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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!

Here's how it turned out... and what I think of the process.

DIY Flocked and Tartan Wreath

Remember on Monday when I said that instead of a wreath I was doing something different this year? That I didn’t want to make a wreath so opted for a bough because of how easy it was. Well, then I changed my mind. So scrap that and welcome to wreath week, friends! I’ve got a …

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DIY Holiday Bough with fresh greens

DIY Holiday Bough

I love that during the holidays wreaths come out on every front door to greet your visitors. When Shane and I were first married and I had my own front door for the first time ever I got really excited by the idea and bought a wreath for every season. Tacky wreaths. Fake, tacky wreaths. …

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DIY Metal 'Whiteboard' for a meal plan!

DIY Magnetic Memo Board (and Christmas Card Holder!)

After a quick break yesterday to share the news about my 2015 Free Printable Calendars, it’s back to Christmas! But this DIY could really be used year round. Meet your new best friend, this lovely DIY Magnetic Whiteboard! But it’s not white- it’s a bit more edgy (and charming). And even though we built it …

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DIY Hand Marbled Ornaments and Tags 3 ways!

DIY Marbled Ornaments (3 Ways)

PSST! Look to the right —> I’ve finally updated my sidebar, so now you can find me on Facebook! I’d love if you stopped by :) Two and a half weeks, guys!! Is your list as long as mine? It’s all fun stuff though, so that makes the to-do list look a bit better with …

Read moreDIY Marbled Ornaments (3 Ways)
Christmas Traditions Blog Tour- Deck the Halls

Deck the Halls (and a Pickle)!

I’m so excited to share with you all… my favourite holiday tradition in our home! We actually did this a few weeks ago, but I was saving it to talk about as part of the Christmas Traditions Blog Tour! I’m thrilled to be a part of this tour, partly because the other ladies participating are …

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DIY Hand Stamped Holiday Tree Pillow Slip Cover (Scandi goodness!)

Simple Tree Stamped Pillow Slip Cover

Oh boy, I am excited to share this one with you! This pillow, along with a couple other Christmas-y updates I’ve made to my decor this year is making me one happy girl. In the past we’ve done a red and gold theme, then added silver, and I’ve been craving simplicity. This year we ditched …

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DIY Rustic Holiday Lyric Wood Slice - awesome for Christmas! And there's a printable template too!

DIY Holiday Lyrics Wood Slice

Happy Monday/December/Cyber Monday/end of Movember (thank goodness for that last one). I hope all my American friends enjoyed their long weekend! Now that we’re in December, I think it’s appropriate to crank up the holiday posts… agree? Good, I knew I could count on you! To kick off December, I’m sharing this rustic Holiday …

Read moreDIY Holiday Lyrics Wood Slice
So much fun! Tiny Message in a Bottle

Message in a Bottle

Happy Black Friday! I’m loving that Canada is adopting Black Friday- it’s the perfect time to shop for Christmas gifts. I hope you are all relaxing after a delicious turkey dinner last night. I mentioned on Wednesday that I was excited to be attending an American Thanksgiving dinner and it was SO good guys. They …

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DIY Magnetic Advent Calendar

DIY Magnetic Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this DIY magnetic advent calendar idea! Perfect for small spaces, this advent calendar can house small gifts, treats, or be an activity advent calendar and leaves no holes in the wall- perfect for renters! It’s that time! Chriiiistmas time!! Is the excitement over the top? The countdown is on… and …

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DIY Rustic Mirror out of Free Pallet Wood!

DIY Rustic Mirror for $5

Happy Monday! We’re one week away from December… crazy right! I started my Christmas shopping this weekend (rather unsuccessfully) after attending our local Homes for the Holidays fundraiser… it always gets me in the spirit! Today I’m not bringing the holiday spirit though… this rustic mirror would be great for any …

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Geometric Christmas Colouring Sheets

I’m sorry to my American friends who haven’t had Thanksgiving yet… but us Canadians have not only had Thanksgiving, but a lot of us have even seen snow. So ’tis the season and I’m starting it off with some geometric fun! Ever since I created my BOO! Geometric Ghost printable for Halloween, I’ve been dreaming …

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Cola Cake Recipe with Fizzy Icing!

Fizzy Cola Cake Recipe

Can I just say that you’re in for a treat today? You may or may not have noticed that I don’t post much food here… and when I do it’s pretty basic. It’s not that I can’t cook/bake, in fact I really enjoy cooking, but I couldn’t tell you what I do. I like to …

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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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