What to Make This Weekend: No-Sew Aprons, a Fruit Salad Halloween Costume + More

Oh hey there, fall. We’ve been (not-so-patiently) waiting for your official arrival. While we’ll miss the pool parties and BBQs, we’re pretty stoked for everything the new season has to offer. If you’ll be spending this weekend in the fall-est way ever (i.e sipping Starbucks’ new toasted graham latte and digging up your sweater collection), we suggest you also find a little bit of time to welcome autumn with a fun DIY. Whether you’re in need of a super festive craft or some Halloween prep, here are 10 projects to make before Monday’s return.
1. BFF Leather Jackets: Looking for an adult version of those friendship necklaces you used to rock with your bestie? Well, grab a jacket and some leather paint and you got it, dude. (via Brit + Co)
2. Fruit Salad Halloween Costume: Festive AND cute? It’s a major Halloween miracle. (via Brit + Co)
3. Mini Weaving Necklace: Don’t have the patience to commit to a full-size weaving project? Try your hand at the skill with this mini wearable version. (via Brit + Co)
4. Closet Space Hack: With just a quick trip to the hardware store, you can finally take back that closet space once and for all. (via Brit + Co)
5. Instagram Playing Cards: If you’re in need of an easy, personalized gift, this should definitely be a frontrunner. (via Lovely Indeed)
6. Hamburger Pumpkins: If you don’t feel like carving a classic jack-o-lantern this year, switch things up by transforming your pumpkin into this adorable hamburger. (via Studio DIY)
7. Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub: Because our obsession with pumpkin spice clearly knows no bounds. (via Happiness Is Homemade)
8. No Sew Aprons: Keep that new fall dress looking nice while you get baking with this super simple project. (via A Beautiful Mess)
9. Easy Minions Costume: Still not over your obsession with those cute little yellow dudes? Channel your best Kevin impression and make this super easy costume to rock next month. (via Brit + Co)
10. Cowl Neck Sweatshirt: Did we just find our favorite sweatshirt of the season? We think yes. (via Me Sew Crazy)
Do you have any projects planned for the weekend? Share your ideas with us in the comments below.
Back in January, we introduced you to a feel-good cause to inspire your New Year's resolution: a walking challenge to help raise funds for the amazing cancer fighters at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I took part in the challenge with the Brit + Co team and ended up walking 105+ miles in January — it was awesome.
This spring, there's a new challenge on the horizon, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Big Climb. The ask: On May 15, 2021, you can step up to take cancer down by committing to climb 1,311 steps, walking 3.2 miles, or doing 440 chair step-ups at home as part of the Big Climb. If you need some motivation to bring movement back into your daily routine — look no further!
As always, it's free to sign up, but climbers are encouraged to set a fundraising goal to help beat cancer. We'll be organizing another Brit + Co team to step up, and I hope you'll join us too! Keep scrolling for a peek at where I'll be completing the challenge in my Los Angeles neighborhood around the hidden Silver Lake Stairs. Happy climbing!
Never underestimate the power of an accountability buddy! I asked my in-laws, my partner, and a few friends to join me so we can keep each other motivated and accountable in completing the challenge — virtual high-fives all around! Also, my dog Fox is a great climber, too.
An aesthetically pleasing backdrop is a huge motivator for me! I'm fortunate to have all sorts of painted steps around my neighborhood to keep the challenge interesting, but you can also keep cool inside with at-home chair step-ups.
Don't forget to share your progress on social — #BigClimb!
Feel free to break the challenge up if you need to by tackling half the distance in the AM and half at sunset. Here's me 1,311 steps later and ready for a break — but, think I earned this one!
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