Tag: DIY: Do It Yourself

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Random Acts of Kindness Tree

Did you know there is a Random Acts of Kindness Day? It’s celebrated every year on February 17th… But why limit yourself to one day a year? I came up with a creative and fun way for our family to spread random acts of kindness year-round: a Random Acts of Kindness Tree! The concept […]

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Photo Ornament Tutorial

Last year I started a memory tree for my son, Casey. I made a photo ornament for each month of his life, starting the month he was born. The project turned out so great I thought I’d share a tutorial on how to create your own photo ornaments! These are great […]

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Initial Ornament Tutorial

I’m in the process of making a real family tree and needed an initial ornament for each member of our family. So I headed to the craft store to see what I could come up with… …I ended up with these glittery initial ornaments! They turned out so great I wanted to share an […]

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Manzanita Tree Tutorial

I’ve always wanted a potted tree for my home to decorate throughout the year. Something sturdy to dress up for different holidays and special occassions… I recently saw one online for $150 (plus shipping costs) and thought, “There has GOT to be a more affordable option out there!” After some research and a lot of […]

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Thank a Mailman Day!

Thank a Mailman Day is February 4th. This is a great chance to say a BIG thank you to the person who braves the rain, snow and sleet to bring you your mail. Here’s a simple (and free!) way to tell your mail carrier how much you appreciate their service:  our Thank a […]

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Hug Goody Bags (with Free Printable Tags)

Take a Break! You deserve a Hug! National Hug Day is almost here (January 21st). And I have a great freebie to help you celebrate! (Don’t plan on celebrating National Hug Day? These also make great Valentine’s!) These “Take a Break! You Deserve a Hug!” tags can be attached to goody bags, […]