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Support a Ring Mandrel with Corks
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
I recently began to resell new and second hand rings. But I didn't have a way to measure them till I got a ring size tower*. Standing it up was not possible till I thought of this.
By 15mhhm15
This would be a fun craft time activity if your toddler is into rocketships! We were able to make this craft with supplies we had at home. It was fun to make together and he had a blast playing with his new creation and to more days of playing!
By attosa
I made these for a friend who loves donuts so much, she collects donut shaped items. They're very easy to make, using just cork board, felt, and embroidery string. They look cute on the table, but do cause a donut craving. Be careful!
By Ana
I found these very neat size jars after a holiday sale for .50 cents for a 3 pack. They come in handy for many things, storage, cooking, and even party favors! This project can also be made out of baby food jars. Here is how!
Valentine's Day Decorated Gift Bag
By 15mhhm15
You can easily redesign a shopping bag into a Valentine's Day themed gift bag. You will need simple supplies that you probably already have at home!
Rice Filled Paper Heart Shakers
By tiffanytallent1981
There are so many kids' activities for Valentine's Day. I used songs and different instruments in the classroom to help kids learn everything from routines and rules to how to spell their names. I also let them create an instrument for different holidays and themes. For Valentine's Day we made the heart shaker.
By Robyn
I found this lovely holiday bath pouf on sale for a dollar. I love the color green and the gold edging that sparkles.
Altering Clothes to Fit More Snuggly
By macgyver408
You ever have clothes that you wish were a size or two smaller? This tip is what I do to all my clothes that I want them to fit snug.
By poehere
Here on the island music is an important part of our lives. There are many ways that we use bamboo to make musical instruments. One of the instruments I love to make is a rainstick.
Recycled Butter Boxes Used as Pencil Holders
By Susan L.
I take the cardboard boxes that hold the 4 sticks of butter and turn them into useful and pretty pencil and graft supply holders.
Eye Love You Valentine's Day Art Work
By 15mhhm15
Throughout the "dating" period - my fiancé and I would send cheesy text messages and we'd always do the emoji eye heart finger pointing to emphasize I love you, sort of in "code".
"I Love You To Pieces" Valentine's Day Card
By 15mhhm15
This is a cute and inexpensive Valentines' Day card you can make for your spouse, significant other, boyfriend/girlfriend, etc.
Handcrafted Notebook and Planner
By katrine2706
It is most convenient to complete goals through a list of plans. The idea struck me when I was making a mini work scheduler. I realized that it is much easier to execute activities with a guide so why not make one at home.
By 15mhhm15
This is a cute candy basket - perfect as a Valentine's Day gift, or little decoration piece for your office desk.
By Ann Winberg
Make an easy quick gift all from recycled materials. You will need the cuff from an old shirt, scrap of light weight cardboard, a scrap of cotton batting or flannel, and some floss for stitching a design.
By attosa
I got these cute LOVE socks from the dollar store. The only problem with words written on socks is that the letters tend to stretch out to the shape of your calves, and I've got shapely horse legs! I thought they'd look much cuter as arm warmers, especially with their longer length.
Number 1 Fan Valentine Project
By Benetta
Here is a kid-friendly project for Valentine's Day! Turn a paper plate into a cute hand held fan. Adorned with the words "Your nr 1 fan," this fan is sure to steal someone's heart! The project is suitable for both boys and girls.
Delicate Memory Wire Beaded Bracelet
By Holly
Making a bracelet from memory wire is simple! This project uses seed beads to make the illusion of a patterned cord, but feel free to use any kind of small bead.
Button and Scarf Heart Shaped Wall Hanging
By Mary
This is a great little craft where all supplies come from a dollar store. I recently made a craft using one half of a heart box from chocolates and wanted to come up with another for the other half.
Make Quilt From Old Sweatshirts
By Judy Stahl
Sweatshirts can be recycled to make good quilts. They are warm enough that just a backing rather than adding batting may be sufficiently warm if a lightweight quilt is desired. I often alternate sweatshirt materials with jean material.
By Lisa Otts
Terra cotta flowerpot and saucer brightly painted (red, pink, white, purple) and sprayed with acrylic sealer,. Decorated with foam hearts, scrapbooking stickers, pictures from magazines, then add some color paper shred and set a treat bag filled with goodies on top of that.
Easy Headrest Pillow for Your Chair
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
I buy afghans to "frog" (unravel) for the yarn. Most are good quality yarn but sometimes I buy something that I find later, isn't worth the time. Tonight, in my $1.00 chair from Goodwill As Is, I made it worth the money.
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
If you work in beads, you know that certain sizes should stay together, even within their color. But who wants to hand-pick through beads just to separate them. I sure don't. So I was recycling one of the Dollar Tree scented bead air fresheners the other day and kept this handy little lid. Today it hit me like a big bag of beads!
By Denise
This is a purse I made for my 7 year old daughter and her friend. I used an old pocket from my husband's old jeans. Carefully cut right along the edge of the pocket. You can use "Fray-Check" on the sides to keep it from raveling later.
Wallpaper Scraps as Photo Backdrop
By archerbird547
Taking photos without a backdrop can look sloppy, and who wants to spend their money on a light box? You can get a wallpaper book at your local paint store. I got mine at our nearest Sherwin Williams for free.
Protect Paint Brushes With a Straw
By Robyn
Our paintbrushes fare much better when they are rinsed out, shaken off and stored in a straw. They can be set upright in a jar, this way, without the brush being damaged. We are stenciling our kitchen cabinets by hand ;)
Decorate a Picture Frame With Wrapping Paper
Transform an inexpensive picture frame into a beautiful handmade frame for a personal gift that is sure to please everyone.
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