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    DIY Outdoor Halloween Decor: Floating Pumpkins in a Tree

    by Rachel Mae Smith October 14, 2025
    October 14, 2025

    Take your DIY outdoor Halloween decor to the next level with this easy craft project! Hanging pumpkin buckets in your trees is not only budget friendly, but it makes a …

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    How to Paint Wooden Chairs For the Dining Room

    by Rachel Mae Smith October 6, 2025
    October 6, 2025

    This tutorial for how to paint wooden chairs is from my book Hello Color. Be sure to pick up a copy if you’re new to crafting and want to add …

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    10 Easy Halloween Crafts to Try This Weekend

    by Rachel Mae Smith October 1, 2025
    October 1, 2025

    It’s finally October which means Halloween is just around the corner! If you haven’t started decorating yet, don’t panic. I’ve put together 10 Easy Halloween Crafts you can start this …

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    How to Make Cheesecloth Ghosts for Halloween

    by Rachel Mae Smith September 22, 2025
    September 22, 2025

    Learning how to make cheesecloth ghost is not only easy, but it’s a great way to add color to your Halloween decor! Keep reading to see how you can make …

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    How to Make Halloween Art (On a Budget!)

    by Rachel Mae Smith August 19, 2025
    August 19, 2025

    Take your fall decor to the next level and learn how to make Halloween art! The best part? You can recreate this gallery wall for your own home for around …

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    How to Make Paint Swatches + Tips for Painting Your Home

    by Rachel Mae Smith August 11, 2025
    August 11, 2025

    Choosing the right paint color can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. My secret weapon? Learning how to make paint swatches! Plus, keep reading for a few of …

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    How to Ice Dye With Snow in the Winter

    by Rachel Mae Smith February 23, 2025
    February 23, 2025

    Winter is very much still here in Michigan, though I’m counting down the days where I can be outside working on my garden. We recently got a few rounds of …

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    How to Make YouTube Videos on Your Phone

    by Rachel Mae Smith January 21, 2025
    January 21, 2025

    I’ll let you in on a little secret: you don’t have to invest in expensive equipment to make YouTube videos. Here’s an easy beginners guide to help you get started …

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    How to Make an Ornament Wreath (In Any Color)

    by Rachel Mae Smith December 20, 2024
    December 20, 2024

    When thinking about what crafts to make this holiday season, I really wanted to focus on creating something that could be an heirloom piece. Something that year after year, decade …

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    Free Christmas SVG Files (Plus a DIY Pillow Case)

    by Rachel Mae Smith December 18, 2024
    December 18, 2024

    We may be one week away from Christmas, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to spread a bit of holiday cheer with these free Christmas SVG files! Because it …

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    2024 Colorful Gift Guide For Everyone On Your List

    by Rachel Mae Smith November 26, 2024
    November 26, 2024

    This colorful gift guide content contains affiliate links. When you shop the links, I receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thanks for supporting my small business. My one …

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    DIY Terracotta Pumpkin (But Make it Pink!)

    by Rachel Mae Smith October 21, 2024
    October 21, 2024

    Last year, I came across the viral Pottery Barn terracotta pumpkin hack on TikTok. I loved how this painting technique made craft pumpkins look elevated and bookmarked it right away. …

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    How to Make Pegboard Shelves For Spray Paint Storage

    by Rachel Mae Smith September 20, 2024
    September 20, 2024

    This post is sponsored by All Spray Painted. All opinions expressed are my own. Content may contain affiliate links. When you shop the links, I receive a small commission at no cost …

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    Baby Registry Must Haves (Plus What to Skip)

    by Rachel Mae Smith September 9, 2024
    September 9, 2024

    Now that our daughter is one, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at our baby registry with a critical eye. There’s a lot we still …

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    Halloween Decor Wishlist for 2024

    by Rachel Mae Smith September 2, 2024
    September 2, 2024

    Hello and happy September! We can officially go full steam into fall and Halloween decor now right?! Well maybe not displaying Halloween justtttt yet, but buying it… ABSOLUTELY! I’ve been …

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  • DIY
    • How to Paint Wooden Chairs For the Dining Room

      How to Ice Dye With Snow in the Winter

      How to Make Pegboard Shelves For Spray Paint Storage

      How to Make a 1st Birthday Photo Banner

      How to Use a Flower Press

  • Home Decor
    • Colorful Entryway Makeover (Done In One Week!)

      Before + After: Colorful Backyard Patio Makeover

      How to Make DIY Large Wall Art on a Budget

      House Goals: Colorful Painted Stairs

      Brownstone Interior Design Inspiration

  • Holiday
    • DIY Outdoor Halloween Decor: Floating Pumpkins in a Tree

      10 Easy Halloween Crafts to Try This Weekend

      How to Make Cheesecloth Ghosts for Halloween

      How to Make Halloween Art (On a Budget!)

      How to Make an Ornament Wreath (In Any Color)

  • Printables
    • Halloween Movie Checklist Printable

      DIY Craft Room Labels

      Christmas Movie Checklist Printable

      Free Printable: Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

      Free Printable Art

  • Wedding
    • Table Number Download

      10 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding

      8 DIY Colorful Wedding Decor Ideas

      #thecraftedwife: My Confetti Veil

      Our Colorful Wedding Altar

  • Inspiration
    • Colorful Gifts Under $50

      8 Dye Projects to Add Color To Your Home

      Color Crush: Cobalt Blue

      Reflecting On 10 Years of Blogging

      12 Beautiful Ikea Hack Projects

  • All Categories