So much fun to make and just as much fun to receive, a "bottled" gift! This is an unique way to give a gift or party favor. I'm making teacher gifts for the first day of school, I went to a Dollar Store and found Post Its, glue sticks, small candy bars, fun shaped paper clips, Sharpie pens, colored pens, tape, apple shaped pad, Tic Tac, a … [Read more...]
Looking for an easy and inexpensive 4th of July centerpiece! I have made red, white and blue tissue "fireworks" and felt stars, in painted jars, so simple your children will want to help. Materials: Tissue paper: red, white and blue Felt: red, white and blue Small wooden dowels painted white (I used 3 dowels 1/8 x … [Read more...]
It's so fun to make these tissue paper balls, your children are going to want to help! They can be made in any size and any color, they instantly add color and a wow factor to any party. Materials: Tissue paper (larger ball 8 to 12 sheets) Fishing line or string Scissors Directions: Lay out and flatten the tissue paper, you … [Read more...]
Welcome July with this red, white and blue rosette wreath, perfect at the front door, mailbox or in a window. Materials: Foam wreath Burlap Felt: red, white, blue Optional: Stars and strip ribbon, blue ribbon (bow) Scissors Hot Glue Directions: Cut burlap into 3" to 4" strips, wrap the wreath tightly, hot gluing the ends … [Read more...]
This easy flip flop wreath is a fun way to say summer is here! Quick and inexpensive to make, 3 pairs of flip flops, glue and a little ribbon. The flip flops were on sale for $1 a pair and I used a coupon for the ribbon, total cost $5.50. Materials: 3 pairs of flip flops (I have used adult size small) Glue ( I used hot glue) Pipe … [Read more...]
Shopping in the mall I saw all the fun and colorful jewelry for summer and saw the prices! I always keep Jo An Fabric and Michaels coupons in my car for these reason, I need to stop and get some glass beads and cord. Glass beads cost me $3.00 for a bag(a lot of beads!) and leather cord for jewelry $2.00 (it is thin so the beads will … [Read more...]
The children will have so much fun helping make these easy bird feeders and even more fun watching the birds come to the feeders! Materials: 4 cups bird seed 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons Corn Syrup 1 envelope unflavored Gelatin Wax Paper Mixing bowl and spoon Cookie cutters Straw or toothpick Ribbon, yarn … [Read more...]
Can you believe these flowers are made from Rick Rack? They are so easy to make! Materials: Rick Rack (medium) Matching felt Hot Glue or Liquid Stitch Glue Scissors Clothes Pin Optional: Sewing Machine with matching thread Directions: To make a 2'' flower, cut a 40" long piece of Rick Rack (I used medium for the white … [Read more...]
Wax paper and crayons shaving made into hearts are a quick way to recycle crayons and decorate for Valentine's Day! They are so fun to create and even make unique Valentine's cards. Materials: Wax paper crayons Pencil sharpener Scissors Iron Two old towels Paper for making heart pattern Optional: fishing line or thread … [Read more...]
What a fun way to recycle your old magazine, by making these rosette flowers. Make an accent wreath, decorative ball or embellish a card, gift bag or gift tag...it's hard to stop making them! Plus, you will not believe how easy they are to make. Materials: Old magazine Tacky glue Hot glue Scissors Toothpick Paper and … [Read more...]
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