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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!

Love this idea... How to send a note on a leaf!

DIY Leaves Snailmail

Did you know that you can preserve leaves? I didn’t until it started taking over my Pinterest feed! (Are we Pin-buddies? We should be- you can find me here) When I saw this I immediately thought what a fun little snail mail note these would make- and perfect timing for my #thankfulmail challenge! After a …

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DIY Farm Animal Tic-Tac-Toe

I have another video DIY for you today- and it’s an easy one. Today, I’m going go show you how I made this fun farm animals Tic Tac Toe (Xs and Os). This would make such a fun gift for the littles in your life (I hear there’s a holiday coming up that we give …

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LOVE this plaid! Friendsgiving Tablescape & The start of a tradition

Friendsgiving 2014: The start of a tradition (and some DIY)

I know what you’re thinking, ‘well she’s ridiculously early’. But really, I’m just Canadian (not crazy). Our Thanksgiving is coming up this weekend and while celebrating on the day is great, I’ll be doing that with my family, and so will all of my friends. Plus this weekend’s a bit busy with it being my …

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How fun are these!? DIY Chalkboard Dipped Plant Pots

DIY Chalkboard Dipped Plant Pots

Happy Monday, friends! Today I’m back with another DIY Video in partnership with our local Shaw TV channel– I’m so thrilled they welcomed me back. Today, I’m showing you how to make these Chalkboard Dipped Plant Pots. These guys would make an awesome gift, or you could keep them to yourself (I did, I won’t …

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Such fun party cups for a DIY First Beeday Party

DIY Bumble Bee Party Hats and Cups

This is the last post from my kids’ First Beeday Party! I have mixed feelings: enough already! and a bit sad that they’re really one and I have to stop talking about it now. And to be honest, I probably could have included the instructions for these hats and cups in the party post because …

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Sweet and Magical Little Girls Photo Shoot for a Birthday Present!

Magical Little Girls’ Birthday Photoshoot

I am so excited to share with you some of the most beautiful photos you’ve ever seen on this blog. And they’re not mine. But this post isn’t just about gorgeous photos (which they are, they really are), it’s the best birthday gift I have ever heard of for little girls. You remember my friend …

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#thankfulmail Challenge and Printable!

Guys! I’m so excited for this post today. Today, I’m challenging you to join me on a challenge I created for myself- to send mail to those you are thankful for each week in October. I’m calling it #thankfulmail and I’m going to share my progress with you on social media (Twitter and Instagram). I’d …

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Love this First Beeday Invitation - Free Printable

BeeDay Backdrop and Invite: Free Printable

It’s turning out to bee a very bumble-bee-ee week. (Man, do you find me as funny as I find myself?!) First the Beeday Party, then the Bumble Bee Marshmallow Pops… I swear I do post things other than parties if you’re new. Today I’m bundling the back drop DIY (because it’s so easy, I couldn’t …

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GIANT DIY Bumble Bee Marshmallow Pops

Giant Bumble Bee Marshmallow Pops

Do you ever plan something, thinking it will be just okay, then it turns out better than okay? Like, really really good. That was these marshmallows. I love the look of cake pops at parties, but I certainly don’t have the time/patience to make those. The alternative? Marshmallows! They look cute on sticks and have …

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Such fun party cups for a DIY First Beeday Party

It’s a First Beeday Party!

It’s a Bee-day! I’ve already shared with you my sappy heart about my babies turning one, and I’ve shared with you the inspiration for their birthday… so what’s left but the party!? This past weekend we invited some close friends and family to celebrate with us. We took the bumble bee theme and ran with …

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I can't wait to share their BeeDay Party with you guys! I'm taking so long to post it because I didn't feel like I had captured the details good enough- so I've been recreating a couple things before sharing with you. Does that sound crazy? It does, I know. I'm crazy- I'm sorry. Hopefully you're crazy just like me and we can just not talk about it.

Simple Stripes Table Cloth

Happy Friday! I’m really ready for the weekend this week- my Dad is taking the kids for the night tomorrow so Shane and I can have a much needed date. We realized, when we finally looked up from working on the basement suite, that we haven’t been out on a date since our Anniversary! That’s …

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Junk Room to Basement Suite

House Update: The Basement Suite is Done!!

Before I start- I’m so sorry I’ve been posting a bit late. I’m pretty sure my Mac is dying a slow death. And slow is the keyword here. I’m looking into getting it fixed but with it being so slow I’m having a hard time getting ahead enough that I’m comfortable being without it for …

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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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