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Return gift ideas for Navratri that is useful and budget friendly
Festival season can be tiring with a 9-to-5 job and kids. To make things easier for you, I am putting together some budget-friendly return gift ideas that your recipient will use and not regift. Over 10 years of hosting Navratri, I have always loved curating simple yet useful…
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DIY prabhavali / DIY thiruvachi
DIY Prabhavali, also known as Thiruvachi, is currently in trend, and everyone wants to incorporate it in their festive decor. Prabhavali/Thiruvachi is an arched frame that is often added as an embellishment to the deities at the temples. Still, nowadays it has become a popular…
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Flameless Diya ideas to decorate your home this Diwali
Diwali - the festival of lights is always celebrated by lighting diyas around the home to celebrate the victory of Dharma over Dharma, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. I personally love lighting the traditional oil lamp, but due to carpet/wood…
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Laser cut perpetual calendar DIY with picture - Xtool M1 ultra
A love for DIY perpetual calendar never fades. I have created many versions of perpetual calendars, including the Cube Perpetual Calendar, DIY Month/Date Calendar , and Round Perpetual Calendar , among others. Now, it's time to explore a laser-cut DIY perpetual calendar using…
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How to make customized laser cut puzzle using XTool M1 Ultra
Are you going to try your first laser-cut puzzle using XTool M1 Ultra ? You have come to the right place. Here I am going to share with you two puzzles I made for my 8-year-old son, who is a cricket fan, and my one-year-old, who is ready to explore puzzles. Here, I am sharing…
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Cricket themed birthday decor DIY
Brainstorming ideas for a cricket fan's birthday? You have come to the right place. My eight-year-old son has become obsessed with cricket lately, so I created a minimalist cricket-themed decor for his special day using items I already had at home. Let's see how I put together…
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How to make birthday banner using felt - DIY butterfly birthday banner
Let's create a colorful butterfly birthday banner using felt in the Xtool M1 Ultra . It is incredibly easy to do, and I will share with you the step-by-step process. I created this beautiful butterfly banner for my daughter's first birthday, inspired by the book Peekaboo…
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How to make 3D mandala wall art using XTool M1 ultra
Are you ready to explore the art of making 3D wall art using a laser machine? I used the XTool M1 ultra laser machine to create 3D mandala wall art, and I'm sharing my experience of how it turned out so that you can learn from it to make your experience smoother. Continue…
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Simple home decor project using laser inspired by Indian temple architecture - Easy tricks to hang the picture frames and floating shelves
Got Xtool M1 ultra 4in 1 craft machine and looking to try your first laser engraving project? Come, let's take a look at how to get started. Continue Reading »
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Xtool M1 ultra 4 in1 craft machine which can cut, print, foil and also do laser engraving and cutting - Is it worth the money? Let's explore
If you are here for a review of the Xtool M1 ultra 4 in 1 craft machine, you have come to the right place. If you compare the Xtool M1 ultra with silhouette and Circut electronic cutting machines, you will see that this machine can do more than what your normal electronic…
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Visual Stimulation cards for babies - Free printable
You have come to the right place if you are looking for DIY visual stimulation cards with free printable for your baby. I designed the visual stimulation cards to be very simple and with the point of using them beyond the first three months. And yes, the black and white and…
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How to make a Mango leaf thoranam | DIY Mango leaf toran for doors, backdrops and pooja mandir
Don't get real mango leaves for your festival decorations? I feel you, try this realistic-looking DIY mango leaf toran for your entryway which is also perfect to beautify your pooja mandirs and also a great addition to backdrop during festival season. Let's see how to make it.…
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Simple wall painting ideas for kids' bedroom - Painitng 101 - tips & tricks for paining the wall for beginners
Planning for a room makeover? You have come to the right place. In this post, I have shared tips and my first experience of painting a room and things you need to prepare before painting the room. We also did a butterfly theme for my niece room and football theme for my nephew…
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2 in 1 DIY stained wood sign with vinyl designs and target game for kids to play on the other side
This post may contain affiliate links. By clicking the link and purchasing items through my links doesn't cost you anything but I receive a small commission. The money helps me buy craft supplies to bring you new creative ideas each week. Make this beautiful 2 in 1 Stained wood…
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DIY activity cube / Busy cube for toddlers using things at home
Keep the little hands busy by making your own DIY activity cube instead of busy boards or busy books which takes a lot of time and money. This is easy to do with things at home and also a great DIY toy to travel with. Let's see how to make it. Also, check out the video below.…
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DIY Geoboard using cardboard and push pins
Have you ever made your own DIY geoboard? They are so easy to make with supply you already have at home. All you need is cardboard and pushpins. And it becomes an instant activity to engage your toddler. This takes only half an hour from start and finish. Lets see how. Continue…
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Best Truck books for toddlers
Are you searching for the best trucks to buy for your truck-loving toddler? You have come to the right place. I have a soon to be 4 years old who is a truck fan. He loves truck books and we have even been through a phase where he will only read books with trucks. So, if you have…
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DIY Tangram puzzle using cardboard
When my son showed a sudden interest in solving tangram puzzles I felt I needed to make the basic one on the very same day so I quickly grabbed a cardboard box and made this DIY Tangram puzzle. It is very easy to make and can be done in less than an hour. Let's see how. Continue…
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DIY Fluttering butterflies in explosion box- perfect gift for any occasion like Mother's day, Birthday or Anniversary
Make your loved ones' day special with a little surprise like this - DIY fluttering Butterflies. I searched all over the internet and tried pretty much every tutorial to make this fluttering butterfly and finally found a solution that worked. Here I am going to share tips and…
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Home Matters Linky Party #326
Welcome to the weekly Home Matters Linky Party. A great place to come, share your blog posts, and make new friends. We are so glad you are here with us each week. Continue Reading »