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Gingerbread Cake

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Hi! Its Meghan from Cupcakes with Sprinkles! I am so excited to be back and share this gingerbread cake with you! It is soft, moist, and it tastes just like gingerbread. Molasses, ginger, nutmeg, full of so much Christmas flavor! Its such a great favorite holiday treat! Lets make our Gingerbread Cake! Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and all the spice together... In another bowl ... [ Read More ]

Wooden Nativity Set using a Scroll Saw!

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You can’t make me stop using my scroll saw! I’M OBSESSED! I’m gonna show you how to make this Wooden Nativity Set, mkay?! *This post contains affiliate links* When I was a little girl we had a Wooden Nativity Puzzle for kids (similar to this) that I have so many memories of playing with! My dad made one for my girls a couple years ago, and it’s so fun to carry on that tradition with my own babes. ... [ Read More ]

TONS of DIY Homemade Gift Ideas

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Every Christmas season, I realize JUST HOW many of the tutorials from my archives would be amazing DIY handmade gift ideas for the holidays. And of course, each Christmas, there are a dozen more than the previous year to add to the list. So I’m finally sitting down to make a comprehensive post showing all the fun homemade gift ideas that I’ve shared tutorials for over the years. Whether it's for ... [ Read More ]

Wood and Acrylic Animal Banks

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I've been pondering the idea of making some wooden toys as Christmas gifts this year. And then a couple weeks ago, a reader emailed with a project idea… and it was too cute not to try! You won’t see me passing up an opportunity to use my scroll saw! Especially if it means making these darling wood and acrylic Animal Banks. And these are such great homemade gift ideas for the littles in your life! ... [ Read More ]

Tips for Winterizing your House before the Cold Hits

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We live in a really old drafty house, so winterizing is pretty important for us. But most of these tips we’ve gathered for winterizing your house before the cold hits are relevant for any homeowner! I thought about titling this post ‘crack is whack’ because drafty gaps and cracks will have you shivering and wasting money through the whole winter. So let’s take these simple steps and make our homes ... [ Read More ]

Hanging Stockings without a Fireplace Mantel

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Raise your hand if you don’t have a fireplace in your house! I’m raising my hand too. Besides the obvious benefits of having a fireplace, it’s just sad not having that picture perfect place to hang the kids’ stockings at Christmas time and hanging stockings without a fireplace mantel. I’ve half-considered the idea of building a ‘faux fireplace mantel’ like many of my DIY friends have done, but ... [ Read More ]

Together in Prague

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So I went to Prague. Even though it’s not DIY-related like 90% of my content, I feel an overwhelming need to document this adventure here on my blog! Cause it’s my blog, ya know?! I thought about writing a post something like ‘10 Amazing Things you MUST DO in Prague!!!’ but that’s so formal! Instead, I’ll just share about my journey and post beautiful pics for you to scroll through while you ... [ Read More ]

Cinnamon Dulce Cheesecake

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Happy fall! Its Meghan from Cupcakes with Sprinkles! I can't believe its November! The holidays are coming in quick and I am so excited! For Thanksgiving, along with all the pies, I love to have a cheesecake. And this year, this cheesecake is at the top of my list! I can't stop talking to people about this cheesecake. The crust is buttery and cinnamony. The filling has a rich dulce de leche ... [ Read More ]

How to Fill Decorative Carvings in Dated Furniture

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I think it’s safe to say we’ve all seen a dresser that looks like this at the thrift store, craigslist, or yard sales. It’s that token chunky dresser with the orangey wood-tone, 90’s hardware, and dated decorative carving in furniture. *This post contains affiliate links* I’m a big proponent of rescuing dilapidated and/or ugly furniture and giving it new life, as evidenced by our extensive ... [ Read More ]

Soft Batch Candy Corn GORP Cookies

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Hi friends!  My name is Alisa Woods, and I’ve known Beth and Nick since our college days when we all had a few less kids and a little more free time. I’m a self-proclaimed baking addict, I’ve long considered pastry school, but between Craftsy and Netflix, I’m getting a pretty good education. So when Beth wanted to get together to bake cookies, I promptly took the day off, strapped my 1-year old ... [ Read More ]

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