the FASTEST wedding wednesday I’ve ever posted in my LIFE. I am literally in the middle of blow drying my hair and finishing a presentation! I’m taking 4 of our girls to visit CNU and then I have the opportunity to speak and answer questions for CNU’s digital photography class! I’m excited!!!… But running out of time! And if you’re a fall bride that is excited and running out of time… this pumpkin monogrom DIY project is a GREAT way to decorate an entry way, the top of the bar, centerpieces, etc! It’s easy, crafty, and CHEAP. It costs me $4 for the pumpkin and $1.25 for a set of silver thumbtacks! Simply draw your
monogram, initial, wedding date, etc. onto the pumpkin and then stick the thumbtacks over the outline! DONE! When I was younger I used to DREAM of the day when I could have a house of my own and DECORATE the front porch during the fall!!! I used to judge other houses with a tiny single pumpkin or one little fall flag… welp, now that I’m in the real world, I realize that not everyone has time to be Martha Stewart… including myself!! I need crafts that take 5 minutes MAX!! So please don’t look too closely at my DEAD mums and enjoy this little DIY fall inspiration!!!
Thanks for reading!
— Katelyn
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