This past Christmas I received a gift of a Joy Box from a dear friend. It's a box filled with quotes, pictures and small items that will bring you joy, anytime you need it. This is a thoughtful gift that can be customized to anyone's personality or situation. It makes an amazing present for someone who is facing a new challenge in their life such as cancer, a new parent or a divorce. They are ...

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You know I love crafts just about as much as I love organization. So, when a preassembled craft kit that gets delivered to my door comes along, I need to give it a try. Labor Of Love is the newest craft delivery service and I wanted to try as soon as I heard about it. Please note I received a sample of this kit to try out. My opinions are my own and I only bring you items I love and think ...

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A hot bath after a long day can make all the difference in the world. It's a simple way for you to take a mini vacation, without even leaving home. I wanted to give you an all natural way to super size your bath experience. Read on to find out how to make your own bath time tea bags. Not only is this craft fun and easy, the end result is an amazing bath soak that you can use to relax ...

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You know I'm always on the hunt for a good DIY. I love a project that is not only fun, it's easy AND useful. I was recently lucky enough to be able to check out a copy of DIY Hand Lettering and I found the perfect project for all of those spring and summer events you'll be attending. Items You'll Need: Embossing Powder-I purchased mine from Darby Smart (in gold) Embossing Pen-I bought ...

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There are a lot of spring events just around the corner; wedding showers, baby showers, birthdays and graduations. Step up your entertaining game with this easy craft thanks to Martha Stewart. MATERIALS Tissue paper 24-gauge white cloth-covered floralwire Scissors STEPS Stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2-inchwide accordion folds, ...

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I've covered a lot of subscription boxes..read our posts here and here...but I've never found one for crafts. The Hippie Hobby box arrives on your door every other month. It contains everything you need to complete one or two crafts. Please note I received a sample of the Hippy Hobby in order to be able to write this review. My opinions are my own. I only bring you products I ...

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    Valentine's Day is almost here. But there's still time to make your special someone something special. Be Mine, a book from Chronicle Book is full of fun inspiration and easy to create crafts. I picked one to share with you here. Here's what you'll need: Twine A wooden dowel or a decorative straw (I used a straw) Scissors or an Exacto knife and cutting ...

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I love crafts. However, I like EASY crafts that are USEFUL. This craft is the perfect combination. It's easy, the materials are easy to find and inexpensive. I got the inspiration from DIY Rustic Modern Metal Crafts. I will be honest I set out to create one craft from this book. It was so hard to choose and there are lots and lots of easy and beautiful crafts to create. This book ...

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