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Valentine’s Decor: How to Make a Heart Garland with Salt Dough

It’s easy to bring a little love-day flair into your home–and you can find all of the supplies in your pantry with this salt dough Valentine’s Garland! Working with Salt Dough If you have little kids at home, you’ve likely whipped up some salt dough to keep tiny hands busy on a day stuck inside–but...

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    Kids Craft: Salt Dough Egg Easter Garland

    While we are stuck at home with the kiddos out of school, crafts have been our lifeline. We have made cereal art, pasta necklaces, tried various painting methods and have made dough in every variety imaginable. It’s so nice when we come across a craft that uses simple ingredients and tools that we have on...

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      DIY Graphic Salt Dough Ornaments

      This post was sponsored by Expressions Vinyl. All opinions expressed are our own.  When we were packing up to move to our tiny NYC apartment we had to get rid of nearly ALL of our Christmas decorations as a result of our lack of storage space (tears. were. shed.). So, this year is going to...

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      Floral DIY Perler Bead Coasters

      Learn how to make gorgeous floral DIY Perler bead coasters with this simple tutorial! This project will change the way you see this iconic children’s craft. DIY Perler Bead Floral Coaster Tutorial It’s so nostalgic to play with Perler beads–digging around for just the right color, carefully placing them on the pegs, and then, the...

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        Christmas Crafts: How to Make DIY Macrame Bulb Ornaments

        This Macrame Bulb Ornaments tutorial is sponsored by Michaels. All opinions are ours alone. This post may contain affiliate links, which help us support this site. Last year we made some macramé ornaments that were our favorite DIY project of the season, so this year we decided we had to make more and try out...

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          Holiday Crafts: DIY Macrame Christmas Ornament

          This post was originally published in November 2020 and updated as of October 2022. This DIY Macrame Christmas Ornament tutorial uses simple knots and only a few supplies. They are the perfect handmade Christmas craft! Holiday Crafts: DIY Macrame Christmas Ornament Although we aren’t particularly talented with it, we love making macrame projects (see our...

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          • Kirti SoodFebruary 18, 2021 - 12:58 pm

            Hi there, I am hugely impressed by your Macrame tree decorations. Could you pls give the size of the wooden rings and beads for the benefit of the crafters new to Macrame?

            Thank you in advance.ReplyCancel

            • prettylifegirlsFebruary 18, 2021 - 3:26 pm

              Hello! Thank you for your kind words! We included the exact rings and beads we used in the supply list early in the blog post! I hope that helps!ReplyCancel

              • JenniferOctober 20, 2021 - 9:14 pm

                Hi,
                The links taje me to Anazin but not the specific item you used. Could you advise what size wooden beads and what size wooden ring you used, thanks!ReplyCancel

                • prettylifegirlsOctober 26, 2021 - 8:08 am

                  Hi Jennifer! We updated the links, so they should work now!ReplyCancel

          • MaryOctober 25, 2021 - 8:54 pm

            I’m new to macrame as well. Could you please tell me what size cord you use for this project? Thank you!ReplyCancel

            • prettylifegirlsOctober 26, 2021 - 8:06 am

              Hi Mary! We used 4mm cord for this project – we linked to some in the supply list. We also sell kits with all the supplies you need, which you can see just below the supply list!ReplyCancel

          • LaurieNovember 21, 2021 - 9:42 am

            These are darling and would enhance a wrapped package as well as make a wonderful gift of four for the tree.
            Thank you!ReplyCancel

            • prettylifegirlsNovember 23, 2021 - 10:55 am

              Oh I love the idea of using them for a gift topper! So smart Laurie!ReplyCancel

          • DebNovember 24, 2021 - 9:16 pm

            Hi, A question about the macrame cord you use for the trees. In the photos it looks like a multi strand braided cord. The link you provide goes to a 3-strand twisted cord on Amazon (which isn’t available ATM). I’m wondering that these are different cords, and would the result with the frayed tree be the same with the twisted cord? The braided cord seems to fray out nicely, judging by the photos, but would the twisted strands fray out as nicely? I really like that look.ReplyCancel

            • prettylifegirlsNovember 26, 2021 - 9:11 am

              Hi Deb! Good catch – I will update the link. The cord I like for this project is from Michaels, but we also sell kits with everything you need!ReplyCancel

          • ChristineDecember 2, 2021 - 8:46 pm

            Love these! Have you ever tried a thicker cord?ReplyCancel

            • prettylifegirlsDecember 3, 2021 - 3:25 pm

              I haven’t! I imagine it would work, but the amounts needed would be different! Let us know if you try!ReplyCancel

          • Peggy KearlDecember 7, 2021 - 11:05 pm

            I just tried the tree and snowflakes as I am new to macrame but was easy to follow ur directions. I didn’t see ahead of time what cord you use do I used a 3 mm twisted and it’s harder to comb out. Tomorrow I’m going to try a. 4 mm. Thank uReplyCancel

            • prettylifegirlsDecember 8, 2021 - 9:14 am

              I’m so glad the directions were helpful! The combing is definitely the most time-consuming part – just keep at it! Thank you Peggy!ReplyCancel

          • RhondaDecember 2, 2022 - 6:10 pm

            I have made several of the little trees, but my cord isn’t as stiff, so the limbs are droopy.  Any suggestions?ReplyCancel

            • prettylifegirlsDecember 4, 2022 - 10:17 am

              Hi Rhonda! There are stiffening sprays you can find at the craft store!ReplyCancel

          Easter Crafts for Toddlers: Painted Pasta Easter Egg Art

          If you made our last kiddo project (these pretty pasta necklaces) then you probably have some leftover painted pasta sitting around just waiting to get crafty! So, why don’t we make a darling Easter themed project that will put all of that colorful pasta to CUTE use!? Today we’re making painted pasta Easter egg art!...

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            How to Make Cute Bunny Easter Treat Boxes

            Hey everybody! Today, I’m sharing a DIY Easter gift idea – paper treat boxes with little adhesive vinyl bunnies! They are so simple to make, and the final product is adorable. Keep scrolling to see how I made them! Supplies needed to make your own Easter Treat Boxes Silhouette CAMEO 3 or any craft cutting...

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