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
Christmas
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
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
Snowflake Silverware Holder
By Noreen Doll. Make a festive Snowflake Silverware Holder for each place setting at your holiday table. After the celebration is over, guests can take it home and use the potholder in their own kitchen. You can use any Christmas or Hanukkah design to make these attractive place settings. I found the snowflake potholders at the Dollar Store for 2 for … [Read more...] about Snowflake Silverware Holder
Rockin’ Cardinal
This easy rockin' cardinal would be fun hanging from a tree branch - or stand him up and let him rock. It could also be used as a greeting card or note card. Or make several small ones to hang on a Christmas tree. If you are making it with kids, make cardboard patterns from cereal boxes for the kids to trace around. Make them in all … [Read more...] about Rockin’ Cardinal
Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
By Noreen Doll. A really neat way to recycle brown paper grocery bags is to make them into a basic brown paper bag wreath. This basic wreath can then be used as a base for any wreath you want to make. You can either leave the brown paper showing for a rustic looking wreath, or wrap it with colorful wrapping to match a holiday decor. Or it can be spray painted … [Read more...] about Basic Brown Paper Bag Wreath
Star Soda Can Lights
By Noreen Doll. Create colorful star soda can lights for many occasions. They're perfect for patriotic occasions such as Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day. You could also use them for Christmas, birthdays, or graduation in school colors. Save your soda cans to recycle into this fun project! Supplies. String of … [Read more...] about Star Soda Can Lights
Lollipop Angel
By Noreen Doll. This sweet lollipop angel is a great favor idea for kids. And it is also easy for kids to make, so it would be a great class or group project. Create it in pink or red for Valentine's Day. Supplies. Double Sided Colorful Paper or Construction Paper Lollipop Scrap of Ribbon How to Make a Lollipop Angel. 1. I didn't have … [Read more...] about Lollipop Angel
Easy Whip Stitched Christmas Card Box
By Noreen Doll. Recycle your Christmas cards into a colorful box that can store Christmas ornaments, hide gifts, or hold baked goodies. Create an easy whip stitched Christmas card box quickly and easily. Kids can make it, too. If you don't have enough cards to make boxes, buy an inexpensive box of cards at the Dollar Store. Supplies. 6 Christmas … [Read more...] about Easy Whip Stitched Christmas Card Box
Gift Tags from Garment Tags
By Noreen Doll. Some of the hang tags that come on garments can be large and very sturdy. I always hate to throw them away, and one of the uses I've come up with is to make gift tags from garment tags. You can really use scraps of paper to make these, and use up your bits of wrapping paper or scrapbook paper. You could even use colorful magazine … [Read more...] about Gift Tags from Garment Tags
