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Hi everyone! Nothing says festive like a handmade patriotic banner! Whether you're decorating for Independence Day or simply celebrating your love for your country, this DIY wooden star banner will add the perfect touch of character. I've put together a few steps to help you create your own patriotic wooden star banner. This project is ideal for beginners, and I'll also provide a complete materials list below.   **Materials Needed**   - Six wooden stars   - Mod Podge   - Decorative napkins (patriotic theme)   - White paint   - Blue paint   - Red paint   -Hot glue - Gem stripes (for the red-painted stars)   - Small squares (for attaching stars to twine)   - Twine (for hanging)   - Scissors   Step-by-Step Instructions Prep Your Stars    Start by painting your wooden stars—two in white, two in blue, and two in red. Allow them to dry completely before proceeding ...

Are you ready to give new life to that old glass jar? Join me for a fun and easy upcycling project that turns it into a beautiful flower display! I’m excited to share this quick and simple project with you. You won’t need many materials, you might already have most of them at home. Let’s take a glass jar and add a few embellishments, paint, and other finishing touches! Quick Video Tutorial Materials Needed: - One glass jar - Acrylic paint - Heating tool (optional) - Paintbrush - Embellishments (I'm using flower buttons) - Ribbon - Hot glue - Scissors Applying Paint to the Glass Jar: Start by removing any labels from the glass jar and washing it thoroughly. Then, use a paintbrush to apply your chosen paint to the jar. I began with a coat of white paint, drying the paint between each coat with a heating tool. After the white layer, I added a pink coat over the white. Adding Ribbon to the Jar: Cut a section of ribbon and wrap it around the upper section of the jar. Before securing it,...

 Hi everyone! I'm excited to share a simple and easy floral pumpkin design you can create quickly. Today, we will make a faux floral pumpkin display using decoupage and a few additional designs. I'm reusing a foam pumpkin that I bought at Dollar Tree. If you’re ready, let’s begin creating an easy floral decoupage faux pumpkin display! Quick video tutorial **Materials needed:** - Acrylic paint - Paintbrush - Floral napkin - Faux pearls - Faux flowers - Craft knife - Scissors - Mod Podge Carefully remove the top of your pumpkin. I used my craft knife to go around the top section, creating a hole at the top. Using a paintbrush, apply acrylic paint to the pumpkin. I chose to paint mine black. Next, use scissors to cut out a few flowers from your napkin. Make sure to remove the second layer of the napkin before cutting out the designs.   Once you have your floral designs cut out, use a paintbrush to apply Mod Podge to the pumpkin. While the Mod Podge is wet, add the floral napkin c...

Create your own simple Halloween floral arrangement using Dollar Tree supplies with this easy DIY tutorial. Embrace your creativity with this enjoyable and budget-friendly project. Hey everyone! Today, I want to share a simple craft idea using items from Dollar Tree. I recently visited my local store and found a Halloween-themed mini tin pail pack. I already had some foam balls at home, so I knew exactly what I wanted to make. We will create an easy floral decoration that's perfect for Halloween. This craft is quick, and you might already have some materials at home. If you're ready, let's start making the Halloween floral creation! Quick Video Tutorial Materials needed: - Mini tin buckets (I purchased mine at Dollar Tree) - Craft foam balls (smaller size) - Hot glue - Foam flowers (pack found at Dollar Tree) - Mini pumpkins (using mini pumpkin cocktail picks found at Dollar Tree) -Paintbrush Start by removing the handle from the tin pail.  Before attaching the foam ball to...

  Hello everyone! I would love to share a quick upcycled craft with you. Today, we're using two metal cans and a paper bag to create two floral holders. I am also using faux floral for this craft. This is a simple DIY project. I am using a paper craft design punch-out in this craft.  Metal Can Floral holder upcycled craft. Materials needed Two metal cans Paper bag Acrylic chalk paint Paintbrush Faux floral Scissors Hot glue One craft foam block Optional- Ruler, pencil, and craft rocks Adding paint to the tin cans Start by taking your paintbrush and applying paint to your metal cans. I usually start by using a thin coat of paint to start with. After, I take my blow dryer and begin to dry between each coat of paint. I applied two coats of acrylic paint to each can. After using your paint, set your cans aside. Cutting your paper bag Next, take your paper bag, and this is optional, but you can use a ruler to help when deciding how wide you will want your paper to be once you apply...