Gina Tepper

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

Featured / gift bag / Gift Wrapping / valentine's day

25 Jan, 2026

No Tissue Paper? 3 Genius Gift Bag Hacks

No Tissue Paper? 3 Genius Gift Bag Hacks Using Household Items Are you looking for genius gift bag hacks because you realized you are completely out of tissue paper? You have the perfect gift, a cute bag, and five minutes before leaving for the party but no gift bag filler!… Read more
DIY / Featured / How To Videos / Paper Towel Rolls / st patrick's day

14 Mar, 2022

DIY Emerald City (Wizard of Oz Decorations)

Learn how to make my version of the DIY Emerald City inspired by the movie The Wizard of Oz. This design uses things you probably already have around your house! The towers are made from paper tubes and water bottles and the base and rainbow are made from cardboard and… Read more

DIY St. Patrick’s Day Ideas

DIY Emerald City (Wizard of Oz Decorations)

Festive DIY St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Craft (Cheap and Easy)

a paper tree made from a brown paper bag and green flowers

Cheap and Easy DIY Brown Paper Bag Tree Craft (Paper Lunch Bag Tree)

DIY Rainbow St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Craft Ideas (Pot of Gold DIY)

Three St. Patrick's Day Gnomes with orange beards and green hats

DIY St. Patrick’s Day Gnomes (Free Printable Hat Pattern)

DIY St. Patrick’s Day Decoration Mask

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts and Decorations

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts on Let’s Talk Live

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts on NBC Baltimore – WBAL

DIY Inexpensive St. Patrick’s Day Crafts and Decorations

How to Make Leprechaun Hat Candle Holders

DIY St. Patrick's Day Decorations and Crafts

DIY Easter Decorations and Crafts

Cheap and Easy DIY Spring Centerpiece Ideas (DIY Picket Fence Planter)

How to Make a DIY Cherry Blossom Tree (Spring Crafts)

How to Paint Artificial Flowers with Acrylic Paint

Cheap and Easy DIY Brown Paper Bag Tree Craft (Paper Lunch Bag Tree)

How to Easily Decorate Cello Bags

Decoupage DIY Egg Shakers (Reuse Plastic Easter Eggs)

DIY Spring Decorations (Using Household Items)

Surprisingly Creative DIY Spring Centerpiece Ideas

DIY Easter Centerpiece Ideas (Crazy Simple)

DIY Elegant Bird’s Nest Centerpiece Decoration

How to Make Faberge Eggs Gift Boxes

DIY Moss Covered Basket – Plastic Bottle Crafts

DIY Easter Basket Minecraft Bunny

DIY Easter Pail From Reused Items

Beautiful DIY Decorated Cookie Tins

Beautiful DIY Easter Wreath With Real Eggshells

DIY Easter Chicks Using Real Eggshells

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Dollar Tree Crafts / football / Paper Towel Rolls

February 5, 2026

$0 Super Bowl Hack – DIY Football Napkin Rings (from Paper Towel Rolls!)

The countdown to Super Bowl 2026 is officially on! If you’re hosting a watch party, you know that the little details make the biggest difference. Here is one of my favorite “trash to treasure” projects – DIY Football Napkin Rings. I use this same method for every occasion for my… Read more

Dollar Tree Crafts / football

February 3, 2026

Dollar Tree Super Bowl DIY Decorations -12 Easy Ideas

12 Genius (and Cheap!) Super Bowl Party Decorations The big game is almost here! If you’re hosting a party, you’re likely looking for creative Dollar Tree Super Bowl ideas that look high-end but stay on a budget. As a TV Lifestyle Expert, I specialize in ‘Trash to Treasure’ DIYs, and… Read more

Candles / Cans / Dollar Tree Crafts / football

January 31, 2026

$0 Super Bowl Hack- Genius DIY Football Candle (Trash to Treasure!)

$0 Super Bowl Hack – Genius DIY Football Candle (2026 Decor!) The Super Bowl 2026 countdown is in the final stretch, and I am so excited to show you how to make a DIY football candle! If you’re looking for a genius $0 Super Bowl hack that looks high-end, you… Read more

Dollar Tree Crafts / football

January 29, 2026

The Genius Spinning Glass Napkin Hack for your Super Bowl Party!

$0 Super Bowl Hack: Genius DIY Football Napkin Twirl (2026 Decor!) The countdown to Super Bowl 2026 is officially on! If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to impress your guests without spending a single dime, you are going to absolutely love this DIY Football Napkin Twirl. It… Read more

gift bag / Gift Wrapping / valentine's day

January 27, 2026

No Tissue Paper Hack- Plushie Gift Bag DIY

OUT of Tissue Paper? The Tissue Paper Alternative Gift Bag Hack! If you’re looking for a genius no tissue paper hack, you are going to love this plushie gift bag filler! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re like me, you’re already busy prepping those special gifts.… Read more

Three gift bags showing tissue paper alternatives. Left: A red bag with a poinsettia napkin insert. Center: A white bag with a ruffled coffee filter flower. Right: A gold bag with a pleated wrapping paper fan.

christmas / gift bag

December 16, 2025

Out of Tissue Paper? Use These 6 Items Instead For Gift Bags

6 Tissue Paper Alternatives If you want to give a gift bag for a Christmas gift only to realize you are all out of tissue paper! Here are six ideas of things for what to use instead of tissue paper as a gift bag filler! Learn how to use household… Read more

christmas / gift bag / Gift Wrapping

December 5, 2025

How to Make a Gift Bag in 5 Minutes (That Looks Expensive)

Learn how to make 6 DIY Christmas Gift Bags in 5 MINUTES! We are going to take plain gift bags and leftover Christmas decorations from last year and turn them into a beautiful, high-end package in 5 Minutes! We’ve all been there. It’s Christmas Eve, you have one oddly shaped… Read more

super cute small glowing ghosts with a top had, halloween ribbon around the brim, big oval eyes with an eye shine and small surprised mouth.

Dollar Tree Crafts / halloween

October 5, 2025

How to Make DIY Glowing Ghosts (Easy Halloween Craft!)

I am so excited to share my new DIY Halloween glowing ghosts! These adorable DIY Glowing Ghosts are incredibly easy and fun to make using Dollar Tree finds and reused household items. This is the perfect quick craft to add a touch of magical, spooky light to your home for… Read more

This Adorable DIY Dollar Tree foam pumpkin bat on a small hay bale. The cute black bat sits on a metallic orange pumpkin, surrounded by autumn leaves, creating a perfect Halloween decor scene.

Crafts / DIY / Dollar Tree Crafts / halloween

September 25, 2025

Adorable DIY DOLLAR TREE Pumpkin Bat (Easy No-Carve!)

The Halloween season has officially begun! I am so excited to kick things off with one of the cutest and easiest crafts you’ll make all year an Adorable DIY DOLLAR TREE Foam Pumpkin Bat. This project is a perfect no-carve pumpkin decorating idea, and it uses a simple foam pumpkin… Read more

Three rustic DIY fall candles sit on a wooden tray. One is wrapped in cinnamon sticks, another has a plaid ribbon and autumn leaf, and the third is decorated with twigs and gold leaves, creating a cozy autumn scene.

Autumn / Candles / Dollar Tree Crafts / fall / Thanksgiving

September 23, 2025

DIY Fall Candle Decor (7 Easy & Cozy Ideas)

Welcome to the cozy season! It’s the perfect time for beautiful DIY fall candle decor. As the air gets crisper, you can easily capture that autumn feeling. In fact, I’m going to show you how with some simple Dollar Tree candle hacks. This guide has 7 unique ideas for DIY… Read more

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