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Sparkly DIY Christmas Ornaments
Christmas | DIY

Sparkly DIY Christmas Ornaments

Sparkly DIY Christmas Ornaments

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DIY Snowy Christmas Flocking
Christmas | DIY

DIY Snowy Christmas Flocking

DIY Snowy Christmas Flocking is a fun and creative way to transform a plain wreath into a winter wonderland. It would be a great project to do with your kids. It’s pretty messy, so cover your work surface with plastic or an old sheet. You will need: Stir all the ingredients together until smooth. It…

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Simply Stunning DIY Candle Holders
Christmas | DIY

Simply Stunning DIY Candle Holders

These DIY candleholders are made with simple components. They can be assembled in minutes and customized to fit any color scheme. I found these pretty gold candles at Michaels and decided to go with a dressy look. I used epsom salts for the “snow.” Martini glasses are easy to find at TJ Maxx, Dollar Tree,…

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Guest Room Makeover: From Peachy to Peaceful
DIY | home decor

Guest Room Makeover: From Peachy to Peaceful

I really love DIY projects, and this post, Guest Room Makeover: From Peachy to Peaceful, is the first in a series that will feature my mid-pandemic upstairs transformation. I wanted to choose soothing, peaceful colors with a sense of cohesion, but I didn’t want to paint all of the rooms the same color. I brought…

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Vintage DIY Valentine Crackers
DIY | Gifts | Valentines Day

Vintage DIY Valentine Crackers

These little Vintage DIY Valentine Crackers are easy, fun, and very inexpensive to make. They are perfect for any occasion! I’ve been making these for many years. The following is an except from my old blog that explains when I started. I’m including it in my post today because it brings back very fond memories….

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Bright Idea for a Quirky Container
DIY | Valentines Day

Bright Idea for a Quirky Container

This is a quick little project you can do for Valentines Day. I found these plastic light bulb containers at Hobby Lobby. I got them at the store, but here is the link. The container is apparently to fill with sand, but I had other ideas. . . There is a little plastic piece under…

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DIY Valentine Pop Top Cans
DIY | Gifts | Valentines Day

DIY Valentine Pop Top Cans

I have been making these DIY Valentine Pop Top cans for years. They will work for any holiday or occasion (birthday, graduation) when you want to give a unique gift. You can fill them with candy, gift cards, money, etc. I promise that it will amaze your recipient. I posted this as a Christmas craft…

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The Best Wreaths are Made with Love
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The Best Wreaths are Made with Love

I love beautiful and professionally made Christmas wreaths. I am in awe of them. But I believe that the best wreaths are made with love. This is a wreath that I made for my grandsons. It was originally a plain green wreath from Michaels and I flocked it myself to give it a snowy look….

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The Full Scoop: A DIY Gift
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The Full Scoop: A DIY Gift

The Full Scoop: A DIY Gift can be given by itself or added to a gift basket. It is very quick and simple to make. I like to use pistachios, but you can fill it with any type of nut. Candy would be good, too. Fill the scoop as full as possible without overflowing.. I…

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Candles, Cranberries, and Magic Ice
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Candles, Cranberries, and Magic Ice

Candles, Cranberries, and Magic Ice is a fun project that can take just a little bit of time but the beautiful results are worth it. The supplies you need are: Place the candle holder inside the large vase. Carefully begin filling with greenery in the space outside the candle holder. This is when I like…

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Ball Jar Candles with Fresh Cranberries
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Ball Jar Candles with Fresh Cranberries

Ball jar candles with fresh cranberries are fun to make and are great for hostess or teacher gifts. You will need wide mouth Ball jars, fresh greenery, fresh cranberries, and a tea or votive candle. Place the greenery in the jar, top with cranberries, add water, and then center the candle. These candles are regular…

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Simple Gift for a Baker
Christmas | DIY

Simple Gift for a Baker

This is a very simple gift you can make for a neighbor, teacher, or your favorite baker. I ordered this potholder from Amazon. It comes in a set of two and you can find it here. I decided on a red and white stripe because it has a Christmas vibe, but you can use it…

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