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🌲 Winter is the perfect season to add cozy, handmade touches to your home. One of my favorite ways to do this is by upcycling everyday items into festive décor. In this project, I transformed a simple spam can into a charming winter floral display for faux flowers. With a few crafting supplies and a little creativity, you can give new life to something that would otherwise be discarded. Materials Needed One cleaned spam can (label removed) Winter-themed ribbon Scissors (decorative edge scissors recommended) Hot glue gun Acrylic paint (brown and bronze) Sponge brushes (one large, one small) Craft foam block (to hold flowers in place) Holiday stamp (“Joy to the World”) Black ink pad Craft paper Mod Podge Heating tool (optional, for setting Mod Podge) Faux flowers of your choice Step 1: Painting the Can Begin by applying a coat of light brown acrylic paint to the spam can using a sponge brush. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly. Once dry, take a smaller sponge brush and dab bronze paint...

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 ...

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...

Create a stunning DIY holiday decor with this step-by-step guide on making a wintery foliage bowl. Learn how to craft a beautiful centerpiece that brings the essence of winter into your home. Hi there, I hope everything is going well for you. Today, I want to share with you a simple upcycling holiday craft idea. The three main materials you will need for this craft are a bowl, a cork, and some wintery foliage. I used a cork lid from a salt bottle that I had kept, and a pink bowl I had bought a few months ago for just 50 cents. You can easily put this project together in less than 15 minutes, and it looks absolutely beautiful once it's displayed. So, if you're ready, let's start creating! Here's what you'll need One bowl (any size works, I am using a smaller bowl for my design) Wintery faux foliage Cork (I am reusing a cork from a salt bottle) Hot glue Floral cutters (to cut foliage to size) Pinecones (optional) Attaching the cork to the bowl To begin, turn your bowl...

  Decorate your home for Christmas on a budget with this DIY Dollar Tree sled decoration. Get creative and make a unique and festive piece of home decor using simple materials from Dollar Tree. Find step-by-step instructions and inspiration for this fun holiday craft. Hello everyone! Today, I will show you how to decorate a sled from Dollar Tree. You can find these adorable sleds at your local Dollar Tree or create your own. We’ll use simple materials such as acrylic paint, craft gems, and gold letters. As always, I’ll include a materials list below. Materials: Sled from the Dollar Tree Acrylic paint Craft gems Gold letters Paintbrush Mini bow Hot glue Scissors Adhesive Applying acrylic paint to the wooden sled To begin decorating your sled, take your paintbrush and apply acrylic paint to the wooden surface. You can choose any color you like. I used a darker green color to go along with my Christmas decor. Adding craft gems to the sled Next, take your craft gems and begin to add th...