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Craft: Wedding Countdown Frame

15mhhm15
Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,298 Posts

June 26, 2019

Add a cute touch of decor to your home with this countdown frame. This countdown frame is designed for a "wedding", but the concept could be applied to other special events like an engagement party, birthday, concert, etc.

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Craft: Weaving Coconut Leaf Plates

poehere
Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 105 Posts

May 28, 2019

Here in Tahiti we use coconut leaves for many different things. They are used to weave roofing panels for your home, making a broom to clean your home, or even used to make serving plates to serve food on.

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Plastic Spoon Plant Markers for Your Herb Garden - lemon grass marker

Plastic Spoon Plant Markers for Your Herb GardenDon't toss out your plastic spoons! After using your spoons, you can wash to clean and reuse as plant markets for your herb garden. It's easy to make plant markers with everyday household items you already have at home!

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Heart Flowers Decoration - paper flowers in a small glass vase

Heart Flowers DecorationThis is a cute way to decorate your child's playroom area with paper flowers. They are easy to make with just construction paper and pipe cleaners! Complete your flowers with a vase.

Make a Tropical Fish from Shells - finished fish

Make a Tropical Fish from ShellsI used a scallop shell and a couple of pistachio shells to make this tropical fish. You can add a magnet to the back and put it on your fridge to hold up your notes and drawings. Super cute!

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Bath Cork Boat Toy - hand holding the finished boat

Bath Cork Boat ToyThis is a quick and easy bath toy, that can be made with saved wine corks and regular household essentials (rubber bands, felt, and a wooden dowel or chop sticks).

Turtle Framed Art - framed painting with decorated turtle in the center and caption on the bottom

Handprint Turtle Framed ArtMy 2 year old daughter absolutely loves painting! She makes really nice artwork pieces and I have been meaning to frame some. Here's a great way of displaying her artwork with a cute turtle silhouette in the form of her hands for the painting.

Popsicle Stick and Straw Compass - drawing compass

Popsicle Stick and Straw CompassWant to draw perfect circles in varying sizes? You can make your own fun and versatile compass at home with 2 Popsicle sticks and an extra wide straw. This useful tool is easy to make and costs next to nothing.

Dreamcatcher with Wooden Beads - dream catcher hanging against a brick wall

Dreamcatcher with Wooden BeadsAdd a nice decor touch to you room/home with a custom dreamcatcher. Don't have an embroidery hoop on hand? No problem, you can use plant wire or any sturdy gauge wire and then hand form the wire into a circular shape.

Father's Day Favor Gift Jar - finished gift jar

Father's Day Favor Gift JarMason jars are affordable and make great gift giving presents with a reusable purpose. You can fill the jar up and decorate the outside. Then the recipient can use the Mason jar as a jar, cup, for organizing purposes, etc., essentially it won't be trash.

Waterproof Washi Tape Book Bag Tag - name tag on book bag

Waterproof Washi Tape Book Bag TagMy son is moving up to grade school. He was very excited and so am I as a parent. Then I thought of making a bag tag, just a simple tag with his name and attached it to his bag so it's easy to recognize. And it's waterproof.

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Covering a Recycled Box With Fabric - finished box covered with sunflower fabric

Covering a Recycled Box With FabricI do a lot of morning planning from my table, sitting down with coffee, paper and pen, phone, etc. I was always searching for the perfect trash can.

Coolest Pop Card - front of the finished card

Coolest Pop CardI made this card for my dad for Father's Day because he is an absolute Popsicle fiend and he's the coolest pop! This cute little play on words makes for a fun and sweet card, and a great all-ages craft.

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Making Mini Egg Carton Planters

Making Mini Egg Carton PlantersTry these quick and easy mini egg carton planters. You can make these mini planters to hang outside. The kids like to have their own planters in the backyard to water and be responsible for.

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Making Egg Carton Flowers - an array of finished egg tray flowers

Making Egg Carton FlowersIt's pretty amazing to see crafts made from unusual materials. Just like this craft I am showing today. I thought egg cartons are intended just for eggs, but I was able to create a thrifty masterpiece out of it.

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Paper-Cut Mason Jar Light - lighted jar

Paper-Cut Mason Jar LightThis LED light fixture is fun and easy to make, and will look beautiful outside at your summer barbecues when the sun starts going down. They also work great indoors. I like to put some around the bathroom for bath time. :)

Kid's Frog Trinket Box - open frog box with a message lying next to it

Kid's Frog Trinket BoxYou can make this cute little trinket box for your child using egg cartons. They can store little precious things they like, such as rocks, beads, coins, etc.

Home Sweet Home Framed Leaves Wall Hanging - framed artwork and greenery wallhanging

Home Sweet Home Framed Leaves Wall HangingFrom our first flower bouquet in our home, I saved the flower fillers caspia and Israeli ruscus green. I actually visioned the greenery combo pressed between glass, but it was harder than I thought. Then, I compromised and came up with this, framed leaves with a cute sign that reads Home Sweet Home. This frame is being hung in our living room.

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Toddler Handprint Monkey Father's Day Card - finished card

Toddler Handprint Monkey Father's Day CardHere is a cute and sentimental card you can make with your toddler to give to dad. My daughter loves making crafts with her handprints, so this was perfect to make for Father's Day.

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Edible Apple Swan - swan on a green ceramic dish

Edible Apple SwanThis is a super fun to make edible craft that will look awesome on your table. It's almost too cute to eat!

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How to Make a Bottle Cap Frog Gift Tag - cap taped to the gift bag

How to Make a Bottle Cap Frog Gift TagUp-cycle this water bottle cap into a cute frog tag for a present bag. Or, you can make this cute frog piece as a desk ornament or a little knick knack toy.

Make a Bunny from Shells - scallop and mussel shell bunny face

Make a Bunny from ShellsHere is a simple way to make a cute little bunny rabbit using shells. I've used one scallop shell for the face, and two mussel shells for its ears. You can get really creative with the details on the bunny's face however you please!

Plastic Spoon Mermaid Doll - finished doll with glitter glue details on the tail

Plastic Spoon Mermaid DollThis is a cute little spoon doll that your child can bring as a companionship toy on a walk, on car rides, to the park/restaurant/friend, or family's house. This is small, lightweight, and will be entertainment for your child.

Making Paper Roll Kids' Cuff Bracelets - finished cuff bracelet on child's wrist

Making Paper Roll Kids' Cuff BraceletsHave an empty paper roll? You can make these temporary kid's cuff bracelets! They are great to make for parties or just for fun like my kids as a costume "toy name cuff watch". It can be used to wear on a field trip (but I'd recommend poking 2 holes and using a string to secure).

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Father's Day Coffee Cup Greeting Card - card an a ceramic coffee cup

Father's Day Coffee Cup Greeting CardGive simple treats to your dad this Father's Day. Make a simple greeting card and creatively make a 3D compartment for your personalized token gift to start his day with a smile.

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Thumbs Up Father's Day Card - front of finished card with greeting on the front

Thumbs Up Father's Day CardThis is a cute and simple "thumbs up" card that can be used for any special occasion. This card could be used for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparents' card, birthday, or even as a Great Job, congratulations, for an awesome friend, teacher, etc. Just write the appropriate greeting for the occasion.

Kid Toy Rattle Drum - both rattle drums finished

Kid Toy Rattle DrumThe kids are enjoying music right now. Here is a rattle toy drum (twist straw to play) - we made this in two versions - one with a metal jar cap and one with a ribbon cardboard roll.

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Making A Patriotic Flag With Left Over Wood - flag decoration leaning against house on porch or deck

Making A Patriotic Flag With Left Over WoodWe do a lot of projects using wood. We do not waste even the smallest pieces. For this project I wanted to make a patriotic flag for my porch. This is a simple project and can be used year around. Here is how!

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Faux Tea-Dyed Paper Using Pattern Paper - close with fancy paper clip

Faux Tea-Dyed Paper Using Pattern PaperSometimes I want a vintage-looking page without actually dyeing the paper. I have used sewing pattern paper to achieve this result. For now I will be using this small journal to glue my water color art and hold a few recipes.

Photo Holder Rock - rock holding a photo of Paris, perhaps a postcard

Photo Holder RockCreate a thrifty way of displaying a photo/small artwork for your kids to place in your home/their room. My son decorated this rock and with just a pipe cleaner, this rock turns into a photo holder!

Make a Cute Fox from Shells - finished shell fox face

Make a Cute Fox from ShellsThis is a fun little fox project using scallop and mussel shells, paint, and glue. I keep all the shells from my meals (and trips to the beach) just to make these little animals. They make great little gifts!

Making Toy Banjos from Jar Lids - finished banjo

Making Toy Banjos from Jar LidsDo you have extra jar lids laying around? You can turn those lids into a fun banjo! This is a 3-in-1, a craft/toy/musical instrument, all for free made with supplies you have at home.

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How to Make a Mini Kiddie Kite - kite

How to Make a Mini Kiddie KiteIt's a windy weekend, just perfect for flying a kite that my son has long been asking for. I have nothing in my pocket to buy those colorful kites in the store, but I have a brilliant idea on how to make it which I learned from my childhood.

Rocket Paper Twirler Room Decor - ready to hang

Rocket Paper TwirlerThis is a fun 2-for-1, craft project and it also doubles as a piece of room decor - featuring a space theme. My son loves space and rocket ships so we made this twirler room decor.

Flower Vase Mother's Day Card - finished card

Flower Vase Mother's Day CardThis Mother's Day it would be nice if you can easily preserve the flowers that you receive. These pretty paper flowers create lasting memories more than a fresh one and you can display it for as long as you want.

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Egg Crate Turtle Paper Weight - frog on a stack of paper

Egg Crate Turtle Paper WeightMake a cute paper weight to keep papers, or your kids' papers from flying everywhere especially when the fan is on or the air breeze is blowing in. You can apply this same concept to other animals too if you don't want a turtle.

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DIY Paper Towel Roll Kaleidoscope - finished kaleidoscope

DIY Paper Towel Roll KaleidoscopeDo you have an empty paper towel roll? Recycle the roll and turn it into this fun kaleidoscope toy for your kids, you can make 2 kaleidoscopes per roll!

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How to Make a Stiffened Doily Bowl - car keys in purple bowl which has had a pink ribbon laced through it

How to Make a Stiffened Doily BowlWith this recipe for fabric stiffy, you can create a cute lacy bowl for friends, loved ones, or just something nice for your home.This is super easy and the most time spent on this project is for drying. These are great for office, bath, or as a decorative piece for those favorite jewelry pieces that you use daily, or even as a dish for keys.

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How to Make Paper Flower Wall Decor - paper flower decoration sitting on a shelf

Paper Flower Wall DecorBeautifying your home isn't really that expensive. If you are saving money just find the cheapest material such as floral wrapping paper or anything colorful you can find around.

Easy Felt Flowers - 5 finished felt roses

Easy Felt FlowersThese sweet little flowers are made from felt and hot glue. They're really easy to put together. You could use them as gift toppers, on cards, pinned on as a brooch, or tied in your hair.

How to Make a Bottle Cap Necklace for Toddlers - finished necklace with a dog on the front

How to Make a Bottle Cap Necklace for ToddlersTry this cute and easy way for toddlers to decorate and make their own necklaces! All the supplies you'll need are probably already in your home - water bottle caps, some decorating supplies, string, hot glue, and a piercer (or you could use a drill/nail, something to make a hole in the cap).

Cut Out "MOM" Card for Mother's Day - finished card standing on a shelf

Cutout "MOM" Card for Mother's DayI made my mom this Mother's Day card. It is simple yet sweet because it's handmade. My mom isn't a fan of "real cut flowers", so I thought it would be cute to decorate this card with a flower/floral motif from a Macy's catalog that I was about to toss out anyway!

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Upcycled Sliding Drawer from a Soda Box - finished drawer assembly

Upcycled Sliding Drawer from a Soda BoxThis craft uses a 12 pack soda box and turns it into a decorated drawer. I loved doing this so much.

Donut Pin Cushion - pink frosted donut pincushion on red background

Donut Pin CushionThis handmade donut pin cushion is so cute, I just want to bite it! It's great for your sewing box to keep your pins in order, but you could also just make them as plush toys. To make the paper donut stencil, I traced a CD, cut it out smaller, but cut the center out bigger. You can make them whatever size you like.

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How to Make a Paper Office Supplies Container - paper office supply container

How to Make a Paper Office Supplies ContainerAn office inspection is announced to be held tomorrow. This is an urgent matter as the administrator is late of relaying the information to us. I need to clean up and arrange my table since pens, markers, and pencils are messing up my drawer. Here I made a paper box to put them all together.

Heart Tree Mother's Day Card - finished card

Heart Tree Mother's Day CardMother's Day is around the corner. In school my son is making a Mother's Day project, but he came home wanting to make a card for me. Since I love planting and trees, he suggested a tree card with sparkles. We had heart stickers at home, so I thought that would be a cute touch as the leaves. You can't go wrong with a homemade Mother's Day card; as a sentimental touch it's his hand. :)

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Easy Canvas Art -artwork displayed outside on porch

Easy Canvas ArtI saw picture in a magazine using the colors navy blue and sunny yellow. It grew on me! Thought I would first try looking around my home. I found an unused canvas board, stencil, and craft paints to start my project.

Recycled Plastic Bottle Boat - hand holding the blue flag boat

Recycled Plastic Bottle BoatNeed a fun activity for the kids on a rainy day? We made boats out of plastic bottles and decorated them with supplies on I had on hand. They kept the kids occupied and they had fun making their toy boats.

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