Crafts for the home Archive

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I made this candle for my daughters baby shower using a sonagram picture that she gave me. I copied it onto vellum paper and used scrapbooking paper fasteners to attach [...]

    Pillar candle with sonagram picture for baby shower decor.

    I made this candle for my daughters baby shower using a sonagram picture that she gave me. I copied it onto vellum paper and used scrapbooking paper fasteners to attach [...]

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I made this bulletin board for my grandaughters room in hopes that it will cut down on clutter.  I used an ugly old picture frame that was made from something [...]

    Decorative picture frame bulletin board.

    I made this bulletin board for my grandaughters room in hopes that it will cut down on clutter.  I used an ugly old picture frame that was made from something [...]

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This candle was made with scrapbooking vellum paper that came preprinted with different phrases and metal brads.  It only took me about 15 minutes to make it and I can [...]

    An elegant candle you can make in 15 minutes or less.

    This candle was made with scrapbooking vellum paper that came preprinted with different phrases and metal brads.  It only took me about 15 minutes to make it and I can [...]

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This mini tree is made from some pine pipe cleaners and a twig.  I glued it into a mini clay pot that is decorated with some holiday ribbon.
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pine greenery pipe [...]

    Twig Christmas tree in mini clay pot

    This mini tree is made from some pine pipe cleaners and a twig.  I glued it into a mini clay pot that is decorated with some holiday ribbon. Materials: pine greenery pipe [...]

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These Ho Ho Ho decorations were made from some adhesive backed words that I found in the scrapbook section at Hobby Lobby. They also had other words like Snow, Joy, [...]

    Ho Ho Ho garland made from scrapbook paper and adhesive backed words.

    These Ho Ho Ho decorations were made from some adhesive backed words that I found in the scrapbook section at Hobby Lobby. They also had other words like Snow, Joy, [...]

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This is a great winter project and is really easy to make.  I used an old Christmas postcard that I copied onto fabric paper and then glued onto the hat. [...]

    Vintage look snowman hat

    This is a great winter project and is really easy to make.  I used an old Christmas postcard that I copied onto fabric paper and then glued onto the hat. [...]

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These candle holders are made from clay pots that are painted and stenciled.  I made six of them to use as a centerpiece on my Thanksgiving table but they [...]

    Flower pot candle holders

    These candle holders are made from clay pots that are painted and stenciled.  I made six of them to use as a centerpiece on my Thanksgiving table but they [...]

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This is a fun project for Thanksgiving or Fall decor.  The leaves have ribbon loops and name tags sewn on so that each family member can take their leaves [...]

    Thanksgiving family tree

    This is a fun project for Thanksgiving or Fall decor.  The leaves have ribbon loops and name tags sewn on so that each family member can take their leaves [...]

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This table runner is easy and inexpensive to make.  I stenciled enough leaves on it for all family members and guests to sign on Thanksgiving Day fwith a permanent [...]

    Thanksgiving table runner with stenciled leaves

       This table runner is easy and inexpensive to make.  I stenciled enough leaves on it for all family members and guests to sign on Thanksgiving Day fwith a permanent [...]

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These gingerbread men are fun and easy to make.  I used a lightweight canvas which I painted brown and added embellishments to.  These look great with the candy canes and [...]

    Fabric gingerbread men for Christmas decor.

    These gingerbread men are fun and easy to make.  I used a lightweight canvas which I painted brown and added embellishments to.  These look great with the candy canes and [...]

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