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HOME » Archives for October 2011

Month: October 2011

how to make a branch christmas tree
by Renee Hanlon - October 31, 2011February 22, 2019

How To Make A Branch Christmas Tree

A Christmas tree is a classic Christmas craft to make. This one has a rustic and chic twist using birch branches along with sparkly clear glass beads.

how to make a floating keychain
by Renee Hanlon - October 27, 2011June 25, 2019

How To Make A Floating Keychain Using A Wine Cork

If you are a boater, you will definitely want to keep your keys on a floating keychain. Whether it is for the boat keys, your house or car keys, you will want them to be safe on the water. It's easy to make your own floating keychain and corks work great for this. I have

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can craft
by Renee Hanlon - October 26, 2011June 26, 2019

Can Craft For Decorative Storage

Don't throw out your empty tin cans! Instead use them for storage. Okay, it will take a little crafting to get them to look nice. However, a tin can works great for storing pens, paint brushes, or other craft and office items. You can also use them in the kitchen for storing utensils. With all

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by Renee Hanlon - October 21, 2011September 11, 2019

DIY Acorn Christmas Ornaments

Use your collection of small acorns to craft this glittery Christmas ornament. The handle of the little tin bucket hangs easily from your Christmas tree.

snowman shadow box
by Renee Hanlon - October 19, 2011September 11, 2019

DIY Snowman Shadow Box

It won't be long before the snow starts falling! Burrrr....But, we might as well embrace it and enjoy all of the positive points that come from the winter season.  One of the things that I absolutely love is the way the trees look when they are covered in ice and the sun is just glistening

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how to make faux candy
by Renee Hanlon - October 18, 2011September 11, 2019

How To Make Faux Candy

Hard candies can look so pretty sitting on a glass decorative plate. However, if someone takes one of those candies away to eat, then your pretty decoration is gone.  I'm going to show you how to make faux candy that you can leave sitting out as a decorative accent. You'll be surprised at how realistic

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by Renee Hanlon - October 12, 2011September 3, 2019

Craft Room Designs

See a variety of craft spaces that will inspire you to organize your own room. Look at some dream spaces and get ideas for incorporating more frugal ideas.

how to make painted burlap labels
by Renee Hanlon - October 10, 2011February 4, 2021

How To Make Burlap Labels

Turn a plain tin tub into a decorative storage unit with fun burlap or chalkboard labels. Vintage buttons spell out words on sections of burlap.

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