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Seasonal projects to make ahead

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Hand-cut black paper bats and cream stars hanging in a sunlit autumn window

Halloween paper· 12 min read

A Paper Bat Window Display That Still Feels Grown-Up

Cut a small flock of reusable paper bats and arrange them with enough space to keep the room calm and atmospheric.

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Hand-folded paper stars in cream, rust, and olive used on a wrapped gift and garland

Holiday paper· 9 min read

Folded Paper Stars for Gifts and Garlands

Fold reusable dimensional paper stars from cardstock for gift toppers, garlands, and window ornaments with a simple template and step-by-step instructions.

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Three handmade pumpkins in carved wood, folded paper, and painted natural pumpkin on a wooden worktable

Autumn· 8 min read

Three Handmade Pumpkins for a Warm Autumn Table

Make three autumn pumpkins from a wood blank, folded paper, and a real pumpkin. Compare materials, follow illustrated steps, and style a low centerpiece that works through Thanksgiving.

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