Crafting Your Way Through August
•Posted on August 23 2023
August is a bittersweet time of year where the summer season is coming to an end and fall is looming. However, all the more reason to make the most out of the summer season color palette with some crafting! The beauty of summer is all around us and there are so many things to take inspiration from, whether it’s florals, home DIYs, or crafts we have something for you.
One way to embrace the summer spirit is by incorporating flowers into your home. This is also a great DIY project because you can personalize each floral arrangement to your liking. Our Floral and Accessories collection is filled with a variety of faux flowers, perfect for your next project. The best part about our flowers is that they can be re-used and don’t require any water to be kept alive. Flower has put together the ultimate guide for summer floral arrangements, take some inspiration from their website and start creating your own!
Another fun summer activity that is relatively easy is creating your own wall art. A current trend is modern minimalist boho art, specifically textured pieces such as this piece found on The Furniture Farm. This piece is priced at $500 but if you are looking to do it yourself, it is actually relatively easy to achieve a similar look. Here is a tutorial:
All you need is:
Canvas
Plaster (found at any hardware store)
Paintbrush
One more craft that doesn’t require much skill but has a beautiful look, is boho mason jars. Whether you use them at your next dinner party as water cups or as centerpiece decorations for your tablescape, your guests will be impressed! For this craft, all you need is a set of mason jars and some twine or burlap!
Capturing the essence of summer leaves you with infinite craft possibilities. Regardless of what you choose to do, the most important part is that you are embracing the last moments of summer!