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No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Project

While I love decorating pumpkins when Halloween comes around, I’ve never really enjoyed carving them. Growing up, I used to have my mom scoop everything out for me because I couldn’t stand to touch the slimy innards. I would also quickly get...

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Naturally Dyed Bath Bomb Packaging

It’s no secret that I’ve recently become a huge fan of dyeing the bits of papers and fabrics that I can’t seem to part with using natural materials. My first attempt was creating a dye using avocado pits, and when I discovered the...

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Scrappy Gift Tags Project

I just adore making tags. They are very inexpensive, so I always have a variety of them on hand, and they stand up to many different mediums. Their relatively small size also means I can make them fairly quickly, providing that instant...

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Itty-Bitty Bottles on Display Project

I’m always looking for new ways to bring flowers, plants, and other natural materials indoors. While I’ve managed to do that throughout my home, I recently noticed the plants in my work office were all artificial. It was something I...

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The Gift of a Green Thumb: Wildflower Seed Packets

It seems everyone is trying their hand at growing plants, herbs, and flowers these days. Who can blame them? The satisfaction of watching something you’ve planted bloom is like no other. When we buy seeds, we often don’t need all of them, so...

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From the Bin Recycled Gift Wrap Project

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Growing up, I used to roll my eyes at my grandma when it came time to open gifts on our birthdays or Christmas. With each present that was unwrapped came an exclamation from her about how beautiful the paper gift-wrap was well as some encouragement to...

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A Touch of Tissue Candleholders Project

I just love candles. Votives, tapers, tealights … it doesn’t matter what kind. Since I usually leave my candles on display around the house, I like to make sure they’re also pleasing to the eye, even when they’re not lit. A quick...

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Words of Affirmation Drink Markers

I love having a small group of friends over to toast the New Year. We keep it simple with just a snack or two and share a nice bottle of sparkling wine or champagne. To ensure we don’t lose track of our champagne glasses, I decided to make these...

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Black, Kraft and Read All Over Packaging

It’s no secret that I love wrapping gifts. I firmly believe that any present becomes extra special when it’s packaged in a beautiful way. Something as simple as a candle, or in this case, bars of handmade soap, is instantly elevated. ...

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DIY Collage Paper Coasters Made From Wood Scraps

Someone recently gave me a bunch of small, wood slices knowing I’ve enjoyed working with them in the past. I had seen some wooden coasters on Pinterest that I was hoping to re-create, and this was my chance. This was such an easy project,...

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Quick and Easy Gifts: Tucked in a Mug

Who doesn’t love a great mug? I love giving them as much as I love receiving them, and that’s why they’re one of my go-to gifts. They’re great to give as they are, but you can also tuck some surprises inside to make things feel a...

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Pretty Packaging in Bloom

Once spring hits, I can’t get enough of flowers. I love buying them at the local farmers market, picking them from my yard, and I even love just looking at them. So, when I needed to wrap a handmade gift for a friend’s birthday, I...

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Love on a Scroll Last-Minute Valentine

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I think it’s safe to say that everyone can use some extra love this year. Though Valentine’s Day is coming quickly, there’s still time for you to create something special to give to your best girl friends or any other loved ones. You...

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Simple Ornaments, Three Ways

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The holiday season is the time of year when I feel most like creating but have the least amount of free time to do so. Every year I have grand dreams of creating new decorations and making the majority of the gifts I’ll be giving. And every year I...

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Harvest Scrub Recipe With Festive Gift Tags (Free Printables)

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, our minds have jumped into holiday gift-giving mode. To help you prepare for the season, our design team has created a handful of seasonal printable labels to complete your homemade bath and body recipes...

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Upcycled Yogurt Containers Wall Decor and Storage Idea

I like to imagine that when Yoplait launched their new line of yogurt that is packaged in simple glass jars, they had crafters in mind. Once you’ve enjoyed your treat, you can easily clean the jar and remove the label to reveal a glass container...

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A Gift of Gratitude: Orange & Eucalyptus Candles to Make in the Oven

For many people, Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with friends and family and share the many things for which we’re grateful. This year may look different from past years, but that doesn’t mean we can’t keep the spirit of...

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Bouquet of Newly Sharpened Pencils

My favorite way to welcome fall is to curl up under my blanket and watch “You’ve Got Mail.” No many how many times I watch it — and it’s been too many to count — it always makes me feel cozy and comforted. Who...

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Rescued from the Recyling Bin Succulent Thank-You Gifts

Project I recently had to change one of my cat’s diets and found myself with more leftover food cans than I knew what to do with. As a crafter, I couldn’t just toss them in the recycling bin and forget about them. Clearly, they could be...

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DIY Orange & Mint Sugar Scrub by Danielle Williams

Sometimes, simplicity is best. Rather than making a complicated bath and body recipe, this straight-forward sugar scrub only requires a few ingredients, most of which might already be on hand. Running to the store for a quick errand has become more...

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Upcyled Cans Hanging Planter Project

In the creative process, sometimes things come together just perfectly. As someone who often wants to take on a new craft or art project only to find myself faced with a creative block, I really enjoy when this happens. This happened recently when we...

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Reflecting Inward Journaling Prompt Tags

For many of us, it feels as though we have nothing but time to fill right now. We’ve watched all the TV shows, we’ve done all the puzzles … what’s next? Why not try some journaling? It’s a great way to spend some time...

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5 Creative Touches to Add to Your Workspace

Most of our contributors have shared that they feel most inspired in their studios and workspaces when they are able to easily see what supplies they have on hand. A lot of unique items are quickly forgotten once they are tucked inside a drawer and out...

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Tidy Trimmings Project

I'm a firm believer that you can never have enough muslin drawstring bags. They can be used in so many different ways and hold up to a variety of different techniques. They're one of my favorite ways to wrap a gift. Sometimes I'll go a little overboard,...

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Good Tidings and Trimmings Project and Free Printables

My favorite part of the holidays is wrapping gifts. I love brewing a pot of tea, turning on some festive music, and sitting next to my Christmas tree, surrounded by all my supplies. It’s always fun to come up with a new theme or idea each season...

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Too Pretty to Toss Project

If you’ve never picked up a calendar by Papaya, you’re missing out. Most of them feature their iconic floral designs, made even more beautiful with gilded accents. Just looking at my calendar makes me happy, and each year I found myself a...

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Cherish Letter Writing Kit Project

Every time I sit down to write a letter, I wish that I had the time to add a stamped detail or an embellishment to the otherwise store-bought (gasp!) cards. To prevent this from ever happening again, I decided to layer a few bits of ephemera onto the...

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Weird is Good CD Suncatchers Project

Dina Wakley’s new stamps capture all my inner weirdness. There are party hats, book text, and zany sentiments for me to enjoy with all the exuberance of an artist at play. This project required bright colors, courtesy of her new scribble sticks,...

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Pick-Me-Up in a Cup Project

We should grab coffee sometime! This project is a simple way to grab a cup of coffee with someone, near or far. These test tubes have all of the fixings for your favorite cup of joe or cup of tea and makes an excellent gift for your coffee-drinking...

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A Sophisticated Birthday Crown Project

Today is my birthday! Normally, my birthdays are rather lackluster affairs that involve everything I would normally do that day, plus a slice of cake. However, today I decided to treat myself to a birthday-themed project. I was looking for that little...

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