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Gold Post Medal for All Time! 969 Posts
June 8, 2018

I made this for a friend's new grandnephew, Luciano. It's time intensive, but I love how it turned out.

New Baby Frame - finished frame

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Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts
May 17, 2018

This is a card I made for my mother because she adores orchids. I used a stamp set to make this, so I've attached the orchid and jar templates for you to print out, colour, and cut out. You can use markers to colour it, then paint some water on top to make this beautiful watercolour look.

3D Orchid in a Jar Card - finished orchid card

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Silver Post Medal for All Time! 408 Posts
May 11, 2018

I am in the process of changing my décor in my house, adding a few new accents here and there. I do not have the finances to spend on overpriced store bought items, so I am recycling trash into treasure.

Antique Rose Upcycled Bottle Vase - finished vase

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Scrabble Nine Patch Shadow Box - finished shadow box with paper on the edges
Scrabble Nine Patch Shadow BoxThis is just a cute way to use faux fabric paper, a wood box, and Scrabble tiles.

 
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Napkin Decoupaged Flower Pot - flowers in pot
Napkin Decoupaged Flower PotI bought a pack of star patterned napkins last year at an Independence Day sale for 20 cents and saved them for crafting purposes. Here, I've used them to decoupage an old, worn flower pot to give it new life. Filled with red flowers, it makes a nice centerpiece for the 4th of July.

 
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Zip Tie Fireworks Decor - three fireworks bursting decorating hanging in a cluster
Zip Tie Fireworks DecorThese are cheap and cheerful decorative pieces just in time for 4th of July. I used a colourful assortment pack of zip ties I got at the Dollar store, along with some pipe cleaners, to make these fun dimensional bursts of colour. This is an excellent all-ages craft!

 
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Happy Penguin Kids' Coloring Page - colored penguin, watercolors perhaps markers
Happy Penguin Kids' Coloring PageThe summer holidays have started and the kids are looking for some activities to do. Here is a free coloring page that will keep those young minds busy. This darling little penguin can be colored with crayons, oil pastels, watercolor paints, or with good old colored pencils. Whichever medium they choose, they are sure to have fun!

 
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Homemade Paint Palette - paint palette made from recycled lids
Homemade Paint PaletteYou can make your own handheld paint palette using a plastic lid and plastic bottle caps. Use one larger bottle cap in the center to mix colours. I used a Cool Whip lid, water bottle caps, and one sports drink cap. Once you cut the hole for them, this can be a great palette for kids to make and use while they paint!

 
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Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks Artwork three color fireworks
Toilet Paper Roll Fireworks ArtworkWith a toilet paper roll, you can achieve fireworks or make a dandelion/flower card using the same concept. This is a very fun activity for both adults and kids. You can make a great piece to hang on the fridge afterwards, or to gift as a card.

 
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Yarn and Nail Wall-Hanging Vase - hang on wall
Yarn and Nail Wall-Hanging VaseI made this wall-hanging flower vase out of a wooden cutting board that was a bit too banged up to use in the kitchen any longer. I painted mine. I created a mason jar template and traced it with some wire nails, wrapped yarn around the nails, then filled the jar with flowers.

 
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Bowtie Pasta Father's Day Card - finished card
Bowtie Pasta Father's Day CardThis is a quick and fun Father's Day card made on the cheap! Use scraps of paper to make a collared shirt, topped with a bowtie made with painted farfalle pasta. My craft paper here has pineapples on one side because my dad has a super loud pineapple shirt he's secretly in love with (and won't wear out of the house)!

 
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Floating Necktie Organizer - bouquet version
Floating Necktie OrganizerUpcycle your plastic bottles to make this virtually free gift for Father's Day. This is a thrifty way to organize your neckties using empty water bottle halves. You cannot see the water bottles, making a floating illusion.

 
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Summer Door Decor - finished red door hanging
Summer Door DecorI had some placemats for almost two years and finally took the time to make them into something special.

 
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Father's Day Bow Tie Card - finished card
Father's Day Bow Tie CardFather's Day is around the corner. My dad absolutely loves plaid button ups so, I thought this would be a cute and simple card to make for him! I like cards that have dimension so I used felt for the bow tie, but you can use paper too.

 
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DIY Macrame Plant Hangers - pot hanging
DIY Macrame Plant HangersMacrame plant hangers are very popular and trendy, this is a lovely way to display your potted plant(s). You could make yours for fractions less than what they're selling for. They are perfect to hang outside your home especially if you have limited space. This would also make a nice gift.

 
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Dad's Neckties Card - finished card
Dad's Neckties CardThis is a super thrifty DIY card for Father's Day. With a few bends, you can turn a paperclip into an adorable little wire hanger that holds Dad's beautifully patterned neckties, which are made from paper scraps.

 
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Tennis Racket Weaving - finished woven J
Tennis Racket WeavingHere is a way to turn old tennis rackets into art displays.

 
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Dressed Up Pen Holder for Father's Day - pens inside the can
Dressed Up Pen Holder for Father's DayI found a roll of DC-fix self-adhesive vinyl cover stacked in the back of a drawer. It had a blue and yellow tartan pattern, with small red dots. I thought of using this for a Father's Day gift. I decided to make a pen holder, using an old tin can. The tin can was dressed up to look as if it was wearing a formal shirt and tie.

 
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Two Birds in a Floral Wreath Adult Coloring Page - beautifully finished coloring page
Two Birds in a Floral Wreath Adult Coloring PageHere is the ideal "free" coloring page for the warmer months! This page features two birds surrounded by a floral wreath. It is a great page to frame or even to use as the paper for a decoupage project ~ just think how lovely it will look at the bottom of a tray?

 
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Red, White, and Blue Star Window Decor
Red, White, and Blue Star Window DecorI love decorating my big window with stuff that hangs from 12 pieces of yarn. For Valentines Day, St. Patty's, Easter, and spring, I had hearts, shamrocks, eggs, and birds. Now that summer is almost here, this!

 
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Fork Printed Flower Birthday Card - finished design glued onto card base
Fork Printed Flower Birthday CardUse the prongs of a cake fork to stamp beautiful flowers for a summer birthday card.

 
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How to Turn Pants Into Shorts and a Bag - tote bag and shorts
How to Turn Pants Into Shorts and a BagTurning a pair of pants into a pair of shorts and a matching bag is fun and easy to do. I've had these eccentric pants for decades and I thought it was time for a change as the days warm up.

 
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Upcycled Tie Necklace - creator wearing the tie necklace
Upcycled Tie NecklaceI originally started upcycling my dad's ties when I'd realized I'd made a poor fashion choice when getting him one for Father's Day. Now, I upcycle them so I can continue his own stylish legacy, with his permission, of course! Dad's one of my favourite people and I love to wear things he no longer wears.

 
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Upcycled Clay Pot Planter - finished pot with plant inside
Upcycled Clay Pot PlanterHere is a project that uses painting techniques and a clever trick with glue to turn an old clay pot into a vintage planter.

 
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Naïve Spring Bird Greeting Card - finished card with the bird painting affixed to the card
Naïve Spring Bird Greeting CardFor the past few years I have been making my own cards for different occasions. Homemade cards are much more personal, and it shows some extra love towards the recipient.

 
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Newspaper Pen Organizer - pens, pencils, glue, and marker in organizer
Newspaper Pen OrganizerI had nothing to do with an old newspaper insert so I decided to create a simple pen organizer out of it. It will take a little longer rolling the paper, but it's actually fun to do.

 
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Bridal Dress Flower Vases - closeup of finished vase
Bridal Dress Flower VasesThis project is inexpensive and simple to make and would look adorable on tables at a bridal shower or even a wedding!

 
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Hand Embroidered Modified T-Shirt - woman wearing the finished shirt
Hand Embroidered Modified T-ShirtThis tutorial will give a feminine flair to a plain boring unisex/men's t-shirt using four waist darts, two in front, two smaller ones in back. The design is hand stitched, and the lace edging on the sleeves was attached using a decorative machine stitch.

 
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Recycled Candle Night Lamp - lighted jar jar
Recycled Candle Night LampThis craft is inspired by the daily power interruptions in my area. When candles are too boring to look at, you can always think of a fancy idea to bring light and color during a blackout period.

 
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Making a Flower Pen - pink edged flower pen
Making a Flower PenMake girly pens with materials you can see at home or at work. This craft I'm going to make is made with some things I found around at work while I waited for the break time to be over.

 
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Vintage Mixed Media Framed Roses - ready to hang and display
Vintage Mixed Media Framed RosesI am in the process of adding a few new elements to my home décor. The challenge is to try and upcycle old items, without breaking the bank in the process.

 
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DIY Fur Covered Notebook - fuzzy yellow yarn character notebook
DIY Fur Covered NotebookMake your notebooks fancy with this back to school notebook idea. I like it because it's like a 3D cover design and it's always up to you to put up what kind of animal or character to use as a concept or theme. And it is something you could enjoy doing with kids.

 
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Fresh Herb and Veggie Bouquet - finished edible bouquet
Fresh Herb and Veggie BouquetYou won't find my family eating a meal at home without a side of fresh herbs and veggies. They're tasty, great pallet cleansers, and fantastic for things like healthy blood glucose levels and aiding in digestion. With a few cuts of a knife and a water bath, you can create this eye-appealing edible centerpiece!

 
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Make Big Showy Flowers from Plastic Tablecloths - pink flower
Make Big Showy Flowers from Plastic TableclothsI needed some big beautiful flower displays for a party. I asked for and received the plastic tablecloths that my local Tricky Tray was throwing out after their event. I created these beautiful flowers with them!

 
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Paper Daisies - 5 colorful paper flowers
Paper DaisiesMy friend's mother was gardening and got bitten by a hobo spider. Her arm puffed up and she was rushed to the hospital. I really wanted to get her some welcome home flowers, but what if she worried about critters being in there? I decided to make her these paper daisies. They are full of dimension and beautiful colours, and totally spider-free! All you need is some paper and a pair of scissors.

 
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String Art Paintings - two finished paintings
String Art PaintingsAnother type of fun painting is string art. The designs formed look mostly like flowers.

 
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Paper Floral Garland - garland lying on a fluffy faux fur background
Paper Floral GarlandThis is a cute floral garland that is perfect for spring, summer, or to be used at events like a gender reveal party (baby shower), or Mother's Day. The same concept could be applied toward other parties as well. Easy to make and versatile, this garland can be stored to be used multiple times.

 
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Blow Painting - finished artwork
Blow PaintingYou might not appreciate the finished product of this presentation, but this is just to show you guys that even in the simplest way, art - specifically painting can be done.

 
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Making a Custom Table Scarf from a Placemat - new mat on table with decorative box and heart shaped box on it
Making a Custom Table Scarf from a PlacematI got 6 pretty green placemats early in the year. Five have gone under a bunch of things, including the actual table where I eat.

 
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Picture Frame Magnet - finished frame with a print of flowers and a dragonfly inside
Rolled Paper Picture Frame MagnetA cute photo magnet that would be perfect for Mother's Day, or a just because craft. This magnet will add a nice touch to your fridge.

 
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Paper Hyacinths - two finished flowers
Paper HyacinthsMy mother adores flowers that stand tall like hyacinths and lavender, so I'm making her a bouquet of them out of coloured paper. That's really all you need: paper, scissors, and glue. These flowers include the stem, so you can create several and they make a great bouquet as a gift.

 
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Memorable Party Favors - closeup of 3 finished favors
Painted Rock Party FavorsWe will be creating over 100 of these for my daughter's wedding reception, but you could use them at showers, birthdays, or other important parties! Personalize them however you'd like with colors, words, graphics, even stickers, or pressed flowers. A fun project to make with bridesmaids too!

 
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Woven Ribbon Heart - finished ribbon heart with sequins in the center of the sections
Woven Ribbon HeartYou can make a beautiful little heart out of 4 strips of ribbon. It just takes a few weaves and a bit of hot glue. I like to use these on my homemade greeting cards, or glue a pin on the back to use as a brooch. You can use 2 colours of ribbon if you like. This works with all ribbon widths.

 
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Crayon Etching - finished etching with other colors showing through the black crayon
Crayon EtchingTeach your kids with simple crafts even using their old crayons. What I like most about this craft is that the materials are easy to find and for me it's refreshing to the mind.

 
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Lunchtime Bird Coloring Pages - bird with long curved beak
Lunchtime Bird Coloring PagesSometimes a day at work can just get too long. On days like these, some adult coloring during lunchtime is just what the doctor ordered. This trio of birds is ideal for days when you are feeling stressed out, and when you need a mini breather before carrying on with the rest of the day's work.

 
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Funny Whale Craft - comical Jonah in the mouth of the whale
Funny Whale CraftThis was originally created on one of my kid's favorite art shows. It was inspired by the story of Jonah in the bible who was eaten by a whale. So what I did was add a little humor in it just to entertain some other kids around.

 
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