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offers a few pointers:

• Choose craft items that complement the home’s overall theme. For example, if you love clean, contemporary modem lines, make items that mimic that look. Crafts that incorporate reflective surfaces and metallic looks will fit well with contemporary themes. Softer fabrics and materials will mesh with a country theme.

• Make crafts that will endure and be durable for seasons to come. “You’ll invest your time and a bit of yourself in every item you make," Skinner said. “Opt for items that will be easy - to care for and that will appeal to your sense of the holidays not just this year, but next year and the year after that as well.”

• Give yourself plenty of time and space in which to create. You’re not lushing the season if you start working on your holiday crafts in early November or even late October. You’re just giving yourself plenty of time to accomplish everything you want to do. Also, dedicate a specific area of your home to crafting and keep all the projects in one place; this way you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips. i-;

• Get kids involved. When you create crafts with your children, you’re not just making dec

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