21 Budget Friendly DIY Outdoor Decorating Ideas
Nothing says Welcome to Spring and Summer more than a few well planned DIY Outdoor Decorating projects. They have to be the right projects to suit your outdoor living space.
We love decorating our yards, porches, decks or patios. It is always exciting and fun to do something new to refresh our outdoor space in the spring. Summer outdoor projects may be going on most of the summer. As we are sitting on our back porch sipping coffee in the morning, we tend to think of more things we want to do in the yard to make it more cozy for ourselves.
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21 DIY Yard Art Projects
Our list of DIY outdoor decorating ideas has a little something for everyone no matter your skill level. If you enjoy thrift shopping and have an eye for creativity, you will enjoy any of these easy decorating ideas to create your own outdoor oasis.
DIY: Mini Outdoor GardenÂ
DIY your own outdoor garden, or how to bring a little life to an old planter or corner of your house with something as simple as paint. Never underestimate the power of paint! Create matching decor on your patio on a budget.
Repurposed Cupcake Stand Garden Art Flowers
How To Turn A Cupcake Stand Into Garden Art because it may be for cupcakes but what I saw were petals and leaves.
How To Make A Wooden Suncatcher
Step by step tutorial with pictures on how to make this fabulous Wooden Sun Catcher for your yard. Unique and a nice conversation piece. This project is not hard at all.
Masking Tape And Chalk Mural Craft
Make this adorable masking tape and chalk mural craft. It's the perfect outdoor activity to do with your kids.
Solar Plant Pot Water Fountain In Under 15 Minutes
Are you looking for a water feature for your yard that won't break the bank? What about one that doesn't require a pesky power cord? Then you're going to like this super easy, ready in fifteen minutes, DIY Solar Plant Pot Water Fountain idea.
DIY Window Box from Repurposed Scrap Wood
Step by step tutorial on how to build a window box using scrap wood. Add curb appeal to your home on a budget.
How to Make Books out of Bricks - Hobbies on a Budget
Have you seen the brick books that people are creating and using to decorate their gardens? The beauty of this craft is that is very forgiving! If you make a mistake, just repaint it and start over! Here are the directions for creating these easy books out of bricks for your garden!
 Recycled garden art, Pinterest
Thrift store party trays are painted in bright colors. Fly swatters make the leaves. A whimsical outdoor art project to place on the side of your backyard storage building.
Solar Floor Lamp Thrift Upcycle Challenge
You can easily make an outdoor solar light like this one or give it your own design spin. Follow my easy tutorial to create a cozy solar light for your outdoor space.
How To Make Tipsy Pots
Easy tutorial on How to make tipsy pots for your flower garden. It's easier than you may think.
DIY Bottle Tree Sculpture for Your Garden or Yard
How to make a bottle tree sculpture for your yard. Easy tutorial and easy project for a fun yard art sculpture to display pretty bottles.
Light Up Your Backyard With These DIY Outdoor Chandeliers
Follow our guide for this repurposed DIY masterpiece, and you'll have a charming outdoor light fixture that will give you a great reason to enjoy your garden late into the evening.
How to Make a DIY Turtle Topiary
Simple and easy tutorial. Â My set of topiary turtles started out as cast off hanging wire baskets, forgotten and dusty left in a corner of my garage.
Succulent garden design in Birdbath-Pintererst
Don't toss that broken bird bath! Plant a colorful succulent garden to create gorgeous garden decor.
DIY Cedar Cube Solar Landscape Lights
We show you how to upgrade cheap solar lights into DIY Cedar Cube Solar Landscape Lights, and we’ll show you a simple trick to clear up those hazy solar panels.
DIY Gold Ball Lady BugsÂ
Make these adorable golf ball lady bugs to decorate your flower beds
Tractor Tire and Rain Boots Flower Garden-Pinterest
A clever way to repurpose both old tires and old rubber boots. Create an attractive yard art piece to showcase on a fence in the summer.
How To Style A Vintage Ladder Outdoor Decor-Pinterest
Style an old ladder for your outdoor decor. Quick and easy porch decorating project. You can do this in a flower bed too.
DIY Yard Art from Vintage Silver Pieces
Imagination is everything when it comes to yard art and you will love what Penny has done with an old coat tree and some well placed and decorated silver from the kitchen.
Turn A Tree Stump Into A Flower Garden-Reddit
Turn that old tree stump into a flower bed.
Secret Southern Garden StrollÂ
Create a shabby chic spot under a shade tree with an outdoor chandelier and a vintage table.
More Great Ideas for Outdoor Decor
- Outdoor rug on patio or porch, can be painted on
- Bright colored side tables, like this one I made for $3
- Hang some string lights in your back yard on the Pergola of your covered patio, Deck or Porch
- Place a few pretty outdoor pillows on your patio or front porch seating.
- Make these Envelope Pillow Covers
- Create a focal point using one of the above DIY ideas
- Give your patio furniture a good cleaning and a fresh coat of paint
- Create an outdoor living room on your patio area with well place seating and outdoor area rugs
- Buy new outdoor furniture that fits your budget
- Display a vase of fresh flowers from your flower beds
Our patios, porches, decks and yards become another living space during the warmer months. Naturally we want to make them as inviting and cozy as possible, on a budget.
Our list of DIY outdoor decorating ideas has a little something for everyone no matter your skill level. If you enjoy thrift shopping and have an eye for creativity, you will enjoy any of these easy decorating ideas to create your own outdoor oasis.
One of my favorites in the list is the outdoor dining table under the tree with that chandelier hanging over it. I just want to light those candles and visit with family or friends well into the night in that cozy setting.
More Outdoor Living Ideas
You don’t need a green thumb to grow these sun loving flowers
Makeover your outdoor furniture like I did here rather than buy new
Create color combinations with annual flowers and their container pots like this
Have you considered giving that old porch swing a new look? Here’s my Before and After
Hard work pays off, see our Deck makeover project
Summer also means Getting Your Gas Grill Ready for the Season
10 Ways To Create Curb Appeal for your home
See my Fall Outdoor Decor. I love decorating the porch for Fall
My most popular DIY Outdoor Christmas decorations is this trick for hanging window wreaths
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