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Organize in Style: Crafty Storage Solutions You Can Make Yourself

By Lori Jacobs / May 13, 2025 /

Crafting is fun… until your ribbon stash explodes, glue sticks go MIA, and your vinyl rolls become wild snakes. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there! But organizing doesn’t have to be boring or expensive. In fact, with a little creativity, you can craft your way to a clutter-free space that looks as good as your…

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🌟 Craft Fair Must-Haves: DIY Booth Decor and Displays

By Lori Jacobs / May 7, 2025 /
Craft Fair Must-Haves: DIY Booth Decor and Displays

Craft fairs are more than just a place to sell your handmade goods—they’re a chance to showcase your brand, connect with your audience, and create a memorable shopping experience. Whether you’re a seasoned seller or a first-time vendor, having a beautiful and well-organized booth can make a world of difference. Treat your craft booth like…

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How to Make a Stunning Spring Wreath with Delphiniums (Using a Unique Vine & Moss Frame!)

By Lori Jacobs / April 30, 2025 /
How to Make a Stunning Spring Wreath with Delphiniums (Using a Unique Vine & Moss Frame!)

Y’all, I found the coolest wreath base at Carolina Pottery and just had to share this project with you. It’s not your typical frame—it’s a metal base with moss and vines already built in, and it’s absolutely perfect for creating a wild and whimsical spring wreath. We’re going bold with delphiniums in blue and green,…

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🖌️ 10 Mod Podge Projects You’ll Absolutely Love (Crafting Made Easy & Beautiful!)

By Lori Jacobs / April 22, 2025 /

10 Mod Podge Projects You’ll Absolutely Love If you’ve got Mod Podge in your craft stash, then you already have everything you need to create something extraordinary! This versatile glue-sealer-tool combo works on practically every surface you can think of, making it the ultimate DIY go-to for craft lovers. Whether you’re a novice or a…

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How to Turn Your Crafts into Cash: Where to Sell Handmade Items

By Lori Jacobs / April 15, 2025 /
How to Turn Your Crafts into Cash: Where to Sell Handmade Items

How to Turn Your Crafts into Cash: Where to Sell Handmade Items You’ve poured your heart into creating beautiful handmade pieces—whether it’s wreaths, custom signs, centerpieces, or one-of-a-kind gifts. But now you’re wondering… how can I actually start making money from this? Good news, friend! There are plenty of places to sell your handmade items,…

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🌸 10 Easy Spring Crafts to Refresh Your Home

By Lori Jacobs / April 10, 2025 /
10 Easy Spring Crafts to Refresh Your Home

🌸 10 Easy Spring Crafts to Refresh Your Home Spring is the season of fresh starts, blooming flowers, and bright, cheerful vibes. It’s the perfect time to give your home a little seasonal refresh — and what better way than with some simple, creative DIY projects? Whether you’re new to crafting or just looking for…

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10 Fun DIY Projects for the Weekend

By Lori Jacobs / April 1, 2025 /

Weekend Diy Projects 10 Fun DIY Projects for the Weekend 🎨 1. Paint Pour Canvas Art Why it’s fun: It’s messy, colorful, and each piece is one-of-a-kind. Great for beginners! Supplies: Acrylic paint, pouring medium, canvas, cups. Paint Pour Canvas Art Supplies: Instructions: 🌿 2. Mini Herb Garden in Mason Jars Why it’s fun: It brings…

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How to Be an Entrepreneur While Being a Busy Mom

By Lori Jacobs / March 25, 2025 /
How to Be an Entrepreneur While Being a Busy Mom

💼 How to Be an Entrepreneur While Being a Busy Mom Finding Balance with Real-Life Time Management Tips Being a mom is already a full-time job — add running a business on top of that, and it can feel like you’re juggling flaming torches while walking on a tightrope. Trust me, I get it. I’m…

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How to Use Faux Flowers to Beautify Your Front Porch

By Lori Jacobs / March 17, 2025 /
Using faux florals to decorate your home

How to Use Faux Flowers to Beautify Your Front Porch Looking to freshen up your porch without the fuss of constant maintenance? Faux flowers might just be your new best friend! They’re budget-friendly, hassle-free, and so realistic these days that even your green-thumbed neighbor won’t know the difference. Perfect for home decorators, DIY enthusiasts, and…

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Busy Bee Crisscross Wreath Tutorial

By Lori Jacobs / March 12, 2025 /
Busy Bee Crisscross Wreath Tutorial

DIY Crisscross Wreath Tutorial with a Busy Bee Twist If you’re a wreath-making enthusiast, you’re in for a treat! Today, we’re walking you through the step-by-step process of creating a vibrant Busy Bee Crisscross Wreath using just a few supplies and lots of creativity. This tutorial will help you design a stunning deco mesh wreath…

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How to Make a Wreath from Dollar Tree Bath Sponges

By Lori Jacobs / March 4, 2025 /
a wreath made of bath sponges flowers

How to Make a Dollar Tree Sponge Wreath on a Budget! If you’re a DIY crafter, a Dollar Tree enthusiast, or someone who loves budget-friendly decorating projects, you’re going to adore this tutorial! Today, we’re creating a beautiful, vibrant sponge wreath using affordable materials from Dollar Tree. Not only is this project easy and fun,…

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How to Make a Mermaid Scale Wreath with Deco Mesh

By Lori Jacobs / February 25, 2025 /
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How to Make a Mermaid Scale Wreath with Deco Mesh Calling all DIY lovers, wreath makers, and mermaid enthusiasts! If you’re looking for a fun project to bring a touch of under-the-sea magic into your home, this is the perfect craft for you. Today, we’re making a mermaid scale wreath using deco mesh! Don’t worry—I’ll…

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Organize in Style: Crafty Storage Solutions You Can Make Yourself

By Lori Jacobs / May 13, 2025 /

Crafting is fun… until your ribbon stash explodes, glue sticks go MIA, and your vinyl rolls become wild snakes. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there! But organizing doesn’t have to be boring or expensive. In fact, with a little creativity, you can craft your way to a clutter-free space that looks as good as your…

Read More

🌟 Craft Fair Must-Haves: DIY Booth Decor and Displays

By Lori Jacobs / May 7, 2025 /
Craft Fair Must-Haves: DIY Booth Decor and Displays

Craft fairs are more than just a place to sell your handmade goods—they’re a chance to showcase your brand, connect with your audience, and create a memorable shopping experience. Whether you’re a seasoned seller or a first-time vendor, having a beautiful and well-organized booth can make a world of difference. Treat your craft booth like…

Read More

How to Make a Stunning Spring Wreath with Delphiniums (Using a Unique Vine & Moss Frame!)

By Lori Jacobs / April 30, 2025 /
How to Make a Stunning Spring Wreath with Delphiniums (Using a Unique Vine & Moss Frame!)

Y’all, I found the coolest wreath base at Carolina Pottery and just had to share this project with you. It’s not your typical frame—it’s a metal base with moss and vines already built in, and it’s absolutely perfect for creating a wild and whimsical spring wreath. We’re going bold with delphiniums in blue and green,…

Read More

🖌️ 10 Mod Podge Projects You’ll Absolutely Love (Crafting Made Easy & Beautiful!)

By Lori Jacobs / April 22, 2025 /

10 Mod Podge Projects You’ll Absolutely Love If you’ve got Mod Podge in your craft stash, then you already have everything you need to create something extraordinary! This versatile glue-sealer-tool combo works on practically every surface you can think of, making it the ultimate DIY go-to for craft lovers. Whether you’re a novice or a…

Read More

How to Turn Your Crafts into Cash: Where to Sell Handmade Items

By Lori Jacobs / April 15, 2025 /
How to Turn Your Crafts into Cash: Where to Sell Handmade Items

How to Turn Your Crafts into Cash: Where to Sell Handmade Items You’ve poured your heart into creating beautiful handmade pieces—whether it’s wreaths, custom signs, centerpieces, or one-of-a-kind gifts. But now you’re wondering… how can I actually start making money from this? Good news, friend! There are plenty of places to sell your handmade items,…

Read More

🌸 10 Easy Spring Crafts to Refresh Your Home

By Lori Jacobs / April 10, 2025 /
10 Easy Spring Crafts to Refresh Your Home

🌸 10 Easy Spring Crafts to Refresh Your Home Spring is the season of fresh starts, blooming flowers, and bright, cheerful vibes. It’s the perfect time to give your home a little seasonal refresh — and what better way than with some simple, creative DIY projects? Whether you’re new to crafting or just looking for…

Read More

10 Fun DIY Projects for the Weekend

By Lori Jacobs / April 1, 2025 /

Weekend Diy Projects 10 Fun DIY Projects for the Weekend 🎨 1. Paint Pour Canvas Art Why it’s fun: It’s messy, colorful, and each piece is one-of-a-kind. Great for beginners! Supplies: Acrylic paint, pouring medium, canvas, cups. Paint Pour Canvas Art Supplies: Instructions: 🌿 2. Mini Herb Garden in Mason Jars Why it’s fun: It brings…

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How to Be an Entrepreneur While Being a Busy Mom

By Lori Jacobs / March 25, 2025 /
How to Be an Entrepreneur While Being a Busy Mom

💼 How to Be an Entrepreneur While Being a Busy Mom Finding Balance with Real-Life Time Management Tips Being a mom is already a full-time job — add running a business on top of that, and it can feel like you’re juggling flaming torches while walking on a tightrope. Trust me, I get it. I’m…

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How to Use Faux Flowers to Beautify Your Front Porch

By Lori Jacobs / March 17, 2025 /
Using faux florals to decorate your home

How to Use Faux Flowers to Beautify Your Front Porch Looking to freshen up your porch without the fuss of constant maintenance? Faux flowers might just be your new best friend! They’re budget-friendly, hassle-free, and so realistic these days that even your green-thumbed neighbor won’t know the difference. Perfect for home decorators, DIY enthusiasts, and…

Read More

Busy Bee Crisscross Wreath Tutorial

By Lori Jacobs / March 12, 2025 /
Busy Bee Crisscross Wreath Tutorial

DIY Crisscross Wreath Tutorial with a Busy Bee Twist If you’re a wreath-making enthusiast, you’re in for a treat! Today, we’re walking you through the step-by-step process of creating a vibrant Busy Bee Crisscross Wreath using just a few supplies and lots of creativity. This tutorial will help you design a stunning deco mesh wreath…

Read More

How to Make a Wreath from Dollar Tree Bath Sponges

By Lori Jacobs / March 4, 2025 /
a wreath made of bath sponges flowers

How to Make a Dollar Tree Sponge Wreath on a Budget! If you’re a DIY crafter, a Dollar Tree enthusiast, or someone who loves budget-friendly decorating projects, you’re going to adore this tutorial! Today, we’re creating a beautiful, vibrant sponge wreath using affordable materials from Dollar Tree. Not only is this project easy and fun,…

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How to Make a Mermaid Scale Wreath with Deco Mesh

By Lori Jacobs / February 25, 2025 /
Featured Video Play Icon

How to Make a Mermaid Scale Wreath with Deco Mesh Calling all DIY lovers, wreath makers, and mermaid enthusiasts! If you’re looking for a fun project to bring a touch of under-the-sea magic into your home, this is the perfect craft for you. Today, we’re making a mermaid scale wreath using deco mesh! Don’t worry—I’ll…

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DIY Home Sweet Home Apple Wreath

By Bianca Segundo / April 22, 2021 /

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…

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DIY Dollar Tree Elegant Lace Vase

By Bianca Segundo / April 20, 2021 /

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…

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How To Choose Colors When Creating A Wreath

By Bianca Segundo / April 9, 2021 /

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…

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DIY Outdoor Lawn Games & Activities

By Bianca Segundo / April 8, 2021 /

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…

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5 Easy Wedding Crafts Using Your Cricut

By Bianca Segundo / April 5, 2021 /

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…

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5 DIY Spa Day Ideas

By Bianca Segundo / April 3, 2021 /

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…

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How To: Tulip Grapevine Wreath

By Bianca Segundo / March 24, 2021 /

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…

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How To Make A Watermelon Wreath

By Bianca Segundo / March 23, 2021 /

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-…

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

By Bianca Segundo / March 11, 2021 /
DIY Easter Wreath

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…

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Rainy Day Crafts For Kids

By Bianca Segundo / March 9, 2021 /
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…

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10 Handmade Items You Can Sell To Make Big Bucks

By Bianca Segundo / February 19, 2021 /

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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DIY Easter Wall Decor

By Bianca Segundo / February 18, 2021 /

It’s time to make that transition! Put away your Winter decor because Spring is right around the corner. Check out these wall decor ideas to prep for the Easter holiday! Check out the collection of premade signs in the Hard Working Mom shop here: https://hardworkingmomstore.com/ Wooden Garland I love to include natural materials into my Easter…

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