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A Bewitching “Terrorium” When the days grow short and temperatures begin to dip we find special ways to bring nature’s influence indoors. Making your own terrarium is surprisingly simple and you can create to your heart’s content! For this project I decided to create a Halloween-themed terrarium which was going to be a gift to my special friend Heather who loves the thrill of Halloween as much as we do. Let the terrific terror begin! 🎃 Tips: The material quantities below ar

Outside The Box To celebrate my friends’ tie-dye themed wedding, I crafted this rainbow-butterfly gift box inspired by the Texas Hill Country for under $10 (including the box). It was a snap to put together and made a high-impact presentation that the bride said she really liked. She may have been more impressed that this guy’s got some crafting talent! Tips: All of the crafting supplies came from my trusted crafting friend, Michael’s. It must have been raining money yesterda

If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to make a lasting impression, make and gift one of these unique succulent plants. Once you have the supplies, these “succulent hangers” are surprisingly simple to create. The end result is a one-of-a-kind handmade plant that will surely delight both you and the lucky recipient. Tips: The material quantities below are approximations; what you use will vary based on the size of your plants and the number of succulent planters you’re maki

Party On Never underestimate the power of creativity! This DIY project is for how to make your very own “cascarones,” or confetti eggs. Cascarones are eggs that are emptied, filled with colorful confetti (or small objects) then commonly cracked on an unsuspecting person’s head in celebration of many things both big and small. Learn more on wiki here. My family typically made our cascarones by hand-dying the eggs usually around the Easter holiday. This year, let’s look at this