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Upcycle a Fabric Pouch for the Holidays

Unleash your creativity this holiday season with a simple DIY project: upcycle a fabric pouch! This step-by-step guide will help you transform old materials into a festive and practical item.   Today, I want to share a quick and easy upcycling project. Or perhaps you could call it a makeover project. I had an old fabric pouch lying around, and I wasn't sure what to do with it. Instead of throwing it out, I realized there are many great uses for it. So, I decided to give it a holiday makeover. This is a straightforward project, and you will only need a few materials. Quick video tutorial **Materials:** - Fabric paint - Paintbrush - Fabric pouch -Plastic divider, or cardboard for placing inside of the pouch before applying paint I placed a plastic divider inside the pouch before painting. This will prevent the paint from bleeding through to the underside of the pouch. I started by applying red paint to my fabric pouch, creating a square around the area where the previous graphic was....

Simple Activities To Do At Home This Holiday Season

Looking for simple and fun activities to do at home during the holiday season? Check out this list of ideas for enjoyable and festive activities that the whole family can enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Here are some fun holiday activities that you can do with your family and friends: Make a wreath: Get creative and make a festive wreath for your front door. You can use materials such as pine cones, holly, or even candy canes to make it unique  Bake holiday treats: Spend some quality time in the kitchen with your loved ones and bake some delicious holiday treats. You can try making gingerbread cookies, peppermint bark, or even eggnog  Create a holiday book basket: Fill a basket with your favorite holiday books and set it next to your favorite reading spot. This is a great way to relax and enjoy the holiday season  Make your own holiday scents : Fill a pot with water and add ingredients such as orange, cloves, rosemary, fresh cranberries, nutmeg, allspice, and ...

DIY Dollar Tree Holiday Tray Decoration

I'm excited to share with you a new craft that's perfect for those with a creative spirit, as well as those who may not be as experienced with crafts but are willing to give it a try. This particular craft is incredibly easy and requires just a few materials, all of which can be found at your local Dollar Tree. So if you're ready to get creative, let's dive in and make this craft together. I promise it's so easy – anyone can do it! This craft can be given as a gift It can also be displayed with mini-lights It can be used as a centerpiece decoration Materials Needed 1 Wooden tray 1 pack of  small Christmas craft trees 1 red truck with a trailer 2 packs of benches, and a light post white paint red paint 1 paint brush hot glue gold glitter glue 1 set of Christmas home ornaments To create your holiday background, start by painting the inside of your tray with two coats of white paint. Once the white paint has fully dried, paint the outer portions of your tray with red p...

5 DIY Holiday Gift Basket Ideas

Handmade gifts are always special and unique. One of your favorite creations is a holiday gift basket, which is a great idea for a thoughtful and personalized gift. Creating a holiday gift basket is simple and fun. You can customize it to suit the recipient’s interests and preferences. It’s also a great way to show someone that you care. Gift Basket #1 The sweet treat basket This basket is filled with a variety of sweet treats, including baked cookies, cocoa mix, kettle corn, and a cookie mix. If you choose to include a cookie mix, I recommend adding a recipe card to the basket. To keep the baked cookies fresh, make sure to store them in an airtight container. You can also add some marshmallows and other toppings such as cinnamon, sprinkles, and syrups to the cocoa mix. Additionally, this basket includes a favorite mug with a spoon. Gift basket #2 The tea lover basket This basket is an ideal gift for tea lovers. It includes some loose-leaf tea in a glass container with a ribbon, honey,...

Tis the Season to Spread Love with Custom Cards.

   My  opinions are completely my own based on the products I have received.  (Tiny Prints link exchange)     We all know that around this time of the year, things can get pretty hectic.  If you're anything like me, you like to get things done ahead of time. With that being said, I received an order of Christmas cards from Tiny Prints that reflected exactly what I requested.    I also got a Christmas ornament that was in an attractive little bag.    I love the fact that I am able to visit their site and create my very own custom cards, for a price not much more than purchasing card stock. If you aren't familiar with Tiny Prints, they make custom items typically based on your pictures.      My recent order included 10 whimsical rainbow pearl-themed cards, 10 5x7 bright red bokeh confetti envelope liners, 10 gold envelopes, and a bright red sugar vine Christmas ornament. My cards are a ...

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