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chalk lettered placemats
Chalk, textured black placemats and some creativity are all you need to make these DIY Chalk Lettere...
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metallic jack-o-lantern from a dollar store pumpkin
Metallic paint turns a dollar store pumpkin into a metallic jack-o-lantern for a fun DIY Halloween d...
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wicked witch manicure
I was brainstorming fun ideas for a Halloween inspired manicure when my friend Kelly posted about ye...
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etched spice jar with shaker top
Use a mason jar and a Dremel Micro 8050 to make a DIY etched spice jar with a shaker top. You can cu...
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candy corn trivets
Last year my Mom asked me if I could remember the order of the colors on the candy corn. It’s ki...
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origami chopstick rest
Make your own origami chopstick rest from the paper wrapper on your chopsticks.
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quick pickle carrots and cucumber
Infused vinegar flavors these quick pickle carrots and cucumbers. Rosemary & thyme red wine vinegar ...
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infused vinegars
Infused vinegars make great additions to your pantry and fantastic gifts. Rosemary & thyme red wine ...
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refreshing face mist
You only need two ingredients and a spray bottle to make your own refreshing, energizing DIY face mi...
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strawberry rhubarb jam
This Vanilla Bean Strawberry Rhubarb Jam is a sweet-tart jam that bursts with summer fruit.
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cocktail umbrellas
Make your own cocktail umbrellas with this easy tutorial. You can customize them to any occasion!
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ombre wave kitchen towel
During my family’s summer cabin trip a few weekends ago, we started to make a list of the things w...
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mini pinwheel cupcake, cake toppers or swizzle sticks
These DIY mini pinwheels make perfect cupcake, cake toppers or swizzle sticks.
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homemade barbecue sauce with free printables
This homemade barbecue sauce is sweet and spicy with a big hit of pepper. Make it for Dad for Father...
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wooden plant markers
Make your own wooden plant markers for your herbs or your garden. Protect them from the elements wit...
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coffee and honey body scrub
Make your own all natural body scrub with exfoliating coffee, moisturizing honey and anti-oxidant-la...
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preserved lemons
Preserved lemons are easy to make and can become your secret ingredient, adding intense salty, citru...
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watercolor easter eggs
Watercolor Easter eggs can be dreamy pastels or vibrant colors. You can also paint directly on the e...
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diy clay cupcake toppers
One of my nieces has a birthday coming up in a few weeks and every time I see her we try to hammer o...
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make your own lemon & herb salt
This easy to make lemon & herb salt is easily customizable and makes great gifts.
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no sew tablecloth
This easy DIY no sew tablecloth is perfect for tables that don't fit the standard dimensions. It als...
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blueberry exfoliating mask
It’s probably hard to tell from that tiny picture over there in the sidebar, but I’m not 20 anym...
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diy st patrick's day party straws
It’s pretty clear that we love parties. Alyssa plans a bunch of parties and it won’t take you ...
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that time both of us had diy bud vase posts planned
This isn’t the first time it’s happened. We have a lot in common and like a lot of the same th...
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organize yourself with handmade to do lists
Make your own to do lists and dress up a dollar store clipboard, then enjoy being both organized and...
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vanilla masala chai sweetener
Make your own vanilla masala chai sweetener with condensed milk to add a kick of milky chai flavor t...
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make your own ghirardelli candy box
Alyssa and I both have fond memories of Ghirardelli chocolates. Growing up near Ghirardelli Squ...
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exfoliating oatmeal body scrub
Around this time of year, my skin starts going crazy. I’m certain that all of you reading this k...
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personalized drink markers
Make your own personalized drink markers with your guests initials. No one will lose track of their ...
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stamped cocktail napkins
Make your party more personal with these DIY stamped cocktail napkins. Create easy polka dot napkins...
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ombre wine cork trivet
Use the colored ends of wine corks to create this beautiful and functional cork trivet.
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relaxing black tea foot soak
For this foot soak, epsom salts will help to relax you while soothing aches and softening rough skin...
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holiday swizzle sticks or cupcake toppers
These easy and festive DIYs make perfect holiday swizzle sticks, cupcake toppers or gift wrap accent...
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mini poinsettia swizzle sticks or cupcake toppers
These pretty flowers make great holiday swizzle sticks or cupcake toppers. Make them in different co...
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infused olive oils: spicy garlic oil & rosemary oil
Spicy garlic oil and rosemary-infused olive oil are easy to make and will enhance almost any dish yo...
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sequined swizzle sticks
DIY sequined swizzle sticks will make your party memorable. They're festive and fancy but inexpensiv...
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mint lip duo (balm and scrub!)
Follow this tutorial to create a mint lip duo: both a lip balm & scrub. It's refreshing and invigora...
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custom kitchen towels
A little fabric paint and white flour sack towels are all you need to make adorable custom kitchen t...
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birch & silver cheeseboard with cranberry goat cheese
Make this beautiful mixed media birch and metal cheeseboard. Use this cranberry goat cheese recipe t...
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festive toothpicks for your parties
Turn boring toothpicks into festive ones with these quick and easy ideas.
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greek yogurt mask
Make your own yogurt mask for facials with only Greek yogurt, lemon and honey.
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framed party menu
I, like most people who just really like pretty things, tend to buy all sorts of items without a pla...
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pumpkin floral centerpiece
This easy tutorial shows you how to create a pumpkin floral centerpiece using a hollowed-out pumpkin...
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hand-dipped stemware
Turn boring dollar store or Ikea stemware into beautiful pieces of art that would cost a fortune in ...
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make your own vanilla bean sugar
Making your own vanilla bean sugar is easy and adds so much flavor to your food! It's perfect for ba...
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diy relaxing eye mask
A few years ago, one of my older sisters bought me a great eye mask filled with lavender. It’s m...
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homemade fall face mask with pumpkin
This face mask only has 4 ingredients: pumpkin to brighten; almond oil to reduce fine lines; honey f...
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silverware remodel
Use this tutorial to for a DIY silverware remodel. Add color to your table and new life to boring si...
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mason jar travel cups
This tutorial shows you how to make your own mason jar travel cups at home.
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essential oil sugar scrub
You can make this sugar scrub at home w/only 3 ingredients: sugar, oil and your favorite essential o...
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diy serving dishes
Use flea market or dollar store ceramics and some superglue to make these DIY serving dishes at home...
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