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HOLIDAY DIY: marshmallow wreath
Don’t think because DIY HOLIDAY WEEK is over that it’s the end of holiday DIY’s on here. Nope, that was just a kickstart to your crafting season. Today I have to share this super fun Christmas DIY Marshmallow Wreath that I made on the weekend. How fresh, simple and deliciously fun is this marshmallow wreath?!…
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{SHOP LOCAL: holiday shopping in a yurt}
I hope you all had a great weekend. Call me psychic but I have a feeling it may have involved some holiday shopping? Myself, I had a unique shopping experience that I have to share. I went to a holiday pop-up shop hosted by Nathalie-Roze & Co. There was lots of great one-of-a-kind items but…
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{SHOP LOCAL: Toronto holiday sales & shows this weekend}
Well there’s no shortage of holiday craft shows & pop-up sales going on in Toronto this weekend. Here’s the ones that I know of that are going on today (and tomorrow). You can check out all their facebook event pages for details. Happy shopping! THE GLADSTONE FLEA – HOLIDAY EDITION MAKER’S CARTEL POP-UP MARKET NATHALIE-ROZE…
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HOLIDAY DIY WEEK: merry & bright DIY Christmas art for your mantel
I have a show stopper to wrap up our week of holiday DIY’s. You can create this great piece of art for your mantel or wall and let it light up your space. It’s not super complicated but there are a few steps so keep reading to find out how you can make this simple…
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{DIY HOLIDAY WEEK: one sweater, two cozy new gifts}
Today is another reusable sweater project. In fact, you get TWO projects from one little sweater. Keep reading to find out how I made a super cute wine cozy and a pair of mitts from one $5 sweater I found at the thrift store.
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{DIY HOLIDAY WEEK: winter scene shadow boxes}
I just can’t get enough of the mini winter village elements I found at the dollar store and have another DIY idea on how to use them in your holiday decor. They are just tiny enough to squeeze into a shadow box which makes them into instant pieces of holiday art. How cute are they?…
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DIY HOLIDAY WEEK: DIY Repurposed Sweater Stocking
Following on the tail of yesterday’s project, I have another thrifty upcycling project. This funky stocking used to be a $5 sweater from the thrift shop. For real! Keep reading to see how I did it and get ready to transform your thrifted find into a sweater stocking ready to be stuffed with holiday goodies.…
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HOLIDAY WEEK: DIY Light Fixture Holiday Decor
Thanks for stopping by DIY Holiday Week on the blog. Every day this week I’ll be posting a new holiday decor DIY project to help you give your space some holiday cheer. It’s time to get crafty people! The first one is a dramatic before & after DIY project. Isn’t this little holiday winter scene…
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PRETTY TECH: free wallpapers to keep your tech cozy
The cold weather is here to stay for awhile people. Time to pull out those cozy knit sweaters and socks. But don’t forget about your computer. It needs to stay warm too! Here’s some cozy hand-knit wallpapers for your tech. It’s like a warm hug for your best wi-fi friend. Download this cozy wallpaper for…
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{NEW WORK: Holiday Beauty}
When I’m not pouring over this blog coming up with original content to inspire y’all I’m living my life as an Art Director and Graphic Designer. Here is a project I actually worked on over the summer but is just out in public now. You may have seen this face in your local Shoppers Drug…
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{WISH LIST: One of a Kind gifts & ticket giveaway}
It’s that time of year that many crafters and shoppers anticipate, the big One of a Kind Christmas show. If you love the idea of giving unique handmade gifts but aren’t a big fan of shopping online or don’t trust the postal service to come through for you on time then this is it. This…
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CHRISTMAS: DIY Modern Advent Calendar
Who says you have to have kids to get excited about an advent calendar countdown of treats leading up to Christmas? Or if you do have a few mini-me’s running around there’s no reason that your advent calendar can’t look fabulous and stylish in your space. No big bellied bearded guys around here. Here’s a…
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{HOLIDAY WISH LIST: the vintage lover}
There are so many great things about online shopping but when it comes to gift giving it means you gotta be a little more on top it and plan ahead (not my strength). Last minute shopping usually doesn’t fly. If you have a vintage lover on your list and want to get them something special,…
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{GOOD EATS: A cheaters guide to making a fancy pumpkin cake}
Thanksgiving is just around the corner for my American friends. Are you hosting? Or looking for something to bring to a family event? Sure, pumpkin pie is a classic but why not shake things up a little this year, do something unexpected and bring a pumpkin CAKE instead! Not just any pumpkin cake, a super…
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{SEND LOVE WITH A MINTED HOLIDAY CARD}
Even though we’re not even in mid-November I think I may already be a tiny bit late in the game on this one. But if you’re like me and not a 3 month in advance pre-planner then the good news is that thanks to Minted, I think we’re still going to be ok. I’m talking…