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Budget-Friendly Fall and Halloween Lanterns: Easy Seasonal Decorating for Beginners

By Lori Jacobs / September 15, 2026 /

Budget-Friendly Fall and Halloween Lanterns: Easy Seasonal Decorating for Beginners If you love decorating for fall and Halloween but want something easy, affordable, and beginner friendly, these seasonal lanterns are such a fun project to make. Lanterns are wonderful because they can be used indoors or outdoors, and you can change them from season to…

Think Outside the Orange: DIY Pink Pumpkin Fall Grapevine Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / September 14, 2026 /

Think Outside the Orange: DIY Pink Pumpkin Fall Grapevine Wreath Who says Fall has to be orange, brown, and yellow? Sometimes the prettiest seasonal designs come from using colors that are a little unexpected. This Pink Pumpkin Fall Grapevine Wreath is a perfect example. With soft mauve and pink tones, velvet pumpkins, peonies, ficus leaves,…

Make a Show-Stopping Blue and Orange Fall Wreath With Eucalyptus and Dahlias: Paired With Statement Bow and Cascading Tails

By Lori Jacobs / August 31, 2026 / Comments Off on Make a Show-Stopping Blue and Orange Fall Wreath With Eucalyptus and Dahlias: Paired With Statement Bow and Cascading Tails

Make a Show-Stopping Blue and Orange Fall Wreath With Eucalyptus and Dahlias: Paired With Statement Bow and Cascading Tails Blue and orange may not be the first color combination that comes to mind for fall, but together they make an absolutely gorgeous statement. This Blue and Orange Evergreen Floral Wreath combines rich autumn tones, soft…

How to Use Scrap Deco Mesh in a Bow: Make Bigger, Fuller Bows for Less

By Lori Jacobs / August 31, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Use Scrap Deco Mesh in a Bow: Make Bigger, Fuller Bows for Less

How to Use Scrap Deco Mesh in a Bow: Make Bigger, Fuller Bows for Less If you love making big, beautiful bows but don’t love how quickly expensive ribbon disappears, this lesson from the Summer Bow Master Class is going to be one of your favorite money-saving tricks! One of the easiest ways to make…

Lantern Bows: How to Make Them and Determine Their Size

By Lori Jacobs / August 31, 2026 / Comments Off on Lantern Bows: How to Make Them and Determine Their Size

Lantern Bows: How to Make Them and Determine Their Size Making a beautiful bow for a lantern, birdcage, or other decorative piece is about more than choosing pretty ribbon. One of the most important parts is determining the correct bow size so your bow complements the piece instead of overwhelming it. In this lesson from…

How to Turn a Simple Sign into a Beautiful and Easy to Make Door Hanger With Mini Bows

By Lori Jacobs / August 20, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Turn a Simple Sign into a Beautiful and Easy to Make Door Hanger With Mini Bows

How to Turn a Simple Sign into a Beautiful and Easy to Make Door Hanger With Mini Bows Sometimes the simplest projects turn out to be the cutest! If you have a decorative sign that needs a little something extra, adding a mini bow is an easy and inexpensive way to transform it into a…

How to Turn an Evergreen Wreath into an Adorable Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag

By Lori Jacobs / August 19, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Turn an Evergreen Wreath into an Adorable Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag

How to Turn an Evergreen Wreath into an Adorable Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag Y’all, I love finding unexpected ways to use basic craft supplies, and this Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag is the perfect example! Would you believe this adorable Halloween decoration starts with an ordinary evergreen Christmas wreath? Evergreen wreaths aren’t just for…

Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement Perfect For an Entryway or Floor Decor

By Lori Jacobs / August 5, 2026 / Comments Off on Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement Perfect For an Entryway or Floor Decor

Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement Perfect For an Entryway or Floor Decor If you love natural fall decor with soft, neutral colors and lots of texture, this Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement is a beautiful project to make for your home. This arrangement is perfect for an entryway, foyer, fireplace area, dining room…

How to Make a Stunning Peach and Blue Vintage Clock Grapevine Wreath with Peonies and Connecting Bow

By Lori Jacobs / July 31, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Make a Stunning Peach and Blue Vintage Clock Grapevine Wreath with Peonies and Connecting Bow

How to Make a Stunning Peach and Blue Vintage Clock Grapevine Wreath with Peonies and Connecting Bow If you love soft vintage colors, romantic florals, and unique wreath designs, this Peach and Blue Vintage Clock Grapevine Wreath is such a beautiful project to make. This design combines an 18-inch grapevine wreath, a custom vintage clock…

King of Christmas Royal Fir Collection 4-Piece Set with Warm LED Lights Decorated in Metallic Silver and Gold

By Lori Jacobs / July 31, 2026 / Comments Off on King of Christmas Royal Fir Collection 4-Piece Set with Warm LED Lights Decorated in Metallic Silver and Gold

King of Christmas Royal Fir Collection 4-Piece Set with Warm LED Lights Decorated in Metallic Silver and Gold Christmas decorating has always been one of my favorite parts of the holiday season, especially when it comes to decorating my fireplace and mantle. This year, I knew exactly what I was looking for. I wanted two…

How to Make an Easy Summer Bow in Beautiful Shades of Blue

By Lori Jacobs / July 29, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Make an Easy Summer Bow in Beautiful Shades of Blue

How to Make an Easy Summer Bow in Beautiful Shades of Blue If you love decorating with soft, pretty shades of blue, this Easy Summer Bow is a beautiful project to make for a wreath, staircase, lantern, mailbox, door hanger, or floral arrangement. This bow was created to coordinate with a blue summer wreath, but…

How to Make a Fall Deconstructed Grapevine Wreath with Burgundy Pumpkin

By Lori Jacobs / July 23, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Make a Fall Deconstructed Grapevine Wreath with Burgundy Pumpkin

How to Make a Fall Deconstructed Grapevine Wreath with Burgundy Pumpkin If you love fall wreaths with rich color, texture, and a unique shape, this Fall Deconstructed Grapevine Wreath with Burgundy Pumpkin is such a beautiful project to make. This design starts with a traditional grapevine wreath, but instead of leaving it in its original…

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5 Unique Spring Planter Ideas

By Bianca Segundo / April 26, 2021 / Comments Off on 5 Unique Spring Planter Ideas

Tiered Pot Planter Give some dimension to your front porched with tiered planters! This one is fairly easy and inexpensive! You need two different size pots with soil added. Stack the small pot on top of the soil of the bigger pot. Place your plants in last and wah-lah! Add a solar-powered stake light for…

DIY Home Sweet Home Apple Wreath

By Bianca Segundo / April 22, 2021 / Comments Off on DIY Home Sweet Home Apple Wreath

This apple design is so cute! Vamp up your Summer decor and let’s create this sweet ruffle wreath. METHOD   Ruffle SUPPLIES 13in Green work wreath frame Home Sweet Home Sign  Ribbon 2.5″ Red, white and green ribbon 1.5 Black and white checkered apple ribbon ​ 1.5″ Black and white gingham ribbon  STEPS: Begin by cutting…

DIY Dollar Tree Elegant Lace Vase

By Bianca Segundo / April 20, 2021 / Comments Off on DIY Dollar Tree Elegant Lace Vase

Beautiful blooms are on the rise! We all love a beautiful splash of color to place on the dining room table or on the mantel. Save money in your pocket and create an elegant vase for your florals with supplies from Dollar Tree. Check out this DIY dollar tree elegant lace vase we created! Supplies…

How To Choose Colors When Creating A Wreath

By Bianca Segundo / April 9, 2021 / Comments Off on How To Choose Colors When Creating A Wreath

When choosing ribbon and mesh for my wreaths I try to make sure the colors blend and coordinate well. One of my favorite ways to do this is to use a color wheel like this one! Color Relationships When choosing colors that connect in some way they are called color relationships. A few color relationships…

DIY Outdoor Lawn Games & Activities

By Bianca Segundo / April 8, 2021 / Comments Off on DIY Outdoor Lawn Games & Activities

With warm weather and the sunshine now present it’s time to get ready for BBQs and outdoor get-togethers. What better way to entertain than to get your guests involved and on their feet. Check out our list of top outdoor lawn games and activities that you can do yourself! Wine Bottle Ring Toss This one…

5 Easy Wedding Crafts Using Your Cricut

By Bianca Segundo / April 5, 2021 / Comments Off on 5 Easy Wedding Crafts Using Your Cricut

Church bells, rose petals, flowing dresses…Warm weather and wedding season is around the corner! We’ve gathered 5 easy wedding craft ideas you can use with your Cricut. Wedding Invitations Not only is creating your own wedding invitations more cost-effective but it’s simple. (With a little manual labor that is.) Using a Cricut gives you the…

5 DIY Spa Day Ideas

By Bianca Segundo / April 3, 2021 / Comments Off on 5 DIY Spa Day Ideas

To be pampered is like a little sneak peek into heaven. What’s your ideal spa day? Manicure and pedicure, massage, facials? Oftentimes, we have to make an appointment and take the time out of our work schedule or daily routine to be present and it may seem like a burden… Self-care needs to be a priority…

How To: Tulip Grapevine Wreath

By Bianca Segundo / March 24, 2021 / Comments Off on How To: Tulip Grapevine Wreath

Add this cute DIY tulip wreath to your Spring decor! This How To: Tulip Grapevine Wreath includes supplies, easy-to-follow instructions, and a video tutorial. Find it below! Don’t forget to check out the Hard Working Mom groups for both starting a handmade business of your own or monthly wreath designs! Business Group- https://hardworkingmom.com/success-path/​ Wreath design…

How To Make A Watermelon Wreath

By Bianca Segundo / March 23, 2021 / Comments Off on How To Make A Watermelon Wreath

Are you in the midst of transitioning your decor for Spring? Watermelon decor is trending and adds the perfect splash of color to your home! Check out this DIY watermelon wreath that is both cute and budget-friendly. SUPPLIES NEEDED: Work wreath Red tinsel pipe cleaners for ties You Are One In A Melon sign Mesh-…

How To Make A Stunning Easter Wreath With One Roll Of Mesh

By Bianca Segundo / March 11, 2021 / Comments Off on How To Make A Stunning Easter Wreath With One Roll Of Mesh

Method: 20in Ruffles Ribbons cut -12 Mesh cut – 20in SUPPLIES Most supplies can be found at Trendy Tree or Hardworkingmomstore.com Get Supplies Trendy Tree- https://bit.ly/350JHZO​ Mesh https://hardworkingmomstore.com​  15in Burlap work wreath frame 10in  Burlap jute deco mesh Bunny from Carolina Pottery  Ribbon 2.5in green carrot bunny ribbon 2.5in Green white and black checked ribbon…

Rainy Day Crafts For Kids

By Bianca Segundo / March 9, 2021 / Comments Off on Rainy Day Crafts For Kids

While you’re stuck inside on a rainy day, what better to do than get crafty! Get inspired and bring the gloomy weather indoors with these fun rainy day crafts for kids. Clouds and Rain Windsock Supplies Needed: blue construction paper cotton balls blue or white yarn pipe cleaner scissors hole punch glue tape Start by…

10 Handmade Items You Can Sell To Make Big Bucks

By Bianca Segundo / February 19, 2021 / Comments Off on 10 Handmade Items You Can Sell To Make Big Bucks

Yearning to dabble into your creative side and start an online shop but don’t know what to sell? We’ve created a list of in-demand handmade items that are selling like crazy right now (for big bucks!) 1. Jewelry Whatever your style may be, chances are there is a buyer somewhere looking for the same style!…

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Budget-Friendly Fall and Halloween Lanterns: Easy Seasonal Decorating for Beginners

By Lori Jacobs / September 15, 2026 /

Budget-Friendly Fall and Halloween Lanterns: Easy Seasonal Decorating for Beginners If you love decorating for fall and Halloween but want something easy, affordable, and beginner friendly, these seasonal lanterns are such a fun project to make. Lanterns are wonderful because they can be used indoors or outdoors, and you can change them from season to…

Think Outside the Orange: DIY Pink Pumpkin Fall Grapevine Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / September 14, 2026 /

Think Outside the Orange: DIY Pink Pumpkin Fall Grapevine Wreath Who says Fall has to be orange, brown, and yellow? Sometimes the prettiest seasonal designs come from using colors that are a little unexpected. This Pink Pumpkin Fall Grapevine Wreath is a perfect example. With soft mauve and pink tones, velvet pumpkins, peonies, ficus leaves,…

Make a Show-Stopping Blue and Orange Fall Wreath With Eucalyptus and Dahlias: Paired With Statement Bow and Cascading Tails

By Lori Jacobs / August 31, 2026 / Comments Off on Make a Show-Stopping Blue and Orange Fall Wreath With Eucalyptus and Dahlias: Paired With Statement Bow and Cascading Tails

Make a Show-Stopping Blue and Orange Fall Wreath With Eucalyptus and Dahlias: Paired With Statement Bow and Cascading Tails Blue and orange may not be the first color combination that comes to mind for fall, but together they make an absolutely gorgeous statement. This Blue and Orange Evergreen Floral Wreath combines rich autumn tones, soft…

How to Use Scrap Deco Mesh in a Bow: Make Bigger, Fuller Bows for Less

By Lori Jacobs / August 31, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Use Scrap Deco Mesh in a Bow: Make Bigger, Fuller Bows for Less

How to Use Scrap Deco Mesh in a Bow: Make Bigger, Fuller Bows for Less If you love making big, beautiful bows but don’t love how quickly expensive ribbon disappears, this lesson from the Summer Bow Master Class is going to be one of your favorite money-saving tricks! One of the easiest ways to make…

Lantern Bows: How to Make Them and Determine Their Size

By Lori Jacobs / August 31, 2026 / Comments Off on Lantern Bows: How to Make Them and Determine Their Size

Lantern Bows: How to Make Them and Determine Their Size Making a beautiful bow for a lantern, birdcage, or other decorative piece is about more than choosing pretty ribbon. One of the most important parts is determining the correct bow size so your bow complements the piece instead of overwhelming it. In this lesson from…

How to Turn a Simple Sign into a Beautiful and Easy to Make Door Hanger With Mini Bows

By Lori Jacobs / August 20, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Turn a Simple Sign into a Beautiful and Easy to Make Door Hanger With Mini Bows

How to Turn a Simple Sign into a Beautiful and Easy to Make Door Hanger With Mini Bows Sometimes the simplest projects turn out to be the cutest! If you have a decorative sign that needs a little something extra, adding a mini bow is an easy and inexpensive way to transform it into a…

How to Turn an Evergreen Wreath into an Adorable Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag

By Lori Jacobs / August 19, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Turn an Evergreen Wreath into an Adorable Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag

How to Turn an Evergreen Wreath into an Adorable Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag Y’all, I love finding unexpected ways to use basic craft supplies, and this Halloween Deco Mesh Witch Swag is the perfect example! Would you believe this adorable Halloween decoration starts with an ordinary evergreen Christmas wreath? Evergreen wreaths aren’t just for…

Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement Perfect For an Entryway or Floor Decor

By Lori Jacobs / August 5, 2026 / Comments Off on Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement Perfect For an Entryway or Floor Decor

Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement Perfect For an Entryway or Floor Decor If you love natural fall decor with soft, neutral colors and lots of texture, this Oversized DIY Neutral Autumn Floral Arrangement is a beautiful project to make for your home. This arrangement is perfect for an entryway, foyer, fireplace area, dining room…

How to Make a Stunning Peach and Blue Vintage Clock Grapevine Wreath with Peonies and Connecting Bow

By Lori Jacobs / July 31, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Make a Stunning Peach and Blue Vintage Clock Grapevine Wreath with Peonies and Connecting Bow

How to Make a Stunning Peach and Blue Vintage Clock Grapevine Wreath with Peonies and Connecting Bow If you love soft vintage colors, romantic florals, and unique wreath designs, this Peach and Blue Vintage Clock Grapevine Wreath is such a beautiful project to make. This design combines an 18-inch grapevine wreath, a custom vintage clock…

King of Christmas Royal Fir Collection 4-Piece Set with Warm LED Lights Decorated in Metallic Silver and Gold

By Lori Jacobs / July 31, 2026 / Comments Off on King of Christmas Royal Fir Collection 4-Piece Set with Warm LED Lights Decorated in Metallic Silver and Gold

King of Christmas Royal Fir Collection 4-Piece Set with Warm LED Lights Decorated in Metallic Silver and Gold Christmas decorating has always been one of my favorite parts of the holiday season, especially when it comes to decorating my fireplace and mantle. This year, I knew exactly what I was looking for. I wanted two…

How to Make an Easy Summer Bow in Beautiful Shades of Blue

By Lori Jacobs / July 29, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Make an Easy Summer Bow in Beautiful Shades of Blue

How to Make an Easy Summer Bow in Beautiful Shades of Blue If you love decorating with soft, pretty shades of blue, this Easy Summer Bow is a beautiful project to make for a wreath, staircase, lantern, mailbox, door hanger, or floral arrangement. This bow was created to coordinate with a blue summer wreath, but…

How to Make a Fall Deconstructed Grapevine Wreath with Burgundy Pumpkin

By Lori Jacobs / July 23, 2026 / Comments Off on How to Make a Fall Deconstructed Grapevine Wreath with Burgundy Pumpkin

How to Make a Fall Deconstructed Grapevine Wreath with Burgundy Pumpkin If you love fall wreaths with rich color, texture, and a unique shape, this Fall Deconstructed Grapevine Wreath with Burgundy Pumpkin is such a beautiful project to make. This design starts with a traditional grapevine wreath, but instead of leaving it in its original…