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Make it Friday and Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

01.19.18

Bad habits are hard to kick.

In this case, the habit of starting all of my posts talking about time passage. Pretty sure some combination of the words “Where is this year going?!” is my most used phrase.

So I’m just going to say it ONE MORE TIME and then avoid mentioning time ever again (and by ever again I mean “a while”). WHERE THE FORK IS THIS YEAR GOING??

Thank you for humoring that incredulity once again. Moving on, I’m popping onto the blog today to share the first Make it Friday of 2018. Because the only way to survive this winter is by drowning in all the DIY ideas!

+++ Getting organized in style is always a good idea. | Paper & Stitch

+++ A remedy for winter-chafed skin. | The Sweetest Digs

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5 Minute New Year’s Eve Party Hack: DIY Cheers Champagne Flutes

12.30.17

Pretty sure my 2017 intention was “growth” or “focus” or something super inspirational like that. But clearly all I’ve accomplished is procrastination.

That’s ok though because waiting-until-the-guests-are-on-their-way is the mother of inspiration. So even though New Year’s Eve is IMMINENT (yikes)…you truly have time for this incredibly easy 5-minute party hack. Ready to see how to make your own DIY Cheers champagne flutes?

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Because you can’t holiday without copper: DIY Copper Wire Hoop Ornaments

12.21.17

You all had to know it was coming — a copper DIY!

I couldn’t have ended 2017 without just one more.

These DIY copper wire hoop ornaments are even faster than yesterday’s craft — you can make one in just ten minutes. You’ve got a spare ten minutes between now and Monday, right? Well maybe just, we’ve definitely hit Ludicrous Speed in terms of end-of-the-year craziness.

Anyways, if you’ve got some copper wire, a glue gun, and some cord or string, you can craft this ornament in no time flat. You know you need just a little more decoration for your tree. Doooo it, doooo it!

Yes I am a craft enabler, that’s my official job title.

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How to Make DIY Terrazzo Tile Ornaments

12.20.17

You guys, I’ve been dyyyyying to make a terrazzo tile project every since I saw Enthralling Gumption’s gorgeous tray. And then Fall for DIY’s soaps. And most especially, Ctrl + Curate’s earrings!

But first anxiety got in the way of all my crafting plans, and then it was time for holiday craziness, and somehow there’s always some reason for me to be behind, yada yada yada DIY TERRAZZO TILE ORNAMENTS.

Good things come to those who stop holding themselves back and just get to work. 😉

These little clay cuties are so easy. You can make them with any color combinations you choose to match your decor. And this craft is addictive. Seriously, if you don’t like the terrazzo trend, you may want to stay clear of the blog for the next few months because I’ve got more ideas to come.

(Please don’t actually stay away from the blog. That would make me super sad).

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DIY Boho Winter Hula Hoop Wreath

12.19.17

One would think after 4+ years of blogging, I could have learned to finish my holiday posts ahead of time by now.

One would be mistaken.

At any rate, this DIY boho winter hula hoop wreath will make a gorgeous addition to your holiday decor, whether you hang it in November, or as your relatives are ringing your doorbell this weekend.

If you’re thinking that there’s no way you can make this last-minute, just remember my motto: if I can do it, you can do it.

AND, if you have a dollar store near you with a hula hoop, and a tree lot that discards greens, you can make this wreath for around $25. (Sorry, West Elm, your wreaths are beautiful, but I need those 75 bucks to buy presents!)

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