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How to Decorate a Candyland-Themed Hat for a Christmas Tree Topper

By Lori Jacobs / September 4, 2025 /

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…

DIY Rustic Wooden Pumpkins – A Charming Fall Craft Project

By Lori Jacobs / August 27, 2025 /

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.

DIY Tier Tray Tutorial: Step-by-Step Guide to Painting, Assembling & Styling

By Lori Jacobs / August 20, 2025 /

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.

DIY Candy Ornaments for a Christmas Tree: Sweet and Simple Holiday Decor

By Lori Jacobs / August 14, 2025 /

Create festive DIY candy ornaments for your Christmas tree with this easy tutorial! Learn how to make peppermint candies, candy canes, and swirled candy sticks using pool noodles, fabric, and Mylar wrap. Perfect for budget-friendly, handmade holiday décor.

DIY Candy Corn Shelf Sitters: A Sweet & Simple Fall Craft

By Lori Jacobs / August 5, 2025 /

DIY Candy Corn Shelf Sitters: A Sweet & Simple Fall Craft Fall is in the air, y’all! And what better way to welcome the season than with some fun and festive candy corn shelf sitters? These adorable wooden decorations are perfect for brightening up mantels, shelves, or tiered trays. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you…

How to Make a Woodland Ruffle Wreath Using a Unique in the Creek Board

By Lori Jacobs / July 29, 2025 /

Learn how to make a beautiful purple woodland ruffle wreath using a Unique in the Creek board, mesh, and lavender florals. Includes step-by-step instructions and budget-friendly tips!

How to Make a Halloween Ruffle Deco Mesh Wreath

By Lori Jacobs / July 22, 2025 /

Learn how to make a fun and spooky Halloween ruffle deco mesh wreath using a UITC character board, festive mesh, and eyeball ribbon! Step-by-step DIY tutorial with tips, tricks, and product links.

🍒 DIY Cherry Wreath Attachment Tutorial: Sweet & Simple Crafting Fun!

By Lori Jacobs / July 17, 2025 /

Make your summer wreath pop with this adorable DIY cherry wreath attachment! Step-by-step tutorial using foam board, velvet, and Dollar Tree supplies. Budget-friendly, easy, and super cute!

Welcome Cherry Deco Mesh Ruffle Wreath DIY Tutorial

By Lori Jacobs / July 16, 2025 /

Welcome Cherry Deco Mesh Ruffle Wreath DIY Tutorial Looking for a sweet and cheerful wreath project that screams summer charm? This Welcome Cherry Deco Mesh Ruffle Wreath is bursting with bold colors, rustic accents, and handmade cherry attachments that add the perfect pop of personality. Whether you’re prepping for a craft fair or sprucing up…

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 21” 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,…

🧵 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.

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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How to make a Patriotic Centerpiece or Mailbox Wreath on a rail

By Lori Jacobs / May 21, 2018 /

?Supply List My Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/Madewithmyh… Need to contact me: [email protected] Follow me on Instagram @hardworkinglori Follow me on Twitter @hardworkingmomtv Check out my Facebook page for more inspiration https://www.facebook.com/hardworkingm… Supplies needed Method Pouf with Ruffles Ruffles will be cut at 20″ Ribbons will be cut at 14″ 21″ Burlap Jute Mesh Roll 10″ Red…

Should your business be on social media?

By Lori Jacobs / May 18, 2018 /

If you’re wondering if your business should be on social media continue reading because I can tell you that it should. In today’s environment, it is very important to have a social media presence, if you want your business to grow and thrive. In today’s world, people spend an average of two hours a…

5 essentials of starting and running a business

By Lori Jacobs / January 30, 2018 /

There are many components to starting and running a business below is a list of the five essential that you need to start and run your business effectively. This is not a complete list, but a good guideline on what you need for your business. Step 1: Set up for your business for success. It is…