Thanksgiving
Pinecone Place Card Holders and Acorn Table Decor
Foraged pinecones become sturdy name card holders, and a bowl of acorns fills in the rest of the table. Natural, cheap and ready in an afternoon.
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DIY Christmas Wreath with Fresh or Faux Greenery
Bundle greenery onto a wire frame for a full, fragrant wreath that looks florist-made and costs a fraction of the price.
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DIY Teacup Candles with Scented Soy Wax
Thrifted teacups and simple soy wax become a charming, practical gift. Here’s how to melt, scent and pour them safely.
Thanksgiving
DIY Fall Leaf Garland with Preserved Real Leaves
Real autumn leaves, preserved so they stay soft and colorful, strung on twine for your mantel, doorway or Thanksgiving table.
Halloween
Cheesecloth Ghosts: Spooky Floating Halloween Decor
Stiffened cheesecloth dries into airy, free-standing ghosts that look eerie in a window or glowing over an LED light.
Home Decor
Thrifted Frame Gallery Wall With Painted Frames
Mismatched secondhand frames become a cohesive thrifted frame gallery wall with a coat of paint, paper templates and a little planning.
St. Patrick’s
DIY St. Patrick’s Day Wreath with Burlap & Ribbon
Ruffled green burlap, plaid ribbon and a simple shamrock sign come together in a full, front-door-ready wreath you can reuse every March.
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Valentine’s Crafts
Pop-up cards, heart garlands and jar gifts that say it better than store-bought.
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St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
Shamrocks, rainbows and pots of gold: lucky little crafts for kids and grown-ups alike.
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Halloween Crafts
Spooky-cute pumpkins, ghosts and bats you can make in an evening, no carving knife required.
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Thanksgiving Crafts
Gratitude projects, harvest garlands and table decor for a warm, handmade Thanksgiving.
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Christmas DIY & Crafts
Wreaths, ornaments and paper stars to make the merriest tree and mantel on the block.
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Handmade beats store-bought
DIY projects, DIY ideas and crafts are the best way to create unique masterpieces. That’s why we gather crafts you can make as gifts or as home decoration, not just for yourself but for your close friends too. Every tutorial lists the materials, tools, time and rough cost up front, so you know what you are getting into before the glue gun heats up.
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