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Today's Featured PostColorful Summer Bleached Greeting Card
By Benetta
I recently learned that thick bleach can be a wonderful addition to a crafter's treasure trove. At first, working with bleach is not as easy as it sounds, but with some practice it becomes a great technique to use on cards and other designs.
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By 15mhhm15
Reuse any old gift cards you may have (especially if it's a cute print or pattern) as a child's backpack tag or a luggage tag.
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By 15mhhm15
You can make several nice universal greeting cards from magazines! I am not sure why I did not think about this sooner. I received this Better Homes & Gardens July 2018 magazine in the mail. After reading the magazine I skimmed through the pages and found themes for greeting cards I could make.
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How to Organize and Store Confetti
By tiffanytallent1981
As someone who enjoys completing craft projects, I have accumulated tons of confetti over the years. Up until recently, I stored it all in baggies. Then someone gave me a medium size utility box and I found that it was a perfect fit for sorting all of my confetti.
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Scrabble Nine Patch Shadow Box
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
This is just a cute way to use faux fabric paper, a wood box, and Scrabble tiles.
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By attosa
I bought a pack of star patterned napkins last year at an Independence Day sale for 20 cents and saved them for crafting purposes. Here, I've used them to decoupage an old, worn flower pot to give it new life. Filled with red flowers, it makes a nice centerpiece for the 4th of July.
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By attosa
These are cheap and cheerful decorative pieces just in time for 4th of July. I used a colourful assortment pack of zip ties I got at the Dollar store, along with some pipe cleaners, to make these fun dimensional bursts of colour. This is an excellent all-ages craft!
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By lalala...
My son had to make painted rocks for a project in his high school art class this year. He chose to do a design that incorporated 3 rocks. I am in love with these cherry blossom rocks and am so glad that he let me display them in the yard!
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By 15mhhm15
There are so many fun options you could do with this do it yourself scratch off coat. You can make scratcher cards as fun gifts (doesn't necessarily have to involve money). Use this idea toward gender reveals, prom/dances, games, etc.
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By 15mhhm15
Have extra shoe boxes? Another simple and free project you can make is a recycled cardboard shelf. It is ideal for lightweight items; perfect to toss your wallet and keys, or mail on.
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By katrine2706
As I decided to dispose of my old stuff, I saw this cute mini dress I used to wear back in high school. I remember wearing this after college graduation at a family pool party. That was actually the last time it served me.
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By Sandi/Poor But Proud
With some Americana yarn colors, buttons, paperboard, and glue you can make this fun flag. It was inspired by one made with fabric yo-yos, but thought I could make them with little circles of yarn.
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Use your fabric scraps or old clothing to create these fashionable flower pins.
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Here are instructions for making a jig to help hold and cut bottles.
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By Sandi/Poor But Proud
I saw something like this on line, but I made my own. I had to improvise because I didn't buy enough of two colors, but I think it came out pretty cute anyway.
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Making A Monogram Door Ornament
By Ana I.
With a cardboard cut out and fabric, this monogram letter comes to life. Here are some simple and easy steps to follow.
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By ShirleyE
This pretty brooch is simple and sophisticated. It's easy to make too and you can make it out of recycled materials. Anyone would be delighted to receive this as a gift and it won't take you long to make.
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By Rae G.
Brighten any expectant mom's day with a useful bouquet. Add baby socks to green pipe cleaners and tie with gift ribbon. Mix in artificial flowers for a celebratory and useful bouquet! My mother did this for my baby shower - it was such a quirky and neat way to give the needed gift of baby socks!
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By Rachel's Mom
Kids will enjoy making and playing with these pinwheels. They are very quick, easy and inexpensive.
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By Regina Arlauckas
Ever wonder how to mail a snow-globe in an envelope? With this easy technique of making "Shaker Cards", turn your hand-stamped cards into dimensional windows that you can fill with confetti, potpourri, or anything you like.
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I love painted flowerpots, and I think in the spring they make a fun statement. One of the most popular outdoor motifs is watermelon. I have watermelon cups, plates, and pitchers, so I decided that I wanted to make watermelon flowerpots to match.
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Learn how to make a quick and easy candy dispenser with this short video.
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By Marjorie
My bras started getting too tight and were extremely uncomfortable. My bras are still in very good condition and all I needed was an extra inch in the band width, so I found my answer on this website.
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By Jayme
This oversized ant is sure to cause a stir at your next outdoor picnic. Make them to use as table decorations.
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By Sue Hinely
I went to my local favorite thrift store shopping and picked up this lamp. The shade was already shaped like a hat. I painted the shade red and trimmed it with some red and purple feather boas.
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By stephanie
Place beads on corsage pins in a pleasing arrangement. Allow about 1/4 inch at the end of the pin for insertion into each hair stick.
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Garden Tags from Aluminum Roof Flashing
By Gina
You can make garden tags out of leftover aluminum roof flashing (the kind on a roll). I took a simple tag design that I drew, printed it out on heavy paper, and cut it out. I took that template and a Sharpie and traced that design onto the flashing metal multiple times.
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Make a Wind Chime with Old Beads and Jewelry
By Vicki Keong
I recently put together a rather pretty hanger/wind chime for the patio using lots of leftover beads, old odd earrings, bits of old brooches and necklaces, and some colored glass pieces from a broken wind chime.
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Yo-Yo Christmas tree applied to finger towels using the Clover small round template. I used these for Christmas gifts this past year and received many compliments.
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This Week's QuestionsConcept Ideas for Batik Art GalleryI want a concept for a batik art gallery museum.Janome Sewing Machine Won't Sew in ReverseMy Janome sewing machine won't sew in reverse. It has perfect stitching forward. It is model 3015. Any suggestions?Using Borax in a Rubber Rock Tumbler BarrelCan borax be used in a rubber rock tumbler barrel without damaging the rubber barrel? The theory is to clean the rocks as they tumble and to remove excess dirt, etc.Finding Donations of Fleece for Charity ProjectI'm from a church where our ladies are making fleece blankets to donate to hospitals and shelters, etc. and we are looking for donations of fleece asap. We are located in southern Michigan. Does anyone have suggestions on who we can ask and where we can look?Brand "Favorite" Sewing MachineI ran across this sewing machine with the brand name "Favorite" and can not find any info on it.Using Rit Dye Fixative on Tie Dyed ShirtsWill using a dye fixative work on tie dyed shirts that have already been rinsed, or is it too late? Either way, how exactly is it done?ThriftyFun Contests!This newsletter is powered by you! Below are the active contests on ThriftyFun...
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