#DIY

DIY TINSEL AND BAUBLE TREES

I am really excited about today's post because it's been a long time since I did a Christmas DIY that wasn't with paper. Plus, I love everything about these little trees - from the silver and white tinsel that brings back nostalgic Christmas memories of decades past; to the bright and shiny round baubles in all my favourite colours! And it isn't just me who loves these little additions to my holiday decor this year. When my 9-year-old daughter saw them, she said: "Oh, those

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FESTIVE PAPER OMBRE WREATHS

When it comes to holiday decorating, I like to incorporate a few handmade crafts. The EK Tools 5-leaf branch punch was the centre star in the making of today's project: two very colourful ombre wreaths! With these wreaths, you can hang them up on a wall, from a mantel, or even on the Christmas tree! They are an adorable size, at about 7 1/2" in diametre, so anything goes! They would also make a lovely handmade gift for someone special in your life this holiday season. But gi

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DIY BACK-TO-SCHOOL/CRAFT ROOM ORGANIZING BASKETS

This year, going back to school is a strange feeling for some. Some kids may not even return, and will be enrolling in the full-time online program at home. That being said, it's still close to that time of year, so check out what I made with some leftover baking cups for organizing your desk or craft room table. This a definitely a useful project that anyone can enjoy! These little baskets are already halfway done for you because I used old square baking cups that I had i

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EASY RHINESTONE DECORATED EGGS

Got a minute to do one more Easter craft? This one comes a little late for me, but, I've been pretty much housebound too and only making the necessary shopping trips for food and household items. So on my last one to Walmart, I got a little sidetracked and picked up these foam eggs, which in turn gave me an idea. Better late than never, right? Once you've picked up those eggs too (you can even try a dollar store, or maybe have some leftover laying around), simply add adhesi

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"HEART" AIR BALLOON CANDY TREATS FOR VALENTINE'S (WITH FREE TEMPLATE)

Just like Halloween, candy is big around here at Valentine's. And I love making candy treats, such as my candy dispenser machines that were popular two years ago. Today, I'm showing you another creative idea that you can steal that makes giving candy at Valentine's that much more special: "heart" air balloons! This craft is easy to assemble, and then once you're finished, just add all the heart candy your heart desires. I mixed in some hard white and red heart-shaped candi

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3D HEART FLOWER VALENTINE WREATH

I am not one to go out and buy decorations for Valentine's, but I don't mind making and displaying a few crafts around the house. Especially when they come to look like this pretty-in-pink 3D heart flower wreath. A little bit of effort goes a long way. Plus, it could make a beautiful gift for a friend or loved one. To make a replica of it, gathering the following items: TOOLS & MATERIALS: Card stock in medium and light pink, light and dark green 2 1/2" heart punch 2 1/2" ci

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DIY PAPER CHAIN "RAINBOW IN THE SKY" WALL HANGING

In August this blog will turn five years old, and I ask myself, why haven't I ever done a paper chain project?! This is going back to kindergarten days, the most basic and simplest paper craft yet. But this rainbow wall hanging was no quick and easy feat, in fact, I made a few boo-boos I will share with you along the way! A project like this is definitely a trial and error process, and even when I erred, I didn't want to turn back. I still think it turned out fantastic, and

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UPCYCLED CHRISTMAS BALL FLOWER BOUQUET

Even though all the Christmas decorations have been boxed and put away, I always like to keep a small stash of balls for props for those early Fall photo shoots. I also have an ornament buying problem, for which there is no cure! So when I bought these glittery gold ornaments last season, that came in a mesh bag with a few pinks and maroons, I realized that I have more than enough small baubles, and I can spare a few! Which led to this project. It's actually a cute project f

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DIY ADVENT CALENDAR WITH WE R MEMORY KEEPERS

Pink galore! Yes, this advent calendar was made specially with my precious girl in mind, but you can change up the colours to suit your tastes, whether it's traditional that you like, or throw in some fun patterns for a twist. But, besides the fact that these little boxes are stuffed with tiny goodies, they are quite easy to assemble as well. NO SKILL is required in fact, except for following a few simple instructions. TOOLS & MATERIALS: Textured card stock (the heavier the

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SPARKLY SNOWFLAKE GARLAND

For $1.25, you can't go wrong. That's right, it cost me only a $1.25 for a pack of five wooden snowflakes at Dollar Tree, and I bought two! Then I gave them each a coat of paint in three shades of pretty blues. Added a few rhinestones, because after all, snowflakes are magical! TOOLS & MATERIALS: 2 packs of wood-cut snowflakes (Dollar Tree!) Blue paint (Apple Barrel's "Key West" and "Caribbean", and Craft Smart's "Turquoise") Paint Tray Sponge brushes 10 mm clear adhesive r

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DIY GLITTER WASHI TAPE BAUBLES

Every year I like to make a good bauble project. And while you may think that eventually I will run out of space on my tree, truth is I give a lot of the projects that I make as gifts. For instance, I like to tie an ornament to the top of a beautifully wrapped present, or hang one from the handles of a festively decorated gift bag. I keep few for myself, maybe one or two for memory, but the rest I like to give away as a special handmade touch. Using glitter washi tape, one

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WHAT I'M PINNING: 1000 CHRISTMAS CRAFTS!

I am excited to start sharing some Christmas and holiday projects with all of you! This is one of my favourite times of the year, where I am so inspired and the ideas just keep on coming. In fact, over this past week I've completed six new crafts, and I have lots more up my sleeve. So fun! But before I go ahead and do that, I am giving you a ton of in-your-face inspiration right here in this post! You can also find all of the images below in my Pinterest board called "Christ

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10 EASY HALLOWEEN CRAFTS

With Halloween only a few short weeks away, you're probably looking for some craft ideas, and I have them right here for you. Check out these 10 easy Halloween crafts from the archives, including spiders, monsters, and bats - oh my! 10 EASY HALLOWEEN CRAFTS For a party, or a last minute kids play date, attach bat cut-outs with a hot glue gun to paper cups and fill with candy. Candy corn may not be everyone's favourite candy, but they are the staple of Halloween (and super fu

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DIY TURKEY BALLOONS

Thanksgiving falls on a much later date here than usual (this year it's on October 14th!), but it's funny how that is even coming up real fast. Even though we are the kind of family that's never home on Thanksgiving, how could I pass up the opportunity to decorate with some adorable turkey balloons?! Of course, having a nearly there 6-year-old is even more reason, because how strange would it be to make them just for my own enjoyment - HA! For this project, I cut all the sha