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Cute Hobbycraft template Carrot Patch Sign

Cute Hobbycraft template Carrot Patch Sign

Blog· Easter / Spring· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating

I’ll be honest with you, maybe it’s just me, but when I think of Spring and Easter I’m thinking bunnies…
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Using a Hobbycraft bunny to make a Spring sign

Using a Hobbycraft bunny to make a Spring sign

Blog· Easter / Spring· Seasonal decorating

Spring is here!! Well, at the very least it’s definitely on its’ way!! .. And if I knew how to…
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Upcycled old doors turned into hall seat bench

Upcycled old doors turned into hall seat bench

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY· Easy home improvements

Our hallway has seen MANY different looks since we moved into our home about 27 years ago. (Has it really…
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Cute budget “Key to my Heart” shelf sitter

Cute budget “Key to my Heart” shelf sitter

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating· Valentine's Day

I’ll let you into a little secret – I never really decorated for Valentine before, but I’m loving it! This…
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Old sign makeover with DIY buffalo plaid painting

Old sign makeover with DIY buffalo plaid painting

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY

If you’ve been following some of the crafters on social medial you will have seen that buffalo plaid is ALL…
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Paper straws project – Colour Burst Wreath

Paper straws project – Colour Burst Wreath

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating· Valentine's Day

If you’ve had a look around on my blog, you will have noticed I’m a wreath lover! For ALL seasons,…
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Colourful paper straws heart decoration

Colourful paper straws heart decoration

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating· Valentine's Day

One of THE best things about doing craft and DIY projects is using everyday items in a different way! I’ll…
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“Fairest of them all” mirror makeover

“Fairest of them all” mirror makeover

Blog· Easy home improvements

Mirror, mirror on the wall. Who’s the fairest of them all?? .. Well, I can tell you one thing for…
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XOXO Mod Podge letter Valentine fun

XOXO Mod Podge letter Valentine fun

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating· Valentine's Day

Aaahhh Mod Podge. Whether it’s some letters, a piece of wood or even a piece of furniture, Mod Podge is…
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Scrap wood decorative book stack

Scrap wood decorative book stack

Blog· Easy Crafts and DIY· Seasonal decorating· Valentine's Day

I’m sure there’s a million different ways to do this project! But with all the scrap wood we’ve got in…
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