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    <description>Our Decorating page is brimming with delightful ideas to beautify your home. Follow our instructions to create lovely decorations, such as floral arrangements!</description>
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      <title>Tie a lush double bow with this simple finger trick</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Top a gift with a show-stopping double bow or refresh old Christmas ornaments. Make this multi-loop bow by wrapping it around your fingers. The result is lush and eye-catching. Watch the how-to video!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Turn orange peels into charming Christmas decorations—cookie-cutter trees and cute little mushrooms</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dry orange peels in the oven and string them into a garland. Give the mushroom caps pale spots with a fun flip trick.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>5 fresh ways to style amaryllis, tulips and poinsettias</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Cover an Aalto vase with candy canes, curl an amaryllis or tie flowers to a candleholder. With these fresh decorating ideas, it’s easy to set a festive mood at home or for gifting. See the playful ideas!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>“Adults don’t do crafts”—my spouse’s outburst didn’t stop me from getting hooked on crafting</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A hobby I picked up in middle age has brought me so much joy, and these days I do just fine with a hot glue gun too, writes producer Natalia Rehbinder.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Folding magic: make honeycomb balls from old book pages</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Make honeycomb balls with supplies you likely already have at home! Hang the ornaments on Christmas tree branches or set them out to brighten a table setting.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Transform an old book into a lush paper dahlia for your wall</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Craft a paper dahlia with recycled paper. All you need is an old book: roll the pages into cones and attach them to a base, layer by layer. This showy paper flower is well worth the small effort!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Turn cupcake liners into charming Christmas balls with just a few supplies</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Would you believe these Christmas tree ornaments are made from ordinary cupcake liners? Glue the paper liners together in a stack, then fan them open into a ball. Besides the liners and glue, you’ll only need some string. Hang them on the Christmas tree or string them together into a long garland.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:49:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Turn your hula hoop into a giant wreath and give your exercise gear a holiday break</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Did you also impulse buy a hula-hoop that  now lies unused in the corner? Turn it into the holiday season’s most stunning giant wreath and put it to work! ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Turn leftover paper scraps into festive rosettes—quick and easy decor for any celebration</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Beautiful paper rosettes can transform even a large party space. For this craft, it’s best to use materials you already have at home: for example, leftover wallpaper, gift wrap, or kraft paper.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:56:06 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Make your mood lights bloom: crochet bellflowers for a cozy glow</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Decorate an LED light chain to create a delicate floral garland. Crocheted bellflowers are stiffened with a sugar-water solution.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:04:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Craft nostalgic Scandinavian Christmas ornaments with a pig-shaped cookie cutter</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The pig cookie cutter is a Swedish classic with many uses beyond gingerbread baking. String together a pig garland or conjure up flying and hanging pigs. Recycled fabrics and cardboard packaging make perfect rustic materials.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:47:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Paper doily star: dainty as jewelry—make this holiday favorite in no time</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The paper doily star adds a festive touch to your holiday home. You only need a few supplies for this craft—paper doilies, glue, and a hanging string. The doilies’ decorative edges give the star a charming look.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Peek in Minna’s cupboard under the stairs: “When you open the Christmas door, you can step right into an elf cottage!”</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Orhaluoma family can watch elf antics every day if they wish, because behind their staircase door is an adorably decorated elf cottage filled with Christmas magic.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>A yard “graveyard” and a haunted trail with a coffin and skeletons—“The kids can invite their friends over for a scare”</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Forty-four-year-old Jani Ruokamo is so enthusiastic about Halloween decorations that he’ll soon need a new storage space for skeletons and tombstones. Recycled materials are alternately coated in paint and cement.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:11:20 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Spook up Halloween with ghost lights: easy paper ghosts for a sweetly eerie glow</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This craft tutorial is super easy! Make ghost lights for your Halloween party using ordinary copy paper. You’ll also need glue, a marker, and a string of lights.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:05:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>So easy: create paper pumpkins with supplies you already have!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Pumpkins are part of fall festivities. This time, they’re crafted from paper painted with watercolors to match the season. If you’d like Halloween pumpkins, draw a spooky face on them. These decorations are also easy for kids!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:31:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>11 easy, budget-friendly Halloween decorations: tips from a thrifty Halloween lover!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[According to Kotona’s Art Director Elina Henttonen, Halloween is the second-best holiday, right after Christmas. “We decorate our home as much as possible with supplies we already have on hand,” she says. See Elina’s spooky season ideas on a budget!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:50:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Craft a rowan berry wreath that bursts with fall color</title>
      <description><![CDATA[It’s easy to craft a bright wreath for your door with rowan berries and ornamental tree branches. Bunches of berries gathered in advance stay plump if stored in a damp spot.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:05:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Use a piece of chicken wire—here’s how to create this summer’s loveliest hydrangea arrangement</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Create a beautiful arrangement featuring hydrangeas. Use fresh flowers or let them dry. A piece of chicken wire will help you arrange everything.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:27:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Ordinary cardboard and floral fabric make a stunning fan—see our easy tutorial</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Accordion-folded cardboard turns into a lovely summer-day accessory when you cover it with a piece of floral fabric. A decorative ribbon adds the finishing touch.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:41:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Paper peonies as lovely as the real thing—craft a beautiful bouquet from crepe paper</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Do you love peonies too? These lovely crepe paper blooms will flower year after year. Decorate your table setting or party space with single blooms or craft an entire bouquet for a summer wedding. You'll find the peony templates to print out at the end.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:36:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Bunting from old cloth napkins—sew nostalgic decor to brighten celebrations or everyday moments</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Bunting elevates any celebration and brightens your home even on ordinary days. Try it, for example, in a child's room. Sew your own from old cloth napkins or other fabrics. Although it takes a bit of effort, this charming decoration will last for years.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 06:34:07 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Would you believe these flowers are made of paper? Here’s how to craft striking hydrangeas from crepe paper</title>
      <description><![CDATA[These gorgeous hydrangeas are made from sturdy florist crepe paper. While the crafting takes time, the result is well worth the effort—the flowers are so beautiful, it's hard to believe they're made of paper!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 08:37:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>A floral fan is the cutest accessory for the summer—check out our easy guide</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Fold sheets of paper into an accordion and trim the edges into a curve to form a flower fan. Add patterned paper in the center or paint it with watercolors. You can also use the same method to create decorative fans.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 12:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Celebrate with nature! A garland made from maple leaves and 4 other delightful ideas for decorating with plants</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Delightful flower and plant arrangements turn everyday moments into a celebration. Gather nature’s loveliest flowers and branches and make your green dream come true.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 13:32:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[These easy decorative birds are made from toilet paper roll cores. You’ll only need watercolors, hot glue, and black and white markers. Perch them on a branch so they can sing, or place individual birds around your Easter table setting for a charming accent.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:47:03 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[All you need for this easy egg carton craft for Easter is a few egg cartons, scissors, and white paint. Fill the wreath with decorative eggs, flowers, or candy, then use it as the centerpiece of your Easter table setting.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:23:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[In just one evening, you can crochet quite a few of these little Easter eggs from leftover yarn. A coat of glue turns them into delightful decorations. If you’re feeling inspired, use the same technique to make giant eggs around large balloons. Gather your eggs in a basket or hang them up!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>These twig butterflies bring eternal summer to your home—decorate the adorable winged creations with flowers and natural materials</title>
      <description><![CDATA[These twig butterflies are perfect as wall decorations, as alternatives to door wreaths, or as garden stake toppers and plant supports. Use them as is or decorate with fresh or dried flowers and other natural materials to match your own taste and style.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:40:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:11:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Concrete rhubarb leaves are fun, easy-to-make decorations. The bigger the plant leaf you use as a mold, the more impressive the final result. Read on for the instructions that enthusiastic gardener Marjo Friman used to make striking concrete leaves to decorate her garden.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[These pompom Easter eggs are easy to make from leftover yarn. Use different colors to give your pompom eggs fun stripes!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>This colorful paper dahlia won’t be a wallflower: make a striking decoration for your home or party</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This colorful paper dahlia is made by layering paper cones onto a sturdy base. Different shades of red add contrast and depth. Hang it on the wall, and the party is ready to begin!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[A table wreath can be made with spring cut flowers and slender branches from a tree or shrub. Repurpose windfallen branches or those left after spring pruning. Master florist Saija Sitolahti shows how to tie a cheerful table decoration in no time!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:40:24 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:06:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The peace dove is always a timely symbol with an unmistakable message. You can fold this origami dove from plain copy paper.
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      <description><![CDATA[A Christmas wreath is an enchanting decoration, whether you hang it on your door or even on the wall. Which kind of wreath ignites your holiday spirit? We’ve gathered 13 wonderful photos—choose your favorite ideas for your home!]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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