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 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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Homemade Mother’s Day Gift Basket Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / April 25, 2023 /

I’ve rounded up some of the best homemade Mother’s Day gift basket ideas to help you put together something your mom (or grandma) will love.

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How to Make a Spring Gnome Wreath

By Hard Working Mom Team / April 18, 2023 /
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If you love gnomes then you’ll love my How to Make a Spring Gnome Wreath tutorial. You can access the video at the end of the post & supply list.

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DIY Spring Wreath Ideas by Hard Working Mom

By Hard Working Mom Team / April 13, 2023 /
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I searched high and low and found some of the best DIY Spring Wreath Ideas for you to try this season. They are beautiful and practical, and everything comes from the Dollar Store. It’s a win-win! Here’s to making a cute and simple spring wreath to decorate your front door (or any space in or on your home).

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7 Farmhouse Spring Porch Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / April 11, 2023 /

These Farmhouse Spring Porch Ideas are simply stunning and they are perfect to keep up through the summer months too. Get ready to be inspired to design a front porch you’ll be ready to enjoy for alone time or with friends and family.

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Spring Farmhouse Home Decor Ideas for Your Living Room

By Hard Working Mom Team / April 6, 2023 /

Winter is coming to an end and the days are getting a bit longer, which is why I wanted to share spring farmhouse home decor ideas for your living room.

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DIY Easter Wreath Ideas

By Hard Working Mom Team / April 4, 2023 /
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These DIY Easter Wreath Ideas are sure to inspire you to create something you’ll be proud to hang on your front door all while showing your love for the Easter holiday (and spring season). Most of these ideas use Dollar Store materials or things you may already have in your craft stash. Get ready to…

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How to DIY Your Home Farmhouse Style for Cheap

By Hard Working Mom Team / March 13, 2023 /

We’ve rounded up several Dollar Tree Farmhouse DIYs you can do to easily upscale your home for the spring season all without breaking the bank. Be sure to bookmark this post and pin it to your favorite home decor Pinterest board so you can come back later!

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Decorating Your Office on a Budget

By Hard Working Mom Team / March 9, 2023 /

Whether you have an office space in your home or in a building space downtown, decorating your office on a budget and creating a functional space you love is doable. Skip hiring a professional office designer and my tried and true decorating tips.

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Decorating Your Master Bedroom on a Budget

By Hard Working Mom Team / March 6, 2023 /

In this post, we’re going to look at practical ways for decorating your master bedroom on a budget. Whether you want your bedroom to look more chic, modern, or expensive, these ideas can be applied to just about any style. Be sure to bookmark this page and pin it to your favorite home decor Pinterest…

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Decorating Your Bathroom on a Budget

By Hard Working Mom Team / February 27, 2023 /

Decorating your bathroom on a budget doesn’t have to mean sacrificing style or quality. With a little creativity and planning, you can find budget-friendly ways to makeover the room of your dreams! From thrift store finds and DIY projects to repurposed items, there are many ways to spruce up your space without spending a fortune. Brighten up the walls with wallpaper accents, add color through reusable materials such as fabric scrap pieces, and incorporate affordable furnishings like shelves or vanity units. With these tips and tricks, decorating your bathroom on a budget is easy and fun!

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How to Have a Farmhouse Spring Style in Your Home

By Hard Working Mom Team / February 23, 2023 /

Whether you’re looking to spruce up your living space for the warmer months ahead, or simply want to bring a touch of rustic charm and coziness into your home, adding a farmhouse spring style is an easy way to make your space feel more inviting. With the right combination of furniture, décor, and natural elements, you can achieve an effortless yet stylish look that will transform any room from dull to wow in no time!

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Best Tips for Decorating Your Family Room on a Budget

By Hard Working Mom Team / February 21, 2023 /

Best Tips for Decorating Your Family Room on a Budget

When it comes to decorating a family room, budget is often a primary concern. But with the right approach, you can make sure your family room looks stylish and inviting without breaking the bank. Here are some expert tips from interior design experts that will help you create an affordable yet chic living space.

The first step is to assess what furniture pieces and décor items you already have and determine which of these can be reused for your new design plan. Often, it’s unnecessary to buy all new furniture and accessories; instead, simply rearranging existing pieces or adding a few small touches can go a long way in transforming the look of your family room.

Next, consider how best to incorporate color and pattern into your current décor. A single bold hue or print can be used as an accent against neutral tones, while multiple hues can also be combined in interesting ways to create maximum visual impact. If you’re working with a limited budget, try shopping at discount stores or thrift shops for unique items – such as vibrant pillows or wall art – that will bring life to your space without breaking the bank.

Finally, when it comes time to combine your furniture pieces and accessories together, remember the importance of creating balance within the room. Try arranging similar items in groupings around the space – like coordinating end tables or occasional chairs – to provide structure and continuity throughout the area. And if possible, try setting aside some space for artwork; even framing small prints from local artists can make all the difference in achieving an eye-catching look that’s both cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing!

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