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How to Make a Jingle Bell Wood Bead Garland for Christmas
In my humble opinion, Christmas decor feels even more special when it’s handmade. The time and care that goes into making the decor elevates it to a new level. One of the simplest and most festive pieces of handmade Christmas decor you can make is a garland, and this Jingle Bell Wood Bead Garland is […]
DIY Decor Tags {A Versatile Christmas Decor Craft}
Before you get mad and tell me it’s not even Halloween yet, let me explain why I’m sharing a Christmas craft in October. I am moving (you can read more about that here), and as a result, a lot of my craft supplies are boxed up AND I can’t decorate my house for fall or […]
Pool Noodle Pumpkins: A Fun Fall Craft!
While cleaning out my husband’s car this weekend, I found a pool noodle left behind after a trip to our local swimming pool this summer. A jolt of inspiration hit and I grabbed the pool noodle, ran inside, and got to work making some adorable Pool Noodle Pumpkins for my fall decor! I wasn’t totally […]
10 More Must-Buy Dollar Tree Craft Supplies
Almost four years ago I publicly proclaimed my love of Dollar Tree craft supplies when I wrote a post on 10 Craft Supplies You Should Buy at Dollar Tree. I had no idea how popular that post would be; it is the number one visited post on my blog of all time! Since that time, […]
Halloween Skull Decoration: Make a Mini Halloween Cloche!
The spookiest time of year is almost here again! Get ready to pull out those Halloween decorations and deck the halls for trick-or-treaters. And of course, don’t forget to make time for some Halloween crafting! This year, Halloween skull decorations are all the rage, and I’m going to show you how to make a mini […]
Life Takes You Unexpected Places, Love Brings You Home
As I sit down to write this post, I can’t help but feel like I’m having an out-of-body experience. Is it really me writing this? Is this actually happening? The news is still fresh as I share it with all of you, so it hasn’t completely sunk in yet; hence the strange feelings accompanying me […]
How to Press Flowers in a Book
My sister got married in July and she had the most beautiful bouquets and flower centerpieces. I loved my matron-of-honor bouquet so much that I decided to create a wedding keepsake with some of the flowers in my bouquet. It turned out wonderfully, so I decided to show you how to press flowers in a […]
20 Unique Pumpkin Crafts
Pumpkins are a fall decorating staple, and rightfully so! They come in a multitude of colors, shapes, and sizes, and they are seasonally appropriate for several months (meaning less work in changing out decor). Because of that, pumpkin crafts are always popular, and I’ve rounded up twenty unique pumpkin crafts that you’ll want to make […]
Make a Dollar Store Toolbox Planter
The kids are back in school and the temps are cooling off: my mind is definitely shifting gears toward fall! Because of that, last week I shared a cute DIY Dollar Tree Pumpkin Sign project that will cozy up your home decor, and this week I’m sharing another fun fall project! This dollar store toolbox […]
The Perfect Pumpkin Sign (A Fall Dollar Tree DIY!)
Dollar Tree has always been my favorite, but this season they have seriously stepped up their crafting and DIY game! If you haven’t stocked up on fall and Halloween crafting supplies yet, you need to get over there pronto. (And if you haven’t read my post on The Best Craft Supplies to Buy at Dollar […]
DIY Dollar Tree Sunflower Wreath {Perfect End-of-Summer Door Decor!}
Confession: I used to hate sunflowers. Like, passionately. That’s pretty weird, right? Now recently I’ve started liking them. I don’t know what’s happened to me! I think I’ve begun to appreciate sunflowers because of the way they add pretty color to yards and gardens at the end of summer. And now, I have some faux […]
How to Get Your Bathroom Ready for Guests in 5 Easy Steps!
Thank you Angel Soft® for sponsoring this post. Ditch the spray and switch to Angel Soft® with Fresh Lavender-Scented Tube. Welcoming family and friends into your home is an act of generosity and grace. Whether you host friends and relatives frequently or infrequently, it’s important to go the extra mile to make your visitors feel […]
How to Clean an Outdoor Rug (Without Bleach)
Outdoor rugs are an amazing way to add color and style to a deck or patio – when they’re clean, that is! Not surprisingly, outdoor rugs can go from fabulous to forlorn (and even disgusting) in no time, since they’re exposed to the elements. My outdoor rug was totally nasty: covered in mold and mildew […]
Two-Tone Painted Dresser Makeover in Cypress Vine Green and Wood
Have you ever had a vision of how something would look in your home – and you were convinced it would be awesome? That’s what happened to me when I purchased this antique tall dresser in a Facebook resale group recently. I knew it would be gorgeous in my living room (to take the place […]
How to Make Paper Butterflies for Crafts, Decor, and More!
When you’re looking for an inexpensive and quick craft that packs a lot of punch, paper crafts are the way to go! With so many gorgeous scrapbook paper patterns available, it’s easy to create eye-catching paper crafts without spending much money at all. Today I’ll show you how to make paper butterflies for crafts, decor, […]