Map coasters look really nice, and they can be a personalized gift if you pick a map of a place the person has been to or plans to go to. Or if you just have old maps that you don't know what to do with you can use them. They just look so interesting. But then I like maps. You can use maps to decoupage all sorts of things for a cool look, … [Read more...]
40 Things to Do on a School Snow Day
With schools closed across the US for the snow and frigid temperatures, I thought it was a good time to break out the snowed in ideas. Click title for link at FrugalUpstate. Click labels below this post for more ideas. With four grown kids, I'll just say, been there, done that, good luck! … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Garland Mini Christmas Tree
These are pretty cheap to make and easy. You need a styrofoam tree form from a craft store. You wrap it with wrapping paper, then wrap any garland around it using pins. You might want to use part of a garland you already have. Add tiny ornaments if you wish.This could be a nice gift for an elderly person who doesn't put up a tree anymore but … [Read more...]
Bead and Ribbon Bookmark and Necklace Idea
Here's a quick project with beautiful results. While this is supposed to be a book mark you could also make a similar necklace. This takes almost no time to make & is very inexpensive. Your teens might like to make these for their friends.Click title for link at FaveCrafts. … [Read more...]
My Favorite Things: Holiday Garland with Kids’ Handprints
I'm thinking this would be a fun holiday craft to do with the kids/grandkids. Just trace their hand prints onto felt in colors for that particular holiday. Then link them with a piece of ribbon. Probably hot glue would show through the felt, so a few stiches with embroidery floss ought to hold the prints onto the ribbon. You could also use … [Read more...]
Make a Soccer Ball Pinata (or any other kind)
Here's a good project for summer time. This pinata is super easy, but you can use the general instructions to make other shapes. These are great for parties of course, but can be great room decorations for the kids or gameroom. They can be made to go with any holiday. Get the kids and/or the whole family involved for a fun inexpensive … [Read more...]
Quick Crochet: Apple Coasters
These only take about 30 minutes each to make & are really cute! It's easy crochet that even beginners can do. Nice take along project for when you have to wait somewhere. I bet grandma would like a set as a gift too.Click title for link at Instructables. … [Read more...]