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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!

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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 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,…

Read More

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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10 Clever Ways to Organize Craft Ribbon by Hard Working Mom

By Lori Jacobs / July 9, 2021 /

Just in case your craft supplies or craft room HAPPEN to be a mess right now…This is for you! There’s no need to spend money on specialized drawers because chances are you have these supplies in storage already! Check out these 10 clever ways to organize craft ribbon. Popsicle Sticks You may have these in…

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1 Wreath 6 Ways

By Lori Jacobs / July 8, 2021 /

Do you have the storage space for 10 or more wreaths? I know I don’t! An ideal solution would be to only have one wreath that is able to convert to fit the seasonal changes and holidays. If this is what you’re looking for, read on! Each of the wreaths below is using a standard…

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Home Made Scented Soap

By Lori Jacobs / July 7, 2021 /

Making soap is a creative skill that has been practiced for thousands of years. The benefit of making your own soap is that you can customize the smell, color, and size, to your liking, and it’s far less expensive than buying store-bought soap. The manufacturing of soap takes approximately an hour, but the chilling and curing procedure…

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How To Make A Welcome Door Hanger

By Lori Jacobs / July 7, 2021 /
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Are you on the hunt for a door hanger that can be used year-round while working with every holiday and season? Here it is! With this door hanger, you are able to switch out the whole ribbon section at the bottom to fit the occasion. Read more below about how to make a multi-season welcome…

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Attractive Autumn Wreath Ideas for Home Décor

By Lori Jacobs / July 5, 2021 /

Image Source Before you open your doors and welcome the fall, you have to prepare yourself for the season. The initial step in your preparation is to revamp and update your interior and exterior décor. The best choice for you is to add an autumn wreath that will give a simple yet elegant look to…

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5 Dollar Store DIY Decor Projects

By Lori Jacobs / July 5, 2021 /

These five-dollar store decor projects are easy to recreate and look fabulous in any room of your home! Check out how you can make them yourself!

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Why Do We Hang Wreaths at Christmas? The History Behind the Custom

By Lori Jacobs / June 30, 2021 /

Image Source: Unsplash A Peep Into The History of Christmas Wreaths According to credible sources, the custom of putting evergreen trees in one’s home during the Christmas season originated in 16th-century Germany. Thanks to these first- they paved the way for wreaths to become embedded in Christmas celebrations.  Ace Collins, a renowned writer of several bestsellers,…

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Design Your Own Floral Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / June 28, 2021 /

Image Source Floral wreaths provide a beautiful yet modern look to the traditional designs of wreaths we are used to seeing. Whether it is the warmth of summer or the blooming of spring, floral wreaths offer an elegant and fresh look to your décor. If you have skimmed through stores and have not found one…

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Beach Home Decor Ideas: Shore-Inspired Design and Coastal Style

By Lori Jacobs / May 25, 2021 /

Step into a relaxing and fun environment with these DIY beach decor ideas for your home or an upcoming coastal-themed event!

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How to Make a Grapevine Wreath with Mesh

By Lori Jacobs / May 24, 2021 /
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Learn how to make a grapevine wreath from scratch! In this blog post you will learn step by step instructions on how to add mesh to the inside of your grapevine wreath and turn it into beautiful fall decor. You can visit our youtube channel for more DIY

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Craft Supplies Organization Tips

By Lori Jacobs / May 21, 2021 /

Save yourself the headache and check out the craft supplies organization tips! Learn how to organize your craft supplies.

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DIY Pool Noodle Garland| Hard Working Mom

By Lori Jacobs / May 20, 2021 /

Make an adorable garland with pool noodles. Follow these 3 simple steps to create a DIY pool noodle garland that will be the most fun piece of decor at your party! (And it’s super easy too!)

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