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Amy

I've been a crafting, DIY and recipe expert for over 30 years! Professional writer with blogs, books, and a product line. I can teach you how to make just about anything.

This Candy Cane Centerpiece Is the Easiest Holiday Craft

Looking for the perfect decor for your holiday table? This candy cane centerpiece using a vase is a great budget friendly DIY project! Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can make this project. You’ll be using a hot glue gun to attach candy canes to a glass vase. I’ll show you …

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Thanksgiving Gnomes Make Cute Holiday Decor

Learn how to make Thanksgiving gnomes to accent your holiday decor! These are such an easy autumn project – great for kids or adults. Skills Required: Beginner. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can easily make a gnome using a paper cone. You’ll be doing some cutting (using templates), painting, and attaching things using …

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DIY Cookie Cutter Ornaments: Festive Decor for Less Than $1

Turn four cookie cutters from the dollar bin into cookie cutter ornaments for Christmas! This is a fun and easy craft for the whole family. Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can make these ornaments. You’ll be cutting and gluing. People of all ages can make these. Recently I went diving …

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DIY Magazine Christmas Trees: Upcycled Holiday Magic

A magazine Christmas tree is a simple, eco-friendly holiday project that adds a festive touch to any space! Learn how to make this unique decor in a few easy steps. Ever looked at that stack of old magazines and thought, “I should really do something with these besides let them collect dust”? Well, have I …

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Perler Bead Gingerbread House (Free Patterns)

Create a festive perler bead gingerbread house with these free patterns! Easy to make and perfect for holiday crafts and family fun. I’ve been noticing there’s a big Christmas trend this year in the craft-o-sphere, and it’s called gingerbread houses. People are fighting over them at HomeGoods, making them from Dollar Tree finds, and even …

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Easy DIY Wood Slice Ornaments to Rustic Up Your Tree

Learn how to make wood slice ornaments for your Christmas tree and other holiday decorating. These are SO easy and inexpensive. There’s also a free printable provided to use as a template for your designs! Skills Required: Beginner. Beginning crafters should be able to tackle this project pretty easily, especially if you buy the wood …

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Craft Your Own Wooden Beer Caddy in Just Six Steps

Learn how to make a DIY wooden beer caddy with a bottle opener using these plans. This beer carrier has a bottle opener on the side . . . and makes the perfect gift! Skills Required: Intermediate Beginner. You should have some experience with the tools required. Most of it is cutting straight lines, however, …

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35+ Unique Cookie Recipes That Will Impress!

Tired of making the same old cookie recipes? Give your next bake sale or cookie exchange a wow factor with these 35+ unique cookie recipes. Your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe may be delicious, and always turn out the way you like, but sometimes you just want something different. Maybe you are attending a holiday …

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