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Michelle James

Hi! My name is Michelle and I blog at Our Crafty Mom. I have two grown children, a son age 24 and a daughter age 19. I am a very proud Mom! I love creating all things DIY, home decorating, crafts, refinishing furniture, upcycling-you name it & I have probably tried it! Thank you for visiting!

If you’re looking for a unique and personal way to decorate your Christmas tree this year, why not make some decoupage Christmas ornaments? Decoupaging or decoupage is the art of cutting and pasting with mod podge. It’s a simple craft that anyone can do without requiring special skills. The great thing about decoupage is that …

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Update your Christmas Tree this year with a DIY Christmas Tree collar. It’s a great alternative to a traditional Christmas tree skirt. There are tons of different ways to make a DIY tree collar that you will absolutely love. One popular idea is to repurpose an old metal planter to fit around the base of …

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If you’re looking for fun trending TikTok gifts you’re in the right place. I’ve curated 25 unique gifts and they’re all available on Amazon. This post contains affiliate links. This means if you click the link and buy something, I may receive a small percentage of sales at no extra cost to you. Thanks for …

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Cozy Christmas Mantel Decor ideas in a soft color palette of blush pink and gold. Welcome to the Celebrate Christmas home tour week! Get ready for tons of Christmas decorating inspiration every day this week. As part of the Celebrate Christmas home tour, I share pretty Christmas decorations on my mantel in a cozy farmhouse …

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One of the best parts of Thanksgiving is the food, but let’s be honest – we all know that the real star of the show is the hostess. After all, without her (or him!), there would be no Thanksgiving feast for us to enjoy. That’s why it’s important to show your appreciation with a thoughtful …

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Here are a dozen latte recipes you can easily make at home without an expensive espresso machine. If you love coffee, don’t miss these! I’m the type of person who has to start each day with a cup of coffee. My daughter knows “no talkie before coffee”. 🙂 But I NEVER drink hot coffee, even …

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Whether you’re looking for a traditional roast beef recipe or something a little different, we’ve got 15 favorite roast recipes for you to try. Fall is the perfect time of year for roasting. There’s nothing quite like the smell of red wine and beef wafting through the house, making everyone’s mouth water in anticipation. And …

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This DIY Santa gnome wine bottle topper is so easy to make! It’s the perfect way to turn a plain bottle of wine into a whimsical Christmas gift. This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Please see my full disclosure here. Wine Bottle Topper No sewing is needed for this DIY project. It’s …

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Free printable Thanksgiving gift tags including favor tags, thankful for cards, leftover treat bag tags, and place cards for instant download. Happy Thanksgiving! Can you believe it is already the Thanksgiving season? Wasn’t it just summer? If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram you know I am a big fan of using free printables …

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