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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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