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
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Paper Plate Pop Up Heart
By Noreen Doll. A paper plate pop up heart is a very festive Valentine decoration. It is so easy to create that even a very young child can do it with assistance. This heart requires only a few supplies, most of which you probably already have. Supplies. Paper Plate Red Tissue Paper White School Glue White Crepe Paper or … [Read more...] about Paper Plate Pop Up Heart
Paper Plate Valentine Card
By Noreen Doll. Make a paper plate Valentine card that can be as intricate or as simple as you want it to be. It's a good and easy project for kids because they can use crayons, markers, stickers or cut-out pictures. Most kids will like making a giant Valentine card to give to someone special. There are 2 variations shown here. Supplies. 2 Paper … [Read more...] about Paper Plate Valentine Card
Heart Soda Can Lights
By Noreen Doll. Heart soda can lights can be used for many festive occasions. It's a fun way to recycle your soda cans while creating colorful decorations. They can be used for Valentine's Day, weddings, anniversaries, and even a prom. Simply change the color of the soda can you are using to get the color and effect you want. You can use the inside of … [Read more...] about Heart Soda Can Lights
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
Christmas Card Box into Gift Box – Idea #2
By Noreen Doll. I had 2 kinds of Christmas card boxes, one with a cardboard top and bottom, and one with a cardboard bottom and clear plastic top. These boxes are a nice size for smaller gifts, and I came up with some fun ideas for altering them. The all cardboard Christmas card gift box is here. Now I'll show you some ideas I had for turning a plastic top … [Read more...] about Christmas Card Box into Gift Box – Idea #2
Folded Circle Angel
by Noreen Doll. Create an easy folded circle angel and then use it as an ornament or gift tag, or enclose it in a Christmas card. It would be a fun Christmas project for kids, too. Supplies. Double Sided Scrap Booking Paper Buttons Short Piece of Ribbon Double Sided Tape or Glue Scissors Ruler How to Make a Folded Circle Angel. If you … [Read more...] about Folded Circle Angel
Bell Angel Garland
By Noreen Doll. If you love angels, this Bell Angel Garland is perfect for you! It's quick, easy and inexpensive. Most of the supplies came from the Dollar Store. Supplies. Bell Garland from the Dollar Store. They also came in gold and silver. There were 10 bells on my garland, so these are the supplies for that number. Christmas Pick with lots of … [Read more...] about Bell Angel Garland
Turn a Christmas Card Box into a Gift Box
By Noreen Doll. After I mailed all my Christmas cards, I had the empty card box with a nice picture of a snowman on the top. And it was just the size I needed for a small gift box. It also had ads on the sides and top. Rather than toss it, I decided to see if I couldn't salvage it and use it a bit more. I used duct tape for this project, but paper or card … [Read more...] about Turn a Christmas Card Box into a Gift Box
Sparkly Leaf Button Covers
By Noreen Doll. Add a little glitz to a plain blouse for your Fall or Thanksgiving festivities by making sparkly leaf button covers. I found these glitter leaves in a craft store, but you can also buy sheets of glitter craft foam to make your own. Supplies. Glitter Leaves or Craft Foam to make leaves. Craft Knife (If you're making your own leaves, … [Read more...] about Sparkly Leaf Button Covers
Dollar Bill Angel
By Noreen Doll. Angels are very popular, and here's a fun Dollar Bill Angel you can make. It is a much nicer way to give a gift of cash, and easy to create. You can give any amount of cash this way. For instance you could make the body from a $10 bill and the wings from two $5 bills. Supplies. 3 Crisp Dollar Bills, Any Denomination Double Sided … [Read more...] about Dollar Bill Angel
