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Cowbell Banner

4th of July Cowbell Banner

Posted on: July 2, 2015 Last updated on: March 24, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
I’m sneaking this project in under the wire for a little holiday festivity. Ever since the pennant banner took over the internet, I’ve developed a real love for banners as party decorations. It’s so fun to have something besides table…
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Fun Foam Flowers

Fun Foam Flowers and Chicken Wire Napkin Rings

Posted on: April 1, 2015 Last updated on: March 24, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
I have more farm birthday stuff to show you, but I had to take a break before Easter comes and tramples right over me. Farm birthday goodies are coming, but for today I had to share this little project with…
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Old fashioned swag with lanterns tutorial

Christmas Crafts: Outdoor Swag and Lanterns

Posted on: December 2, 2013 Last updated on: June 6, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
It’s only December 2nd and I’m already behind! I had this project ready for November, but I don’t know if I missed a week somewhere or I just got too inspired to stop, but somehow I ended up with an…
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Outdoor Wreath Craft Project

Christmas Crafts: Giant Window Wreaths

Posted on: November 29, 2013 Last updated on: January 24, 2026 Written by: Reese Dixon
When we lived in New Hampshire I fell totally in love with the winter decor. Fresh boughs cut straight from the trees, greenery hung on bright red doors, and wreaths hung in the middle of every window. camilla araujo leaked…
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Outdoor Presents

Christmas Crafts: Outdoor Gift Boxes

Posted on: November 22, 2013 Last updated on: June 8, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
Nearby Bear’s parents house there was a family that we used to affectionately call “the Griswold’s.” They had so many lights wrapped around their house you could probably have seen it from space, and yet they managed to do it…
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Winter Garden Tile

Christmas Craft: Winter Garden Tile

Posted on: November 15, 2013 Last updated on: February 14, 2026 Written by: Reese Dixon
This will be our first winter in the mountains, but I’m not sure if we’ll see snow. We might be just a little too far “down the hill” (as the locals say) to get any, but my hopes are still…
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Outdoor Advent Calendar Tutorial

Christmas Craft: Outdoor Advent Calendar

Posted on: November 8, 2013 Last updated on: June 10, 2020 Written by: Reese Dixon
Every year I go into the holiday season with superhuman goals, and more often than not I actually meet them. Homemade presents, family time, baking, and a new Christmas tree nearly every year, this is the season I’ve got it…
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