DIY

Hot Chocolate Recipes to Keep Warm this Winter

By Hard Working Mom Team / January 9, 2023 /

As the cooler temperatures set in, check out these hot chocolate recipes to keep warm this winter. If you’ve been used to the traditional taste of hot chocolate, get ready to be inspired to put a twist on a classic beverage that’s sure to wow your family and friends.

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5 Winter Crafts You Can Do With Dollar Tree Glasses, Vases, and Jars

By Hard Working Mom Team / January 5, 2023 /

There are quite a few winter crafts you can do with Dollar Tree glasses, vases, and jars. In this post, I’m going to show you five tutorials that take just minutes to create and cost just pennies on a dollar. Take the guesswork out of how to decorate for the winter season and try your hand at one of these ideas. 

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Crafty Ways to Celebrate the New Year

By Hard Working Mom Team / January 3, 2023 /

Once the holidays have passed, it’s time to look forward to a new year. If you’re planning to spend this day at home with your family, I’ve rounded up some crafty ways to celebrate the new year. There are ideas for adults and kids alike! Be sure to bookmark this page and share it with your friends.

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Best Homemade Food Gifts for the Holidays

By Hard Working Mom Team / January 2, 2023 /

When you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift, you can’t go wrong with these best homemade food gifts for the holidays. After all, who doesn’t love a tasty treat? And there’s something special about the holiday season that makes everything taste extra special and yummy. Be sure to bookmark this post and save it to…

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Super Cute Winter Wreath Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / December 29, 2022 /

These super cute winter wreath ideas can stay up before, during, and after the holidays! After all, any time you can save money and have cute decor it’s a win-win, right?

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7 Must-See Door Hangers for Winter

By Hard Working Mom Team / December 26, 2022 /

If you’re looking for a unique way to decorate your door this winter, take a look at our roundup of must-see door hangers for winter. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, these door hangers will inspire you to create something unique for your home. What is a door hanger? If you’re not so…

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How to Host a Winter Party on a Budget

By Hard Working Mom Team / December 22, 2022 /

If you’re looking to host a gathering this winter, here are several fun winter-theme party ideas to consider. Whether you’re hosting something for the kiddos, adults, or the entire family, these ideas are sure to help you pull off the best winter-themed party yet.

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DIY New Year Decor Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / December 20, 2022 /

If you’re planning to celebrate the start of a new year, here are some DIY New Year decor ideas. These are quick, easy, and can accommodate any budget.

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Easy DIY Winter Gnomes

By Hard Working Mom Team / December 19, 2022 /

These easy DIY winter gnomes are the perfect craft to try, especially if you’re looking for a unique to decorate your home this season. The ideas rounded up below are easy, inexpensive, and just downright adorable. If you’re a beginner at making gnomes, no worries!

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Adorable Dollar Store Christmas Wreath Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / December 15, 2022 /

If purchasing a big elaborate wreath isn’t in the budget this year, we’ve got you covered with a roundup of adorable Dollar Store Christmas wreath ideas that you make yourself.

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Christmas Gifts Family and Friends Will Remember

By Hard Working Mom Team / December 8, 2022 /

As you brainstorm what to get your loved ones this holiday season, take into consideration some of our ideas for Christmas gifts that family and friends will remember. Christmas is a time when we tend to spend tons of money on gifts that people probably don’t need.

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Christmas Decorating Ideas on a Budget

By Hard Working Mom Team / December 5, 2022 /

As the holiday season draws near, using a few of these Christmas Decorating Ideas on a Budget can save you not only money but also time.

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How to Decorate a Candyland-Themed Hat for a Christmas Tree Topper

By Lori Jacobs / September 4, 2025 /
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How to Decorate a Candyland-Themed Hat for a Christmas Tree Topper Transform your Christmas tree into a whimsical Candyland dream with this adorable DIY candy-themed hat topper! In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to decorate a sturdy, velvet-covered top hat with handcrafted faux sweets like donuts, macaroons, and ribbon candy, all made from…

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DIY Rustic Wooden Pumpkins – A Charming Fall Craft Project

By Lori Jacobs / August 27, 2025 /
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Learn how to make rustic wooden pumpkins from scrap 2x4s with this easy DIY tutorial. Perfect for farmhouse fall décor, these charming pumpkins are customizable and budget-friendly.

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DIY Tier Tray Tutorial: Step-by-Step Guide to Painting, Assembling & Styling

By Lori Jacobs / August 20, 2025 /
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A tier tray is one of the most versatile pieces of home décor you can own. It’s perfect for displaying seasonal items, soaps, baked goods, or even crafting supplies.

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DIY Candy Ornaments for a Christmas Tree: Sweet and Simple Holiday Decor

By Lori Jacobs / August 14, 2025 /
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Create festive DIY candy ornaments for your Christmas tree with this easy tutorial! Learn how to make peppermint candies, candy canes, and swirled candy sticks using pool noodles, fabric, and Mylar wrap. Perfect for budget-friendly, handmade holiday décor.

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DIY Candy Corn Shelf Sitters: A Sweet & Simple Fall Craft

By Lori Jacobs / August 5, 2025 /
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DIY Candy Corn Shelf Sitters: A Sweet & Simple Fall Craft Fall is in the air, y’all! And what better way to welcome the season than with some fun and festive candy corn shelf sitters? These adorable wooden decorations are perfect for brightening up mantels, shelves, or tiered trays. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you…

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How to Make a Woodland Ruffle Wreath Using a Unique in the Creek Board

By Lori Jacobs / July 29, 2025 /
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Learn how to make a beautiful purple woodland ruffle wreath using a Unique in the Creek board, mesh, and lavender florals. Includes step-by-step instructions and budget-friendly tips!

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How to Make a Halloween Ruffle Deco Mesh Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / July 22, 2025 /
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Learn how to make a fun and spooky Halloween ruffle deco mesh wreath using a UITC character board, festive mesh, and eyeball ribbon! Step-by-step DIY tutorial with tips, tricks, and product links.

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🍒 DIY Cherry Wreath Attachment Tutorial: Sweet & Simple Crafting Fun!

By Lori Jacobs / July 17, 2025 /
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Make your summer wreath pop with this adorable DIY cherry wreath attachment! Step-by-step tutorial using foam board, velvet, and Dollar Tree supplies. Budget-friendly, easy, and super cute!

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Welcome Cherry Deco Mesh Ruffle Wreath DIY Tutorial

By Lori Jacobs / July 16, 2025 /
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Welcome Cherry Deco Mesh Ruffle Wreath DIY Tutorial Looking for a sweet and cheerful wreath project that screams summer charm? This Welcome Cherry Deco Mesh Ruffle Wreath is bursting with bold colors, rustic accents, and handmade cherry attachments that add the perfect pop of personality. Whether you’re prepping for a craft fair or sprucing up…

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How to Make a Braided Curl Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / July 12, 2025 /

How to Make a Braided Curl Wreath: A Fun Twist on Deco Mesh Looking for a fresh and creative way to use 21” deco mesh in your wreaths? Try the Braided Curl Method! This new wreath-making technique adds a fun twist (literally!) to traditional curls, giving your wreaths beautiful texture and dimension with fewer fray,…

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🧵 Handmade Business Packaging Ideas to Boost Your Brand

By Lori Jacobs / July 10, 2025 /

Give your handmade packaging a professional and personal touch! Discover branding ideas for your craft business, including stickers, personalized notes, QR codes, and gift inserts.

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How to Store Wreaths the Right Way: Clever and Creative Storage Solutions

By Lori Jacobs / July 2, 2025 /

If you’re anything like me, one wreath turns into five… then ten… then suddenly you’re trying to figure out where to store your ever-growing collection of seasonal door decor. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a full-blown wreath-making machine, proper wreath storage can save you time, space, and heartache (because no one wants to open a…

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How to Decorate a Candyland-Themed Hat for a Christmas Tree Topper

By Lori Jacobs / September 4, 2025 /
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How to Decorate a Candyland-Themed Hat for a Christmas Tree Topper Transform your Christmas tree into a whimsical Candyland dream with this adorable DIY candy-themed hat topper! In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to decorate a sturdy, velvet-covered top hat with handcrafted faux sweets like donuts, macaroons, and ribbon candy, all made from…

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DIY Rustic Wooden Pumpkins – A Charming Fall Craft Project

By Lori Jacobs / August 27, 2025 /
Featured Video Play Icon

Learn how to make rustic wooden pumpkins from scrap 2x4s with this easy DIY tutorial. Perfect for farmhouse fall décor, these charming pumpkins are customizable and budget-friendly.

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DIY Tier Tray Tutorial: Step-by-Step Guide to Painting, Assembling & Styling

By Lori Jacobs / August 20, 2025 /
Featured Video Play Icon

A tier tray is one of the most versatile pieces of home décor you can own. It’s perfect for displaying seasonal items, soaps, baked goods, or even crafting supplies.

Read More

DIY Candy Ornaments for a Christmas Tree: Sweet and Simple Holiday Decor

By Lori Jacobs / August 14, 2025 /
Featured Video Play Icon

Create festive DIY candy ornaments for your Christmas tree with this easy tutorial! Learn how to make peppermint candies, candy canes, and swirled candy sticks using pool noodles, fabric, and Mylar wrap. Perfect for budget-friendly, handmade holiday décor.

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DIY Candy Corn Shelf Sitters: A Sweet & Simple Fall Craft

By Lori Jacobs / August 5, 2025 /
Candy corn table sitters

DIY Candy Corn Shelf Sitters: A Sweet & Simple Fall Craft Fall is in the air, y’all! And what better way to welcome the season than with some fun and festive candy corn shelf sitters? These adorable wooden decorations are perfect for brightening up mantels, shelves, or tiered trays. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you…

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How to Make a Woodland Ruffle Wreath Using a Unique in the Creek Board

By Lori Jacobs / July 29, 2025 /
Featured Video Play Icon

Learn how to make a beautiful purple woodland ruffle wreath using a Unique in the Creek board, mesh, and lavender florals. Includes step-by-step instructions and budget-friendly tips!

Read More

How to Make a Halloween Ruffle Deco Mesh Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / July 22, 2025 /
Featured Video Play Icon

Learn how to make a fun and spooky Halloween ruffle deco mesh wreath using a UITC character board, festive mesh, and eyeball ribbon! Step-by-step DIY tutorial with tips, tricks, and product links.

Read More

🍒 DIY Cherry Wreath Attachment Tutorial: Sweet & Simple Crafting Fun!

By Lori Jacobs / July 17, 2025 /
Featured Video Play Icon

Make your summer wreath pop with this adorable DIY cherry wreath attachment! Step-by-step tutorial using foam board, velvet, and Dollar Tree supplies. Budget-friendly, easy, and super cute!

Read More

Welcome Cherry Deco Mesh Ruffle Wreath DIY Tutorial

By Lori Jacobs / July 16, 2025 /
Featured Video Play Icon

Welcome Cherry Deco Mesh Ruffle Wreath DIY Tutorial Looking for a sweet and cheerful wreath project that screams summer charm? This Welcome Cherry Deco Mesh Ruffle Wreath is bursting with bold colors, rustic accents, and handmade cherry attachments that add the perfect pop of personality. Whether you’re prepping for a craft fair or sprucing up…

Read More

How to Make a Braided Curl Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / July 12, 2025 /

How to Make a Braided Curl Wreath: A Fun Twist on Deco Mesh Looking for a fresh and creative way to use 21” deco mesh in your wreaths? Try the Braided Curl Method! This new wreath-making technique adds a fun twist (literally!) to traditional curls, giving your wreaths beautiful texture and dimension with fewer fray,…

Read More

🧵 Handmade Business Packaging Ideas to Boost Your Brand

By Lori Jacobs / July 10, 2025 /

Give your handmade packaging a professional and personal touch! Discover branding ideas for your craft business, including stickers, personalized notes, QR codes, and gift inserts.

Read More

How to Store Wreaths the Right Way: Clever and Creative Storage Solutions

By Lori Jacobs / July 2, 2025 /

If you’re anything like me, one wreath turns into five… then ten… then suddenly you’re trying to figure out where to store your ever-growing collection of seasonal door decor. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a full-blown wreath-making machine, proper wreath storage can save you time, space, and heartache (because no one wants to open a…

Read More