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Bragging Rights! Second Place State Fair
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
I won 2nd place for my embellished mirror at the State Fair for Oregon/2018!
Stone Ladybug Garden Ornaments
By attosa
This is a fun craft for the garden, made from the garden! I collected the roundest stones I could find in my backyard, painted them to look like ladybugs, then placed them all around the garden. Such a fun pop of colour! This is a great all-ages craft.
By katrine2706
When September starts, we start thinking of decorations for Christmas. We usually decorate every September and sometimes we remove them on February or March. It's our one thrifty way to save time and money during the Christmas season, so today I started making a paper star which I might be able to use as decoration.
By attosa
I love plastic milk jugs because they are a lot like thick vellum paper, except they are free after you drink all your milk. After cleaning, drying, and cutting, these milk jugs can make beautiful flowers. Placing a candle in the middle and using it as a votive holder is optional.
By lalala...
I made this control panel for my 4 yr old son. He told me that he needed something that would charge his engine and control the mechanical parts of his body. He is amazingly creative and I just had to make that happen. This is what I came up with:
By Benetta
If you are looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this fall season, look no further! Here is a fun sunflower coloring page and a crossword puzzle to keep them busy. A great way to celebrate the symbols usually associated with the harvest season!
By Benetta
Use food colorings to make paper leaves. Then turn the leaves into a striking fall themed birthday card.
By 15mhhm15
Photo clip banners are very popular and trendy for events like a bridal shower, baby shower, engagement, wedding, birthday, graduation, etc.
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
This was a labor of love, but I am happy with how it came out. With some yarn, hot glue, and a faux pumpkin you too can make one like this. I saw these on Pinterest, but I make mine crochet rather than with single strands of yarn.
Crocheted Scrap Yarn Steering Wheel Cover
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
I am slowly but surely getting my old van fixed up. One of the things I wanted to do was prep it for colder weather while it's still nice out.
Thriftstore Glass Garden Tower
By R Barbara
I have seen other examples of this type of project and wanted to create one of my own. Currently it is decorating my kitchen countertop, but will move outside into the garden when the weather improves.
By Donna
This lovely little wreath lesson was offered at my local library and used discarded books for the project. Lovely I think and lots of fun to make with a friend/loved one!
By Becky Miles
Many years ago, I saw a project similar to this, done by Martha Stewart. She used Mary Jane candy wrappers, decoupaged onto a box, I think. For this project, I used Tootsie Roll wrappers.
By Rachel's Mom
Don't throw out those sweaters that no longer fit; instead, recycle them by creating throw pillows. This is a quick and simple craft.
By KIM HOGGAN
Here is a cute way to make a bottle robe using a bib to keep baby's milk warm and chin dry. This makes cute baby shower gifts as well. :)
By ShirleyE
This is a fun project for children to do on a rainy day as a decoration for their bedroom wall. If you choose child-safe glue, you will need patience and somewhere out of reach for it to dry undisturbed.
By ShirleyE
These little paper envelopes are a lot easier to make than they look. A lovely idea for giving small gifts, love notes, or gift cards. You don't have to use specialised origami paper, any will do.
Small Cross-body Crochet Purse
By melissa
I was going away for the weekend and wanted a small purse. I wanted it just big enough to hold a small wallet, phone, powder, and lipstick. I also wanted to use thick yarn and a big hook so that I could finish it quickly. This is what I came up with. It is easy and you'll be done in no time.
By R Barbara
I like working with yo yos so I looked for some ideas for making pumpkins. I found this project on the internet. They were fun to make and look great.
By lalala...
The kids are always asking us to buy those funky decorative gourds at the grocery store in the fall. I usually say no, but last year I gave in and let them each pick one.
By Domestic Charm
Make apple stamps from a real apple and teach your child about the letter A.
By lnygaard
Make a nylon pumpkin using old pantyhose or footies. This can be a great project for fall.
Fall Crochet Hats for Flower Pot Cozies
By Donna
Just a quick idea when pulling out our fall/winter clothes.
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
I make these and sell them, but hate to block. After months of pondering whether this will work, I finally got the time tonight to try it and yes, it does.
By Brianna Southworth
Have your babies or kids outgrown some seriously cute clothes? Don't want to make a quilt? Make some roses and then turn those into headbands, obi belts, or any number of other craft-worthy things with this super-easy and fun embellishment!
By melody_yesterday
These DREAM alphas were made from an old shirt I liked the print too well to toss it into the "rag bag".
By Elaine
I bought this old frame at a garage sale several years ago for $1 and then I pressed a fern between several pages of newspaper and weighted it with books. When completely dry, I mounted it with sewing thread onto some mat board and inserted in frame.
Crocheted Recycled Christmas Cards
By Barb Hopkins
Since I can't stand to throw out all my beautiful Christmas cards,I cut shapes from them, then punch holes around the sides, and crochet on them to make beautiful new Christmas Ornaments. I decorated our tree at church last year with them and received raves!!
Find an old console tv, remove the tube and make it a 3-d decoration. I use mine as an aquarium, too! Please notice the cool design transfers on the wall!
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