DIY Decor

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DIY Decor

DIY Tassel Necklaces

Tassels are all the rage.  From jewelry adornments to key chain and shoes, clothes and handbags – tassels are the it accessory of the moment.  You can easily create your own tassel to jazz up an outfit.  Today we’re making DIY Tassel Necklaces that are simple and cost less to make.  Customize your necklace with your favorite colors and you…
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DIY Decor

DIY Summer Shoes!

It’s summer, it’s hot, and you don’t want fussy on your feet….Soooo, we’ve got super easy DIY Summer Shoes for less than $12!  Craft simple and adorable shoes with discount store materials that are light and cool for the season and very on trend.  Pom pom balls and garnish are the rage of summer and these shoes won’t disappoint.  Check…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Simple St. Pats Decor

St. Patrick’s Day is a day all about green.  Sometimes it can get tacky.  Here is a fast (minutes) candle decoration that is good for St. Patrick’s Day or year round use.  This simple St. Pats Decor is elegant with minimal effort.  The cost for the candle holder is about $ 1.75 each.  Let’s get started! Materials: You will need…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Love Letters!

Today I’m not feeling particularly sentimental about Valentine’s Day so I’m not gonna wax poetic about sappy love and hearts.  I’m just going to tell you how to make the easiest Valentine’s Day love letters that are surprisingly easy and extremely affordable.  You can even light them up with recycled lights from the Christmas tree so the cost investment is…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

DIY Valentine’s Day Ideas

It’s February already – that means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner!  On Monday’s WCCB Rising we threw an Effortless Girl early Valentine’s Day celebration.   From simple crafts for the kids to DIY cards and recycled decor – everything on the table came in at an affordable $22!  Spread a little love for less this year and follow…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Baby Shower Tips

Baby A is on the way!  On Wednesday’s WCCB Rising we SURPRISED the show’s executive producer Amelia with an on-air baby shower to celebrate the upcoming birth of Baby A!  A whole team of people planned and schemed to pull off the surprise – and boy oh boy was I nervous that the surprise would be kept.  In the end,…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Last Minute Christmas Ideas

Yikes!  Only 5 days until Christmas!  So, Last Minute Christmas Ideas help save the day during this hectic time of year.  On Monday morning’s WCCB Rising, all things Christmas-y for those last minute preparations were on the menu.  We discussed everything from DIY gifts to table decor and gift wrapping for free!  Whoa!  Check out the photos and the video…
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DIY Decor

Thanksgiving Table Decor

Thanksgiving is almost here!  The race is on to finalize the menu, shop, and set the table.  Simplify the day just a bit by making your Thanksgiving table decor now – in fact your children can create most of today’s items for you.  Part of celebrating the holidays is sitting around a beautiful table with your loved ones.  However beautiful…
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DIY Decor

Effortless Thanksgiving Tips

It was an Effortless Thanksgiving celebration on Wednesday morning’s WCCB Rising!  We talked about all sorts of Thanksgiving party tips to get you ready for the big day.  It’s coming up quickly so the preparation is underway – but you don’t have to shell out lots of money or even do that much extra work.  Repurpose fall/Halloween decor and pull items…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects

Easy Thanksgiving Snack – Pilgrim Pops!

Now it’s November – let the holidays begin!  Welcome to the Thanksgiving season!  Pilgrim Pops make a great Thanksgiving snack for kids and adults.  The cost investment is between $7-8 for 24 pops.  The time investment is about 30 minutes from start to a clean kitchen – a minimal investment for both time and money.  Easy Peasy – Let’s get started!…
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