Crafts - Decor - Inspired Living
Most DIY rice and lavender heating pads come as big squares of fabric, which is great if you have upper back pain. However, they don’t address isolated areas of the body, such as shoulders, hands and feet. I’m sharing a tutorial on how to make a rice heating pad with lavender that is microwavable and works on ANY part of…
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Are you looking to “up your game” when it comes to hostess gifts for the holidays? Try this simple wine bag sewing pattern that uses drop cloth fabric and stamps. Best of all, the materials you need won’t break the bank! As an added bonus, I’m offering FREE printable gift tags with 16 different holiday designs you can add to…
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Want to make an easy DIY mercury glass Christmas centerpiece but don’t know where to start? Today I’ll show you how to use silver, gold and champagne accents to add some bling to your Christmas style. This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. For more information, please see my disclosures. Where to…
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Each Christmas, I try to give my kids at least one handmade DIY gift. Last year, I sewed a pretend campfire set. This year, I learned how to make a string puppet with polymer clay, and I’m sharing my full tutorial below! This isn’t just any string puppet. It has special meaning based on my favorite Christmas movie of ALL…
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All the Christmas things have started! If you’re not getting a bazillion Christmas catalogs a week, tell me your secret! While I thoroughly enjoy seeing the sparkly goodies sold by Pottery Barn, Balsam Hill and Frontgate, I don’t always love the price tag. That’s why this year, I learned how to make a homemade Christmas wreath from scratch. This post…
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I love a good holiday craft as much as the next person, but a gratitude tree is no ordinary craft. It holds a special secret! Practicing gratitude can help you survive the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and serve as a reminder to count your blessings. In this post, I’m sharing my best gratitude tree activity for families,…
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This DIY pumpkin place card holder takes no time to make but adds loads of charm to any fall tablescape or Thanksgiving meal. I hesitate to call this a “tutorial” because I only used a few simple tools and some imagination to make these beauties. Super easy! At the end of this post, I’m even throwing in a little VIP…
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Today, I’m sharing three variations of inexpensive fall decor color schemes for every room. I’ve also added a pinch of DIY decor in every space because I can’t resist a good craft project. This is an exciting week at First Day of Home because I’m partnering with some talented blogging friends for the Fall in Love with Texas tour. Special…
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After creating a bridal shower banner for my niece, I thought, “Why not make a pennant banner for every holiday?” Now, I’m an unstoppable, banner-making machine! Today, I’m going to tell you how to make a fall banner for your home with free SVG files for Cricut and Cameo users. This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated…
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