This Flower Twinkle Light is quick and easy, and would make great place setting favors. A cluster of them would look pretty in a centerpiece on the table. It’s a wonderful Spring or Easter idea. You could even slip one or two in a bouquet of flowers, just for fun. Materials A Flower Cluster from the Dollar Store (Choose larger flowers that will have room for … [Read more...] about Flower Twinkle Light
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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
Rustic Basket
By Noreen Doll. Today I have a tutorial for this Rustic Basket on the Bowdabra blog. It's easy to make, and is created from a recycled cardboard box. … [Read more...] about Rustic Basket
Simple Basket
By Noreen Doll. This simple basket is easy to make, and has lots of uses. It can be used for any occasion simply by changing the color of paper used. The small baskets would be perfect favor baskets, or little nut or candy cups. The larger baskets could be filled with ornaments, a gift, or become a candy dish. The simple basket can be decorated … [Read more...] about Simple Basket
Over 140 Non-Candy Easter Basket Fillers
By Noreen Doll. This year go candy free and use some of these non-candy Easter basket fillers for your kids. And there are also several ideas here for Easter baskets you or your kids can make. You can even make your own DIY Easy Easter Basket Grass. Easter Basket Ideas Easter Basket from a Cereal Box Paper Easter Basket Crafts Peep … [Read more...] about Over 140 Non-Candy Easter Basket Fillers
Easter Basket from a Cereal Box
By Noreen Doll. You can make a cute Easter basket from a cereal box. And it's fun to decorate the basket after you've covered it with pretty Easter or Spring paper. It's also a good project for kids. It's also a good project for kids. Supplies. Cereal Box Scrapbooking Paper Glue or Double Sided … [Read more...] about Easter Basket from a Cereal Box
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
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
Easy Easter Crafts
Look here for tons of fun and easy Easter crafts ideas. Now that winter is coming to an end and Spring will soon be here we often start to think about making things for Easter. That can mean looking for ideas for baskets, bunnies, chicks, flowers and other spring or Easter related crafts. Look under gifts in the Crafty Journal header for gift ideas you can use for … [Read more...] about Easy Easter Crafts
Easter Basket Crafts
If you want unusual Easter basket crafts, there are fabric baskets, buckets, terracotta pot baskets and many other kinds. It can be fun to use an unusual container for a basket. I have seen cowboy and straw hats turned upside down and filled with grass and Easter goodies. In stores you will see dump trucks, baseball gloves and sand pails used. For a little girl you … [Read more...] about Easter Basket Crafts
Paper Easter Basket Crafts
Paper Easter basket crafts can be done in many ways. They can be folded, rolled, woven, and tied. Here's how you can make your own DIY Easy Easter Basket Grass. Paper is fun to work with because you can do so many different things with it. Before you know it you will be addicted! Try some of these interesting paper Easter basket … [Read more...] about Paper Easter Basket Crafts
Envelope Basket
By Noreen Doll. An envelope basket is quick and easy to make, and can be used any time of the year. Kids can easily make these baskets, too, and it would be a fun favor to fill with goodies for a classroom party or a birthday party. It could also be a fun way to present a small gift. And here's a way to make your own DIY Easy Easter Basket Grass. What You … [Read more...] about Envelope Basket