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TIME TO GET CREATIVE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One day, driving through our neighborhood, I saw a sign on someone’s porch; it was a ‘Happy Birthday’ sign. I thought that it was a good idea and that I could probably make something like it. So I went home, did some brainstorming, then made a two-sided birthday cupcake (male and female sides) with numbers that can be changed. I’ve made some other birthday signs too. Each with numbers that can be changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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DOLLHOUSE<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have grandchildren, so I wondered if I could make the girls a dollhouse. This was tricky and definitely a learning experience. How many popsicle sticks were broken and glued as shingles? Hard to say! I decided also, since they were still very young, that I’d make furniture too, so it wouldn’t break easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCAN’T FORGET THE GRANDSONS!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, then the grandsons asked me to make them something. The oldest had a robot that was broken, and he had made some very creative additions to it, but its head was missing, and it wouldn’t stand up, so he asked me if I could fix it. As you can see, there were straws, paintbrushes, a foam dart, a clip, and ribbons. I think a toothpaste top was taped onto the top as a makeshift head. I loved it. But my grandson wanted me to fix it, so…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TIME FOR A NEW ROBOT<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWith some paint and wood, I created new legs and a new head. I used the old paintbrush that he had and made a pink lightsaber, and also made a rocket pack that attached to his back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then, of course, the other grandson wanted a robot too. I made it from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHARRY POTTER WAND HOLDER!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After these projects, I was asked to make a wand holder for Harry Potter wands. I have never watched Harry Potter, so I knew nothing of it. So this was going to be a challenge. I conducted extensive research and then discovered something that looked promising, so I sketched it out and found that it turned out rather well. I put enough hooks on the holder for many wands!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCHRISTMAS IS COMING!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s time to start making Christmas gifts and Christmas decor. I typically visit stores, browse online, or flip through magazines to gather ideas. Then I design the decor or gifts from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What’s Christmas without a Santa Claus?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This one stands about three feet tall, and I drilled holes in its boots to put large, long bolts through so that it could be put outside in the grass, and the bolts would go into the ground. Or it could just stand on the porch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Christmas Decor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n I then found an old ladder at a salvage yard. So, I made a Santa Claus who is climbing up the ladder. Since he is indoors, I used cotton on his beard and felt that on his red suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nMy dad likes old cars, so I made this for Dad! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This is approximately 3 feet tall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Since my brother REALLY likes Jeeps, I had to make him one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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With the artificial tree on top, it stands taller than the red car.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n I’ve made an Angel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Angel – I also made an announcement scroll with this. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/laurietrotman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Christmas-Carolers-1.jpg?resize=474%2C338\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA Christmas Tree Shelf so that a Christmas village could be displayed on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This one folds for storage. Lights & garland can be added for a festive look.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/laurietrotman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20241122_162103.jpg?resize=224%2C299\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA ‘Virginia’ beer tasting board. I also made an Ohio board (no image available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nI made a small trains. Some are personalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis sign was made to put snapshots of the family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis is a harvest basket for to collecting vegetables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWHAT ABOUT OTHER HOLIDAYS?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
After decorating for Christmas, I decided that I wanted to start putting decorations outside for all the holidays and seasons. I had to get busy because Valentine’s Day came up quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Valentine gnomes and sweethearts<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n After doing gnomes for Valentine’s Day, I made more gnomes for St. Patrick’s Day. Of course, there had to be a ‘Pot o’ Gold’ too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSo, now we are getting ready for Easter and Springtime. First Easter: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nAnd the Easter Bunny has to have eggs to hide. So here are some eggs, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBy the way, all of these outdoor decorations currently attach to fence posts that get inserted into the ground. I also make them hang or attach them to a post to stand on the porch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Springtime means flowers and birdies, to me. So, I made some flowers and birds. The flowers are going to be put together like a bouquet. The birds are going to attach to the vinyl on the white house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Each flower is made separately and can be displayed individually.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/laurietrotman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20220408_200933-1.jpg?resize=474%2C305\")
The Robin needs a nest. The bluebird needs to diet or lay that egg. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n I did make a very LARGE, two-sided stacked pumpkin with a snowman on the opposite side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThis year, I made a smaller version that is able to hang. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis Snowman is made for the indoors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nI have made some ‘Welcome’ signs that can be two-sided for different seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer). This just shows the Fall side, but I had Poinsettia’s on the other side for Christmas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSo, if you’ve made it to the end of this post: THANK YOU. Please give me some feedback or contact me with an order – LauriesFunDecor@gmail.com. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Over the past few years, I’ve started working with wood. Since I was new to this, I didn’t plan on ever selling anything, but as time has progressed, so have my skills and ideas. The things that I make are for decoration, whether indoor or outdoor. I thought that I would start putting ideas out … Continue reading Laurie’s Fun Decor<\/span>