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DIY Heart Napkin Rings

February 6, 2026

DIY Heart Napkin Rings! This super adorable table decor idea is SO simple (and perfect for kids too) to create and costs $.75 cents per napkin ring! Save your money for your sweetie’s Valentine gift – plus who doesn’t love some nostalgia with the sweetheart candy hearts? Check out the how to here and here! Materials: Cardboard paper towel roll…

Valentine's Day

DIY Valentine’s Mugs & Plates

February 6, 2026

DIY Valentine’s Mugs and Plates made with Nail Polish! Repurpose old mugs and plates (or thrift them) and use dollar store nail polish to make the MOST ADORABLE Valentine’s Day themed decor & gifts. These mugs and plates are super easy (and affordable) to create and great in a time crunch. Make a cute jewelry tray for yourself or an…

Christmas, DIY Decor, Holidays

DIY Decorative Bells

December 24, 2025

DIY Decorative Bells made from Leftover FOOD CONTAINERS – What?!?!? Create GORGEOUS and on trend holiday bells decor by repurposing plastic soup, yogurt, cottage cheese, or fast food drink containers! Decorative Bells are SO expensive but you can make faux bells for Pennies not Dollars! Use these bells for wreaths, door decor, or centerpieces. Nobody will EVER know they’re not…

Christmas, DIY Decor

DIY Gifts Under $5

December 5, 2025

DIY Gifts Under $5! Make 4 different types of farmhouse themed gifts from one old or thrifted pair of repurposed flannel pajamas! Save your money this holiday season and craft super adorable AND affordable decor & gifts perfect for a rustic home. Repurpose one set of PJ’s into napkin rings, Christmas Trees, coasters, and even decorative pillows! Check out the…

Christmas, DIY Decor

DIY Holiday Table Runner

December 5, 2025

DIY Holiday Table Runner….Made with MARKERS! Welcome the Santa season into your home in style. It only looks high end and expensive but you can create this super elegant runner for under $5 – and its super easy too!! Save your money for gifts. Make it Merry and Bright for less! Use your creativity to create whatever holiday scene fits…

Christmas, Holidays

DIY Candy Cane Candles

December 5, 2025

DIY Candy Cane Candles! These candles are the PERFECT Santa Season super fun gift and/or upscale decor without the expensive price tag! You can make them for UNDER $2 with minimal effort and 2 materials!! Grab a dollar store pillar (or old around the house) candle, some red tape, and a pair of scissors. Let’s make some candy cane magic…

DIY Decor, Holidays, July 4th

DIY July 4th Mat

June 28, 2024

Celebrate the Fourth of July in patriotic style with this simple DIY July 4th Mat! Show your stars and stripes with this super fun and on trend project for UNDER $10! Start with a blank door mat and let your patriotism and creativity flow to create your own unique design. It’s even a great project for kids! Sponge paint whatever…

DIY Decor, Holidays, July 4th

DIY Firework Napkin Rings

June 10, 2024

July 4th is coming! Today we’re making DIY Firework Napkin Rings for 10 CENTS EACH! Repurpose kitchen trash for the most FIRE (and affordable) Fourth of July party decor! Grab a paper towel insert (reuse, recycle) and a roll of aluminum foil. Mix in some tinsel and you’re ready to get started. The July 4th holiday should be a celebration…

DIY Decor, Spring Projects

DIY Spring Vases

May 10, 2024

This project is super easy that even the kids can do it for you! We’re making DIY Spring Vases!! This faux pottery creation costs less than $5 and makes the perfect Mother’s Day gift. The concept is simple and uses paint mixed with baking soda and either puffy stickers or furniture protectors. It’s the ultimate spring project that is super…