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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!

Add a little color to your Christmas decor with a pretty pastel Christmas ornament wreath. This vintage-inspired wreath starts with a pool noodle for the base…  Vintage Christmas Ornament Wreath The Christmas crafting and decorating season are officially here and I couldn’t be more excited. This year I’m bringing in soft muted tones of pink, …

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Check out this great collection of Yellowstone gift ideas for everyone on your list.  I’m making my list and checking it twice for all of those naughty and nice Yellowstone fans! This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. I may earn a commission on purchases. Please see my full disclosure here. Gifts …

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DIY fall centerpiece and tablescape ideas for every style and taste. Whether you are hosting 2 or 10 for Thanksgiving, we’ve got you covered. Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas For this month’s Thrifty Style Team challenge, we are bringing you everything you need to welcome friends and family to your home for Thanksgiving. Not only are there …

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Let me show you how to make the cutest DIY donut Christmas ornaments using Dollar Tree pool noodles. Great for a Candyland or bakery-themed tree. I’m sharing these DIY donut Christmas ornaments as part of my countdown to Christmas ornament craft ideas. I  kicked it off last week with adorable gnome Christmas ornaments. You may …

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Adorable gnome Christmas ornaments that you can easily make for under $2 using Dollar Tree supplies. You have to see what these super cute gnome Christmas ornaments are made with. They are not only the perfect size for ornaments, but they can also be used as a sweet tag to add to a gift or …

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Show your Halloween spirit by decorating your home with one of these easy-to-make Cricut Halloween project ideas to make this year. Calling all Halloween enthusiasts and DIY lovers – prepare to be bewitched by these 20 incredible Cricut projects that will transform your home into a boo-tiful wonderland! With just a few simple materials and …

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This sparkling apple cider pulled pork is made in the slow cooker, but you can also cook it in the oven. The addition of sparkling apple cider gives it so much flavor, especially when paired with your favorite barbecue sauce. It’s a delicious mix of sweet and tart! As soon as the cooler temps arrive, …

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Make a super cool Day of the Dead pumpkin for Halloween using a Dollar Tree foam pumpkin, mod podge, and napkins from the dollar spot. This decoupage technique is so easy and fun to use with seasonal napkins.  Some friends are also sharing pumpkin craft ideas today.  Be sure to visit each for some amazing …

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Make these super easy air fryer Halloween donuts with just 3 ingredients… Treat the kids (and maybe the adults too) with delicious and festive air fryer donuts.  I’m all about quick, easy and delicious recipes. These Halloween donuts check all the boxes! Let’s face it, kids don’t care how much time we spend baking, or …

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Are you team pumpkin spice? If so, you don’t want to miss these 15+ must have finds for pumpkin spice lovers…  Fall is the season of everything pumpkin and one of our favorite fall flavors, pumpkin spice. Pumpkin spice is probably one of the most loved fall flavors and you will often find the flavor …

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