“Get Well Soon” doesn’t get any cuter than this! There is nothing better than a homemade gift, especially when it is something thoughtful and creative. If you happen to have someone in your life that could use a hug, this card is just too easy to pass up. You probably already have the supplies on hand, too! […]
There seems to be an endless array of creative toilet paper roll crafts and other ideas. Who knew! I’m excited about the ease and low cost of these cute and clever toilet paper roll art projects. No more tossing them in the trash at my house! I’m saving them for a rainy day. Turning trash […]
What a creative yet cheap way to turn a container that will probably end up in the trash into something useful–a cute headband organizer. Cover it in fabric, and voila! Keep the lid to store other hair accessories such as hair bows and clips. You could also glue it onto a small platform for a […]
Among other creative craft projects, Paint chips have become a crafting obsession. The brilliant and varying colors make it easy to make fun projects and gifts. When I saw this idea on Pinterest, I immediately went to check on my stash of old paint swatches from when we moved in and remodeled our home six […]
Once again, our decorative duct tape is coming in quite handy! Upon the insistent request of my daughter, we’ve made these easy DIY barbie pillows without any sewing! Materials Needed: Decorative duct tape, scissors, cotton balls, one small section of toilet paper, and a sticky sided jewel. Wrap one or two cotton balls with a […]
This bookmark craft comes in incredibly handy (I’m always looking for a bookmark) and makes for a great personalized gift idea, especially for a favorite teacher or book loving friend. You can personalize them with a name, a message, a favorite color, or even a theme. Here is an easy tutorial on how to make […]
DIY Pencil Toppers – a unique gift alternative to cards on Valentine’s Day. This project is fun for kids of all ages and doesn’t require much time or effort. Materials Needed: Pencils, pipe cleaners, foam paper, scissors, and permanent markers. Instructions: 1. Cut out 1 to 2 inch heart shapes from foam paper. Use a […]
This easy-to-make butterfly light switch cover will add pizzaz to any girl’s room, and the great thing about doing it yourself, is that you can really customize the colors to match your room. Materials Needed: A screwdriver, foam paper, scissors, 6 to 8 pom-poms, a pipe cleaner, hot glue, and 2 googly eyes. Instructions: 1. […]
