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6 Reasons I Like Close To My Heart Dye Based Ink

So many colors, so little time! Following are all the reasons that I completely adore the Close To My Heart dye-based inks.

How To Make Envelopes For Your Handmade Cards: A Tutorial For Making Envelopes Step By Step

Want to know how to make an envelope for a card? Here are my step by step instructions for making envelopes that will match your handmade cards. See how to make an envelope step by step!

DIY Handmade Cheerleader Card Instructions

I made this card entirely from my Cricut Expression machine, using Plantin Schoolbook for the words, and my new favorite cartridge — Everyday Paper Dolls — for everything else. That cartridge cuts out so many things! See why I love it.

Handmade Wheelbarrow Card With Flowers – Great For Mother’s Day Or Gardeners

What says spring more than a wheelbarrow full of flowers?! I decided to use this card as my Mother’s Day card. It would also make a great Thinking Of You card for the gardener in your life or to bring springtime cheer to a friend.

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Seasonal Crafts

How To Make Halloween Gift Bags For Treats & Party Favors

If you’re looking for a small Halloween gift or giveaway for a Halloween party, these Halloween gift bags are ideal. They’re simple to make, and can be personalized any way you like.

Simple Teacher Gift Basket Ideas: $3 DIY Valentine Gifts For Your Favorite Teachers

I wanted a fun (and useful!) DIY Valentine gift for all the teachers in my son’s Parents Day Out program. This simple crayon-themed Gift Basket also works as a Pencil Holder once all the candy is gone! Since most of the supplies come from the Dollar Store, it’s affordable… only $3 apiece to make. This is a great gift basket idea for ANYONE with a desk job (not just a teacher) — if the gift is intended to come from a kid. See the steps to make your own super simple teacher gift baskets!

Need DIY Winter Wreath Ideas? Here’s How To Make A Grapevine Wreath For Your Front Door

I try to make a new door wreath each month. For most of my front door wreaths, I use wild grapevines from my yard as a base. Here’s how to make a grapevine wreath for the winter months.

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