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This easy-to-follow tutorial will show you how to make a large wire flower. It’s simple, dramatic and will add hint of boho glam to your home décor. #WireArt #ACraftyMix #HomeDecor

How to Make a Large Wire Flower

Many, many moons ago someone really special gave me an exquisite hand-crafted silver flower brooch similar...
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Quick and easy to make, these air dry clay arum lilies with a curly wire spadix are striking on their own or grouped together in a bouquet. Detailed tutorial on the blog with of step-by-step photos and video. #acraftymix #arum #calla

Quick and Easy Air Dry Clay Arum Lilies

Quick and easy to make, these clay arum lilies with a curly wire spadix are striking...
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Looking for a charming way to incorporate plants in your décor? This repurposed doily air plant holder is quick and easy to make and can be hung anywhere to add a little natural greenery to your home. #ACraftyMix #BrokenTerraCotta #GreenWallDecor

Broken Pot and Doily Air Plant Holder

Do you know how to crochet? When the ladies at the IBC suggested we do a...
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Welcome, fairy lovers! I had so much fun creating this feathered fairy throne in a fantasy bottle after seeing altered bottles in my Pinterest feed. It lights up and once I had everything figured out, it was really easy to make too. #ACraftyMix #AlteredBottle

Feathered Fairy Throne in a Fantasy Bottle – DIY

My uncle had a beautiful ship in a bottle. I would spend hours staring at all...
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We all need a little fun and magic in the garden, which is why we made this “Not Mushroom” fairy house planter. And while the mushroom looks like it was cast in concrete, it actually uses a large polystyrene form as a base. Come see how we made this one. #Gardendecor #Acraftymix #fairygarden

Not Mushroom Fairy House Planter

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Do you enjoy making planters that serve a dual purpose? We sure do. I've been nurturing a rather large air plant for a while and wanted to make something that would put her center stage and add a little boho magic to our decor. And I think I may have done just that with this leather Tillandsia planter. Get the full tutorial here. #diyairplanter #AcraftyMix #livingwalldecor

Make a Boho-Styled Leather Tillandsia Planter

Do you enjoy making planters that serve a dual purpose? We sure do. I’ve been nurturing...
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This tutorial will show you how to make BIG concrete buttons that will add a uniquely rustic touch to your home. Use them to decorate your craft room, laundry or anywhere you want to hang a few of your favorite things. #HomeDecor #ACraftyMix

How to Make Big Concrete Button Hooks – Easy DIY

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This simple step by step tutorial will show you how to make an unusual cardboard vase for real flowers and use charcoal ash to add texture. The easy-to-follow craft tutorial can be adapted for any vase style.

Upcycled Cardboard Vase with Charcoal Ash Texture

Every night without fail, when my hubby takes EeeeeDeeeee Riley Pipsquick III for a wee walk he’ll bring...
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One of the reasons I love miniatures so much is how they draw the viewer in and encourage deeper scrutiny. Like this DIY pixie den lantern. It’s filled with ancient scrolls, fairy-tale artifacts and a light that casts a magical glow over everything. Make your own with this photo-rich tutorial #FairyGarden #ACraftyMix #CraftTutorial

DIY Pixie Den Lantern and Tips for Working in Tiny Spaces

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A perfect beginner-friendly home decor project that only takes a few minutes to make! These gorgeous glass bottle lights with gold accents look lovely no matter where you display them. Place them on your mantle or bookshelf or use them as a centerpiece at a special event or bridal shower. #DIYBottleDecor #ACraftyMix #GlassBottleIdeas

20-Minute Glass Bottle Lights With Gold Accents

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