Gina Tepper

Easy step-by-step instructions for crafts, DIY projects, gifts, party decorations and recipes.

Christmas / Featured / gift box / Gift Wrapping / Holidays

10 Aug, 2022

Easy and Beautiful DIY Christmas Gift Baskets (Using Household Items)

Learn how to easily make DIY Christmas Gift Baskets using household items. It’s amazing how you can quickly make beautiful gift baskets by using Christmas decorations you may already have around your house. It is simple to transform an ordinary box into a unique and stunning gift basket idea using… Read more
christmas / Featured / Tissue Boxes

14 Dec, 2021

Adorable DIY Christmas Train Decoration (Easy Recycled Crafts)

DIY Christmas Train Decoration Learn how to make this adorable DIY Christmas Train Decoration using things you may already have around your house. I have always loved the look of holiday train decorations. They add a warm, festive accent to the Christmas decorations. I wanted to add a festive toy… Read more
christmas / Featured / gift box / Gift Wrapping

2 Dec, 2021

DIY Christmas Penguin Decorations and Crafts (Penguin Gift Wrap Idea)

Here is a fun idea to make an adorable DIY Christmas Penguin Decoration that doubles as a gift wrap idea. I love wrapping gifts and I am always trying to find a unique way to wrap presents where the box that holds the gift can double as a decoration or a… Read more
christmas / Christmas / Featured / Holidays / lanterns

29 Nov, 2021

DIY Elf and Santa Hat Decorating Ideas {DIY Christmas Candle Holders}

Learn how to create these super cute DIY Elf and Santa Hat Decorating Ideas. I wanted to make a fun version of a Santa hat and an elf hat that weren’t actual hats but Christmas decorations. I love to create theme ideas that are a different version of something like turning… Read more
christmas / Crafts / Featured / Holidays / How To Videos / Media

27 Nov, 2021

Easy DIY Mini Faux Fireplace (DIY Cardboard Fireplace)

It is easy to make a DIY Faux Fireplace out of cardboard. I love the look of a fireplace during the Holidays. It adds a warm and cozy charm to any room especially if it is decorated with garland, lights and filled with flameless candles. Even if you already have… Read more
christmas / Featured / Free Printables

26 Nov, 2021

How to Easily Make a North Pole Christmas Decoration (Free Printable)

north pole sign Here is a fun DIY North Pole Christmas Decoration that is very easy to create using household items, extra Christmas decorations, and a few inexpensive things from the craft store. I have always wanted to make a North Pole decoration to sit next to my Christmas tree and beautifully… Read more
christmas / Featured / Holidays / Reuse / Water Bottles

3 Jan, 2021

Easy to Make Water Bottle Snowflakes

Even though the holidays are over, we are still approaching the coldest and snowiest time of the year, the dreaded January blues. Rather than fear the snow, I choose to embrace it with creative designs. Snow is one of the most beautiful things that come from the bitter cold and… Read more
Crafts / Featured / Free Printables / How To Videos / Media

4 Jan, 2019

DIY Elsa’s Ice Castle from Disney Frozen

This is a themed gift wrap design which would be a perfect holiday decoration as well as a unique gift box. Since it has been below freezing almost every day this January, I thought it would be a perfect time to show how to make my version of Elsa’s Ice… Read more

DIY Christmas Decorations

Christmas box decoratated with red wraping paper, snowflakes ribbon and filled with gifts

Easy and Beautiful DIY Christmas Gift Baskets (Using Household Items)

How to Store Christmas Lights Tangle-Free (No More Detangling)

DIY New Year’s Gift Designs (New Year’s Gift Wrap Ideas)

How to Make a Tower of Gifts for Christmas

How to Easily Decorate Snowflake Cello Bags

How to Wrap a Gift With Tissue Paper (Eco-Friendly Gift Wrap Ideas)

Paper Towel Roll DIY Pillow Boxes (DIY Gift Box Ideas)

Adorable DIY Christmas Train Decoration (Easy Recycled Crafts)

Beautiful and Elegant DIY Christmas Wreath

DIY Christmas Penguin Decorations and Crafts (Penguin Gift Wrap Idea)

DIY Elf and Santa Hat Decorating Ideas {DIY Christmas Candle Holders}

Easy DIY Mini Faux Fireplace (DIY Cardboard Fireplace)

How to Easily Make a North Pole Christmas Decoration (Free Printable)

Easy to Make Water Bottle Snowflakes

How to Decorate Holiday Gift Boxes and Snowflake Gift Bags

Gift Wrap using Recycled Materials

DIY Storm Trooper Gift Bag – Star Wars

Crown Jewels – Decorate Gifts with Ornaments

DIY Fornite Holiday llama Ugly Sweater

DIY Holiday Decorations using Household Items

More DIY Christmas Decorations and Crafts

DIY Football Decorations

Cheap and Easy DIY Football Gift Bags and Goodie Bags (Free Printable)

Cheap and Easy DIY Football Vase Centerpiece (Recycled Craft Ideas)

DIY Paper Towel Roll NFL Uprights

DIY Football Decorations – Yard Marker Serving Tray (Free Printable)

How to Make DIY Mini Football Helmets (Amazing Water Bottle Crafts)

DIY Football Party Favors (DIY Penalty Flags)

The Secret to Making Chocolate Covered Strawberry Footballs

DIY Football Cookie Cutter (Unbelievably Cheap and Easy)

Super Bowl Themed Party Treats

DIY Raven’s Football Decorations and Crafts

FOX 5 DC DIY Redskins and Nationals Party Decorations

5 Easy DIY Super Bowl Decorations

Throw a Football Party on a Budget

More DIY Football Decorations and Crafts

More DIY Ideas

Food / Thanksgiving

November 24, 2022

Delicious Leftover Turkey Recipe – Amazing Thanksgiving Sandwich

As much as I love a traditional Thanksgiving feast, it is this delicious leftover turkey recipe that I look forward to eating. One of my all-time favorites is the Thanksgiving sandwich. I layer turkey, stuffing, gravy and even cranberry sauce onto a crusty loaf, with just a touch of mayonnaise.… Read more

Gift Wrapping / Thanksgiving

November 23, 2022

How to Wrap a Wine Bottle for Thanksgiving (Step by Step Instructions)

People are always intimidated when they want to wrap a wine bottle and tend to opt for the paper or cellophane wine bag. It is actually easy and fun to wrap a wine bottle because of its interesting shape. You can use pieces of things you already have to add… Read more

Bronze napkin ring accented with a copper leaf and beads

Thanksgiving

November 18, 2022

Beautiful DIY Thanksgiving Napkin Rings (From Paper Towel Rolls)

DIY Thanksgiving Napkin Rings are a great way to add a festive touch to your table. They can be used at a place setting for a beautiful formal dinner table for Thanksgiving or displayed on a fancy buffet table. These easy DIY Napkin ring ideas are not only simple to… Read more

Cardboard boxes painted metallic copper and accented with harvest ribbon and leaves

Media / Thanksgiving

November 11, 2022

DIY Decorated Thanksgiving Food Drive Donation Box Ideas

Here are my decorated Thanksgiving food drive box ideas I created to give to families for the holiday. I enjoyed this project. I love the idea of giving a beautiful, holiday-themed box to hold food donations. I show the step-by-step instructions on how I transformed plain cardboard boxes into these… Read more

Crafts / Free Printables / halloween

October 27, 2022

DIY Scared Pumpkin (Afraid Pumpkin Face – FREE Printable Pattern)

It’s time to start making your outdoor Halloween decorations like this Scared Pumpkin decoration with an afraid pumpkin face. I love creating unique Halloween decorations that make people look twice and smile. I had an old terracotta planter that I wanted to reuse and thought that it would be perfect… Read more

halloween / Oatmeal Container / Reuse

October 17, 2022

DIY Spooky Tree (How to Make Spooky Halloween Trees)

Here is a DIY Spooky Tree I created as one of my Halloween decorations. I love the look of trees as they transition into fall so thought it would be fun to create a creepy Halloween tree. Even though he has a scary face, I think he came out kind… Read more

glowing crystal ball held by hands and a crystal ball stand

Dollar Tree Crafts / halloween

October 6, 2022

How to Make a DIY Crystal Ball and Base (Dollar Store DIY)

A glowing DIY Crystal Ball is a Halloween Decoration I have been wanting to make to add to my Halloween craft ideas. Ever since I went to the Haunted Mansion in Disney World (which I love), it made me realize that my Haunted House props would not be complete without… Read more

Autumn / Thanksgiving

September 23, 2022

How to Make Paper Leaves (DIY Fall Leaves)

DIY Fall Leaves are some of my favorite DIY Fall Decorations to create. These DIY Paper Leaves are so easy to make from scrap paper and can be used as an accent for fall decor. I am so excited for Autumn to begin which is my favorite season. I love… Read more

Free Printables / halloween / How To Videos

September 16, 2022

Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Black Cat Decoration (FREE PATTERN)

When people think of Halloween, black cats always come to mind. Their beautiful and mysterious silhouette makes a great DIY Halloween Black Cat Decoration. These are cheap and easy to make with reused glass bottles and inexpensive things from the craft store. I had the idea to make a black… Read more

Autumn / Dollar Tree Crafts / fall / Thanksgiving

September 9, 2022

How to Make a Fall Candle Ring (Dollar Tree DIY)

Learn how to make a fall candle ring out of Dollar Tree flowers, leaves and 2 household items. I love creating fall and Thanksgiving decorations because of the warmth of the beautiful amber and gold tones. An easy way to dress up your home with fall decor is DIY fall… Read more