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Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 114 Posts
November 29, 2016

Here is a fun way to make a big snowman with tires.

large tire snowman in desert yard

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Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts
November 19, 2016

This is a gorgeous way to recycle the cardboard tubes from the inside of your toilet paper or kitchen roll. You can dazzle them up with some colourful findings from nature outside. Enjoy and happy holidays!

cardboard tube Christmas wreath

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Silver Post Medal for All Time! 408 Posts
November 15, 2016

Turn an empty clear glass jar into a Christmas jar light. Use the jar light to decorate your table for Christmas Eve, or make a few to decorate your front porch. A thrifty way to decorate for the festive season!

finished frosted jar decorated with paper trees

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snowman and children gift tag
Free Fun-in-the-Snow Printable Gift TagsHere is a printable page full of free gift tags for you! These tags have been designed with the winter season in mind. They are a fun way to celebrate the coldest season of the year, while at the same time, adding a nice touch to your Christmas gifts. Print them out, cut them out, and enjoy!

 
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table top rolled newspaper Christmas tree
Table Top Newspaper Christmas TreeThis is a craft I learned from You Tube. I tried to make one to put on my own desk for Christmas decoration. This project is made of rolled newspapers.

 
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cash pepperoni pizza gift box
Pizza Box Cash GiftThis could be for a college student or anyone who is short on money. It makes a great raffle basket item when needed too! Always appreciated and never returned! You can change the bill denominations according to your desires.

 
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Celery Rose Shaped Stencil Stamp
Celery Rose Shaped Stencil StampI love craft painting with stencils and stamps. And not all stamps have to be expensive. I have seen them carved out of erasers, foam rubber, even potatoes. How about celery? If cut near the root end and used as a stamp, celery leaves a surprisingly lovely "rose" imprint- let me show you how!

 
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mini ornament gift tag
Mini Adult Coloring Christmas Gift TagsAdult coloring has taken the world by storm, and it has become one of the best ways to relieve stress. Here is a mini coloring project just in time for Christmas. Print and color these gift tags, and add a special touch to your gifting.

 
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forward facing thumbprint turkey
Thumbprint TurkeyTurkeys play a huge role during Thanksgiving. Children enjoy activities and crafts surrounding this large bird. I found a super easy to make craft, appropriate for all ages, and allowing for some individualism. Each child gets to use their own thumbprints to create their turkeys, so every craft is unique!

 
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A crocheted covered candy jar.
Crochet Covered Candy JarThis was a super simple project after weeks of time intensive, complicated ones. If you like easy crafts, this one is for you.

 
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egg shell caroler
Egg Head Christmas CarolerWe usually prepare scrambled eggs for breakfast and I thought of not totally breaking the eggs, but just making a small hole in it and shaking it to make the contents come out. I wanted to create a decoration that's made of egg shells and here's what I did.

 
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felt tree shaped Christmas ornamentornament
Felt Bling Christmas OrnamentsUse felt and cookie cutters to make your own Christmas ornaments. Jazz them up with rhinestones and mirror shapes and voila! You have added a special touch to your Christmas tree!

 
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thumbprint pumpkin patch
Thumbkin Pumpkin Thumbprint PatchThere are many fun themes that run through schools during the fall season. One of the most enjoyable for students is pumpkins! If you are looking for a simple and easy-to-do painting craft, try this pumpkin patch made out of thumbprints!

 
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muffin cup flower greeting card
Cake Case (Muffin Cup) Flower Greetings CardCake cases come in many sizes, colors, and patterns. Use a selection of different ones to make this delightful and pretty greetings card for a friend or relative.

 
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match box Jack in the box
Pocket Jack-in-the-BoxThis is so cute and super easy to make. Children will love to keep this in their pocket to show others at school. Older children can make one themselves. In fact even adults think this simple toy is totally awesome. Everyone who sees Jack's happy face pop out can't help smiling.

 
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closeup of the clock
Niffty Knitter ClockWith just 7 items, you can make this fun clock. It's a great project for kids, with adults supervising the glue gun.

 
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Christmas Tree Gift Tags From Paint Swatches
Christmas Tree Gift Tags From Paint SwatchesTurn paint swatch charts into cute little gift tags for Christmas. Use a cookie cutter of a Christmas tree, or any other cookie cutter that you might like. Apart from the odd drop of glue and a bit of silver ink, this is a free craft. A great way to save on spending during the festive season!

 
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multicolor and polka dot spinners
Penny SpinnerWhen the kids are out of school, sometimes it is hard to keep them occupied. They seem to become bored very easily, even with all of the electronic gadgets. If you want a very easy craft that will entertain younger children, this spinner is perfect! The entire family can make them and then challenge each other! Who will get their spinner to go the fastest? Who will get theirs to spin longer? Can you make your spinner bump other ones out of spinning? With this craft, your child will have something fun to do and the family can spend quality time together.

 
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branch and jar jewelry tree with necklaces
Jewelry TreeI love this project, especially this time of year when trees lose their leaves and it's time for a trim and pruning. I use the branch scraps to make jewelry holders with some added marbles and jars.

 
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yellow paper tube and blue polka dot mushroom kid craft
Paper ToadstoolThis is a fun rainy day craft made from simple materials that many of us already have in the home. These are so easy to make and children will feel proud to display them along a shelf.

 
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Slice of Pumpkin Pie Craft
Slice of Pumpkin Pie CraftWhen I taught Pre-K, one of the things we talked about before Thanksgiving break was the different foods everyone eats on this day. Besides turkey, dessert tended to be the class favorite, with pumpkin pie being at the top. There are so many activities that can emerge from this!

 
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four crocheted team scarves
Crocheted Sports Team ScarvesI love to crochet! It is one of my dearest passions. My mom taught me to crochet when I was nine years old. Well, every year I crochet these sports scarves for a non-profit community center that helps people get back on their feet and back out into the community working and finding homes.

 
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fall colored recycled gift wrap paper card
Gift Wrap Patchwork Greeting CardI recently was offered a gift wrap sample book. The sample book was from the 1996/1997 collection and the idea was that the sample book was to serve as an inspiration for art projects. It certainly inspired me, and in more than one way.

 
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fox faces made from faux leaves
Leaf FoxesIf you decide to incorporate a winter animal theme into your classroom, foxes would fit perfectly. It seems that they tend to make more appearances during the colder months. It is probably because foxes do not hibernate and are looking for shelter to stay warm. One craft that is very easy to make is the leaf fox.

 
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Pineapple Gift Jar
Pineapple Gift JarMy daughter made this cute gift jar, filled with candy, for her friend's birthday.

 
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Recycled Plastic Container Jewelry Keeper
Recycled Plastic Container Jewelry KeeperI used an expired papaya cream container. I threw away the contents and washed the plastic container. Then I found an empty pressed powder container with a mirror. I took it out and here's what I have made out of it.

 
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Homespun Fabric Covered Bowl
Homespun Fabric Covered BowlI got this bowl for 2.00 at a local rummage sale. Not being much of a baker, I bought it for the "CF" or crafting factor! Being a rustic/country girl all the way, I dug out my homepun'ish fabric and went to work.

 
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Seasonal Vase Decorations
Seasonal Vase DecorationsI found myself with two tubular vases, both plastic and one that is glass but with no bottom. I found ways to decorate using them to their best advantage.

 
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turkey with face and tail sewn on
Amigurumi TurkeysI made the components of this little guy two years ago, but never put him together till today.

 
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bat silhouette on black paper with white dots
Bat SilhouetteIf you are looking for a unique and fun craft, this bat silhouette is just the thing. Kids of all ages will enjoy creating their bat outlines. And as a teacher or parent, you can incorporate this craft into the Halloween theme, learning about nocturnal animals, or studying the letter 'B'.

 
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colorful background on Christmas card with silver bow and bell
Bell-a-Ringing Christmas CardTurn food colorings and a few basic craft supplies into a thrifty Christmas card. The card is easy to make, yet the end result is very colorful and bright. You can make one, or make a few of them for all your neighbors. It can also be a great project that the kids can help mom with.

 
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glittery mauve painted plastic spoon flower
Flower Made of Plastic SpoonsI packed up all of my deceased coworker's things. I had to clean up her table. I found 9 disposable spoons. It seems like they had been there for a long time so I thought of creating something out of them so that they wouldn't just sit there for a long time without any use.

 
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tote bag with handles remade into a trash can
Converting a Tote Bag into a Trash CanI found a damaged tote bag that was dumped in the stock room. Some parts were damaged where the handles are attached. The inner parts were also torn, so I just thought of turning it into a trash bag.

 
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Fixing Too Big Pants
Fixing Too Big PantsYou don't have to pay a seamstress to do this if pants are only a little loose. Here is how to do it yourself.

 
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3 leaf puppets
Leaf PuppetsThis craft is great to use after reading the book, "Louie the Leaf", by Jeff VanGetson. The story is about love, family, and friendship and how change is nothing to be afraid of. Children will enjoy making their own "Louie", as well as other characters from the book.

 
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Crocheted Doily
Crocheted DoilyI recently posted a pumpkin made from plastic canvas, and folks have been asking about the doily I "deconstructed". So, with the original gone, I redid it and here is the pattern.

 
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four different monster clothes pins
Monster Clothespin ClipsThese monster clips are very easy to make and have many uses around the house. Before your child helps you make them, you can choose a 'nice' book about monsters to read. Two of my favorites are, "Leonardo the Terrible Monster", by Mo Willems and "My Friend the Monster", by Eleanor Taylor.

 
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yellow felt wristband with white flower button on woman's wrist
Felt WristbandUse felt in a bright bold colour to make this simple neat and attractive wristband. If you like you can sew more beads and buttons to bling it up a bit, but the simplicity of just one button is so much more elegant

 
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