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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!

Make your own shabby chic wooden pumpkins for a unique craft decoration that will make the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving decor. They’re so easy to make with pumpkin shape wood, paint, and a little bit of creativity. Does anyone else feel like Thanksgiving is the oft-forgotten middle child between Halloween and Christmas? When I …

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This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. I only promote products I believe in. Please read my full disclosure HERE. A big thank you to The Tattered Pew, Noting Grace, White Arrows Home, She Gave it a Go, Crisp Collective, and Tatertots and Jello for hosting this amazing series.  As a guest host, I have been asked to share …

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Ready to get started? Here’s everything you need to know about the “you’ve been booed” tradition, plus free printable signs and door tags that you can use. Add them to boo baskets with some fun treats and you are ready to go! What is You’ve Been Booed? The you’ve been booed tradition is a fun …

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It’s super easy to make and you can’t beat the price tag. The mugs are from the dollar store so you can make about 4-5 mugs for the price of one at Pottery Barn! This cute Halloween coffee mug is also perfect to include in a spooky basket Halloween gift. Add a few hot chocolate …

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Transform plain Dollar Tree pumpkins into stunning fall decor for your home with these 53 creative and easy DIY makeovers. This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Please see my full disclosure here. It’s that time of year again! Time to start thinking about fall craft ideas and I couldn’t be more …

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It’s finally here! Hocus Pocus is back witches, and we are celebrating with wicked Hocus Pocus 2 party ideas! Get ready for a glorious day! We’ve waited 30 years for the Sanderson sisters to make a return…the wait is over. Today is the day we can catch up with our favorite witches Winifred, Sarah, and …

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If you’re like me, you love the Halloween bat pillow at Pottery Barn, but you don’t love the cost. Make your own for a fraction of the price! With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to decorate your home with a little spooky flair.  I’ve been fawning over all the gorgeous Halloween decor at …

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Explore 24 stunning fall home tours with cozy autumn decor ideas for every space, from inviting front porches to warm living rooms and more! Enjoy these seasonal decor ideas and get inspiration for your own home. Happy fall! Hello and welcome to the 2022 Fall Decor Home Tours hosted by Leen from Sand Dollar Lane. …

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