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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...

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 ...

🍂 Fall is near, and it’s time to showcase pumpkins, rich floral arrangements, and cozy textures! One of my favorite ways to decorate for the season is by creating hanging baskets filled with artificial flowers and festive accents. Not only are these baskets budget-friendly (shoutout to the $2 basket from Michaels—thank you for the rewards!), but they also offer a beautiful way to reuse materials you may already have tucked away. In this post, I’ll guide you through three unique fall-themed hanging basket designs, each with its own personality and charm. Whether you’re decorating your front door, a cozy corner in your home, or gifting a handmade piece to a friend, these baskets are sure to bring autumn joy! Video tutorial Basket #1: Pinks & Pumpkin Charm For this first basket, I focused on deeper tones with a romantic twist. I used dark artificial pink roses, faux leaves, and darker green foliage, which gave the arrangement a rich, moody vibe. Materials: Hanging basket (mine wa...

Hello everyone! Today, I’m excited to share a simple spring décor idea. I recently bought a wooden bunny plaque and wanted something easy yet perfect for a springtime display. So, I decided to do a quick paint-and-decorate tutorial using just a few materials I already had. This project is beginner-friendly and super easy to create, and you might already have these items at home. The bunny plaque was originally $3, but I got it for just $1—what a great deal! Quick Video tutorial Materials Needed: - One bunny plaque - Faux flowers - Acrylic paint - Paintbrush or sponge brush - Embellishments (such as gems, buttons, or stickers) - Hot glue - Floral cutters **Instructions:** Begin applying the acrylic paint using either a paintbrush or a sponge brush. I chose a brown color for my wooden bunny. To achieve a smoother application, I thinned the paint with a bit of water before applying it to the bunny. Allow the paint to dry completely. I used a heating tool to speed up the drying process. If...