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Shell Herb Garden

If you'd like to grow some of your own herbs for cooking purposes, why not make the garden they are grown in decorative? Plant the herbs in various clam shells and conk shells for display!

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Cigar Box Purse

Instead of throwing out that old cigar box, why not make it into a fashion statement this July 4th. A variation of a cigar purse with an American Flag on the outside

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Duct Tape Rose

Do you have a special occasion coming up? Does your sweetheart have hay fever? The perfect solution for you: Make him or her some duct tape roses. Not only are they very pretty, but they will be nice looking in your favorite vase for a lifetime!

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Travel Tips for Atlantic City, New Jersey - Frugal Travel Guide

Travel guide for Atlantic City, New Jersey. Besides casinos, Atlantic City is known for beautiful sandy beaches and a fun-filled boardwalk. Take a stroll down the boardwalk, window shop the fun stores, walk through the casinos, and lounge on the beach - plenty of fun, no cost!

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Tissue Paper Pot

When you want to make those dull, red clay pots into something for display, all you need is some tissue paper, glue and water mixture and clear varnish.

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Duct Tape Picture Frame

Even if you don't have a frame, you can make your pictures look decorative with colored duct tape! Add a magnet to the back and you can display it on your refrigerator with pride!

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Playing Card Handbag

Everyone has them - cards that are no longer a full deck, but you hate to throw them away! They are lying in a drawer somewhere taking up space. Now you can make them into a stylish, eye-catching accessory for most casual occasions

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Sand Pail Planters

Sand Pail Planters instructions. Have an old, cracked sand pail lying around that your kids don't play with anymore? Have more sand pails than the kids could ever use in a summer? Now, you can make those sand pails into planters with their own matching plant markers!

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Pop Tab Necklace (Choker)

Instructions for making a Pop Tab Necklace (Choker). Make a fashion statement with some pop tabs and ribbon!

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Duct Tape Wallet

This very simple version of an old duct tape favorite is functional and sturdy enough for everyday use.

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Sand Dollar Plant Markers

Using a dried sand dollar and a piece of debris from your yard, make a wonderful plant marker the color of your plants!

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Fall Season Felt Purse

A cute purse made from various leaf patterns. Can be made in different colors for different seasons!

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Stamp or Potato Print Pictures

You and children of any age can make these simple paintings with just some construction paper, paint, and stamps (or cut potatoes).

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"This Is Me" Collage

You and children of any age can make these simple collages with just some construction paper, scissors, glue, old magazines and newspaper ads.

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Safari Binoculars

You and children of any age can make these simple binoculars with just some toilet paper rolls, green/brown/black crayons and markers, stapler, a hole punch and yarn.

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Paper Plate Suncatchers

You and children of any age can make these simple suncatchers with just some mini paper plates, tissue paper, clear contact paper, scissors, a hole punch and yarn.

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Bubble Prints

You and children of any age can make these simple "paintings" with just some bubble solution, bubble wands, food coloring, disposable cups and white paper.

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Edible Igloos

You and children of any age can make these simple "igloos" with 1/2 of an apple (or orange), peanut butter (or marshmallow fluff) and mini marshmallows.

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Coffee Filter Flowers

You and children of any age can make these simple flowers with just a coffee filter, construction paper, cotton balls, a small ring from a toilet paper roll and some glue.

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Shell Herb Garden

Shell Herb GardenIf you'd like to grow some of your own herbs for cooking purposes, why not make the garden they are grown in decorative? Plant the herbs in various clam shells and conk shells for display!


Cigar Box Purse

Cigar Box PurseInstead of throwing out that old cigar box, why not make it into a fashion statement this July 4th. A variation of a cigar purse with an American Flag on the outside


Duct Tape Rose

Duct Tape RoseDo you have a special occasion coming up? Does your sweetheart have hay fever? The perfect solution for you: Make him or her some duct tape roses. Not only are they very pretty, but they will be nice looking in your favorite vase for a lifetime!


Duct Tape Picture Frame

Duct Tape Picture FrameEven if you don't have a frame, you can make your pictures look decorative with colored duct tape! Add a magnet to the back and you can display it on your refrigerator with pride!