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Holiday Break-Returning January 2024

Hello everyone! I hope you're having a wonderful holiday season. I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to all of you who have visited, created, and joined me on my blog and YouTube channel this year. You have made it an amazing one. I wanted to let you know that there won't be a new post or video on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, as I am taking some time off to enjoy the holidays with my family. However, I will be back with a new craft on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. I am excited to start the new year with all of you and to create new crafts and fun DIY projects together. May you all have a beautiful holiday season. With love, Stephanie Be sure to join me on my YouTube channel if you have not already Steph Creates-DIY Home & Crafts

DIY: Upcycled Painted Glass Jar to Shimmery Flower Light Display

  Looking for a fun and eco-friendly DIY project? Look no further! Discover how to upcycle a plain glass jar into a mesmerizing flower light display that will add a touch of magic to any room. Get ready to shine bright! Today, I will teach you how to upcycle a glass candle jar. For this project, I am reusing a glass jar that I have washed out. You won't need many materials for this craft. The main items required for this project are a glass jar, Mod Podge, acrylic paint, and shimmery flower embellishments. Fortunately, I found a pack of shimmery flower embellishments at my local Hobby Lobby store, which was discounted. You can use any embellishments of your choice. The full list of materials is provided below: Video tutorial Materials needed: - One glass jar (I am reusing a glass candle jar) - Acrylic paint - Mod Podge - Ribbon - Paintbrush - Shimmery flower embellishments - Hot glue - Scissors -Battery-operated push light Applying acrylic paint and Mod Podge To begin, take your ac

Repurposing a Bamboo Serving Tray into a Festive Christmas Sign

  Hello, everyone! Today, I am going to demonstrate a simple way to repurpose your old bamboo serving tray into a festive Christmas sign. By following this creative DIY project, you can add a touch of holiday cheer to your home decor. To begin with, I will provide a list of materials you will need for this project. Video tutorial Materials One wooden bamboo sign Decorative napkin Bead or pearl embellishments Holiday greenery Mod Podge Optional-Mini iron for applying decorative napkin Paintbrush Hot glue Sanding and applying paint As my bamboo board was from a previous project, I decided to sand down the paint. As I sanded, I liked the finish underneath the top paint surface. So, I decided to keep this look as it had a bit of a worn-out look, which I wanted for my sign. In case your wooden board does not have any paint, this is when you will want to apply paint to your board. Adding Mod Podge and decorative napkin Once you have painted or sanded down your wooden board, it's time to

Painted Wooden House Village Decoration with Faux Foliage

Today, I want to share a simple DIY project that will help you create an enchanting winter display using wooden houses. This craft is perfect for adding a festive touch to your home during winter. With this step-by-step guide, you can learn how to make your own wooden house village decoration. Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. During the weekend, I went Christmas shopping and visited Joanne's craft store. They always have amazing deals going on. While I was there, I found a display of laser wood village houses.   I wasn't sure what to do with it, but I pictured it along with a long wooden board that I had at home. I also found a faux Cypress mini wreath. I wanted to use some of the foliage from the wreath in my design. Video tutorial Materials needed for this project Wooden houses (The product I am using is 11.5 IN X 4.7 IN) Wooden board (The size I am using is 1/4 X 4 X 2') Faux foliage (I am using foliage from the mini wreath I purchased) Acrylic paint (I'm u

DIY Christmas Faux Foliage Wooden Crate Decoration

Hello everyone! I hope you're doing well. Can you believe it's almost December? With the holidays around the corner, it's time to add a festive touch to your home. In this easy DIY project, you'll learn how to use faux foliage and a wooden crate to create a beautiful and personalized decoration. The inspiration for this craft came from a single gift tag, and I'm excited to share it with you. So, let's get crafting together! Here's the video tutorial to guide you through the process. Here is a list of materials you will need to create your wooden Christmas crate decoration One wooden arch decor- 5''x7'' One wooden crate-Dollar Tree Rectangular Wooden crate Christmas foliage One gift tag One sanding block Paintbrush Acrylic paint Optional: Mod Podge, mini bow, and faux snow Applying paint to arch wood decor and crate To start, apply acrylic paint to your arch wood. Begin with white paint and apply two coats, using a blow dryer to dry each coat.

Create a Cute Christmas Wooden Tabletop Decoration

  Create a cute and festive Christmas wooden tabletop decor with this easy DIY craft project. Perfect for adding a touch of holiday cheer to your home or as a thoughtful handmade gift. Get inspired and start crafting today! Hello everyone, today I will show you how to create a cute decoration in no time! I am using a wooden triangle decoration that I purchased from Dollar Tree a few months ago. If you can't find a wooden triangle, you can also build one using scrap wood material. This craft requires just a few materials, such as Mod Podge, paint, and a decorative napkin. Below, I will provide a detailed step-by-step tutorial along with a full materials list. Check out the video tutorial Materials - Mod Podge - One wooden decorative triangle 8'' x 8'' - Acrylic paint - Craft embellishments (I am using craft gems) - Stretch cord - Mini Christmas ornaments - Optional-Faux snow powder - Gold letters - One mini bow -Hot glue -Scissors Applying acrylic paint to the wooden