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March 4, 2021

15 Tissue Paper Flower Tutorials on How to Craft Your Own Beautiful Blooms

Bouquets of flowers are a beautiful way to brighten your decor. But real botanicals have a distinct downside; they’ll eventually wilt. (It’s a good reason to press them.) But with paper flowers, you’ll never have to worry about their eventual shriveling. It’s a good reason to try and craft your own blooms. When creating these faux flowers, there are many types of papers you can use.

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February 7, 2021

15 DIY Leather Craft Projects You Can Complete in a Day and the Tools You’ll Need To Get Started

The history of leather crafting extends all the way back to prehistoric times—when early man used leather for clothing, shoes, and even shelters. We don’t depend on the smooth and durable material for survival anymore, yet it remains a major commodity to this day. Prized especially for its versatility, leather can be cut, dyed, painted, stamped, or molded to your heart’s content.

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December 16, 2020

People Are Decking the Halls With Baby Yoda as a Christmas Tree Topper

Decking the halls has gotten even better thanks to Baby Yoda. The beloved character from The Mandalorian (whose name was recently revealed to be Grogu) is at the heart of a holiday trend that has people topping their Christmas tree with Baby Yoda dolls. By opting for a Star Wars-themed topper as opposed to the conventional angel or star, the results are a fun twist on tradition and totally cute.

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October 19, 2020

12-Year-Old Renovates and Redesigns Her Family’s Home On a Shoestring Budget

The initial COVID-19 lockdowns were easier said than done. Staying home sounds great in theory, but what is a kid to do when they’ve exhausted the activities around their house? For a 12-year-old named Bea, that meant sprucing up parts of her family’s abode in Kent, UK. With her DIY-expert mom Susie Levache as a guide, Bea helped transform areas of the home into chic spaces on a budget.

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