Happy Thanksgiving-Updates

Hello everyone! I wish you a happy Thanksgiving for those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving. I want to express my gratitude to all of you; I truly appreciate each of you. Thank you for your support for those who have visited and created with me.

As we approach the holidays, I would like to share some past posts that I think you'll enjoy. I will be taking a break to spend time with my family and return to my regular posting schedule next week, on December 4. Please look out for a new video on that day.

Don't forget to check out my YouTube channel! In the Shorts tab, you'll find my latest short videos. I've been posting a new YouTube Shorts video every Saturday and have been trying to keep that schedule consistent.

DIY Christmas Bookstack Decoration

Target Wood Sled Upgrade

Mini Holiday Ladders

DIY Christmas Camper Shadow Box

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DIY $8 Holiday Wood Risers. Build And Decorate

Learn how to create stylish and affordable holiday wood risers for just $8. This DIY project will guide you through the process of building and decorating these festive and versatile decor pieces. Get ready to add a touch of charm and elevate your holiday decorations. Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I am excited to share with you another simple DIY project that you can try at home. This project is very easy and affordable, and I only spent around $8 to build my wooden risers. So if you're ready, let's get started and create something beautiful! Video tutorial Be sure to check out the video tutorial. Material list Two 6.5'' wood circles One bag of wooden doll heads (These are used for the legs) You will need 8. Gold wire (Optional) White paint, and black paint Adhesive (I used E6000 for gluing the legs onto the wood circles) Hot glue (This will be used for attaching the gold wire) Wire cutters/scissors (Depending on how thick your wire is) Paint brushes

How to Turn Jars into Festive Holiday Organizers

Hello everyone! I'm so glad you decided to join me today. I'm excited to share one of my favorite upcycling projects with you. I love giving new life to glass jars, plastic containers, and anything else that can be reused for storage. This project is a fantastic way to repurpose these items for organizing craft supplies or even holiday treats, like wrapped candies and more! Today, we're going to create simple upcycled storage jars. I promise you'll love this project, and these jars also make great gifts! Let's begin building your beautifully decorated holiday storage jars if ready. Video tutorial **Materials Needed:** - A plastic or glass container/jar with a lid - Mod Podge - Optional: Epsom salt - Decorative tissue paper - Decorations (I'm using the following items): - Two mini faux gold Christmas trees - A mini black holiday truck - Two mini metal white stars - Faux foliage - Acrylic paint (I will be using white and black) - Paint

Easy Dollar Tree Christmas Wooden Tree Decorations

Create festive and budget-friendly Christmas wooden tree decorations with these easy DIY ideas using supplies from Dollar Tree. Get inspired to add personalized touches to your holiday decor without breaking the bank. Hello everyone! I hope all is well. Today we got a little snow over here in Colorado. How's the weather where you live? Today I'm sharing my latest creation. I created these decorative Christmas trees using the wood ones from Dollar Tree. Video tutorial Here is a list of materials you will need to decorate your two wooden Christmas trees: Two wooden Christmas trees were purchased at Dollar Tree Two sheets of decorative craft paper Twine Mod Podge Faux craft gems and pearls Scissors Hot glue One paintbrush Acrylic paint Marker or pencil for tracing Start by taking your pencil or marker and tracing out your Christmas tree. Flip your paper over set your tree over the paper and trace it out. Once you have traced out your tree, use your scissors to cut out your trac

DIY Dollar Tree Christmas Photo Clip Memo Display

Transform a Dollar Tree mini photo clip into a delightful Christmas memo display with this easy DIY project. It adds a festive touch to your holiday decor while providing a charming way to showcase memories and reminders. Using simple materials, you can create a beautiful display perfect for your home, office, or as a thoughtful gift. This project is ideal for anyone wanting to add a personalized aspect to their Christmas celebrations. Get creative this holiday season with this budget-friendly craft idea! Video tutorial Materials Needed - One mini clip photo frame - Acrylic paint (green and white) - Paintbrush - Glue (hot glue recommended) - Twine - Assorted Christmas decorations (I used mini Christmas trees) - Scissors - Ribbon Remove the Bow Start by removing the bow from the photo clip frame. It should come off easily since it is attached with hot glue. If it doesn't, use a craft knife to carefully detach it, ensuring not to damage the bow as you will need it later for this p

Mini Wood Ladders With Holiday Decorations

Hello everyone, I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones, and just a time to really focus on what you are most thankful for. I am extremely thankful for my family, and our health. I am also so very thankful to be able to share my DIY projects with all of you. I really enjoy sharing, and I appreciate all of you. I recently decided to create two mini ladders. This came to mind when I was going through my craft supplies, and came across a few of my holiday decorations that were stashed away from previous crafts. I figured I would come up with something fun, and this would give me a chance to add more decorations to our home. This craft takes about an hour to create. Between the painting, a few cuts are made, and attaching the dowels together. If you're ready to start creating, come along, and create these two mini wood ladders with me. Mini Wood Ladders With Holiday Decorations Video tutorial Materials list White paint English Ivy Green- 0.50 (P

Easy Steps to Create a Cozy Autumn Tablescape at Home

Hello everyone! I’m excited that you decided to visit the blog today. I wanted to share how to create a cozy autumn tablescape at home. My goal was to design something warm and inviting, as our table is a space where we share conversations, drink coffee, tackle homework, and simply enjoy each other’s company. I typically don’t go all out when decorating my dining table, but I wanted to show you how I styled it using decor pieces I already had. I would love for you to join me in this decorating adventure! Video tutorial Create a Cozy Autumn Tablescape at Home Items I'm adding to my table: -White tablecloth runner - Battery-operated leaf lights - Reusing glass jars - Mini pumpkins and other fall decorations - Small "Hello Fall" sign - Faux flowers I began by spreading my white tablecloth down the center of the table. Around Halloween, I purchased this tablecloth a few years ago at my local Walmart. After laying it out, I realized that I could achieve that look by laye

DIY Winter Wonderland Reusing Tea Tin Container

Have you ever wondered what to do with those tea tin containers once you’ve finished using them? While going through my tea storage, I came across one nearly empty tin. After finishing it off, I decided to create a beautiful winter scene using the tin. I absolutely love making these little winter displays by repurposing tin containers. If you’d like to create one yourself, I would love for you to follow along! Video tutorial Materials Needed: - Tin container - Acrylic paint - Sanding block (optional) - Paintbrush - Foam block - Decorative tissue paper - Mod Podge - Winter decorations (I’m using faux snow cotton, a winter tree, and a wooden house) - Hot glue - Optional: stamp and ink, faux pearl stickers Prepare the Tin Container: Start by applying paint to the tin container. I chose to use my sanding block beforehand to prepare the surface for paint. Once sanded, apply your acrylic paint. Make sure to allow the paint to dry completely. I needed three coats for full coverage. Cut the

Christmas Book Stack Decoration

Create a festive Christmas book stack decoration using wood. This DIY project will add a touch of holiday charm to your home. Find step-by-step instructions and inspiration here. Hello, and welcome! I've decided to start working on some of my Christmas crafts, and since I've had some wonderful feedback on my other wooden stacked book craft, (If you would like to check that craft out, the link is below). DIY Stacked Wood Books I thought I would work on a Christmas wood book stack craft. If you're ready, let's dive right in, and create your very own Christmas wood-stacked books creation. Video tutorial Materials needed -Dollar Tree Wood Crate -Red bells -Twine -Scissors -Paint -Paint Brush -Hot glue -Gold letters (stickers) -Mini wreath -Gold flowers Creating your books Start by applying paint to your wooden box. The colors I went with were red and green. I wanted green in the middle, and red on the top, and bottom. Since this box has two openings on the side, don't

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