• Crafts+DIY,  Food+Drink,  Holidays+Parties

    Easy DIY: Referee Drink Bottles

    This post contains some affiliate links. This means that if you ultimately end up purchasing something through these links, I may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. But, as always, I try to only link to things I personally use and enjoy myself. Thanks for your support of The Crafty Cat Company! Referee drink bottles are the perfect way to add a creative touch to the drink offerings at your next sports party! So often, the focus is on the food, activities, and other decor, that beverages are often an afterthought… but not anymore! I couldn’t believe how many guests loved these things! And the best…

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    A Budget-Friendly Halloween Mantlescape

    Note: This post contains some affiliate links. I MAY receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase any items via these links. But, as always, I try to only recommend products that I personally use and enjoy. Thanks for your support of The Crafty Cat Company! Howdy, readers! It’s been a while… sorry for being M.I.A., but with the holiday season upon us, rest assured that there will be plenty of new material here coming up soon! So how was everyone’s Halloween? Ours was pretty low-key, just handed out candy to trick-or-treaters. And of course, did a little holiday decorating! I wanted to share with…

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    My 10 Favorite Hobby Lobby Fall Buys

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I MAY receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, if you make any purchases via these links. But, as always, all thoughts, ideas, and opinions are 100% my own. Thanks for your support of The Crafty Cat Company! A few weeks ago, I shared my list of favorite fall picks from Michaels. But they’re not the only heavyweight contender in the game. Hobby Lobby has an amazing selection of all things fall at this time of year. And while you may find many similar items at the two stores, Hobby Lobby has its own unique and creative offerings, which is why…

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    5-Minute DIY: Mini Jack-O-Lantern Pails

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I MAY receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you, should you buy any products via these links. But, as always, all thoughts, opinions, and ideas are my own. Thanks for supporting The Crafty Cat Company! No, you’re not imagining things, it’s still summertime. (At least, as of this writing!) But, as I mentioned in my last post, many retailers are already putting out their fall merchandise offerings. This means we get to think ahead to cooler fall days and the upcoming holiday season! And, of course, plan ahead for our decorating and crafting too. New autumn items are hitting shelves, so…

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  • Crafts+DIY,  Holidays+Parties,  Home+Garden

    My 10 Favorite Michaels Fall Buys

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I MAY receive compensation for any purchases you make via these links, but as always, any thoughts and opinions expressed here are solely my own. Thanks for supporting The Crafty Cat Company! Michaels is probably my favorite store in the whole world. No exaggeration. They have just about everything imaginable for making crafts of all kinds. It’s like heaven on earth for creative people, myself included. I could wander the aisles there for hours, drawing inspiration from everything around me. Plus, they always have sales going on, and coupons available too. Psst, quick side note: do yourself a favor and join the Michaels Rewards…

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    Easy 5-Minute DIY: Recycled Bird Feeder

    Today’s easy 5-Minute DIY recycled bird feeder is the perfect thing to make if you’re looking for a quick project for yourself or your kids, especially on those long summer days when they’re out of school with lots of time on their hands. It doesn’t require super-precise measurements or cutting, and it can be adapted easily to whatever empty recyclable container you have on hand, whether it’s a juice bottle like the one I used, a 2-liter soda bottle, or a plastic milk jug. It’s a way to reuse materials, and feed wildlife at the same time… not to mention costs almost nothing! Here’s what you’ll need: -A clean, empty…

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