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One of my favorite aspects of crafting is bringing new life to old projects—and this upcycled metal house from Dollar Tree is a perfect example. Previously painted for a different theme, this little house is getting a wintery makeover with decoupage, faux foliage, and a touch of holiday magic. If you have a metal house decor piece tucked away from a past DIY, this is your sign to take it out and transform it into a charming Christmas accent. Let’s get started! Quick Video tutorial Materials Needed One metal house decor from Dollar Tree (previously painted is perfectly fine!) One decorative napkin for decoupage (I used one with a Christmas wreath design) Mod Podge Scissors Paintbrush Holiday/Christmas faux foliage Optional: Epsom salt or faux snow Optional: Gold glitter glue  Prep Your Napkin and Add it to the Metal House Choose a napkin with a festive design—wreaths, holly, or winter florals work beautifully. Cut out the design portion, including the center if needed. Caref...

If you have scrap wood lying around and aren’t sure what to do with it, consider turning it into charming, budget-friendly Christmas decorations. With just a few simple supplies and a little holiday cheer, you can create adorable, personalized decorations that add a special touch to your celebrations. Gather your scrap wood, put on some festive music, and enjoy making handmade ornaments this season! Quick Video Tutorial Materials Needed: Scrap wood pieces  of any size or shape (I used three square pieces) Acrylic paint (a base color plus accent colors) Paintbrushes  (large for base coats and small for outlining) Mod Podge  (for sealing decoupage) Decorative pictures, holiday gift tags, napkin motifs, or printed images Scissors  (for cutting images) Faux snow or Epsom salt ( optional, for a snowy texture) Mini holiday bows (available at Dollar Tree) Hot glue gun and glue sticks Twine  (for hanging)  Heat tool  (optional, to speed up drying ...

Hello everyone! I want to share a quick painting and decorating project with you today. While shopping at my local craft store, I came across an adorable mini wreath hanging ornament that I purchased last year. Today, I decided to decorate it! This simple project can be completed in just a few minutes. If you’re ready, I’ll provide a materials list below along with easy-to-follow instructions on how I decorated my mini wreath ornament. Quick Video tutorial Materials -One wooden mini wreath ornament -Acrylic paint -Paintbrush -Optional: glitter glue, Epsom salt, Mod Podge -Paint marker -Mini bow -Hot glue To start, add acrylic paint to your mini wreath. I chose a darker green shade for mine.  Next, I used red paint to create a few berries on the wreath. After that, I took a white paint marker to add some white dots for added detail.  Then, I applied golden glitter glue to certain areas of the wreath. This step is optional, but it adds a lovely touch of sparkle.  I also dec...

Create charming DIY holiday bookmarks that any book lover will appreciate. These simple and fun bookmark ideas are perfect for gifting or keeping your place in your favorite novels during the festive season. Use supplies like cardstock, ribbons, and shape punchers to craft personalized bookmarks that reflect your unique style. Suitable for kids and adults, these easy-to-make bookmarks are a delightful way to celebrate the joy of reading this holiday season! Quick Video Tutorial Materials Needed:   - Cardstock and holiday-themed craft paper - Paper trimmer or scissors - Glue - Shape puncher - Ribbon - Paint marker - Optional: Craft gems, letters, or other decorative accessories   Cutting the Cardstock and Paper   Start by cutting your cardstock and decorative paper using a paper trimmer or scissors. For the bookmarks I created, the dimensions were 2 inches by 6 inches. Adding Glue and Decorative Paper   Once the bookmarks are cut to your desired size, apply glue to at...

Add festive cheer to your holiday table with these adorable DIY Gingerbread People Foam Place Cards! This fun project is simple and can be completed in no time. Let's dive in and create your cute gingerbread people place cards! Video tutorial Materials needed: - Gingerbread foam cutouts - Paint marker - Letters (These can be pre-made stickers from the store or custom vinyl letters) Creating and adding letters I started by designing the font I wanted to use. I utilized my Cricut Maker 3 to create the letters. If you prefer, you can use pre-made letters from the store if you cannot create your own. After creating your letters, you are now ready to add them to each of the gingerbread cutouts. Decorating with Paint Marker Next, use your paint marker and get creative! This is the time to design your gingerbread people and add some personality to each one.   Your gingerbread place cards are now complete and they look adorable. This unique touch will enhance your holiday table settin...