Here’s a fun, easy gift idea that even toddlers can make. Mom, Dad, or Grandparents will love having something made by their little one. And it’s perfect for hot weather. Older kids can get in on the act, too, and create their own masterpiece. Materials Small Cutting Board with Handle (I found mine at Dollar Tree) Sticker Book or Sheet Full … [Read more...] about Beat the Heat with an Easy to Make Fan
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Flower Twinkle Light
This Flower Twinkle Light is quick and easy, and would make great place setting favors. A cluster of them would look pretty in a centerpiece on the table. It’s a wonderful Spring or Easter idea. You could even slip one or two in a bouquet of flowers, just for fun. Materials A Flower Cluster from the Dollar Store (Choose larger flowers that will have room for … [Read more...] about Flower Twinkle Light
Stand Up Chickie
This fun little chick has a removable beak and feet. And he stands up by himself. Materials Craft Foam or Card Stock - Yellow, Orange, and Black Scissors Pencil Glue How to Make I usually make a paper pattern first and try it out. Then I trace the paper pattern on the craft foam. 1. Draw around a lid or other round item on yellow craft foam or card … [Read more...] about Stand Up Chickie
Dollar Bill Heart Mouse
Make your Dollar Bill origami just a little more fun by turning it into a heart shaped mouse. It will make a fun gift for Valentine’s Day, an Easter basket, or birthday gift. Or just a cute way to say, “I Love You”. Grandparents can send a Dollar Bill Heart Mouse to a grandchild for a surprise in the mail. Follow the directions to make this Super Easy Dollar … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Heart Mouse
Rustic Basket
By Noreen Doll Create a rustic basket from the side of a cardboard box. It makes a lovely holder for a gift. Or use it as a Spring basket or Easter Basket. It would also be perfect for Mother's Day. Supplies. Corrugated Cardboard Box Twine 18 or 20 Guage Wire, about 26 inches long Scrap Book Paper or other colorful Paper Ribbon or Pre-made … [Read more...] about Rustic Basket
Gingerbread Man Wreath from a Brown Paper Bag
By Noreen Doll. This gingerbread man wreath is a great craft to make with kids. And it recycles brown paper grocery bags. Or you could make it from brown kraft paper or brown paper packaging material. Instead of buying gingerbread man ornaments, as I did, you can make gingerbread men with the kids. Gingerbread men can be made from brown paper bags and … [Read more...] about Gingerbread Man Wreath from a Brown Paper Bag
Halloween Silverware Holder
By Noreen Doll. Create a creepy Halloween Silverware Holder using a pot holder. You can have lots of fun with this by using various creepy crawlies and creatures to embellish the holders. For a Halloween party, the pot holders make a great favor for the guests to take home and use. They are inexpensive to make as I found the bag of 36 creatures for $1 at … [Read more...] about Halloween Silverware Holder
Patriotic Star Wreath
By Noreen Doll. This patriotic star wreath is easy for kids and cheap to make. The lunch bags required for the basic wreath can be found for about 30 for $1 at the Dollar Store. Or you can recycle 2 lunch bags. And crepe paper ribbon rolls can be found at the Dollar Store, too. This could easily be a group project, or a 4th of July craft. Materials. 2 … [Read more...] about Patriotic Star Wreath
Chickie Money Hugs
By Noreen Doll. For a cute fun way to give kids money at Easter, make Chickie Money Hugs to hold it. Chickie can be perched in an Easter basket, or used as favors for an Easter party, or added next to place settings on a Spring table. It's easy to create, so kids can make it, too. Supplies. Craft Foam: yellow, orange, black Yellow … [Read more...] about Chickie Money Hugs
How to Make a Peep Stamp
By Noreen Doll. Peeps are so popular, and it's fun to craft with them, too. Here's an easy way to make your own Peep Stamp, which you can use over and over for many different projects. Supplies. 1 Candy Peep Cereal Cardboard or other Cardboard Craft Foam Tacky Glue Double Sided Tape or Aleene's Tack-it Over & Over Hard Plastic Item … [Read more...] about How to Make a Peep Stamp
Recycled Christmas Card Ornament
By Noreen Doll. Create a recycled Christmas card ornament from your old Christmas cards. This is a nice way to save some of your favorite cards and use them on your tree. Or hang them from a mantel. You will need a fairly large card with a horizontal picture to make this ornament. Supplies. Christmas Card Scissors Ruler Ice Pick or Sharp Pointed … [Read more...] about Recycled Christmas Card Ornament
Snowman Gift Package
By Noreen Doll. This quick and easy Snowman Gift Package is perfect for favors or small gifts. I needed a quick, cute idea to wrap some money for a gift. This snowman is made from a sock and a styrofoam cup. Because it is so light weight, I added some candy with the money to provide ballast. This idea is perfect for favors, money, a gift card, or any … [Read more...] about Snowman Gift Package
