By Noreen Doll. Make folded tags from Christmas cards to recycle your saved stash of cards. Or buy boxes of deeply discounted cards just before or after Christmas. Usually when you see recycled Christmas card tags, they are flat and pinked around the edges, then layered with 2 or 3 other paper shapes. Here is an easy way to make elegant folded tags from … [Read more...] about Folded Tags from Christmas Cards
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Mummified Can
By Noreen Doll. Craft a mummified can for Halloween. Find an old faded white or ecru T-shirt or an old sheet to make mummy bandages. If they are too white you can coffee dye or tea dye them to look ancient. I tried both coffee and tea dye, but I used a very light shade, and I used some of each on my mummified can. Materials Old or dyed T-shirt or … [Read more...] about Mummified Can
Soda Bottle Gift Wrap
By Noreen Doll. A soda bottle gift wrap is a fun way to wrap gifts for kids or teens. I recently needed a way to wrap some money I was giving, and I wanted to make it interesting. I washed and rinsed a 12 ounce soda bottle, and made sure it was completely dry before using it as a gift wrap. Materials Soda Bottle, Clean and Empty Shredded … [Read more...] about Soda Bottle Gift Wrap
Mod Podge Storage Box
By Noreen Doll. Use a sturdy shoe box to make a Mod Podge storage box. You can cover the box with wallpaper or colorful designer paper to make it look nicer on your shelf. Shoe boxes can hold quite a lot, and their rectangular shape helps them fit on a shelf. Materials. 1 Shoe Box with Lid Wallpaper Sample Pages - or other Paper to Cover the … [Read more...] about Mod Podge Storage Box
Bug Scoop for the Squeamish!
Dead or alive! by Noreen Doll. Make an easy bug scoop with a cardboard tube. Anyone who has spent much time around kids is aware that there are some who really, really don't want to handle bugs. (There are even a few adults like that.) I recently came up with an idea for picking up a bug - dead or alive - without actually having to touch it. All you … [Read more...] about Bug Scoop for the Squeamish!
Camo Wrapping Paper
By Noreen Doll. Here's an easy way to make your own camo wrapping paper - and recycle as well. Save the crumpled brown paper that is packed in boxes you've had shipped to you. Use green and black paints to create camouflage wrapping paper. Notice that you can barely see the twine bow. That's because it is camouflaged, which makes it perfect for this wrap! What … [Read more...] about Camo Wrapping Paper
Milk Jug Jack-O-Lantern
by Noreen Doll. Make an easy milk jug jack-o-lantern. It's a great way to recycle an empty milk jug! This craft is so easy your kids can do it with a little help from you. You can either cut the facial features, or draw them on with a Sharpie. You will need to help with the cutting. It is sometimes easier to cut the jug if you start a slit with a … [Read more...] about Milk Jug Jack-O-Lantern
Christmas Craft Ideas
Using Christmas craft ideas is a favorite pastime. I have always particularly loved the Christmas season. Spending time with extended family, crafting with my kids and grandkids, and having tree trimming parties with family and friends is all part of what makes the season special. For years I have found Christmas craft ideas all over the Internet, and I love sharing … [Read more...] about Christmas Craft Ideas
Recycle Christmas Cards
As soon as Christmas is over we try to find new ways to recycle Christmas cards. Every year we send out dozens (or more) of Christmas cards and receive dozens in return. The cards are too beautiful, and often too costly, to just throw in the trash. So we look for ways to reuse them. I have found some really clever and unique ways to give these Christmas cards a … [Read more...] about Recycle Christmas Cards
Recycled Christmas Cards
Each of these links has several ideas for recycled Christmas cards. If you've been collecting greeting cards for several years, you are sure to find some clever ways to use them. Some of these ideas are similar to ones linked on other pages, but there may be new ones that you can find different ways to use. Have fun looking through them, and if you have a good project … [Read more...] about Recycled Christmas Cards
Used Christmas Card Ideas
Try these used Christmas card ideas for some unusual projects for kids and adults. You can make Christmas decorations, Christmas stationery and cards, new cards from old ones, tags, and many more fun things with your old holiday cards. Kids can help with used Christmas card ideas, too. They can do the cutting or gluing, and help putting them together. Greeting Card … [Read more...] about Used Christmas Card Ideas
Used Christmas Card Crafts
Used Christmas card crafts for kids are fun and easy. All you need are some old cards, scissors, tape, glue, a ruler, and some string or ribbon. Add some glitter, flowers, bells and pipe cleaners and kids will stay busy for a long time. It will give kids some great cutting practice, and they will delight in helping you make decorations for your home. Use cookie … [Read more...] about Used Christmas Card Crafts
