By Noreen Doll. Glitter shamrock button covers are a quick way to add holiday elegance to an everyday blouse. They are very easy to make and attractive to use. Here's an easy way to make a shamrock from craft foam or you can buy shamrock glitter stickers. Supplies. Shamrock Glitter Stickers Craft Knife How to Make Glitter Shamrock Button … [Read more...] about Glitter Shamrock Button Covers
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Easy Way to Make a Shamrock
By Noreen Doll. Shamrocks can be a bit tricky to make look nice and even, but here's an easy way to make a shamrock. All you need is one heart, and you can make any size shamrock depending on the size of heart you use. Here's how you do it. Supplies. 1 Heart (How to make a heart pattern.) 1 Sheet of Paper Pencil with Eraser An Easy Way to Make a … [Read more...] about Easy Way to Make a Shamrock
How to Make a Heart Pattern
By Noreen Doll. A heart pattern is one of the easiest patterns to make. Fold a piece of paper in half and draw half a heart next to the fold. Cut out the heart while the paper is still folded. Open the heart after it is cut out. You can make all kinds of variations to a simple heart pattern. Make it long and skinny. Make it … [Read more...] about How to Make a Heart Pattern
No Glue Heart Chain
By Noreen Doll. This is a fun and easy no glue heart chain that kids can make. All it requires is a little paper folding and cutting. This heart chain can be made in all one color, or the hearts can be a variety of colors. And you can vary the size of the heart by making the rectangle larger or smaller. Supplies. Colorful … [Read more...] about No Glue Heart Chain
Valentine Holder from a Cereal Box
By Noreen Doll. Create a Valentine holder from a cereal box. Because it has handles, it's very useful for carrying Valentines to and from school, and for storing them at home. It could also be a sturdy gift box, that can be reused many times. I used a cereal box that was about 8 inches by 12 inches and cut it down to about half that size, leaving handles … [Read more...] about Valentine Holder from a Cereal Box
Quick Valentine Napkin Rings
By Noreen Doll. For a last minute place setting decoration, create these quick Valentine napkin rings. They are easy enough that even preschoolers could help you make them. And they would be fun for a Valentine or classroom party. I found the conversation hearts at Target's Dollar Spot, and the plain heart stickers at the Dollar Store. You can … [Read more...] about Quick Valentine Napkin Rings
Sparkly Heart Button Covers
By Noreen Doll. For a fun way to glitz up your outfit, try these sparkly heart button covers. They are quick and easy, and add some glamour, too. Get a package of glitter hearts from the Dollar Store, or make your own with glitter craft foam. Supplies. Glitter Hearts Table Scatter Craft Knife How to Make Sparkly Heart Button Covers. 1. From a … [Read more...] about Sparkly Heart Button Covers
Conversation Heart Cupcakes
By Noreen Doll. Make conversation heart cupcakes for a fun Valentine treat. These cupcakes are so easy to decorate that even preschoolers can help. All you do is sandwich a toothpick between conversation heart stickers and stick the toothpick into a cupcake. Materials. Foam Conversation Heart Stickers Toothpicks Frosted Cupcakes How to Make … [Read more...] about Conversation Heart Cupcakes
Turn Old Christmas Cards into New Treasures
By Noreen Doll. Don't throw those Christmas cards away! Here are tons of ways to turn old Christmas cards into new treasures. Now that the holidays are winding down we are looking for ways to re-use the quantities of wrapping paper, boxes and Christmas cards that we have accumulated. These are some clever and creative ways for using those Christmas cards one … [Read more...] about Turn Old Christmas Cards into New Treasures
Small Gift Box
By Noreen Doll. This small gift box could also be a favor box and you can make it in many sizes. Put your gift or favor in the center of the tissue paper and place it in the box for a lovely presentation. You can use it for any holiday or occasion simply by changing the color of the decorative paper on it. Think of using it at Easter with a handle, … [Read more...] about Small Gift Box
Poseable Gingerbread Man
By Noreen Doll. Create this delightful poseable gingerbread man to entertain little ones. It's easy to make and fun to play with. It would be a perfect stocking stuffer or small gift at a party. Kids can even make them as a party activity. Supplies. Brown Craft Foam Buttons 4 Brads White Paint Pen (optional) Small piece of … [Read more...] about Poseable Gingerbread Man
Peek a Boo Santa
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun easy Peek a Boo Santa to delight tots. What's in Santa's pack? Peek a boo! He would make a fun stocking stuffer, Christmas party prize, or a great craft for kids to make. Supplies. Craft Foam - pink, white, red, and black. Bit of twine, string, or ribbon 1 Brad Quick Dry Tacky Glue Scissors Paper … [Read more...] about Peek a Boo Santa
