Christmas is over, and school won't start for another week or more. If winter weather has you stuck inside, you might be looking for ways to keep your kids busy. Crafting is a fun way to spend time together as a family! I've rounded up twelve tutorials that use items you likely already have at home. Grab your paint, glue, and scissors, rummage through the recycling bin, and get started crafting with your kids this winter break! DIY Scratch Paper Upcycled paint Stir Sticks Recycled … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas!
I hope your holidays are wonderful! … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Wire Wrapped Charms
The fun thing about making my own jewelry and accessories is that I get to update my wardrobe without buying new clothes. A new accessory seems to bring new life to an old outfit. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday!) Supplies Jewelry Wire Glitter Dimensional Magic Packaging Tape Step one: Keep the wire on the spool and coil the wire to make a ring to hang the pendant from. Step two: Wrap the wire around a round … [Read more...]
Last Minute DIY Gift: Snowman Mason Jar
I have a super simple and quick last minute gift idea you can make. Learn more HERE. … [Read more...]
Make Snowman Magnet Gifts with Dollar Tree Value Seeker’s Club
This is a sponsored post with Dollar Tree and BluePrint Social. All opinions are my own.Are you scrambling for last minute gift ideas for teachers, co-workers, and neighbors? This fun snowman magnet project from my sponsor, Dollar Tree Value Seekers Club, is the perfect quick, affordable solution! Who wouldn't love a glowing, smiling snowman gift?I've shared in other posts how much I enjoy being a member of the Value Seekers Club. Each month, the club offers members … [Read more...]
Designer Inspired Stamped Burlap Ornaments
When I saw these adorable printed burlap ornaments in a catalog I knew I had to make my own. You can easily make several ornaments in one sitting, and they would make beautiful gifts that would be cherished for many Christmases to come! (This post first appeared at Crafts Unleashed, where I am part of the Design Team.) Supplies: Burlap Fabric Paint Alphabet Stamps White Hemp Cord Step one: Use different sized alphabet stamps to spell the word "joy". Sponge the stamp … [Read more...]
Make a Personalized Floating Photo Ornament
You may have most of your holiday shopping done by now, but maybe you're still looking for something special for that white elephant exchange at work, or something for that friend who is hard to shop for. Make a unique floating photo ornament that no one else will have! This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday. My kids had fun posing for these pictures, and they laugh at their unique ornaments. I think these ornaments would be equally (if not … [Read more...]
Shabby Chic Christmas Trees: Canvas and Lace Decorating
Like a lot of you, I love the versatility of canvas and burlap. I especially like to pair them with lace. The combination of natural fibers with elegant details is oh so shabby chic and eye pleasing. I flipped canvas pennants upside down to create pretty Christmas tree decor. Supplies: Basically Embellies Bare Basics Pennants, Large Lace and trimmings Glue Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber, White, 1 Bag, 12-Ounce Candlestick Winter White Tree Skirt … [Read more...]
Decorate an Unfinished Wood Santa Countdown with Collage Clay
I found this cute unfinished wood item at Goodwill in October. I bought it, thinking that my children and I could decorate it together. Well, they loved the idea but never wanted to actually sit down and do it when I asked. So I gave up and decorated it myself! Supplies: Unfinished Wood Santa Countdown (the tag said Hobby Lobby) DecoArt Americana Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint, Cotton Ball DecoArt Americana Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint, Red Barn DecoArt … [Read more...]
Make a Snow Globe from a Hummingbird Feeder
I bought a humming bird feeder at Dollar Tree this summer, and as I looked at it on my counter it made me think of a snow globe. When I saw some adorable miniature trees at Dollar Tree later, my idea came together. This fun, pretty snow globe is easy and inexpensive to make, and safe for little hands to hold! (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where you can find me every Tuesday!) Supplies: Hummingbird feeder Miniature tree Paint Glitter Glue … [Read more...]
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