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We are loving all these DIYs and this faux marble clay dish is perfect. We are always looking for easy, budget friend crafts that look amazing and this is one for the books. We used an oven bake clay in white, aqua and gold, but you can use unto 5 colors. We picked up all the materials at Hobby Lobby. 
Cut clay into chunks. How big you want your bowl will determine how much clay you actually need. You can see how much clay we used in the video tutorial. Instructions: Roll-out clay into snakes Twist snakes together fold over and twist again, then repeat steps. Squish clay into a ball and flatten with a rolling pin to about 1/4 in thick. Form on an oven safe dish. It doesn't have to be perfect. Free form is beautiful and bake at 275° F for about 15 minutes. (Use your package instructions). Let cool completely then paint gold gilding on the edges. Let dry and the glaze the entire bowl - front and back. Such a cute gift for Valentine's day or any day!
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Enjoy, Maria
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This is an easy Do-It-Yourself project to brighten up those winter blues and a great way to repurpose those old mason jars. You the ones you have in your pantry and have been trying to figure out what to do with them. This home decor DIY takes less than 5 minutes and it's addicting. You're gonna want to wrap everything in copper wire. Just saying. 
Instructions: Wrap copper wire around the mason jar several times, as many time as you'd like to go around the jar and snip end with bolt cutter. The 8 gauge copper wire is somewhat flexible, but be sure to hold on to the glass as you are wrapping the copper around and molding it to the jar. Remember, when working with glass, be safe and take your time. I think this is the easiest DIY ever.
Check out the tutorial below ⬇️ I can’t WAIT to see how your’s turns out! Share your pics with me on Facebook….OR if you love this please share on Pinterest! Enjoy, Maria 
Military friends become like family and we are excited to share with you this special FriendsGiving Makeover episode.
Thank you to Armed Forces aInsurances and Fischer and Wieser for helping us improve the quality of life for military families. 
FriendsGiving Recipes
We love the holidays, but sometimes deployments during the holiday season can be challenging. ???❤️
Here is a wonderful holiday ornament repurposing old military uniforms into meaningful Christmas Ornaments. Materials you'll need: Old Uniform (use the buttons and strings too) Small Embroidery Hoop (3 or 4 inch) Scissors Hot Glue and Glue Gun Holiday Greens and Embellishments Unit Pin
Here are a few Halloween Party Hacks that are too easy!
You can picked up the brain mold we used at the Dollar Tree and don't forget to use a non-stick spray in the mold. It will help the Jello easily slide out later. Tip: Gloves should not have powder on the inside. We found the best candy (ghost & pumpkin peeps and gummy eyeballs at Walgreens. Punch recipe: ? 32 oz Cranberry juice 24 oz Pineapple juice 32 ounces Ginger Ale 2 powder-free vinyl gloves (for ice hand)
Love these poster board bat cutouts. Makes a huge visible impact and only cost $2.00.
Download the template for free. ?
Happy Halloween!
Y'all it's Coffee and Crafting time! We are making a Boho Style Natural Wood Wall Art piece. (You can make this into a wreath too.) ?
It's super easy and inexpensive. Hope you will make one and share a photo of your creation in the comments below. ?This is a great project to do with your FRGs, milso groups, friends, and your kiddos. Total cost under $5.00 ? You'll need: Branches | Faux Flowers/Leaves | Cloth | Jute Chord | Yarn | Hot Glue | Scissors | Tape
Here are two fun treats you can make with your kids that will sure to be a hit.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
These are super easy.
8 oz chocolate chips 1 quart of strawberries (washed and dried) If the strawberries are wet the chocolate will not stick. Wax paper Instructions: Place chocolate chips in a glass bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals. 3 intervals should do it. Mix after each interval. Dip strawberries into melted chocolate and place on wax paper til chocolate hardens. If you want to get a little extra, melt a 1/4 cup of white chocolate chips and drizzle over strawberries. Too easy. 
Military Themed Conversation Hearts
I loved conversation heart candies when I was a kid. Here is a homemade version we created with a military theme.
What you will need. Gum paste (you can use already made gum paste in a tub or in powder form. We purchased in powdered form and followed directions on bag to make paste). Gel coloring (we used yellow, pink, green and purple) Flavoring (we used lemon, watermelon, and peppermint) Powdered sugar Small heart cutter Rolling pin Measuring cups Edible ink pens Parchment paper 
Measure out about 1/2 cup of gum paste.
Sprinkle powdered sugar on your work surface so gum paste does not stick to it. Knead gum paste for 30 seconds Add 5-8 drops of flavoring, knead to combine flavor. Add 1-2 drops of food coloring, knead until color is throughout gum paste. Using a rolling pin, roll out gum paste to 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Using small heart cutter, cut out hearts and place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Let dry for 48 hours. Using edible ink pen write message on hearts. 
This is one of my favorite recipes to make during the holidays, fresh cranberry sauce with orange zest sand cinammon. Delish! Fresh Cranberries (2x 12 oz bags) 1 cup of oranges juice Zest of one orange plus juice 2 cinnamon sticks 1.5 cups of sugar
In a saucepan dissolve sugar in orange juice. Add cinammon sticks, fresh cranberries and zest and juice of one orange. Bring to boil then reduce heat to medium/low and simmer til the liquid is gone and craberry sauce thickens. Remove from heat. Refrigerate when cool.
I used these Oui yogurt jars and covered with parchment paper and twine to secure. Add a fresh sprig of rosemary. Set a jar of cranberry sauce on each place setting or deliver a few to a neighbor. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
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