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By 15mhhm15
I am prepping to co-host a small intimate going away party for my friend. I thought this would be a cute touch even though the items are going to be disposable.
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
Making the second foam pumpkin brought out the Punk' in me. I love the way it turned out.
Teacher's Day Pop Up Greeting Card
By katrine2706
A token with a personal touch is much more valuable than ready made ones. It's the thought that counts, they say. So here's an idea for a pop-up greeting card you can make with your children for their teachers. This can also be made for any occasion.
How to Make Halloween Manikins
By poehere
I live on an island and unfortunately it is very hard to get decorations for Halloween. Therefore, I found a way around all this and made my own. Each year our markets will sell a few things for the kids to enjoy Halloween.
Embellish a Dollar Tree Pumpkin
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
I love the little foam pumpkins I get at the Dollar Tree. But let's face it, they are pretty "uninspired".
By 15mhhm15
My toddler enjoys being nearby when I'm in the kitchen. She likes to play with some magnets that we have on our fridge. I thought it would be fun to make assorted wooden craft stick magnets.
By 15mhhm15
This is a cute and easy seasonal Halloween frame you could make. Display your child's photos in here, or add a magnet to the back of the craft stick to hang on the fridge, or on a white board (to count down the days of Halloween).
I like working with yo yos so decided to make some yo yo pumpkins.
Buy Cheap and Revamp Into Your Style
By 15mhhm15
I bought this chalkboard during last year's 90% Christmas sale at Target for only 30 cents (originally $3). I changed up the original bow that I did not like (which was a simple thin red bow) into this burlap bow. Now the chalkboard looks as if it was more expensive and looks nicer.
By attosa
I love these pumpkins because they have a lovely vintage feel to them. When hung, they cast pretty shadows and show many dimensions whilst gently spinning. This is a great craft for all ages for the entire autumn season.
By 15mhhm15
Halloween is right around the corner. You can make inexpensive spider decor with just hot glue and acrylic paint!
By katrine2706
Halloween is just some weeks away and maybe you are preparing for a Halloween party. Here's a simple card craft you can make as either an invitation or a greeting card.
By attosa
If you're someone who uses hair ties, you know they always seem to disappear. My girlfriends and I always stuff a new pack of ties in each others gift bags as they are always welcome. I thought it would be cute if this time around, I shaped the hair ties into cute lollipops to give them.
By 15mhhm15
This is a recycled spiderweb/spider sign I made from recycle items I had saved. This pizza cardboard circle is transformed into this Halloween sign. All the items I used were free or items I already had at home.
By 15mhhm15
Both my children love playing with glitter, but it can be messy! Here's a fun and mess free art activity your child(ren) can play with, have fun, and in the end once dried - it's a lovely piece of art!
By 15mhhm15
Here is a simple and easy to make pumpkin garland for fall and Halloween. It is perfect for decorating your fireplace area, or to use as table, party, or home decorations.
Button and Seed Bead Earrings or Pendant
By ShirleyE
This is a tiny delicate piece of jewellery that looks very pretty either as earrings or on a fine chain as a necklace. Make a full set for a gift for an older child. In fact it really is so simple to make that a child of maybe 10 or 11 years old who loves crafty stuff would be able to make a set.
View on the Garden Adult Coloring Page
By Benetta
Here is an adult coloring page that would be a great project to color and decoupage to the bottom of a tea tray. You can add a vintage feel to the wall and the wooden shutter, which will make it even more suitable for a tea tray. The colored page can also be framed and used to adorn a wall in a vintage style bedroom.
Repurposed Helium Tank Jack-o-Lantern
By Ana
For parties I love those helium tanks that you can purchase and create your own balloon design from your home. I have used that for several functions.The problem was the empty tank. I decided to turn my tank into art! With spray paint and craft paints, I made a character piece for my yard.
By attosa
I hate it when I lose a sock in the laundry. I usually end up using the lonely one for cleaning or for crafts. Here is one of my crafts for the fall using old socks and branches from trees. Happy fall to you all!
By R Barbara
After making a candy corn pot holder I decided to use some of the leftover fabric to make a larger version that can be used as a table mat.
By Benetta
Here is an easy, inexpensive way to add fall décor to your home! Turn ice cream sticks into a mini wooden canvas. Add fall colored embellishments, display it on a mini wooden easel and voila! This craft can also be used to make small DIY Christmas gifts for colleagues or neighbors.
By attosa
Halloween is on its way! Here is a cute pumpkin craft that will cost next to nothing to make. It uses just a few household items including the cardboard tubes from inside toilet paper rolls. This is a great fall craft for all ages.
This festive and frugal garland is made from orange pom poms and drinking straws. Learn how to make it in this short video.
By ShirleyE
This is a cute little craft project for older children. Younger children could get a finger pinched painfully so be careful. It doesn't take long to make and uses materials that many people already have around the house.
Make these cute Button Candy Corn ornaments to put on a mini Halloween tree.
Substitute Screw Driver for Brother Sewing Machine
By Marty Dick
Those who read Thriftyfun on a regular basis are aware that many of my posts deal with the klutz in all of us. DH bought me this lovely sewing machine a few months ago. It has (or had, I have yet to decide which) an odd shaped little screw driver which I promptly misplaced.
Use Mod Podge for Crochet Knots or Frays
By Jackie H.
I am at all times crocheting something. Right now I am crocheting sports scarfs for a non-profit community organization. And often after I wash them you can see the ends where you change colors. The knots in the yarn. They are difficult to hide. I found a better way of disguising them.
By Domestic Charm
Make your kids mummy juice boxes for Halloween. Easy to create and great for a kid's party or to send to school.
By Babette
I have made capes out of twin size black flat bed sheets. They're $5 at Wal-Mart. Just find the middle of 1 edge of the sheet, and cut straight to the opposite corner on the bottom. Do the same on the other side.
By R Barbara
After making a candy corn pot holder I decided to use some of the leftover fabric to make a larger version that can be used as a table mat.
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