• Skip to content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Crafty Journal

Imaginative Craft Ideas and Tips

Don't miss...

...my new tips and projects:


  • About
  • Holidays
    • Wreaths
      • Halloween Wreaths
    • Christmas
      • Advent Calendars
      • Christmas Crafts
        • Nativity
        • Candy Canes
        • Santa
          • Santa Treats
        • Snowman Crafts
        • Toddler Christmas
        • Preschool Christmas
        • Kids Christmas
        • More Christmas Crafts
        • Recycled Christmas Cards
      • Christmas Ornaments
    • Easter
      • Easter Baskets
      • Easter Bunnies
      • Easter Chicks
      • Easter Crafts
      • Easter Eggs
      • Kids Easter
      • Preschool Easter
      • Easter Printables
      • Toddlers Easter
      • Easter Treats
    • Fathers Day
    • 4th of July
      • 4th of July Clipart
      • 4th of July Games
      • Flag Crafts
      • History of the 4th of July
      • Patriotic Coloring Pages
      • Patriotic Kids Crafts
      • Patriotic Crafts
    • May Day
    • Mother’s Day
      • Mother’s Day Links
    • Graduation
    • Fall Crafts
    • Halloween
      • Creepy Halloween
      • Halloween Crafts
      • Kids Halloween
      • Preschool Halloween
      • Toddler Halloween
      • Halloween Jewelry
      • Halloween Treats
      • Pumpkin Crafts
      • Pumpkin Topiary
      • Skeletons
    • Thanksgiving
      • Kids Thanksgiving Crafts
      • Thanksgiving Countdown
      • Thanksgiving Craft Links
      • Thankfulness Crafts
      • Turkey Crafts
    • Valentines Day
      • Valentine Gifts
      • Valentine Crafts
      • Kids Valentines
      • Preschool Valentines
      • Valentine Printables
      • Toddler Valentines
    • St Patricks Day
      • St Patricks Day Crafts
      • St Patricks Printables
      • Kids St. Patricks Day Crafts
  • Tutorials
    • Angels
    • Book Crafts
    • Craft Foam
    • Duct Tape Projects
    • Envelope Crafts
    • Kids Crafts
    • Mod Podge Projects
    • Preschool Crafts
    • Origami Crafts
    • Recycled Christmas Cards
    • Tile Crafts
    • Toddler Crafts
  • Recipes
    • Cooking Tips
  • Gifts
    • Gift Cards
    • Money Gifts
    • Anyone Gifts
    • Baby Gifts
    • Christmas Gifts
    • Gifts Kids Can Make
    • Graduation
    • Kids Gifts
      • All Kids
      • Boys
      • Girls
      • Preschool
      • Toddlers
    • Fathers Day
    • Men
    • Mother’s Day
    • Women
    • Photo Gift Ideas
    • Teachers
    • Teens
    • Travel Gifts
    • Unusual
  • Gift Wrap
    • Bags
      • Envelope Gift Bags
    • Boxes
      • Greeting Card Boxes
      • Other Gift Boxes
    • Camo Gift Wraps
    • Kids Can Do
    • Money Gift Wraps
    • Package Toppers
    • Tags
    • Gift Wrapping Ideas
    • Recycled Gift Wrap
  • Tips
    • Cheap Painting Tips
    • Fix It
    • Frugal Ideas
    • General Craft Tips
    • Household Tips
    • How To
    • Kids Craft Tips
  • Recycled
    • Christmas/Greeting Cards
    • Milk Jug
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Archives for Holidays

Holidays

Dollar Bill Butterfly

By Noreen Leave a Comment

Dollar Bill Butterfly

A Dollar Bill Butterfly is a nice shape for many gift giving occasions, and it’s easy to make. Because it is made with 2 dollar bill hearts it would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. The butterfly could be perched on the handle of an Easter basket. Or it could sit on a flower that is part of a bouquet. This butterfly could also sit on the front of an envelope … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Butterfly

Back to School Wreath

By Noreen 1 Comment

Back to School Wreath

By Noreen Doll. A Back To School Wreath is a fun decoration to use for the start of the school year. It can be used in the classroom, for a party, or just as a decoration. Materials. School Supplies: eraser, glue stick, pencils, binder clips, scissors, etc. Black Ribbon Alphabet Strip Ribbon Wreath Shape Hot Glue Scissors How to Make a Back … [Read more...] about Back to School Wreath

Beat the Heat with an Easy to Make Fan

By Noreen 1 Comment

Beat the Heat with an Easy to Make Fan

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

Flower Twinkle Light

By Noreen 1 Comment

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

By Noreen 1 Comment

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

By Noreen Leave a Comment

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 1 Comment

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 Leave a Comment

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 12 Comments

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 4 Comments

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 2 Comments

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 2 Comments

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

  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • …
  • Page 27
  • Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Be the First…

...to See Each New Project. Sign up for Email Notifications.

Follow Me on Pinterest

Paperclip Angel Ornament

Easy Paperclip Angel Ornament

Easy Paperclip Angel Ornament

Use as package trim, tree decoration, gift enclosure in a card, or a necklace.

Dollar Bill Heart

Dollar Bill Heart

Dollar Bill Heart

Money Gifts

Unique Graduation Gifts

Unique Graduation Gifts

Homemade Graduation Gifts

Homemade Graduation Gifts

Dollar Bill Crafts

Dollar Bill Wallet

Dollar Bill Wallet

Dollar Bill Wallet

Duct Tape Wallet

Duct Tape Wallet

Duct Tape Wallet

Envelope Gift Bag

Basic Bagalope

Basic Bagalope

Greeting Card Gift Boxes

Greeting Card Gift Boxes></a>

<p><a href=Greeting Card Gift Boxes

Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet

Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet

Remove Furniture Dents from Carpet

How to Remove Permanent Ink from a Project

Remove Sharpie Goof

Remove Sharpie Goof

Snowflake Angel

Snowflake Angel

Snowflake Angel

Footer

Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice All content on this website: Copyright © 2009-2023, Noreen Doll (or person linked who created it), and may NOT be reproduced without author's permission. All rights reserved.

Legal Info and Privacy Policy

Legal Info and Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

I may have received materials and / or compensation for some of the tutorials, but the opinions and ideas are my own. This blog accepts payment for advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions, or other forms of compensation.

Tags

4th of July Advent Calendars angels basket bunny cereal box cheap Christmas craft foam dollar bill easter easy envelopes fall fathers day frugal gift bags gift box gift idea gift wrap gluten free graduation greeting card boxes Halloween journal kids kids craft milk jug money gifts Mothers Day ornament paper craft paper plate Patriotic preschool pumpkins recipes recycle St Patricks Day teacher gift teens Thanksgiving tips toddler Valentines
Site Map

Copyright © 2023