By Noreen Doll. When I saw this sweet teeny tea set in the Dollar Store I thought of what pretty tea set ornaments they would make. I love the delicate pink flower painted on each piece. It could be a fun way to preserve a tea set once loved by a little girl who no longer uses it. The ornaments were simple to make, and only needed time for the glue to dry before … [Read more...] about Tea Set Ornaments
Holidays
Pretty Paper Basket
By Noreen Doll. Create a pretty paper basket with a piece of paper and some ribbon or twine. I saw these baskets made with fabric, where you could untie the bow and store them flat, and I wondered how it would work with paper. These baskets can be made in multiple sizes, depending on the size of paper you use. And they don't have to be square. You could just … [Read more...] about Pretty Paper Basket
Christmas Tree Candle
By Noreen Doll. A Christmas tree candle is a great kid craft. Use a bag of foam Christmas tree stickers or cut out your own Christmas trees. Or you could use felt or paper trees for this project. The flameless candles you can find in the Dollar Store are perfect for kids to use. Materials. Flameless Candle Christmas Tree Stickers or … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Candle
Turn Baby Socks into Keepsakes
By Noreen Doll. For a fun Christmas tree ornament, as well as a cherished keepsake, hang your little one's first pair of socks on the tree. They make darling little Christmas stockings. Comparing that tiny sock with the current size of your offspring's foot can be fun for the whole family - especially the owner of that foot! It would be extra special if … [Read more...] about Turn Baby Socks into Keepsakes
4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug
By Noreen Doll. Make an easy 4th of July fan from a milk jug. It makes a colorful patriotic favor, and is cheap and easy to create. And it really works to help your guests stay cool. It's a great project for kids to help with, as they can cover the fan with colorful designs. Or you could set up a table with markers and fan shapes pre-cut, and let all the guests … [Read more...] about 4th of July Fan from a Milk Jug
Milk Jug Garland
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun and crafty milk jug garland. This is so durable that you can hang it outside without fear of damage. I was studying a milk jug trying to decide how best to place a pattern on it when I happened to look at the bottom and noticed that it had 4 triangles on it. The first thing I thought of was the triangular shapes that you see on many … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Garland
Milk Jug Bubble Wands
By Noreen Doll. Making bubble wands is a fun project for a lazy summer day. Recycle milk jugs to make them, and you can get several wands from one jug. Then the wands can be decorated with Sharpies, and can be as fancy or colorful as the creator wishes. Materials. Clean empty Milk Jug Scissors Pencil Paper Punch Sharpie Markers How to Make … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Bubble Wands
Make a Cube Shape Box from a Cracker Box
By Noreen Doll. Create a cube shape box from a cracker box or cereal box. Here's an easy way to do that - and an easy way to make multiple boxes quickly! I needed 18 cube shape boxes to put this Santa bell ornament in to give as gifts, and I didn't want to spend a lot of time making them. Knowing early I was going to need a bunch, I began saving … [Read more...] about Make a Cube Shape Box from a Cracker Box
Make Plastic Lid Stamps
By Noreen Doll. Make plastic lid stamps using recycled lids and foam stickers. Foam stickers come in a huge variety of subjects. You can find animals, vehicles, flowers and shapes for kids. During the holidays you can find cats, bats, ghosts, spiders and more for Halloween. There are trees, bells, snowflakes, gingerbread men and snowmen for Christmas. … [Read more...] about Make Plastic Lid Stamps
Paper Arts Storage Album
By Noreen Doll. A great way to store your craft bits and pieces is a paper arts storage album. This album is about 4 1/2 inches by 6 inches. You can find all kinds and sizes of photo albums, and their clear plastic pages are perfect for storing craft parts while keeping them from being bent or torn. The flower picture on the front of this album can be … [Read more...] about Paper Arts Storage Album
Cereal Box Magazine Holder
By Noreen Doll. Create a free cereal box magazine holder. When you've been crafting for a while you start to accumulate magazines, and eventually you need a place to keep them. Recycling your cereal boxes to make magazine files helps you be green as well as creative. And it's a great way to store and preserve your issues. These would be handy for holding … [Read more...] about Cereal Box Magazine Holder
Sewing Cards from Greeting Cards
By Noreen Doll. Sewing cards from greeting cards are easy to make and fun for kids to use. To make these, you can use your old Christmas or birthday cards, and shoe laces you can find at the Dollar Store. Look for pictures that will interest and delight children, such as animals, snowmen, or Santa, and that are bright and colorful. A fun gift for a … [Read more...] about Sewing Cards from Greeting Cards
