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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 21ā€ 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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Is a King of Christmas Tree Worth It? My Honest Review of the 9′ King FlockĀ® Artificial Christmas Tree

By Lori Jacobs / June 26, 2025 /
King of Christmas Flocked Tree

Christmas tree shopping has always been one of my favorite holiday traditions. There’s just something magical about picking out that perfect tree and bringing it home to decorate with your loved ones. I’ve always adored the look and scent of natural trees, but over the past few years, the price has skyrocketed. Our last real…

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Faux Floral Arrangement Tips to Elevate Your DIY Decor

By Lori Jacobs / June 24, 2025 /
Faux Floral Arrangement Tips to Elevate Your DIY Decor

Faux florals have come a long way. No longer stiff, plasticky imitations, high-quality faux flowers now look remarkably real—and with zero watering, wilting, or allergy-inducing pollen, they’re a DIY decorator’s dream.

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šŸŽ€ DIY Summer Wreath Using Dollar Tree Deco Tubing (No Bow Maker Needed!)

By Lori Jacobs / June 17, 2025 /

Looking for a bright, budget-friendly, and super fun wreath to make this summer? This colorful square wreath made with Dollar Tree deco tubing is the perfect project. It’s cheerful, easy to make, and doesn’t require fancy tools—just tubing, pipe cleaners, and a square Dollar Tree frame. And the best part? You can customize it with…

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How to Use an Electric Skillet as a Glue Pot for Wreath Making

By Lori Jacobs / June 11, 2025 /
Electric Skillet as a Glue Pot for Wreath Making

Glue Pot from an Electric Skillet If you’ve been in the crafting world for any length of time, you probably know the love-hate relationship we all have with hot glue guns. They drip, they clog, they take forever to heat up—and let’s not even talk about the finger burns. That’s why more and more wreath…

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šŸ‚ Cheap and Easy Dollar Tree DIY Fall Decor Ideas

By Lori Jacobs / June 4, 2025 /
Cheap and Easy Dollar Tree DIY Fall Decor Ideas

Budget-Friendly Crafts to Cozy Up Your Home This Autumn Fall is in the air — which means it’s time to break out the pumpkins, florals, and all the cozy vibes! If you’re a fan of budget-friendly crafts, Dollar Tree is a treasure trove of affordable supplies perfect for autumn decorating. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter…

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šŸŽ„ DIY Holiday Decor: Budget-Friendly Ideas for Every Season

By Lori Jacobs / May 29, 2025 /
DIY Holiday Decor

Celebrate all year long without breaking the bank! Decorating for the holidays doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a little creativity, some basic supplies, and a love for crafting, you can transform your home into a festive wonderland for every season. Whether you’re decking the halls for Christmas, adding some spooky charm for Halloween,…

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How to Start Making Wreaths: Materials, Tools, and Tips for Beginners

By Lori Jacobs / May 20, 2025 /

Are you ready to dive into the world of wreath-making but not sure where to start? Whether you’re dreaming of seasonal decor, front door charm, or even turning your hobby into a business—this guide will walk you through the essential materials, must-have tools, and beginner-friendly tips to get your creative journey started. šŸŽ€ Why Wreath-Making?…

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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 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 21ā€ 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…

Read More

Is a King of Christmas Tree Worth It? My Honest Review of the 9′ King FlockĀ® Artificial Christmas Tree

By Lori Jacobs / June 26, 2025 /
King of Christmas Flocked Tree

Christmas tree shopping has always been one of my favorite holiday traditions. There’s just something magical about picking out that perfect tree and bringing it home to decorate with your loved ones. I’ve always adored the look and scent of natural trees, but over the past few years, the price has skyrocketed. Our last real…

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Faux Floral Arrangement Tips to Elevate Your DIY Decor

By Lori Jacobs / June 24, 2025 /
Faux Floral Arrangement Tips to Elevate Your DIY Decor

Faux florals have come a long way. No longer stiff, plasticky imitations, high-quality faux flowers now look remarkably real—and with zero watering, wilting, or allergy-inducing pollen, they’re a DIY decorator’s dream.

Read More

šŸŽ€ DIY Summer Wreath Using Dollar Tree Deco Tubing (No Bow Maker Needed!)

By Lori Jacobs / June 17, 2025 /

Looking for a bright, budget-friendly, and super fun wreath to make this summer? This colorful square wreath made with Dollar Tree deco tubing is the perfect project. It’s cheerful, easy to make, and doesn’t require fancy tools—just tubing, pipe cleaners, and a square Dollar Tree frame. And the best part? You can customize it with…

Read More

How to Use an Electric Skillet as a Glue Pot for Wreath Making

By Lori Jacobs / June 11, 2025 /
Electric Skillet as a Glue Pot for Wreath Making

Glue Pot from an Electric Skillet If you’ve been in the crafting world for any length of time, you probably know the love-hate relationship we all have with hot glue guns. They drip, they clog, they take forever to heat up—and let’s not even talk about the finger burns. That’s why more and more wreath…

Read More

šŸ‚ Cheap and Easy Dollar Tree DIY Fall Decor Ideas

By Lori Jacobs / June 4, 2025 /
Cheap and Easy Dollar Tree DIY Fall Decor Ideas

Budget-Friendly Crafts to Cozy Up Your Home This Autumn Fall is in the air — which means it’s time to break out the pumpkins, florals, and all the cozy vibes! If you’re a fan of budget-friendly crafts, Dollar Tree is a treasure trove of affordable supplies perfect for autumn decorating. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter…

Read More

šŸŽ„ DIY Holiday Decor: Budget-Friendly Ideas for Every Season

By Lori Jacobs / May 29, 2025 /
DIY Holiday Decor

Celebrate all year long without breaking the bank! Decorating for the holidays doesn’t have to cost a fortune. With a little creativity, some basic supplies, and a love for crafting, you can transform your home into a festive wonderland for every season. Whether you’re decking the halls for Christmas, adding some spooky charm for Halloween,…

Read More

How to Start Making Wreaths: Materials, Tools, and Tips for Beginners

By Lori Jacobs / May 20, 2025 /

Are you ready to dive into the world of wreath-making but not sure where to start? Whether you’re dreaming of seasonal decor, front door charm, or even turning your hobby into a business—this guide will walk you through the essential materials, must-have tools, and beginner-friendly tips to get your creative journey started. šŸŽ€ Why Wreath-Making?…

Read More

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…

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How to make a pumpkin with a Dollar Tree frame and easy bow

By Lori Jacobs / August 20, 2018 /
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?Supply List below Supplies are as follows: 1 15″ Dollar Tree wreath form 1 10″ Beige or Orange deco mesh Ribbons are a follows: 1 2.5″ Brown, Beige, Tan Royal Pumpkin Truck Ribbon 1 1.5″ Ivory and Orange Striped Ribbon 1 1.5″ Orange, Green and Yellow plaid ribbon Affiliate links for tools used. If you…

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How to make a poof Christmas Truck wreath

By Lori Jacobs / August 20, 2018 /
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How to make a poof Christmas Truck wreath ?Supply List below Supplies are as follows: 15″ Tinsel Work Wreath Form (Craftoutlet.Com XX750360 or XX748806 Optional) 21″ Deluxe Wide Foil Red/Lime Stripe (Craftoutlet.Com RE1042J5) 1 Vintage Christmas Truck Tree Sign (Craftoutlet.Com CD3884SS Optional or Sign of your own choice) Ribbons are as follows: 2.5″ Light Natural…

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How to make a Cruffle witch wreath from Trendy Tree Kit

By Lori Jacobs / August 20, 2018 /
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?Supply List below My Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignedbyHWM Need to contact me: [email protected] Follow me on Instagram @hardworkinglori Follow me on TwitterĀ  @hardworkingmomtv Check out my Facebook page for more inspiration https://www.facebook.com/hardworkingm… Supplies are as follows: https://www.trendytree.com/seasonal/2… Affiliate links for tools used. If you purchase I will get a few pennies for the purchase. About enough…

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How to make a farmhouse eucalyptus wreath with a straw base

By Lori Jacobs / August 20, 2018 /
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?Supply List below Supplies needed Ruffles will be cut at 30″ wide. Ribbons will be cut at 14″ wide. Supplies are as follow: 10-13 Eucalyptus picks 18in Straw wreath Thank you, all my Facebook HWM Community for all your support and I will see you, all tomorrow. Thank you, HWM by, Lori. #HWM #hardworkingmom #Owl…

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How to make a Halloween Poof and Ruffle wreath

By Lori Jacobs / August 2, 2018 /
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?Supply List below Today’s theme will be “Boo Y’all” Halloween Wreath Theme Today’s method will be: Pouf with 20″ Ruffles. Ribbons will be cut at 14″ Supplies are as follows: 1 15″ Purple Work Wreath Form (Craftoutlet.Com XX748823) 1 21″ Metallic Deluxe Wide Foil Halloween Stripe Orange/Black/Purple Poly Deco Mesh (Craftoutlet.Com RE1047F2) 1 10″ Metallic…

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How to make a poof ruffle with curl deco mesh Scarecrow fall wreath

By Lori Jacobs / August 2, 2018 /
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?Supply List below Supplies are as follows: 1 15″ Black Work Wreath Frame (Craftoutlet.Com XX748702 TrendyTree.Com XX748702) 1 21″ Natural Jute Poly Mesh Roll (Craftoutlet.Com XB932-15) 1 10″ Natural Snowball Mesh Roll ( XB99710-01 Optional TrendyTree.Com XB95510-01 Craftoutlet.Com XB95510-01) 1 10″ Black & White Deco Mesh Roll (HobbyLobby.Com 5342183) 1 15″ Happy Fall Scarecrow Wood…

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How to make a Fall Swag with an evergreen base and burlap basketweave mesh

By Lori Jacobs / August 2, 2018 /
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?Supply List below 34 in swag wreath 20 yards of ribbon, 10 Yards of 1.5in yellow, green and orange ribbon 10 yards of White truck pumpkin ribbon 2 yards 1.5 in Orange and White polka dot Ribbon 3 Orange sunflowers 1 10in Green/Orange basketweave burlap mesh 5 Orange/flower Pumpkin picks Affiliate links for tools used.…

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How to make a poof curl hunting wreath

By Lori Jacobs / August 2, 2018 /
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?Supply List below Pouf and Curl at 12″ Ribbons will be cut at 14″ Supplies are as follows: 1 15″ Green Tinsel Work Wreath Form (Craftoutlet.Com XX750360) 1 21″ Natural Jute Poly Mesh Roll (Craftoutlet.Com XB932-15) 1 21″ Natural Poly Burlap & Jute Mesh Roll (Craftoutlet.Com RB920218) 1 21″ Moss Green Poly Burlap & Jute…

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How to make a Teacher wreath poof with ruffles and curls

By Lori Jacobs / August 2, 2018 /
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?Supply List below Supplies needed Poufs, Ruffles & Curls. Ribbons will be cut at 14″. Supplies are as follows: 1 21″ Apple Green Metallic Mesh Roll (Craftoutlet.Com RE100171) 1 10″ Yellow Metallic Mesh Roll (Craftoutlet.Com RE100229 Optional) 1 10″ Turquoise Metallic Mesh Roll (Craftoutlet.Com RE130144) 1 “School Days” Sign or Choice of your own. (Craftoutlet.Com…

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How to make a 30in ruffle wreath with an owl from Trendytree

By Lori Jacobs / July 4, 2018 /
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Supply List below Supplies needed Ruffles will be cut at 30″ wide. Ribbons will be cut at 14″ wide. Supplies are as follow: 1 15″ Burlap Work Wreath Frame (TrendyTree.Com or Craftoutlet.Com XX748840 Optional) 1 14″ x 12″ Harvest Owl Wall Hanging (TrendyTree.Com G4377) 2 10″ Fall Checked Metallic Deco Mesh Roll (HobbyLobby.Com 5137799) Ribbons…

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How to make a Flip Flop wreath with all Dollar Tree Supplies

By Lori Jacobs / June 30, 2018 /

?Supply List below Supplies needed Supplies are as follows: 14″ Dollar tree wreath frame Pipe Cleaners pairs of Dollar tree Flip Flops Dollar Tree Flowers Dollar Tree ribbon or bows Dollar Tree decorations Affiliate links for tools used. If you purchase I will get a few pennies for the purchase but does not cost you…

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How to make a Curly Flip Flop Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / June 30, 2018 /
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?Supply List Supplies needed 14in wreath form 23 yards of ribbon, 4 Yards of 2.5in Pink and White checkered Ribbon, 4 Yards of 2.5in Turquoise, pink and green striped Ribbon,5 yards green flip flop Ribbon, 4 Yards of 1.5in Yellow Daisy Ribbon, 2 Yards of 1.5 in Turquoise Daisy Ribbon, 4 Yards of 1.5 in…

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