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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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7 Easy DIY Fall Farmhouse Signs

By Hard Working Mom Team / September 26, 2022 /

Fall farmhouse signs are constantly growing in popularity, and rightfully so. The neutral-toned colors mixed with simplicity and rustic charm can help create a living environment that is both pleasant and comforting. When it comes to decorating for the fall, you can’t go wrong with incorporating a farmhouse theme that shows the best of the…

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7 Things You Need to Know When Working with Deco Mesh

By Hard Working Mom Team / September 19, 2022 /
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Whether you are a beginner or pro with making wreaths, there are a few things you need to know when working with deco mesh.

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Super Easy DIY Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / September 9, 2022 /

if you’ve been looking for super easy DIY Thanksgiving decor ideas, I’ve got you covered with some ideas that are sure to inspire you this fall season.

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Must-Have Wood Door Hanger Kits for Fall

By Hard Working Mom Team / September 8, 2022 /

Wood door hanger kits are typically comprised of a wood cutout that is made from unfinished wood. The reason they are unfinished is so you can decorate it according to your style preference. The door hanger included in the kit may or may not come in different sizes; however, they are always laser cut and ready to paint and decorate.

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How to Easily Turn a Summer Wreath into a Fall Wreath

By Hard Working Mom Team / August 29, 2022 /

Before you toss your wreath to the side this season, check out how to easily turn a summer wreath in a fall wreath in three easy steps. And since you already have the main parts in tow, you only need a few extra supplies, all of which can be purchased at the Dollar Store! How…

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5 Unique Ways to Decorate Your Camper

By Hard Working Mom Team / August 18, 2022 /

5 Unique Ways to Decorate Your Camper

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Money Saving Tips for Back to School Supplies

By Hard Working Mom Team / August 15, 2022 /

If there’s one thing all parents can agree on it, it’s the need for money-saving tips for back-to-school supplies.

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Fun Activities to do Before School Starts

By Hard Working Mom Team / August 11, 2022 /

As the fall season approaches, that most like means that school will be starting for your kids soon. Get out and enjoy the last few weeks of summer break with these fun activities to do before school starts. These are also fun things to do on the weekends once the school year has officially set in.

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6 Fall Mantel Décor Ideas Using Dollar Tree Supplies

By Hard Working Mom Team / August 2, 2022 /
6 Fall Mantel Decor Ideas Using Dollar Tree Supplies

Don’t worry about how to decorate your mantel this fall season because we have some of the best fall mantel decor ideas that use Dollar Tree supplies. Not only are these ideas inspiring but they’re also budget-friendly

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8 Best Back-to-School Teacher Gift Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / July 29, 2022 /
8 Best Back-to-School Teacher Gift Ideas

hese back-to-school teacher gift ideas are the perfect way to help get the school year started with smiles while blessing teachers at the same time. Not to mention, these ideas are practical and inexpensive to make!

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7 DIY Fall Wreath Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / July 26, 2022 /
7 DIY Fall Wreath Ideas

The fall season has always been one of the most beautiful times of year, which is why we want to help you decorate your front door with these DIY fall wreath ideas. You don’t need a lot of money to pull off these seasonal looks and they’re sure to help welcome the fall season in style.

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Fall Bulletin Board Decor Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / July 22, 2022 /
Fall Bulletin Board Decor Ideas

Take the guesswork out of the how to decorate your classroom with these fall bulletin board decor ideas. They will help you add a classic fall touch that is student-friendly and will leave room for your own creative touch.

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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 /
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 /
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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,…

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…

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