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DIY tartan plaid charger plate with decoupage glass plate on top reading "Joy"

Last updated: December 11, 2020 in Arts & Crafts· Seasonal Crafts

How to Make Budget-Friendly DIY Charger Plates

When you’re entertaining for the holidays, it can get expensive to decorate a table! I recently fell in love with a tartan plaid charger plate I saw at a high-end home decor store, but yikes–it was pricey! That’s when I decided to make this simple DIY charger plate using Dollar Tree items. DIY Charger Plate Tutorial To see this tutorial…
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Wood slice ornaments with vinyl lettering and image transfer to wood

Last updated: April 7, 2021 in Arts & Crafts· Seasonal Crafts

How to Make Easy Wood Slice Ornaments Two Ways

If you’re looking to add some rustic farmhouse charm to your Christmas decor this year, these easy wood slice ornaments are for you! I’m giving you two different methods to customize your designs to create unique DIY gifts or decorate your Christmas tree for the holidays. Plus, I have exciting news to share at the end! This post contains affiliate…
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Mini wooden houses under a glass cloche with Christmas decor on a coffee table tray

Last updated: October 27, 2020 in Arts & Crafts· Seasonal Crafts· Seasonal Decor

How to Make Mini Wooden Houses with Scrap Wood – A Christmas Cloche Idea

I hate to waste things…nice fabric, pretty ribbon, scraps of wood. To me, there are so many ways to enjoy these items a little longer! For Christmas, I decided to upgrade a pile of scrap wood by making mini wooden houses. They’re the perfect addition to a Christmas cloche or mantel this holiday season. Today, I’m giving you the full…
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Coco doormat on front porch with phrase "Hello Pumpkin" stenciled on it in black paint with buffalo plaid rug layered underneath

Last updated: November 4, 2020 in Arts & Crafts· Home & Garden· Seasonal Crafts· Seasonal Decor

How to Make a DIY Doormat with Cricut or Cameo

Learn how to get an adorable DIY doormat to create the perfect layered look for your front porch decor. This fall doormat example shows you how easy it is to create your own coco mat using a Cricut or Silhouette Cameo cutting machine. How to Make a DIY Doormat I certainly didn’t invent these cute coconut coir doormats with clever…
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Pumpkin flower arrangement in white pumpkin with two velvet pumpkins sitting on sideboard table

Last updated: October 7, 2020 in Arts & Crafts· Seasonal Crafts

How to Make Gorgeous Pumpkin Flower Arrangements

Have you seen those beautiful pumpkin flower arrangements gracing catalogs and Pinterest this season? If you’re wondering how to get the look while creating a versatile pumpkin vase you can reuse every year, look no further! I’ve got all the tips you’ll need to whip up a lovely table centerpiece in just minutes. Fall Craft Blog Hop Do you like…
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White baby boo pumpkins with lantern and faux fall foliage

Last updated: October 7, 2020 in Arts & Crafts· Seasonal Crafts· Seasonal Decor

How to Make Your Own White Painted Pumpkins

Real pumpkins can add the perfect touch to your fall decor, but sometimes they’re just not practical. (Ask me about the time we permanently stained a piece of furniture when one rotted!) If you’re in the market for a good faux lookalike, read on to learn how to make your own white painted pumpkins. This post contains affiliate links, and…
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Fall cloche with white pumpkins, green hydrangeas and wooden bead garland

Last updated: October 7, 2020 in Arts & Crafts· Home & Garden· Seasonal Crafts· Seasonal Decor

A Simple and Affordable DIY Fall Centerpiece

When you want to decorate your table without a lot of fuss, this neutral DIY fall centerpiece is for you. You won’t need many supplies, and you can mix and match accents you have on hand for instant fall home decor. Welcome to the August Pinterest Challenge Welcome to the August edition of the Pinterest Challenge, hosted by the lovely…
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Dried flowers from floral bouquet after drying in oven

Last updated: March 9, 2021 in Arts & Crafts· Floral

How to Dry Flowers 5 Different Ways: The Ultimate Guide

Do you want to make your special flowers last a little longer? Maybe you want to preserve a keepsake from your wedding or a loved one’s celebration of life? I’ve been on a flower pressing kick lately, so I thought it was high time I shared techniques on how to dry flowers, especially when only a 3-D effect will do….
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Fresh flowers, including plumbago, roses, vincas and crepe myrtle blossoms, before pressing in microwave with the Microfleur flower press

Last updated: November 4, 2020 in Arts & Crafts· Floral

How to Press Flowers: Four Methods for Beginners

If you’ve followed my blog for any amount of time, you know I’m a flower pressing fanatic! My original post on how to make pressed flower art is a reader favorite, so I decided to test other methods. I’ve learned a ton, and now I’m giving you the skinny on how to press flowers four different ways. I have fond…
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