If the spirit of a Christmas tree is appealing but the time and bother is too much for you, try this minimalist wooden tree. It’s perfect for a tabletop, mantel or desk – or anywhere you want a touch of modern holiday cheer. Take three flat lengths of wood, two the same length and one...
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Sometimes you need just a little accent for your holiday table and this easy wooden tree is just right for almost any tablescape. Cut a holiday tree template out of paper or cardboard and use it to mark the shapes on a sheet of balsa wood as shown. You will need two tree shapes for...
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Turn a run-of-the-mill clock into a modern marvel for your home or apartment in a few easy steps. Start with an inexpensive plastic clock that has a lip around the edge of the clock face. Remove the face from the frame and disassemble the clock mechanism, keeping the parts so that you can reinstall them...
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Christmas is all about the fir tree, the ornaments, the string lights, presents and Santa Claus and yet that doesn’t make all the other more general decor ideas obsolete. Flowers, for instance, are universally beautiful and popular, although often overlooked, especially in winter. We’d like to use this opportunity to show you a few refreshing...
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Want your often-used spices handy, but also stashed out of view? Repurpose a hinged, lidded box or briefcase into a space-saving spice rack. Start by opening the case and cleaning the inside well. Paint, stain, or otherwise cover the inside of the box as shown. Take two lengths of chain and use a short screw...
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Fall is all about rich, warm colors, cozy atmosphere, and crisp days. Likely, many of us will want to switch out summer décor for fall, although sometimes it’s hard to find time, money, or ideas to know the best ways to go about seasonal décor transitions. Here’s a very straightforward way to achieve six different...
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Candle holders can be pricey but you can craft your own gilded beauty from a glass container and plain plastic spoons. Start by cutting the handles off the spoons at the base of the bowl as shown. Using a hot glue gun, start at the open end of the container and glue a row of...
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Tired of pre-fab décor and cheesy garlands? Craft your own cute autumn leaf hanging decoration for a door, window or wall. You will need a tree branch, some twine, large-holed beads, artificial leaves and a hot glue gun. Start by gluing a leaf near one end of a length of twine. Next, string three beads...
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Add some autumn pizzazz to your décor with these DIY fall leaf votive candle holders. Start with a small jar that is clean and dry. It can be either round or a six-sided shape like ours. Collect some colorful autumn leaves that are still supple. Attach them to the sides of the glass jar using...
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Whether you want to freshen up your space or give it a holiday aroma, we have some natural ways to make your home smell good. No canned chemicals necessary! First, try whipping up a pot of fruity freshness. Start by slicing up a large orange and two apples. Place these in a pot with a...
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If you want your Halloween décor to be a little more subtle, this arrangement of weird one-eye roses is just right. Take some artificial roses that are fully open – not buds – and use hot glue to attach one eyeball decoration to the very middle of each flower. Repeat this for the rest of...
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Open flame candles can’t be used everywhere, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create the same awesome ambiance with battery-operated votives. Start by cutting open a cardboard tube from toilet paper or paper towels. Place the votive at the top and hot glue the tube closed around it, forming the pillar. Next, use the hot...
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Black is always in style and never more than at Halloween! Add some chic black décor to your home by whipping up these black potted plants. Simply take an artificial plant arrangement in a pot or other container and spray the entire thing black. Let it dry and it’s ready to place anywhere you want...
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It’s not Halloween without some decorative accessories like these scary candles. They are extra simple to make because all you need are some nails and paint to transform plain white pillars into creepy additions to your holiday display. Start by poking the nails into the candle in random spots. Next, using a small paintbrush, dab...
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