I love the look of white frames, but sometimes when they're coupled with white matting, they can start looking a bit too austere. This DIY from Shannon at eat.sleep.MAKE is the perfect antidote; the natural wood she used adds a bit of warmth to the look, and it's light enough and thin enough to fit any standard frame.
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We asked, and you answered. Inspired by what you DIYers wanted to unwrap this holiday season, we pulled together a list of no-fail gifts for the crafty people in your life. From the practical to pretty, here's what the creative folks amongst us would like most: More

Advent calendars are a fun and nostalgic part of the holidays that offer something special each day leading up to Christmas. They can be store bought, but making them yourself can be a fun and festive activity that makes the tradition all that more fun and personal. The creative and talented designers behind Oh Happy Day show how to create a particularly adorable advent with full instructions and a free downloadable template to make it even easier. More

Searching for small, thoughtful gift ideas? Here are 5 that are useful, seasonal and easy to make.
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Looking for things to make as gifts this holiday season? Well, I just ran across a goldmine of holiday tutorials and just had to share them with you. Follow me after the jump to see what's in the treasure trove… More

A bottle of wine is a good go–to gift for the holidays, but wrapping it can be a challenge. I usually tie twine or pretty ribbon around the bag it came in, but in hopes of upping my wrapping game this year I sought out some clever tutorials.
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It's time to break out the the holiday decor! This year, add a few elements of sparkle with these simple DIY's. Since they don't scream Christmas, they will last well into the new year and can reemerge for birthdays and celebrations throughout the coming months. More

After buying presents, food for the holiday meal, and a tree, there isn't always much left over for extras. This year we're trying to save money in my household - and have some fun - by making a lot of our own ornaments and decorations, but still want a modern look. Here are fifteen DIY ornaments that fit the bill:
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Burlap is a humble material that when treated right can add natural, textural detail to your tabletop. And it's cheap to boot! Here are five burlap-based projects that won't take up much of your time or money. More

Last week I hosted an event in my barn where the attendees all learned how to make Thanksgiving centerpieces from elements that we found in the woods and in our fading November gardens. The results were stunning and I thought I would share a list of things that we used, as well as a little inspiration from other bloggers who also have made some DIY centerpieces from natural materials, and how they came up with their looks.
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