Get Crafty: More DIY Ideas for November

It never ceases to amaze me how many instructions there are out there for handmade items. Whether you're looking for an original winter scarf, a bottle of aromatic hand lotion, a wacky decoration for your home or an unusual keepsake, somebody out there has created a remarkable version from scratch and posted a tutorial for those of us who'd like one for ourselves. On that note, here are my picks for this week's DIY Ideas for November.

The Thankful Tree
When I was a little girl, my grandmother taught me to make gratitude lists during sad days. As an adult, that exercise is still enough to get me through even the toughest of times. With a few rustic materials – and just in time for Thanksgiving – you too can immortalize the things for which you're grateful by recreating this lovely decorative item from Jones Design Company (they even include free printable cards).

10-Minute Pumpkin Spice Soap
Need to put together a quick set of gifts for girls' night or a last-minute holiday party? This quick-and-easy DIY soap from Happiness is Homemade may be the perfect thing. All you need is a soap mold and some basic materials and you'll have a basket of yummy-smelling soaps ready for the gifting in no time.

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