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By katrine2706
Pasta isn't just for making food. It can be used even if not cooked. Never think that your pasta is wasted when the expiry date comes and you were not able to cook them. See how I transformed expired macaroni pasta into an accessory.
Monkey Theme Decoration Banner
By 15mhhm15
Planning a party last minute and need some easy decoration tips? This is a simple do it yourself decoration project with items you probably already have at home!
By 15mhhm15
Don't have a bow? You can make a simple one or a couple with tissue paper. Tissue paper flower bows will make a cute accent to any gift you're going to give!
By attosa
This is a cute project using an old tin can and a cardboard tube from a roll of toilet paper. A bit of paint and glue will transform your junk into a mystical creature, carrying your pretty flowers. You can also use this as a pencil or makeup brush holder!
Bird Seed Heart Wedding Favors
By Donna
My daughter's wedding has a natural theme and so we wanted a favor that would be consistent and something anyone could enjoy once they got it home!
Upcycled Coupon to Birthday Card
By 15mhhm15
Victoria's Secret mails out coupons printed on thick quality cardboard paper. I usually keep their coupons because they make great templates to trace or to use for other craft projects, like this birthday card!
Personalized Initial Confetti Gift Wrap Paper
By 15mhhm15
This is a cute way of gift wrapping by adding a personalized touch with the recipient's initial, while also repurposing any packaging supplies you may have (from online orders, store purchases, etc).
By Benetta
Here is a cute back-to-school activity for the art class. Turn twine doodles into colorful monsters! A fun way to explore creativity and to play around with colors. It can also be used at home, or as a playful activity to entertain a small group of friends.
Bunch of Flowers Birthday Card
By Benetta
Turn basic craft material into a delightful birthday card. Decorated with flowers, this card is sure to make the recipient feel special.
Popcorn Kernel Jar Secret Safe
By attosa
Need a place to hide your valuables? Try making my secret diversion safe that looks like a full jar of popcorn kernels! It costs about $1.00 to make, which is so much cheaper than diversion safes carried at spy and detective shops. Don't have popcorn? You can use: lentils, beans, bran flakes, etc.
By ShirleyE
This is a fun craft to do with kids and you can use up scraps, leftovers, and recycled bits and bobs. It might even encourage them to read books instead of sitting in front of a screen!
By ShirleyE
Elegant and beautiful, this is an easy project. If you can't find the corsage you are looking for to match your gown, it is easy to make one yourself from a small piece of fabric.
This fun felt cloud pin makes a great gift. Learn how to make one with this short video.
Use Your Garden Gourds For Cute Craft People
By Wendy Somers
Gourds from your garden can make cute crafts. I used doll hair and regular acrylic paint for my "Breast Cancer Buddy". My daughter, Eryn, came up with the film canister idea for a craft show.
By lalala...
Who would guess that this awesome cactus is actually made out of a foam pumpkin? With a few simple supplies, you can make this faux cactus to enjoy all year!
Crocheted 'Timber' Neck Pillow Pattern
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
I saw this and didn't have a way to get a pattern so I made my own. As a mini-bolster pillow for your neck, it's the perfect size and shape. Your list of materials is very small, too!
By lalala...
My friend is a school teacher and every year I help her make items for her room. This year she had found a tip on Pinterest about making a Warm Fuzzies Jar. It's a great way to encourage the kids to work together and be kind.
By Donna
Homemade wool dryer balls help dry laundry much faster, replace dryer sheets to soften and scent and help fluff clothes.
Use Dowel Rods for Needlework Frames
By Marti S.
Ever wish you had a different size scroll bar set? I use half inch diameter dowel rods from the home improvement store and cut to whatever width I need at the time. I have widths ranging from 8 inches to 36 inches.
By Jayme
Just because it's raining doesn't mean you can't take the kids outside to play. Slap on a raincoat and boots and head outside. Put some food coloring or paint on a paper plate and hold it in the rain. Watch how the wet splatter mixes the colors.
By Connie Decker Brown
Here are instructions for making this cute crocheted dishcloth. It would be perfect for fall.
Sweet Lavender Jar Party Light
By Benetta
Upcycle an empty glass jar into a beautiful jar light for a garden party or wedding. Decorate the jar with a lavender flower, and tie a few strings of raffia around the jar's neck to finish it off.
By Linda K.
My hobby is making cute decorative fairy doors. Lots of shops have bargain bins and I use them a lot and a bit of imagination.
Hairspray To Preserve Children's Artwork
By Monique
To preserve your little treasure's artwork, a fine mist of hairspray over the child's drawing will "fix" the medium. It works best for unstable mediums such as chalk, pencil, and pastels which can easily smudge.I used to do this in school now I use this tip for my drawings from nephews and nieces.
By Rachel's Mom
This year, for my sister's birthday, I decided to give her something unique. I purchased a 1962 calendar plate (the year she was born) off of eBay. I then found a candle holder at my local thrift store that was perfect for a stand.
You can hang this from a tree, on a door, on a wall, from a car mirror or more. From loop, crochet a chain of 50. Join for a loop. Chain 3, and make a double crochet in that stitch and each of the rest of the loop.
By Marian Poke
This is one of several pillow quilts I made last winter. I got the idea from a lady friend who showed me how to make them. It's an easy way to have a lightweight multi-colored quilt for your bed.
They won't be little for long! Children grow unbelievably fast, and it's the simple things that develop into treasured memories over the years. Capture your children's little hands with a subtle and natural wall hanging. This art piece looks great hanging amid framed photos on a wall.
Tool for Inserting Needle Into Sewing Machine
By Marty Dick
I found this at J Hittle in Louisville, Kentucky. I buy a lot of my supplies from them because I am not to be trusted in a fabric store. I can order just a few things. The sewing machine needle is inserted into the end with the flat side toward the back of the machine.
By set6231
Make a comic book new again by taking some pages and turning it into a wallet-A comic book wallet. I made a wallet for my 16-year-old nephew. He loved it, take a look at a few pictures of it.
By CDC
If you have a lot of gold or silver shank buttons in your button box, especially if you are fortunate to have inherited some vintage buttons, this is a really great gift for someone.
These striking cards are surprisingly easy to make when you choose simple, bold images such as flowers to paint. Pasted onto card stock, they make an enchanting gift for a mother or beloved friend.
I have a great homemade holiday gift idea that is great for family, friends, anyone! And it's so inexpensive, you could give one to everyone on your list!
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