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DIY sparkling, elegant New Year’s Eve décor (it's easy!)

DIY sparkling, elegant New Year’s Eve décor (it’s easy!)

Here’s a way to dress up New Year’s Eve, even if the holidays stretched your budget (and your time and energy) to the max! Mix up paint, cones of STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam, and a little sparkle and you’ll have yourself elegant, DIY New Year’s Eve decorations. Pair these Sparkling, Color Dipped Cones with the New Year’s Eve Confetti Wreath, and you are ready to ring in 2018! Elegant – and easy New…

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DIY a sparkling, New Year’s Eve Confetti Wreath

This is the first time I’ve featured DIY New Year’s Eve decorations on the blog, and this glitzy wreath suits the occasion! I found these mini, mirrored balls at Hobby Lobby several years ago and they reminded me of the mirrored ball that drops in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. They are the perfect accent for this sparkling, New Year’s Eve Confetti Wreath! I just wish I’d used a bigger wreath,…

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Kids will love making this DIY Rudolph the Reindeer Ornament

It’s time for Reindeer games today, as designer Linda Valentino joins us to share her Rudolph the Reindeer Ornament.  This ornament is so cute, and kids are going to love making Rudolph the Reindeer, and then hanging him on the tree. He’s definitely a keeper — a handmade ornament you’ll cherish for years. Have the kids make a few extra to give as gifts, too.   Rudolph the Reindeer Ornament by…

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A Peppermint, Teddy Bear Ornament to DIY

I have another peppermint-theme Christmas craft today. This Peppermint Teddy Bear Ornament is a cutie, and he will look adorable on the Christmas tree. Kids will love this sweet, Peppermint Teddy Bear Ornament, but they will need some help with the DIY. If you are crafting with kids, be sure you cut the foam for them. If you’d like to see more red, & white, peppermint theme Christmas crafts, be…

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DIY a Candy Cane Wreath, and more peppermint Christmas crafts

December 1? It’s candy cane season, and it’s time to share this DIY Candy Cane Wreath. Does anything say Christmas more than a Candy Cane Wreath? I love red and white at Christmas time, but I was still surprised by the number of peppermint Christmas crafts I’ve shared in the past. Be sure to take a peek at the red & white Christmas crafts below, from ornaments to wreaths and snowmen. Candy Cane…

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DIY cute-as-can-be Snowman Ornaments

You just might find these DIY Snowman Ornaments addictive – I think it’s hard to stop at just one! Designer Linda Valentino had a kid’s craft in mind when she made these Snowman Ornaments, but I think it’s a fun, adult craft, too. If you can’t stop at just one, no worries – these Snowman Ornaments make easy and inexpensive, handmade gifts. Check the list of materials — I bet you have most of…

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How to make easy, Emoji Ornaments :-)

Happy day-after Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoyed piles of turkey and pie and feasted with family and friends. And I hope today finds you at home, ready to craft, instead of battling the crowds at the store. Today’s DIY Emoji Ornaments are a super-fun and fast craft for kids and adults. While everyone is gathered for the weekend, pull out the paints and the balls of STYROFOAM™ Brand Foam and make…

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He’s a keeper! DIY a Prairie Point Snowman Ornament

You’re familiar with Pineapple Ornaments or Paper Pine Cone Ornaments, also known as Prairie Point Ornaments, right? Maybe you’ve even made one or two? Debi Schmitz started with a paper, Pineapple Ornament and embellished it to create the DIY Prairie Point Snowman Ornament she’s sharing with us today. Yes, this ornament involves lots of paper folding (or use fabric, if you prefer), but it will…

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Easy? Check! Inexpensive? Yes! Holiday style? Absolutely! DIY Christmas Garland Topiaries have it all!

I have another quick & easy Christmas craft today, yay! You’ll style these cones in a flash with sparkling garland, pretty ribbon and colorful ornaments. It’s a fast way to refresh your Christmas décor, and these Christmas Garland Topiaries are inexpensive, too – your local dollar store is a budget savvy source for the garland, ribbon and ornaments. Why not wrap up a forest of DIY, Christmas…

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Easy, Farmhouse Holiday Style: DIY Plaid & Batting Rag Balls

Easy, Farmhouse Holiday Style: DIY Plaid & Batting Rag Balls

After I made my Farmhouse-Style Plaid Wreath and Plaid Flannel Cones, I had a lot of plaid fabric leftover. I asked readers what I should do with the remaining fabric, and you suggested pillow covers, scarves or quilts – all snuggly ideas for a cold, winter’s day. I also thought about making a series of plaid wreaths to hang together in the window. But so many ideas, so little time, right?  I…

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DIY beautiful, Button Snowflake Wall Art

DIY beautiful, Button Snowflake Wall Art

We finally saw our first snow today, so it’s the perfect day to share Debi Schmitz’s DIY Button Snowflake Wall Art. Snow – you might love it, hate it or live somewhere where there is no snow, but no matter how you feel about snow, I bet you’ll love this Button Snowflake Wall Art. With the bright blue background, it’s like the perfect, sunny winter’s day (at least for those of us who live in the…

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DIY a Magnolia & Apple Harvest Wreath for fall

DIY a Magnolia & Apple Harvest Wreath for fall

Classic style is always in good taste, right? And there’s something comforting about it, too – it’s tiresome to always seek out the next big trend. This DIY Magnolia & Apple Wreath is timeless, not trendy, and definitely a classic. Almost like a bowl of warm soup on a cold day. A bowl of soup and a Magnolia Wreath – I like that classic combination! And here’s how to DIY this Magnolia & Apple…

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Invite this DIY, Twine Turkey to Thanksgiving dinner

Invite this DIY, Twine Turkey to Thanksgiving dinner

Thanksgiving is often the forgotten holiday when it comes to crafting. Not to mention that making a cute turkey can be a challenge. I am glad Debi Schmitz took on this challenge and is sharing her Twine Turkey Centerpiece today. Debi combined twine, burlap and plaid to create a handsome turkey centerpiece overflowing with fall colors and texture. I’ve included links to a few more turkey crafts,…

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Happy Halloween and favorite Halloween riddles!

Happy Halloween and favorite Halloween riddles!

Happy Halloween! I hope you have a day full of sweet surprises, silly spooks, and wonderful witches. I figure you all have a jam-packed day today, so I am skipping a tutorial and instead, sharing a dozen favorite, family-friendly Halloween riddles. I’ve also linked up a couple of projects from a while back that will help you repurpose all of those candy wrappers coming your way soon! Q. Why do…

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More yarn crafts: DIY a Bright Yarn Snowman

More yarn crafts: DIY a Bright Yarn Snowman

After I made my Snowman Yarn Wreath with the miniature snowman scene, I pictured it in a larger, bright and happy vignette. I reached out to Debra Quartermain, and yay, she agreed to DIY a delightful, Bright Yarn Snowman to keep my wreath company. I also wrapped up a few Yarn Cones for the vignette, and in more happy news, they are in Holiday Crafts magazine! (More on that later . . .) Here’s how…

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DIY a sweet and simple, Snowman Yarn Wreath

DIY a sweet and simple, Snowman Yarn Wreath

Here’s how my DIY Snowman Yarn Wreath came to be. I had an idea to create a miniature scene nestled in a wreath, and settled on a mini snowman in a snowy forest. I’ve been crafting a lot with yarn, so I decided that my cozy snowman scene would be at home in a yarn wreath. I needed a deep wreath to build my scene, and the 2″ thick wreath was perfect. Once I had these details decided, my Snowman…

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Don’t miss Debra’s darling, DIY Sock Snowman & Snowballs

Don’t miss Debra’s darling, DIY Sock Snowman & Snowballs

I can see you melting already over Debra Quartermain’s latest DIY Sock Snowman & Snowballs. Nobody makes sweeter snowmen than Debra. And not only is this Sock Snowman & Snowballs simply adorable, it’s simple to make, too. If you can cut a sock and squeeze a glue bottle, you can make your own Sock Snowman & Snowballs. Don’t believe me? Read through the tutorial below and then tell me what you…

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