Even though my house is still a mess with all the DIY projects going on as we fix it up, I still have the urge to do some seasonal and holiday decorating.

I didn't even put up a Christmas tree last year because we closed on this house on December 17th and we didn't move in right away. This is the first time in my life that I have not put up a Christmas tree and I missed it!

But, I can at least decorate the areas of our house that aren't all torn up at the moment. The front porch is one of those areas so I made a cute little thing for it!

Repurposed Toolbox Fall Decor

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For some reason, between the two of us we have about six toolboxes. We've been going through the garage sorting and organizing and this one wound up in the garbage. Probably because it's all bent up and doesn't close very well.

Here she is all pumpkiny looking 😁

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adjective

I used my Cricut machine that I got for Christmas last year to make the words. This is the first time I've used it but it was so fun! I can see so many future projects with this!

I decided to use faux flowers in my toolbox. I cannot seem to keep real plants alive in a container like this.

I picked up some orange and yellow mums and pumpkins at Michael's for a total of about $9.

I think it turned out so cute! I also cut out a face so I can turn it into a unique jack-o-lantern for Halloween.

I got a new buffalo check rug on sale at JoAnn's and then layered our "hope you brought pie" doormat on top.

Then I added my new repurposed toolbox.

And some faux pumpkins.

I also added my Rusty Paint Can Lid Pumpkin on the wall next to the door.

 

*Tip: If you have vinyl siding get a package of these Vinyl Siding Hooks so you can still hang things on the outside of your house without making holes in the vinyl!

I will be doing a few projects to spruce up the porch area soon... new house numbers, new doorbell, a mailbox refresh, and painting the door. What color would you suggest for a door with a light blue house?

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