Fall is the time for all things candy corn! Even if you don’t care to eat candy corns, it is still fun to do some fall crafting in the colors and styles of them. Take a look at these easy to make Hand Painted Candy Corn Pine Cones, perfect for using as bowl fillers or centerpieces.Read More
Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft
This easy Scrapbook Paper Pumpkin Craft is a great way to decorate for a fall get together. It is so easy you can have a whole pumpkin patch ready in no time. Simple changes like length of strips can create varying sizes and shapes. Perfection is not necessary and every pumpkin is unique. This isRead More
5 Crafting Ideas Using Apples
It is officially apple season. While apples are great for snacking, did you know they are also great for crafting? Crafting with apples can be easy and fun, you just need a little inspiration. Take a peek below at 5 Crafting Ideas Using Apples so you can put all of those apples you picked (orRead More
DIY Scrap Wood Pumpkin Patch Basket
This Scrap Wood Pumpkin Patch Basket is a great way to recycle old pieces of lumber laying around, and create a cute and fun craft just in time for the fall holidays. Pumpkins are great from September through November and can easily be used for Halloween, Fall or Thanksgiving decor. This basket is a greatRead More
10 Easy Minion Crafts
Do your kids love Minions? Here are 10 easy Minion crafts you can do with them. Since the Minions movie came out, Minions are everywhere! I can’t really go a day without seeing these cute yellow jelly bean dudes. If you are a fan, this is great news. The fun part about seeing minions everywhereRead More
How to Reverse Tie-Dye a T-Shirt
Instead of tie-dyeing a shirt, you can use bleach to reverse tie-dye a t-shirt. I’m starting to see tie-dye popping up in stores more and more. It seems to be another one of those old trends making its way around again just in time for summer. Tie-dyeing is a fun activity to do right at homeRead More
How to Paint a Basket
Turn an ordinary thrift store basket into something fun and fresh with just a little patience and a little paint. Take a look below at how less than $2 in supplies gave us a finished product that looked like something off the shelves at Anthropology! This hand painted basket is so easy to make, thatRead More
17+ Fun Washi Tape Crafts
Washi tape crafts are exploding right now. It’s no wonder since they are fun, colorful and make anything go from drab to fab in minutes. The fun part about washi tape projects is there are so many ways to buy washi tape now because many patterns have been released since it exploded onto the craftRead More
DIY Chalkboard Spice Shakers
Spice up your time in the kitchen when you give your spice shakers a makeover. You can makeover your own spice shakers or a set from the thrift store in just minutes. With just a little paint and some chalkboard labels, you can turn outdated and ordinary shakers into something fun and fresh! Take aRead More
DIY Patriotic Bunting Using Bandanas
Do you have extra bandannas? Put them to use to decorate for the 4th of July! Just use this tutorial on how to make a Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Handkerchief Bunting using bandanas. I love using inexpensive items to create eye-catching displays. Red, white, and blue handkerchiefs are perfect for creating a bunting toRead More
Upcycled Placemat Vase Tutorial
Who knew you could make stylish home décor with items from your local dollar store? Take a look at how we crafted these placemat vases, using just a few supplies from Dollar Tree. As you can see, they look like something you would find in a boutique, but the reality is they only cost penniesRead More
Wall Decor – Upcycled Hanging Vases
April showers bring May flowers and upcycled hanging vases are great wall decor to display those beautiful cuttings from your flower garden! They are easy and affordable. In fact, the only thing I purchased to make this project was the twine used to hang the bottles. Wall Decor – Upcycled Hanging Vases Supplies: 4 bottlesRead More
Valentine’s Day Tablescape Idea: Cupid Dinner For Two
Valentine’s Day Tablescape Idea: Cupid Dinner For Two Valentine’s Day is less than a month away and I haven’t thought about what I want…. yet. Yes, let’s admit it. Valentine’s Day is all about the ladies (sorry Guys!). Whether it’s a diamond necklace, a new bracelet, flowers, sexy products from Victoria Secrets, or her favorite perfume,Read More
DIY Football Wreath
Super Bowl season is coming! While you plan your football themed snack menu, don’t forget to plan your football themed crafts as well. That’s right, football and crafting do in fact go hand in hand! Who knew? Get started by crafting this frugal football themed wreath, made from less than $5 worth of materials inRead More
Upcycled Sweater Vase
With the holidays behind us, most of us are busy taking down the Christmas Tree and other holiday decor. This can leave the house looking a little bare and let’s face it, there is more than a little time before spring and the fun decor that comes with it. There are lots of great decorationsRead More
DIY Ceramic Photo Gifts
Photos capture some of our most special moments. It seems, for me anyway, I’m constantly taking pictures of my family but they don’t seem to get printed nearly enough. The days of camera phones and digital cameras have changed the way we take photos and what we do with them. This holiday season I’m makingRead More
How to Make Washi Tape Napkin Rings
Do you love a well dressed table? If so, don’t feel like you have to spend big bucks to make your happen. The truth is you can make your holiday dining table look great and make guests feel special, without spending more than a dollar or two. Take a look below at how we craftedRead More
10 DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorations
There is nothing I love more than to see a rustic display outdoors during the Christmas season. It brings me back to memories that are warm and inviting to relive in my mind, year after year. I can almost smell the hot chocolate or the earthy scent of evergreens in the air when I thinkRead More
How to Beat Hidden Holiday Costs
When it comes to saving money during the holidays, most people place their focus on the obvious holiday costs: the gifts, the travel and of course the big holiday meals. However, there are hidden holiday costs that most people don’t really consider because they aren’t on your radar. Here are some hidden holiday costs and how youRead More
How to Host a Cookie Exchange Party
Tis’ the season! Time to deck the halls, the front porch and anywhere else that can use a little yuletide spirit. It is also prime baking season: cookies, candy, cakes, pies, and everything in between. Sometimes it can seem like a daunting task, making sure you get in everyone’s old favorites and a new one orRead More
