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DIY Advent Calendar
My old advent calendar finally fell apart. I began searching for a new one at the end of the season last year but had no luck, so I decided to make one this year. I didn’t want to focus on candy or getting small gifts of each day. Instead, I wanted to focus on spending time with my daughter and creating memories. So I created this DIY Advent Calendar with my Cricut Explore Air and Cricut Design Space. Gather Supplies Open Back Frame-Hobby Lobby- I used a 16″ x 20″ Christmas Twine– I got mine at Hobby Lobby but I have also seen at the dollar spot in Target…
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DIY Jewelry Storage and Display
My daughter recently became a Paparazzi Independent Consultant. As a consultant, she needs creative, attractive ways to store and display her jewelry pieces. I put together this DIY jewelry storage and display project for her. In my mind, this was a quick and easy project, but it proved to be more challenging than I expected. Supplies Needed Pegboard sheet- bought mine at Home Depot $9.99 for a 4 x 2-foot sheet. black pegboard hooks liquid nails picture hangers kit glazier points fancy tool for setting glazier points or a hammer and flat head screwdriver open back frame bought it on sale for $14.99 at Hobby Lobby glossy black spray paint Plaid clear…
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Take a Clearance Item from Trash-to-Treasure
I love a good sale! Between working full-time and chauffering two kids around, I just don’t get much shopping time. The other day I found some time and rushed into Hobby Lobby. It was definitely my lucky day, as they had just marked all fall decor down 80%, and it wasn’t even Thanksgiving yet! The fall aisle was like an L.A. freeway at rush hour. Shoppers’ carts were bumper to bumper, as we rummaged through pumpkins and foliage. I always host Thanksgiving at my house, so I was on the look-out for some new fall decor to go with my Give Thanks reverse canvas I had just made. Check…
