for only a few dollars!

DIY Burlap Pinecones and Baubles Wreath

I’m back with another easy wreath DIY- the last of my impromptu wreath week! And this one is Shane’s favorite… maybe it’s because there was no mess when I made it. That’s probably why! I love how this one is rustic but with a bit of sparkle. It could fit with glitzy decor or the …

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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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