DIY

How to Make a Santa Candy Cane Wreath Using an Evergreen Base

By Lori Jacobs / November 4, 2025 /
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How to Make a Santa Candy Cane Wreath Using an Evergreen Base Introduction If you love classic red-and-white Christmas décor, this Santa Candy Cane Wreath will be your new favorite holiday project. Using an evergreen base, festive deco mesh, and bright candy-striped ribbons, this wreath gives you a full, merry design that looks professionally made,…

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Understanding Different Types of Ribbon: How to Match Patterns and When to Use Them

By Lori Jacobs / October 31, 2025 /
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Understanding Different Types of Ribbon: How to Match Patterns and When to Use Them If you’ve ever stood in front of a wall of ribbon at your favorite craft store and felt overwhelmed, you’re not alone! Ribbon comes in so many styles, textures, and widths that it can be hard to know which one to…

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How to Make a Grinch Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / October 23, 2025 /
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If you love festive crafts with a dash of mischief, this DIY Grinch wreath tutorial is for you! In this guide, we’ll walk through how to make a Grinch-themed deco mesh wreath using simple supplies,

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How to Make a Halloween Deco Mesh Sunburst Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / October 14, 2025 /
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. This is one of my favorite styles to make because it’s full, colorful, and gives that festive burst look that makes any door stand out. If you’ve been crafting along with me for a while, you know I love projects that use Dollar Tree or craft store basics to create something magical. Let’s get started!

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How to Make a Witch Hat Decoration with Dollar Tree Supplies

By Lori Jacobs / October 8, 2025 /
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How to Make a Witch Hat Decoration with Dollar Tree Supplies Hi friends, Lori here! Halloween crafting is one of my favorite times of year, and today I’m going to show you how to make a super cute Witch Hat Decoration using Dollar Tree supplies. This project is inexpensive, colorful, and a lot of fun…

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How to Make a Christmas Candy Cane Decoration with a Dollar Tree Form

By Lori Jacobs / October 2, 2025 /
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One of the easiest and most festive DIY Christmas projects you can make is a candy cane decoration using the wire forms from Dollar Tree

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How to Make a Graveside Saddle Floral Arrangement

By Lori Jacobs / September 25, 2025 /
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How to Make a Graveside Saddle Floral Arrangement Honoring loved ones with a handmade floral arrangement is a beautiful way to keep their memory alive. Today, I’m sharing a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a graveside saddle. This design sits securely on top of a gravestone and can be customized with flowers, greenery, and…

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DIY Ghost in a Window Halloween Decoration (Easy Dollar General Craft)

By Lori Jacobs / September 16, 2025 /
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DIY Ghost in a Window Halloween Decoration (Easy Dollar General Craft) Looking for a spooky-cute DIY to bring some Halloween charm to your decor? This “Ghost in a Window” craft is the perfect weekend project! It combines Dollar General finds, a faux window frame, mesh, and ribbon embellishments, and your creative flair to make a…

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How to Make a DIY Christmas Tree Hat Topper

By Lori Jacobs / September 9, 2025 /
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How to Make a DIY Christmas Tree Hat Topper Looking for a whimsical way to top your Christmas tree this year? Instead of a traditional star or bow, why not craft your very own hat topper! This oversized, sturdy hat is perfect for a Candy Land-themed tree, but you can adapt it to any holiday…

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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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How to Make a Poof Boo Ya’ll Ghost Halloween Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / August 27, 2019 /
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Time to prep for Halloween! Learn how to make a black and white poof Boo Ya’ll Ghost Halloween Wreath. Video and written instructions included.

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What are the Different Types of Deco Mesh?

By Lori Jacobs / August 22, 2019 /
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What are the different types of deco mesh? When do I use them? Let’s find out! Video and written descriptions included.

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Different Types of Wreath Frames and How to Make Your Own with Dollar Tree Supplies

By Lori Jacobs / August 7, 2019 /
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Let’s discuss wreath frames! Specifically, the different types of frames, where to get them, and how to use them.

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How to Make a White Pine Turquoise and Red Christmas Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / July 29, 2019 /
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Learn how to make a White Pine Christmas Wreath in Red and Turquoise Colors. Video and step-by-step written instructions included.

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How to Make a Poof Curl Scarecrow Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / July 22, 2019 /
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Learn how to make a Scarecrow Wreath using the Poof Curl Method with frayed burlap and raffia. Step-by-step written instructions included.

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How to Make a Woodland Ruffle Fall Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / July 15, 2019 /
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In this tutorial, I show you how to make a Woodland Ruffle Fall Wreath with video and step-by-step instructions.

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Shipping Tips

By Lori Jacobs / July 1, 2019 /
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Hey guys! I get asked a lot of questions! One common question I get is, “Lori, I don’t understand shipping at all. Where do I get boxes from? How do I ship this wreath?” Or my favorite, “Lori, I made $80 on this wreath, but it cost me $50 to ship it! Help!” It doesn’t matter what you are shipping: wreaths, glass jars, decorative pieces, whatever; the rules are pretty much the same.

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How to Make a Beach Wreath Poof

By Lori Jacobs / June 24, 2019 /
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This wreath-making video tutorial will show you how to make a beach wreath poof with ruffles using jute mesh and fabric mesh.

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When is it a Hobby vs a Business?

By Lori Jacobs / June 13, 2019 /
Hobby versus Business at Hardworking Mom

If you are on social security or disability then you may question whether or not making money is considered a hobby versus a business…lets discuss.

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How to Make a Poof with Woodland Ruffle Bee Kit – May 2019 Kit

By Lori Jacobs / June 5, 2019 /
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This video tutorial will show you how to make a poof with the Woodland Ruffle Bee kit that recently released in the May 2019 Kit. If you’ve received the kit, I’ll walk you through it step-by-step. If you didn’t receive the kit, all of the supplies are listed below and are in the video! May…

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Learn to Make 9 Bows by Hand

By Lori Jacobs / June 2, 2019 /
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Learn how to make 9 different bows by hand – easy bows anyone can make!!! This is a simple bow tutorial for beginners or experienced crafters.

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DIY Spring Wreaths

By Lori Jacobs / May 29, 2019 /
Garden Hose DIY Spring Wreaths at Hardworking Mom

Ring in warmer months with adorable DIY Spring wreaths that are affordable and made from inexpensive materials.

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How to Make a Santa Candy Cane Wreath Using an Evergreen Base

By Lori Jacobs / November 4, 2025 /
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How to Make a Santa Candy Cane Wreath Using an Evergreen Base Introduction If you love classic red-and-white Christmas décor, this Santa Candy Cane Wreath will be your new favorite holiday project. Using an evergreen base, festive deco mesh, and bright candy-striped ribbons, this wreath gives you a full, merry design that looks professionally made,…

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Understanding Different Types of Ribbon: How to Match Patterns and When to Use Them

By Lori Jacobs / October 31, 2025 /
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Understanding Different Types of Ribbon: How to Match Patterns and When to Use Them If you’ve ever stood in front of a wall of ribbon at your favorite craft store and felt overwhelmed, you’re not alone! Ribbon comes in so many styles, textures, and widths that it can be hard to know which one to…

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How to Make a Grinch Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / October 23, 2025 /
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If you love festive crafts with a dash of mischief, this DIY Grinch wreath tutorial is for you! In this guide, we’ll walk through how to make a Grinch-themed deco mesh wreath using simple supplies,

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How to Make a Halloween Deco Mesh Sunburst Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / October 14, 2025 /
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. This is one of my favorite styles to make because it’s full, colorful, and gives that festive burst look that makes any door stand out. If you’ve been crafting along with me for a while, you know I love projects that use Dollar Tree or craft store basics to create something magical. Let’s get started!

Read More

How to Make a Witch Hat Decoration with Dollar Tree Supplies

By Lori Jacobs / October 8, 2025 /
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How to Make a Witch Hat Decoration with Dollar Tree Supplies Hi friends, Lori here! Halloween crafting is one of my favorite times of year, and today I’m going to show you how to make a super cute Witch Hat Decoration using Dollar Tree supplies. This project is inexpensive, colorful, and a lot of fun…

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How to Make a Christmas Candy Cane Decoration with a Dollar Tree Form

By Lori Jacobs / October 2, 2025 /
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One of the easiest and most festive DIY Christmas projects you can make is a candy cane decoration using the wire forms from Dollar Tree

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How to Make a Graveside Saddle Floral Arrangement

By Lori Jacobs / September 25, 2025 /
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How to Make a Graveside Saddle Floral Arrangement Honoring loved ones with a handmade floral arrangement is a beautiful way to keep their memory alive. Today, I’m sharing a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a graveside saddle. This design sits securely on top of a gravestone and can be customized with flowers, greenery, and…

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DIY Ghost in a Window Halloween Decoration (Easy Dollar General Craft)

By Lori Jacobs / September 16, 2025 /
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DIY Ghost in a Window Halloween Decoration (Easy Dollar General Craft) Looking for a spooky-cute DIY to bring some Halloween charm to your decor? This “Ghost in a Window” craft is the perfect weekend project! It combines Dollar General finds, a faux window frame, mesh, and ribbon embellishments, and your creative flair to make a…

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How to Make a DIY Christmas Tree Hat Topper

By Lori Jacobs / September 9, 2025 /
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How to Make a DIY Christmas Tree Hat Topper Looking for a whimsical way to top your Christmas tree this year? Instead of a traditional star or bow, why not craft your very own hat topper! This oversized, sturdy hat is perfect for a Candy Land-themed tree, but you can adapt it to any holiday…

Read More

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…

Read More

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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