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DIY Snow Globe Candle

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Transform a waterless snow globe into a beautiful DIY snow globe candle that’s perfect for your Christmas decor or to give as a DIY holiday gift!

Stop in at any craft store or Dollar Tree around this time of year, and you’ll find waterless snow globes. These are perfect for Christmas crafting!

You might be looking for ideas on what to make with these empty snow globes, and I’ve got an idea for you!

Transform a Dollar Tree waterless snow globe into an adorable monogram snow globe candle! This Christmas craft is inspired by the Anthropologie monogram snow globe candle.

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I was inspired by the CUTEST Anthropologie snow globe candle. I’ll call my snow globe candle the poor (wo)man’s version of Anthropologie’s. 🙂

DIY Snow Globe Candle Supplies

These are the supplies I used for this Christmas candle craft. You can substitute with anything that works for you!

Now listen, if you don’t own some of these supplies already (like the spray paint, paint markers, etc.), it may make more sense to buy the candle from Anthropologie than to make your own!

But, if you own several of these supplies already and/or are making this project with a group, the economics work out much better!

How to Make a Snow Globe Jar Candle

Get all of your supplies ready to go, and decide if you want to spray paint the candle jar lid and the snow globe lid. If you do, now’s the time to do it, so they have plenty of time to dry.

If you have ribbon that’s thick enough to cover these lids, you could probably skip this step.

Paint the Wood Letter and Snowman

To make the unfinished wood letter look like the letter in the Anthropologie candle, I watered down some brown craft paint and applied it to the letter like stain.

Then I painted a strip of glitter paint on the diagonal at the top, and added silver polka dots with a paint marker on the rest of the letter.

Paint a small wood letter with glitter and silver polka dots to look like the monogram letter in the Anthropologie snow globe candle.

I realized that the serif part of the “E” would not allow the snow globe to close around the lid, so I cut that off with a hand saw.

If you’re using another small wood embellishment (Anthropologie’s candle uses a house; I used a snowman), decorate those at this time. I used paint markers to give the snowman a black hat and carrot nose, and a ribbon to give him a scarf.

If you love Christmas crafts ideas, check these out!

Glue the Lids Together

Next, using a combination of hot glue and multi-surface glue, glue the flat part of the snow globe lid to the flat part of the candle lid.

Glue the lids of a jar candle and a snow globe together.

The reason I used two glues is that the multi-surface glue will provide a long-lasting hold, whereas the hot glue will keep the two lids together in the short term so you can work on the project faster (without waiting for the multi-surface glue to dry).

Add the Embellishments

Now, fasten the embellishments to the snow globe lid. I started with the wood letter and glued that in with the multi-surface / hot glue combo.

Then I added two mini bottle brush Christmas trees, the tiny wood snowman, and faux snow all around the base.

Place small embellishments into the base of a waterless snow globe to create a snow globe candle.

Once those were set in place, I screwed the globe part onto the base or lid.

Watch this video for a waterless snow globe gifting idea!

Fasten Ribbon to the Lids

To help hide the candle jar lid and snow globe lid, glue festive ribbon around them. Make sure the ribbon you choose doesn’t make it so that you can’t unscrew the candle jar lid!

Glue ribbon around the lid of the candle and snow globe for a pretty and decorative touch.

And that’s all it takes to make your own Christmas snow globe candle inspired by Anthropologie!

Make a DIY snow globe candle with a waterless snow globe from Dollar Tree and a jar candle from Aldi.

Happy holidays and happy crafting!

DIY Yarn Ghost Art: a Macrame-Look Halloween Decoration

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This Halloween yarn craft is sweet and spooky all at once! Yarn ghosts with a macrame look are on-trend, and the perfect addition to your Halloween decor.

Yarn ghost garlands are a favorite DIY halloween decoration, and in recent years, macrame ghost wall hangings have become another popular Halloween yarn craft.

These are both adorable, but also a little time consuming to make. I decided to have the best of both worlds and create a cute little piece of yarn ghost art.

It turned out simply boo-tiful (if I do say so myself), and I think you’ll enjoy making a yarn ghost for yourself, too!

Supplies Needed for Yarn Ghosts Artwork

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How to Make Yarn Ghost Art Decor for Halloween

Instead of using an artist’s canvas for the base of this project, I actually used a piece of clearance artwork I found at Hobby Lobby.

Clearance artwork from Hobby Lobby is great for repurposing into other decor, like Halloween DIY yarn ghost art.

TIP: check the clearance section at Hobby Lobby when it goes 90% off, and stock up on framed art and signs like this. They are incredibly inexpensive (this one was $2.24), and are perfect for repurposing into other decor!

Inexpensive wood plaques (like I used for this DIY Halloween Bug Decor), would also work great for this project!

Step One: Cut the Decorative Scrapbook Paper to Size

I used the cutest ghost scrapbook paper as the backer for my macrame-look ghost artwork.

I cut it to size and attached it to the frame with spray adhesive. I chose to use spray adhesive because it lets the paper lie completely flat with a good bond and does not wrinkle the paper at all!

Attach decorative scrapbook paper to a wood sign to make this Halloween decor.

Step Two: Cut Yarn and Attach it to the Canvas or Frame

Next, I cut seven pieces of yarn. The number of yarn pieces you’ll need to cut will depend on how thick your yarn is. Don’t be surprised if you need more or less than I did!

I put down a thin line of glue in an arch shape for the outermost edge of the yarn ghost. Then I placed a piece of yarn on top of that glue and pressed it into place.

I repeated this process of gluing and pressing down yarn, working inwards, until the ghost silhouette was completed.

Glue white yarn to the frame to create this DIY yarn ghost art.

The yarn may hang down funny and not be the length you want it, but that’s ok. Once the glue dries, you can cut those ends.

Step Three: Make a Ghost Face with Black Cardstock

Next it was time to give this macrame ghost some expression and personality!

I cut a little face out of black cardstock and glued that onto the ghost. Another great material choice for this step would be black felt.

Attach black cardstock to the yarn ghost to give it eyes and a face.

Step Four: Embellish the Ghost

Finally, embellish the yarn ghost to make it even cuter!

I added a hair bow on top with a cute bow sticker, but you could easily make a bow out of ribbon. Use it as a hair bow or a bow tie!

Adding embellishments to the yarn ghost, like a hair bow and pink cheeks, makes it extra cute.

And, my favorite part of this little ghost is the soft pink cheeks I painted on it. I think it makes it so sweet!

Host a Halloween Craft Party

Because of the simple supplies needed to make this cute yarn ghost art, I think this is a perfect Halloween craft for adults! It would be so fun to make at a Halloween craft party with your friends!

This macrame-look yarn ghost art is an adorable piece of DIY Halloween decor that anyone can make! It's a great adult Halloween craft and wonderful for a Halloween craft party.

Set a table with a disposable Halloween tablecloth and all of the project supplies, and make sure to have some spooky food and beverages for your guests.

You’ll all make an adorable piece of Halloween decor and fun memories! Win win!

Dollar Store DIY Pumpkin Topiary

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Get ready for the autumn season with a beautiful DIY stacked pumpkin topiary.

A piece of fall decor that I’ve always admired is a pumpkin topiary. I love the way stacked pumpkins look when added to a pretty planter on a front porch, or when displayed on a cozy fireplace hearth.

On a recent trip to Dollar Tree I spotted a set of plastic stacking pumpkins in the “Plus” section, and I knew I had to have them! My dreams of a pretty pumpkin topiary were within reach!

Dollar Tree Plus plastic stacking pumpkins

(Sidenote: do you have Dollar Tree Plus in your store yet? In mine it’s essentially one aisle of higher-priced items (in the $3-$10 range). They seem to have a lot of seasonal decor, home organization, and crafting items in the “Plus” section. It’s also online.)

These faux pumpkins were quite plastic-looking and not realistic at all (hello, candy corn colors!). But, for $5 I decided to see what I could do to make it work. Let me show you!

Update: In 2025 these Dollar Tree stacked pumpkins are in-store at a price of $7.

BEFORE: a stacked pumpkin topiary looked very fake.

Supplies Used to Make a DIY Pumpkin Topiary

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Here are the materials I used to create the DIY stacked pumpkin topiary as shown in this post. I purchased most of the materials in-store at Dollar Tree, but have linked similar online versions for your convenience. Feel free to substitute items to make this project your own!

How to Make Stacked Pumpkin Topiaries for Indoors or Outdoors

This project came together so quickly that I was able to make it in between soccer games one Saturday. How great is that? Practically instant fall decor!

Step One: Spray Paint the Pumpkins

As I mentioned, these Dollar Tree Plus plastic pumpkins are quite fake-looking. To combat that and give them a more natural look, I spray painted them in a traditional fall color: orange.

I used flat spray paint in a terracotta shade, that was suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Make sure to choose a spray paint that works outdoors if you plan to display your topiary outside!

Terracotta spray paint on plastic pumpkins

Two coats of paint later and the candy corn color scheme was gone. Yay!

CHECK OUT DOLLAR TREE’S 2025 NEW MINI STACKED PUMPKINS AND THE MAKEOVER I GAVE THEM!

Step Two: Add Detail with Brown Paint

As with anything spray painted a solid color, the pumpkins looked a little flat in their solid terracotta color.

To help fix that, I decided to add some detailing using brown craft paint. I used a pared down version of the technique I shared for how to make fake pumpkins look real, and this went a long way to improving the appearance of these plastic pumpkins.

I also painted the stem brown, as it had gotten a heavy coat of terracotta spray paint in step one.

Add detail to plastic pumpkins with brown craft paint

Step Three: Embellish the Pumpkins with Fall Decorations Like Fall Leaves and Faux Flowers

These particular pumpkins fit together nicely and did not require any modifications for stacking. So, the only thing left to do was dress them up a bit and make them even cuter.

I cut apart stems of fake fall leaves (in cream shades) and fake flowers (cream sunflowers), and used extraordinarily hot hot glue to fasten them to the stacked pumpkin topiary.

Glue fall leaves and fall flowers to plastic pumpkins to create a pretty pumpkin topiary

If you don’t have a hot glue gun that gets to a VERY high temperature, I recommend using a glue like E6000 to fasten your fall embellishments, because regular hot glue will not work well for attaching anything to the plastic pumpkins.

Step Four (Optional): Add Weight Inside the Bottom Pumpkin

This pumpkin topiary is pretty lightweight, so if you plan to display it outside, you should add rocks or something heavy inside the bottom pumpkin. This will keep it from blowing away.

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That’s where I finished my DIY pumpkin topiary project, and I love how it turned out! Some other things I’d like to add to it eventually are grapevine and perhaps some twinkling fairy lights. Wouldn’t those look beautiful on it, too?

I plan to put this on my front porch once I get my fall decorating underway out there. Where would you display a stacked pumpkin topiary?

Make a beautiful fall decoration with this DIY pumpkin topiary project. Stacked pumpkins from Dollar Tree look beautiful on a fall front porch or on a fall fireplace.

DIY 4th of July Wreath Ideas: Celebrate Independence Day in Style!

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Celebrate the Fourth of July or Memorial Day by dressing up your door! With patriotic wreaths in all styles and materials, at least one of these DIY 4th of July wreath ideas is sure to inspire your creativity.

All of the wreaths shared in this post are easy to make, and don’t require a lot of supplies.

Looking for DIY 4th of July wreath ideas? Look no further! Here are fifteen of the best patriotic wreath ideas that you can make!

What Supplies Should You Buy for a DIY Patriotic Wreath?

Before you see all of the amazing DIY 4th of July wreath ideas, you might be wondering what materials work best for a DIY Fourth of July wreath. Of course you’re only limited by your creativity, but here are some of my favorite patriotic wreath supplies – some of which you might already have!

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Embellishments

You’re definitely not limited to this list of patriotic wreath embellishments, but this is a great start! Many of these items are used in the DIY wreath ideas linked below, so check out those ideas for great ways to use them!

Wreath Forms

Did you know you can make a wreath out of just about any base? It’s true! Here are some of my favorites.

Tools

And finally, these are the tools and equipment you’ll likely need to create your ideal 4th of July wreath.

Fifteen DIY 4th of July Wreath Ideas

With those patriotic wreath supplies in mind, check out these inspiring DIY Fourth of July wreaths or Memorial Day wreaths! Click the “read more” button underneath any of the projects to get the full tutorials for each one.

DIY 4th of July Wreath Ideas

The Fourth of July is the perfect time of year to put your patriotism on display! Be inspired by these creative DIY 4th of July wreaths, and make one for your own home.

Which of these patriotic wreaths will you be making? Let me know in the comments below!

DIY Spring Wreath Tutorial: How to Make a Unique Moss Wreath in Minutes!

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Looking for a unique DIY spring wreath to make? Look no further! This beautiful moss wreath is unlike any other!

My sweet grandma recently moved into a senior apartment complex and we quickly learned that having cute door decor is a MUST. Not only does it create a happy atmosphere, but it’s a great conversation starter, too!

I was glad to create a pretty spring door hanger for her that works for the whole spring season (and also for Easter).

And, I’m willing to bet that this DIY spring wreath idea is different from ones you’ve seen before. Not because it’s a moss wreath, but because it’s a moss purse wreath!

Who knew there was such a thing as a moss purse? Not me until I stumbled upon a shelf of moss purses at Michaels!

A moss purse form can be embellished to become a pretty spring wreath or table centerpiece.

Not gonna lie – at first I thought this moss purse form was weird.

But two days later I couldn’t get it out of my mind, so I went back to buy one. And I’m so glad I did because I turned it into the cutest spring wreath! Wait until you see how adorable it is!

DIY Moss Purse Wreath Supplies

These are the supplies I used to make the wreath as shown in this post. Feel free to supplement to make the project your own! Also, some links are affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy for more information.

How to Make a Unique DIY Spring Moss Wreath

This pretty wreath comes together in a snap. I think you’ll be surprised how quickly you can make this for your own spring decor!

Floral Foam

The inside of the moss purse is not very large, so begin by cutting a floral foam block into thin pieces, about .25 – .5″ wide.

Put floral foam inside the moss purse.

Then, push the floral foam blocks into the base of the moss purse.

Add Faux Flowers to the Moss Purse

Gather a variety of faux flowers and use floral cutters or diagonals to cut the stems down to the desired size/length.

Push the stems into the floral foam and make sure they’re secure.

Push flowers into floral foam nestled inside of the moss purse.

To make this spring door hanger, I started by putting the pink and yellow tulips in first. Next, I pushed shorter and fluffier faux peonies in underneath the tulips. This helped hide the plastic lining inside the moss purse. Finally, I added a few stems of small white flowers throughout the arrangement.

A variety of faux flowers inside a moss purse.

Embellish with a Bunny Floral Pick & Ribbon

To make this spring wreath festive for Easter, too, I nestled a bunny floral pick in amongst the flowers. If bunnies aren’t your thing, skip this step or opt for a different type of floral pick!

Then I used wired ribbon to make a bow, and I attached that to the front of the moss form.

Use wired ribbon to create a pretty bow for the spring wreath.

Using a little bit of floral wire, I created a hanger on the back handle of the purse so that it could become a wreath.

And that is all it took to make a pretty spring wreath that my grandma will love!

Make a beautiful DIY spring wreath with a moss purse form! This is such lovely spring decor or an Easter decoration!

One thing to note: this moss purse is totally freestanding, so you could use this as a pretty Easter centerpiece or spring table decor if you prefer! Also, switch up the flowers and embellishments, and this could be a really pretty bridal shower centerpiece or birthday party decor!

A moss purse form can become a beautiful table centerpiece! Use it as table decor for Easter, a bridal shower, and more.

I love how “fancy” it is – just like my grandma! It reminds me of how we used to go shopping together. She LOVES shopping! 🙂

If you enjoyed this post, I’d appreciate it if you’d share the love and save this graphic to Pinterest! Oh, and you also might enjoy this other Spring Door Hanger or my DIY egg tray wreath!

Learn how to make a unique DIY spring wreath out of a moss purse form! This beautiful Easter wreath is so easy to make!

DIY Marbled Nail Polish Ornaments

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If you want to make gorgeous DIY Christmas ornaments, you must make some DIY marbled nail polish ornaments!

Nail polish marbling has been floating around Pinterest for a long time now, and it’s one of those things that I’ve always wanted to try.  But it kept getting pushed down the list because I couldn’t find just the right thing to marble.  (Or really because I just kept forgetting to do it.)  

Marbled Nail Polish Ornaments are a quick project with fabulous results! Get the full tutorial here and learn how to make them in any shape or color combo!

But then I found some plain ceramic ornaments and I finally had a reason to give the old nail polish marbling technique a try.  

Now I have some GORGEOUS nail polish ornaments adorning my tree, and I love them!    

I have to tell you that this project was SO fun, although a bit stinky.  I recommend doing it outdoors, if at all possible, but at the very least in a well-ventilated space. Otherwise, you’re going to feel like you were trapped in a nail salon – minus the pretty nails.

DIY Nail Polish Ornaments Supplies

With that caveat, here’s what you need to nail polish marble your own ornaments!  Please note that this post contains affiliate links – you can read my full disclosure policy.

How to Make DIY Nail Polish Ornaments

First up, wipe off the entire ceramic or porcelain ornament with rubbing alcohol.  This will ensure that it doesn’t have anything on it that will prevent the nail polish from sticking.

Next, fill a plastic container with water.  (And hey, you might want to also watch my “how to do nail polish marbling” video tutorial!)

Holding the nail polish close to the surface of the water, gently pour it onto the water.  

Marbled Nail Polish Ornaments are a quick project with fabulous results! Get the full tutorial here and learn how to make them in any shape or color combo!

TIP: do not pour the nail polish from too high above the water, as it will hit the water too hard and sink to the bottom of the plastic container. You want it to stay on the surface.

Next, use the popsicle stick to gently stir the colors together to create a marbled effect.  

Quickly place the clean ornament onto or into the nail polish.  

Marbled Nail Polish Ornaments are a quick project with fabulous results! Get the full tutorial here and learn how to make them in any shape or color combo!

Remove the ornament from the plastic container and try to shake off the water.

Marbled Nail Polish Ornaments are a quick project with fabulous results! Get the full tutorial here and learn how to make them in any shape or color combo!

Once it’s had a couple of minutes to dry, use a paper towel to gently blot off the excess water droplets. BE CAREFUL because the polish will not be totally dry yet, and you don’t want to ruin your beautiful marbling!  

Hang the ornament to dry somewhere.

Marbled Nail Polish Ornaments are a quick project with fabulous results! Get the full tutorial here and learn how to make them in any shape or color combo!

Cut off the ribbon that came with the ornament and replace it with a pretty ribbon or ornament cording that matches the colors used in the nail polish marbling.

Marbled Nail Polish Ornaments are a quick project with fabulous results! Get the full tutorial here and learn how to make them in any shape or color combo!

TIP: For my snowflake, I used two colors.  My kids used three colors – including a really bold blue – and I think theirs look better.  I would recommend three colors in the same family, as I think that’s what works best!  

Marbled Nail Polish Ornaments are a quick project with fabulous results! Get the full tutorial here and learn how to make them in any shape or color combo!

ANOTHER TIP: If you plan to give these as a gift, give yourself a couple of days’ lead time. They need to air out a bit before gifting.  

Marbled Nail Polish Ornaments are a quick project with fabulous results! Get the full tutorial here and learn how to make them in any shape or color combo!

These nail polish ornaments are really pretty though. I think the best part about them is that each one is totally unique!

This project would also be a great way to use up some of that old polish in your stash!