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“5 Minutes or Less” is an ongoing series dedicated to fun, DIY crafts that you can do in five minutes or less. Some of my favorites include personalized keys and succulent gardens.

Craft Lightning: Simple Herb Garden
Jocie | May 14, 2013
Craft Lightning: Simple Herb Garden

Welcome to the Better Half as we join in the Craft Lightning fun by making a super quick and simple herb garden! If you love crafts but don’t have a ton of time, also be sure to check out more of our fabulous 5 Minutes or Less Crafts, like easy succulent gardens and apothecary jars.I’ve been toying with the idea of a herb garden for a while. Ethan built a planter and herb garden for my mom last year and I have been itching for my own ever since. But, we’ve been so busy with other projects, I didn’t have the time... 

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Three Easy Succulent Garden Ideas
Jocie | May 2, 2013
Three Easy Succulent Garden Ideas

I guess I’ve gone a bit crazy with succulent garden ideas since Home Depot asked me to participate in their Pinterest Inspired Succulent Garden DIH workshop! On Tuesday, you may have seen my fabulous succulent terrarium I made using poplar wood and a mason jar. I had some succulents left over and just couldn’t stop myself, so I made three more easy succulent gardens that each only took 5 minutes or less to make! Let me know which is your favorite. Birdcage Succulent Garden I had this idea in the back of my mind for a while... 

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5 Minutes or Less: 5 Dollar Store Easter Decor Ideas
Jocie | March 5, 2013
5 Minutes or Less: 5 Dollar Store Easter Decor Ideas

Welcome to OPC’s The Better Half. My name is Jocie, and I love to craft and DIY my home into something wonderful. I hope you enjoy this tutorial on Dollar Store Easter Decor in 5 Minutes or Less. If you enjoy this article, check out some other recent crafts and consider subscribing to The Better Half (email or RSS). Also, feel free to share this tutorial on Facebook and give it a +1. All the buttons float along the left side of your screen. Thanks! “5 Minutes or Less”  is an ongoing series dedicated to quick and fun crafts and... 

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5 Minutes or Less: My Favorite Quick Projects
Jocie | February 19, 2013
5 Minutes or Less: My Favorite Quick Projects

“5 Minutes or Less”  is an ongoing series dedicated to quick and fun crafts and DIY projects that you can do in five minutes or less. This segment came to being because in our busy life it was difficult making the time for the involved and time-consuming projects that I love. I have done a bunch of projects in this series over the past couple years, but wanted to share with some of our newer readers my favorites: Homemade ModPodge, Personalized Nail Polish Keys, Homemade Vanilla, Beer Bottle Vases, Scrapbook Paper Clothes Pin!Also,... 

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5 Minutes or Less: Pine Cone Place Card Holders
Jocie | November 21, 2012
5 Minutes or Less: Pine Cone Place Card Holders

“5 Minutes or Less”  is an ongoing series dedicated to quick and fun crafts and DIY projects that you can do in five minutes or less. This segment came to being because in our busy life it was difficult making the time for the involved and time-consuming projects that I love. We would love to feature your ideas too, so don’t forget to take lots of pictures of your next “5 Minutes or Less” DIY and send ‘em our way!Thanksgiving is tomorrow and, if you’re like me, maybe some of your Thanksgiving planning has been put... 

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5 Minutes or Less: Making a Message Board with an Old Frame
Jocie | October 11, 2012
5 Minutes or Less: Making a Message Board with an Old Frame

Before you read my easiest, almost most ridiculous post ever, just a reminder to visit our link party tomorrow, see some great featured projects and find out who won the $25 Hobby Lobby Gift Card!Last year, I made a quick message board to put next to the door to write sweet notes between me and Ethan, or reminders, whatever. Usually, the same “love note” sits for a couple of months while visitors come in and write sassy additions like “gag me” or vomit sounds. Or sometimes, people like my sister write “I... 

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5 Minutes or Less: Dressed Up Clothes Pins
Jocie | June 14, 2012
5 Minutes or Less: Dressed Up Clothes Pins

“5 Minutes or Less”  is an on-going series dedicated to quick and fun crafts and DIY projects that you can do in five minutes or less. This segment came to being because in our busy life it was difficult making the time for the involved and time-consuming projects that I love. We would love to feature your ideas too, so don’t forget to take lots of pictures of your next “5 Minutes or Less” DIY and send ‘em our way!Awhile ago I had bought those cheap, plastic chip clips that stick to the fridge. Over time, they have been... 

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5 Minutes or Less: Beer Bottle Vases
Jocie | June 6, 2012
5 Minutes or Less: Beer Bottle Vases

“5 Minutes or Less” is an on-going series dedicated to quick and fun crafts and DIY projects that you can do in five minutes or less. This segment came to being because in our busy life it was difficult making the time for the involved and time-consuming projects that I love. We would love to feature your ideas too, so don’t forget to take lots of pictures of your next “5 Minutes or Less” DIY and send ‘em our way!We had some friends over Saturday night and the boys had bought beer, a couple different kinds. As I was gathering... 

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5 Minutes or Less: Homemade Vanilla Extract
Jocie | May 17, 2012
5 Minutes or Less: Homemade Vanilla Extract

“5 Minutes or Less”  is an on-going series dedicated to quick and fun crafts and DIY projects that you can do in five minutes or less. This segment came to being because in our busy life it was difficult making the time for the involved and time-consuming projects that I love. We would love to feature your ideas too, so don’t forget to take lots of pictures of your next “5 Minutes or Less” DIY and send ‘em our way!“5 Minutes or Less” is a little misleading on this one. What I should have said was 5 Minutes or... 

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5 Minutes or Less: Cheap and Easy Wrapping Paper
Jocie | May 9, 2012
5 Minutes or Less: Cheap and Easy Wrapping Paper

“5 Minutes or Less”  is an on-going series dedicated to quick and fun crafts and DIY projects that you can do in five minutes or less. This segment came to being because in our busy life it was difficult making the time for the involved and time-consuming projects that I love. We would love to feature your ideas too, so don’t forget to take lots of pictures of your next “5 Minutes or Less” DIY and send ‘em our way!Ethan’s birthday was just last week and on his birthday I realized I hadn’t bought wrapping paper... 

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