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23 Projects and Recipes for a Christmas Party on a Budget

December 17, 2018 by DIY Idea Center Leave a Comment

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Hosting parties can be so much fun, but, between decorating and providing food and drink, it can get expensive. Don’t let expense keep you from enjoying a holiday party with all of your friends this Christmas season. With these budget friendly DIY projects, you can share holiday cheer and keep loved ones near with a […]

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Vintage Christmas Crafts: The Tussie Mussie and the Language of Flowers

December 10, 2018 by Carolyn Wainscott Leave a Comment

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When I think of a Tussie Mussie, my first thought is of a Christmas decoration filled with potpourri or a small gift hanging on a Christmas tree. They’d hang alongside other vintage Christmas crafts like strings of popcorn, candles, corn husk angels and hand cut paper snowflakes, back before we could run out to a […]

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How to Host a Christmas Party Without Breaking the Bank

December 7, 2017 by AllFreeCopycatRecipes Leave a Comment

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‘Tis this season of holiday parties! We love a good Christmas party, but hosting one can add up really quickly. Between food, drinks, and decor, your party budget can get out of control. Don’t worry; we have all the budget-friendly party ideas you need. The easiest way to save money is on food. Instead of […]

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DIY Christmas Tree Centerpiece

December 5, 2016 by Carolyn Wainscott Leave a Comment

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This simple to make fabric Christmas tree centerpiece can be made to match any decor from rustic to very formal. It all depends on the fabrics chosen. A whole forest of them could be put together in an afternoon. A buffet would be very elegant with  these Christmas tree centerpieces sewn in white on white […]

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23 Projects and Recipes for a Christmas Party on a Budget

December 3, 2016 by DIY Idea Center Leave a Comment

23 Projects and Recipes for a Christmas Party on a Budget (1)
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Hosting parties can be so much fun; but, between decorating and providing food and drink, it can get expensive. Don’t let expense keep you from enjoying a holiday party with all your friends this Christmas season. With these budget friendly DIY projects, you can share holiday cheer and keep loved ones near with a party […]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: budget friendly ideas, Christmas, DIYideaCenter, Party Crafts, party food

Mason Jar Candy Cane Buddy

November 21, 2016 by admin Leave a Comment

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Is this cute? or what? My granddaughter, Erica, made some adorable decorations from repurposed jars that triggered this thought for this snack jar. YOU WILL NEED: mason jar stuffed toy 1 yard ribbon or yarn snacks The arms and legs are tied to the jar. I didn’t want to glue them together. This way the […]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Carolyn Wainscott, holiday crafts, mason jar crafts

18 Angel Crafts For This Christmas Season!

July 15, 2016 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts Leave a Comment

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Alrighty it is coming to that time of year again. The time for jingle bells, hot cocoa, sleigh rides, and caroling. If you haven’t guessed already I’m talking about all the wonderful aspects of Christmas, but what is Christmas without some super amazing Christmas crafts? Christmas is the prime time for all you crafty people, bringing […]

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Vintage Christmas Craft: The Tussie Mussie and the Language of Flowers

August 28, 2015 by Carolyn Wainscott 4 Comments

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When I think of a Tussie Mussie, my first thought is of a Christmas decoration filled with potpourri or a small gift hanging on a Christmas tree. They’d hang alongside other vintage Christmas crafts like strings of popcorn, candles, corn husk angels and hand cut paper snowflakes, back before we could run out to a […]

Filed Under: Christmas Tagged With: Carolyn Wainscott, Christmas crafts, Guest post, vintage crafts

“Puddin'” Up with the Holidays: 20 Easy Pudding Recipes for Christmas

December 4, 2014 by MrFoodTestKitchen Leave a Comment

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Can you believe the holiday season is already here? It seems like the first chilly day of fall was just last week! With everyone chipping in for the perfect Christmas feast, we’ve got 20 good reasons why you need to call dibs on bringing the dessert. By the time Christmas actually arrives, no one wants to […]

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Homemade for the Holidays: Thrifty Ornaments

October 16, 2014 by Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts Leave a Comment

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Get in the spirit of the holiday season by making handmade ornaments that will make your spirits bright! Below you will find all of our favorite thrifty homemade ornaments, many of which are made with materials that you probably already have on hand. Thrifty Handmade Ornaments 1. Upcycled Light Bulb Angel Ornament – This elegant […]

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We crafters know that from time to time our creative habits can become a bit … well, pricey. When you’re looking for a money saving solution that will still let you craft to your heart’s content, there’s no better place to turn than to recycled crafts. With it also being Earth Week, what better time […]

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