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Craft: DIY Unicorn Headband

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Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts

June 14, 2017

My best friend was having a unicorn themed birthday party, but could not find unicorn horn headbands anywhere! I went out to look for some for her and found they were all terrible plastic pieces of junk. I decided to make some for her. She loved them so much, she actually squealed. Success!

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Craft: Handmade Pinwheel Mobile

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Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,298 Posts

June 8, 2017

This style handmade pinwheel mobile is going for $55+ and I was able to make this for only $10 with supplies I already had at home. It does take a couple of hours. I would recommend fun patterns and colors for baby to enjoy looking up at for diaper changes.

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Craft: Making An Easy Garden Path

May 3, 2017

We wanted something that would break up our yard and garden space. We decided on a path to break up the landscape and also help with drainage because of the slope of the back yard.

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Crochet Daisy Wreath - green ribbon added and daisies glued on

Crochet Daisy WreathI made 12 daisies, but only used two for this project. I will see what to do with the other 10 later!

Felt Story Board - train and construction equipment felt shapes

Felt Story BoardThe possibilities are endless when it comes to using felt and creating a story board. This is a fun way to engage reading hands or allow your child to create their own stories.

Foam Fun Activities - corral and other links, also toy horses and dinosaurs

Foam Fun ActivitiesThis is an easy activity for kids to practice their cutting skills, motor skills, and sense of creativity!

Folded Paper Puppy - folded yellow paper puppy face

Folded Paper PuppyThis is a fun way of making this activity for your toddler. You just grab any paper you like and make a square. This is very simple and fun!

Kids Abacus for Learning - front with colored beads and number beads on pipe cleaners

Kids Abacus for LearningAn easy and educational learning tool for kids learning their name, numbers, and alphabet. Made with soft felt and pipe cleaners perfect to bring on the go and fits in your child's hand. As you can see it got a lot of usage from the bent pipe cleaners!

The Little Shelf Unit That Could - finished shelf hanging on the wall

The Little Shelf Unit That CouldI am not sure what this was, but it will never be that again. I bought it for .29 at a tag sale and have been meaning to renovate it for about 9 months.

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Ballet Dress Brooch - cute ballet dress pin

Ballet Dress BroochThis delightful little brooch will please any little girl (and some adults too!) and takes just a few little scraps of ribbon and cloth to make.

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Colorful Summer Bleached Greeting Card - finished card with ribbon bow added to upper left of card

Colorful Summer Bleached Greeting CardI recently learned that thick bleach can be a wonderful addition to a crafter's treasure trove. At first, working with bleach is not as easy as it sounds, but with some practice it becomes a great technique to use on cards and other designs.

Crocheted Seat Belt Adjuster - in place on seat belt

Crocheted Seat Belt AdjusterMy van has tan seats and a light gray exterior. I look like a dusty highway! So I wanted a splash of color and made a seat belt adjuster for when I am driving.

Crochet Mug Rugs

Crochet Mug RugsI thought the idea of a rug for a mug was so darned cute I couldn't wait to try one. The pattern is simple and I have given you three styles to choose from. I saw this idea online, but made my own pattern.

Paper Flower Decorations - the three finished flowers

Paper Flower DecorationsThese are very pretty, ever so easy, and stunningly professional. You will love making these gorgeous flowers. Use them for greetings cards, gift wrapping, collages, and wall decorations. They are also pretty used in corsages for your hair or wrists.

Pouch Made of Old Mini Dress - use last of lace for handles, turn right side out

Pouch Made of Old Mini DressAs I decided to dispose of my old stuff, I saw this cute mini dress I used to wear back in high school. I remember wearing this after college graduation at a family pool party. That was actually the last time it served me.

Alphabet Rocks

Alphabet RocksThis is a fun, quick, and free educational project that is perfect for kids who are learning their alphabet. Especially if you have a child who loves dump trucks, you can make learning the alphabet fun and as your child advances, you can start learning simple 3 letter words and progress from that!

Ponytail Holder Made of Scrap Materials - around pony tail

Ponytail Holder Made of Scrap MaterialsDigging into my room to dispose of some things, I saw this bundle of garter along with some unused dresses. I detached a piece of lace from an old skirt and started to think of ways I could make use of it. I tried making a hair elastic with these scraps.

Mug Holder with Goody Compartment - allow glue to dry before use

Mug Holder with Goody CompartmentWhen you have a lot of Popsicle sticks at home, you can make anything out of them. Today I'm making another project with the this material. What makes it better is that it doesn't make you spend much money.

Crocheted Decorative Oven Mitt - mitt filled with cooking tools as a gift

Crocheted Decorative Oven MittThis oven mitt is cute, and can be made into a gift for any cook! It is for decorative use only!

A wreath with living air plants.

Making a Living Air Plant WreathThis is an inexpensive, simple and easy to make wreath decoration that will brighten your home up. This could also be hung at your front door if you would like. Every 7-10 days, using a spray bottle mist the air plants.

Use Foam to Line Soap Dish - foam soap holder in shower soap dish

Use Foam to Line Soap DishWhen a soap melts it messes up your soap dish plus it leaves scraps that most of us throw away. Use this foam case to absorb moisture that causes it to melt down when you use it during bath time.

Crochet Koaster Keeper - closed box with crochet flower

Crochet Koaster KeeperWith some scrap yarn, I made this in about 2 hours. I think it turned out nice.

DIY Outdoor Plastic Bottle Handwashing Station - hand under a stream of water

DIY Outdoor Plastic Bottle Handwashing StationThis is a genius idea for any outdoor situation where you might need to wash your hands if you are not near to a water supply.

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Drinking Straw as Small Travel Containers - straws containing toothpaste, conditioner, and shampoo

Drinking Straw as Small Travel ContainersSince traveling to me was so exciting, I have this tip for using drinking straw as containers. They can be easily kept inside our traveling bags!

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Lego Tissue Box Cover - finished box cover

Lego Tissue Box CoverLegos are so popular now, wouldn't this be a cool gift for someone?

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Shaggy Bow Hair Clip - finished bow in hair

Shaggy Bow Hair ClipYou will get a lot of compliments when you wear this hair clip and even more when you tell them you made it yourself. But shhhh, don't let them know how easy it was!

Budget Organizer Notebook - open notebook showing budget envelopes

Budget Organizer NotebookThis handy pocket notebook is very useful to moms who are on a really tight budget. As a mom, I try my best to organize my budget and set aside funds for the family's necessities.

Describing My Dad Card - completed card for dad

Describing My Dad CardI cannot find the right name for this type of card so I just named it "describe dad". It is another type of greeting card wherein you create different figures that symbolizes your father.

Honeycomb Hexagon Personalized Shelf

Honeycomb Hexagon Personalized ShelfHoneycomb hexagon shelves are very popular and trendy right now. On handcrafted websites these hexagon shelves range anywhere from $15+ and up for regular plain ones. They are more expensive if you want them to be personalized. I purchased this plain hexagon wooden shelf at Target for $7.

Sea Fever Recycled Bottle Vase - finished bottle

Sea Fever Recycled Bottle VaseTurn an empty oval shaped bottle into a sea themed vase, ideal to celebrate the summer months! This recycled craft will add a great décor element to a beach house.

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Portable Wall Pencil Sharpener - pencil sharpener mounted to paper covered plywood

Portable Wall Pencil SharpenerI enjoy adult colouring. I have a pencil sharpener that mounts on the wall, very inconvenient. My balcony was being replaced and I saw the plywood being removed and an idea struck me, portable pencil sharpener base.

Crocheted Yo Yo Place Mat

Crocheted Yo Yo Place MatWith some yarn, hook, and a darning needle you can make a nice place mat.

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Frame of Shades for Father's Day - photo frame for hanging sunglasses

Frame of Shades for Father's DayI made this for Father's Day because my papa places his sunglasses and eyeglasses everywhere. I mean everywhere, he has nowhere specific to put those glasses. They are scattered all over and sometimes he won't even remembered where he put a pair. Try this one!

Pennant Flag Wall Decor - finished pennant on hanger

Pennant Flag Wall DecorHere is a very inexpensive, easy to make pennant flag wall banner decor for a kids room, nursery, or playroom. It is safe to hang on the wall and is made with just felt!

DIY Translucent Makeup -Finishing Powder - applying with a puff

DIY Translucent Makeup Finishing PowderI admit I used to buy makeup finishing powders from my favourite beauty shop for $20 to $40. Now I make my own and it works just as well. I gently apply it after I've put on my makeup and it helps keep my makeup on all day as well as minimize the appearance of pores and fine lines.

Dragonfly Fridge Magnet - clip on fridge

Dragonfly Fridge MagnetThis pretty little dragonfly will attach to your fridge or any steel surface and hold important pieces of paper in her mouth that you don't want to lose. It is very easy to make and a set of three would make a lovely gift.

Father's Day Rock Art

Father's Day Rock ArtGreet your fathers with a piece of unique rock art. One thing that I like about this craft is that when you talk about rock, it means less expense. Plus, borrow your kids' school stuff and just be resourceful. Let them join the fun!

Recycled Can Candle Holder - candle burning inside the can

Recycled Can Candle HolderIt's the recycling way and saving nature. Cans can be recycled in so many ways. I used cans for a candle holder, they are especially good for going out on a camping trip. Let's try this one.

Father's Day Popsicle Token of Affection - open stick token gift

Father's Day Popsicle Stick Token of AffectionIf you think greeting cards are already too conventional in every celebration, you might want something unique to greet your dear daddies this coming Father's Day. I came up with this idea because I cannot afford to buy an expensive greeting card.

Homemade #1 Dad Card - finished card

Homemade #1 Dad CardThis Father's Day, show your dad that he is the Number 1 Dad, and that his shares in your heart are continuing to rise! The provided cartoon makes it an easy card for young and old to make.

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Layered Paper Flowers - mass of different colored paper flowers

Layered Paper FlowersMy last flower project is the layered paper flowers. I have chosen this as part of my flower themed classroom decoration because I find them really cute and of course very affordable. You can always find paper everywhere and they don't really cost much.

Bridal Shower Centerpiece or Gift - finished towel cake gift

Bridal Shower Centerpiece or GiftI saw the cutest idea at a craft show and decided to duplicate it here for an upcoming shower. Make a wedding cake from towels, wine, ribbon, and flowers. You can color coordinate it to the wedding colors in you'd like too!

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Folded Paper Leaf - three finished leaves

Folded Paper LeafDetail is important in art. Giving details to your work adds interest to viewers. This craft might be a simple one, but by giving extra effort on folding, it should look better than any paper figures.

Get Well Soon Gift Jar - filled jar with examples of contents

Get Well Soon Gift JarThis cute and thoughtful "Get Better" jar that will also be practical for the recipient afterwards. The jar can be reused.

Mini Flower Crop Top from Leggings - woman wearing the crop top

Mini Flower Crop Top from LeggingsHere is a way to turn an old pair of leggings into a cute little long-sleeved crop top with a mini flower corsage. All you need is a handful of items and 20 minutes of your time. :)

Patriotic Decorative Jar

Patriotic Decorative JarHere is an easy and thrifty way to decorate outdoors for the patriotic holidays with simple items you may all ready have or just let the kids have fun making some.

Sponge Car Air Freshener - hang on rear view mirror

Sponge Car Air FreshenerDid you know that you can make a car air freshener using a dish sponge? It is very simple, easy, and thrifty on your pocket. You can make it together with the kids too! You can create any design you want.

Crocheted Turtle - turtle on balcony railing

Crocheted TurtleWith some scrap yarn and about 1 hour of time you can make this turtle. It's super cute and really easy.

Love U Dad Card - sports Dad card

Love U Dad CardIs your dad a sports fan? Then this card is ideal to show him how much you love him on Father's Day! The card is easy enough for an older child to make on his/her own, and a younger child can make it with some assistance from Mom.

Crocheted Americana Centerpiece - finished centerpiece

Crocheted Americana CenterpieceI was asked to make a centerpiece for an upcoming potluck. I came up with something for you to make that looks cool. The centerpiece can be displayed and then taken apart allowing you to use the yarn, etc. in other projects.

Surfer Dude Wrist Band - finished slide bracelet

Surfer Dude Wrist BandThere are plenty of lovely jewellery items available to buy for little girls, but very little for boys. This is a cute wristband for little boys to look super cool. It has a sliding knot to make it easy to wear and it is quick and simple to make.

Craft Stick Earring Holder - finished earring holder

Craft Stick Earring HolderI am not big on wearing jewelry because my skin is so sensitive. However, I do enjoy earrings, even though it hurts to wear them. It is silly for me to have a jewelry box though because all I have are those earrings. Instead, I made an earring holder out of craft sticks.

Pennant Birthday Cake Topper - pennant cake topper

Pennant Birthday Cake TopperTo make a birthday cake more personalized, you can make a cute pennant name cake topper. It is very easy to make with items you have around the house already!

Ribbon and Cord Brooch - slightly off side view of brooch

Ribbon and Cord BroochThis pretty brooch is easy to make and involves no sewing. Brooch backs are available from most of the major online shopping sites and are cheap to buy. This should only take you an hour or so to make.

Rubber Foam Roses

Rubber Foam RosesThis week I'll be doing a lot of flower projects for a classroom decoration. I'll be decorating a kids' classroom so I can't risk putting paper flowers on areas where children can reach it. Instead of paper, this rubber foam is much durable on lower portions of the room.

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Faux Hornets' Nest - hanging on balcony

Faux Hornets' NestHornets and wasps are territorial. When one sets in the other pretty much doesn't. So, to keep both away from my balcony, I crocheted a faux hornets' nest to keep my balcony "nasties" free.

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Graduation Cap Treats - finished grad cap treats

Graduation Cap TreatsYou can make graduation cap treats for your graduate with some cookies and candies. You can have the candy colours match the school's colours. This was for a red and gold school. These are so easy to make and super cute!

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Paper Pom Poms - several white poms

Paper Pom PomsPaper is not just for writing. There are many different types depending on how they are going to be used. This time I'm going to make a simple pom-pom decoration using a different type of paper.

Pennant Flag Kids Room Decor

Pennant Flag Kids Room DecorPennant flag decor for a baby/kid's room is very popular and trendy right now. On handcrafted websites these flags range in price anywhere from $20+ and up. Why buy them when you can make your own less expensively. All you need are different pieces of felt and glue that adheres well on felt.

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Vintage Music Birthday Card - finished card

Vintage Music Birthday CardIf you love crafting with music sheets, then this card will be perfect! This stunning vintage birthday card will speak to young and old, and will make the recipient feel very special.

Wild Flower Wrist Corsage - daisy and buttercup flower wristlet

Wild Flower Wrist CorsageUse pretty daisies and buttercups, or whatever wild flowers grow readily in your part of the world, to make this delightful corsage. You will need to make it just before you wish to use it because obviously it is only going to last a few hours. It will only take minutes to make.

Paper Plate Fan - finished fan

Paper Plate FanChildren will have lots of fun making these colourful paper plate fans. Help younger ones along by doing the gluing for them. If you like, use a glue gun for speed as long as you keep it out of reach of little fingers.

Bunting Greetings Card - finished card

Bunting Greetings CardThis greetings card is decorated with cute mini celebratory bunting and is easier to make than it looks. It is suitable for most occasions such as birthdays, congratulations, Mother's Day, Father's day, or anything that needs celebrating.

How to Make Crystallized Marbles - drain water and enjoy the crystallized marbles

How to Make Crystallized MarblesHere is a way to take ordinary marbles and turn them into crystallized marbles for fun, jewelry, and crafts.

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Modern T-shirt Yarn Necklace - finished necklace

Modern T-shirt Yarn NecklaceDo you love making a fashion statement with unique jewelry? Here is an easy way to make a stunning necklace from mix-and-match T-shirt yarn!

Ombré Painted Succulent Pot - closeup of pink and blue painted pot with a succulent planted in it.

Ombré Painted Succulent PotSucculents are very trendy right now and are very easy to maintain as house plants. In most cases you don't want to put your plant in just any old pot. My solution is to spray paint your pot into any color you like! I personaly love metalic colors and and giving an ombré effect to the pot.

Balloon Ice Cream Cone Decoration - pink balloon ice cream cone

Balloon Ice Cream Cone DecorationHere is a way to make a balloon ice cream cone or cones for a decoration or celebration.

Personalized Cell Phone Case - finished case with phone replaced

Personalized Cell Phone CaseThere are many different ways you could personalize your phone case especially if you have a clear case. For a couple of cents you could print a glossy 4 by 6 image and have yourself a personalized cell phone case.

Thrifty Patio Chair Pillows - checkerboard cushion on red plastic patio chair

Thrifty Patio Chair PillowsThis project explains how to make thrifty patio chair pillows with material used from a $3.00 inexpensive plastic tablecloth purchased from Walmart. You can also use a cloth tablecloth of your choice.

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Contact Lens Case as Earbud Headphones Case

Contact Lens Case as Earbud Headphones CaseContact lens cases should be discarded every one to three months to keep from contaminating your lenses and hurting your eyes. Here is a way to upcycle your lens holders into a case to neatly hold your earbud headphones. This is a great way to protect your buds and keep the wires from tangling in your pocket or bag.

Handmade Maracas for Children - decorated plastic cup maraca

Handmade Maracas for ChildrenThese cute little maracas are perfect for a daycare or just to make on a rainy day to have some fun with your little ones. They can also be used to help the elderly have a little fun during a music program.

How to Mod Podge Cardstock to Canvas - using sponge brush apply a coat of mod podge to print

How to Mod Podge Cardstock Prints to CanvasCanvas paintings are very popular right now! You can easily turn a printed image on cardstock (of your choice) into a canvas and display it nicely on your mantle or on your wall.

Father's Day Money Holder Card

Father's Day Money Holder CardFor Father's Day, I am giving my father money. I thought it would be cute to make a twist on the tie card by cutting out a pocket and putting cash there!

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New Baby Greetings Card - finished card

New Baby Greetings CardEvery new baby is as cute as a button and deserves this lovely handmade greetings card. It is suitable for girls or boys - just change the colours. Or say "cute as buttons" for twins or triplets and use the appropriate number of buttons

Paint Window to Hide Parking Lot - painted window

Paint Window to Hide Parking LotI sleep on a day bed in the living room and while I love the trees and sky, I hate the parking lot with the cars. So, with just 3 things and about 30 minutes, I made it so not only do I not have to see them, the people down below don't get to see me.

Paper Weight - finished decoupaged rock paper weight

Paper WeightThis craft is called a paper weight maybe because you will think it's just made of paper at first. But when you try to hold it, it's hard and heavy. Rocks are not just used in concrete structures. They can also be made into great home decor.

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Felt Birthday Crown - yellow and white first birthday felt crown

Felt Birthday CrownThis is a project for a very easy and inexpensive do it yourself birthday crown for your child. This crown will be personalized to fit your child's head and not hurt your child's head like the party hats with an elastic chin band.

Repurpose Cylinder Container as Jewelry Stand

Repurpose Cylinder Container as Jewelry StandOnce in a while for a sweet treat, I would purchase these coffee coca batons for $1.99 from Trader Joes. You get a very sturdy cardboard/tin container after finishing the wafers. In the past, I would toss the container out because I did not know what to do with it. Then I had an idea.

Ripped Rag Curtain - hanging in window

Ripped Rag CurtainI got tired of not being able to close my blinds during the hottest and brightest parts of the day. So I did this.

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DIY Bra Strap Hider - in place on black bra straps

DIY Bra Strap HiderBra strap hiders are fashion lifesavers! Slip them on to hide your bra straps when you're wearing a racer back (or front) garment. With a bit of plastic and a craft knife, you can make your own bra strap hider instead of buying one.

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Folded Paper Stars in a Jar - stars spilling from jar

Folded Paper Stars in a JarCrafting is really fun especially when you make amazing things using simple materials and can just be found around the house.

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Painted Lego Math - supplies

Painted Lego MathKids learn best through hands-on activities. Any new material that is introduced needs to be presented concretely, prior to any abstract learning. A fun way to teach math skills is with Legos and paint! I have included examples of counting, addition, and multiplication for beginners.

Refurbishing a Neon Drawer Unit for My Kitchen - yarn chain wrapped drawer unit

Refurbishing a Neon Drawer Unit for My Kitchen"Countryfying". Okay it's not a word but it should be! I got this drawer unit from a friend and while I love the room it provides me, I hate bright neon colors. So. I spent about 5 hours covering the drawers. I hope you like it as much as I do.

Barn Wood Shelves

Barn Wood ShelvesBarn wood is a very cheap and inexpensive wood to use for many household projects. It also can give a different look to anything that you build. Here I created a DIY trophy shelf. Overall it displays my trophies beautifully!

Easy Elegant Paper Party Favours - finished blue paper candy filled favor

Easy Elegant Paper Party FavoursIt adds a special personal touch if your party favours are hand made, but they can take a long time to make. These favours are so quick and easy you will have them done in no time. Change the paper and decorations to suit the occasion.

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Embellishing a Wooden Crate as a Recipe Box - paper, scissors, and other supplies in crate

Embellishing a Wooden Crate as a Recipe BoxI found this little gem in the donation station in our community room. When I am having my coffee I like to make notes of what I ate and what I want to cook soon. This little crate keeps it all in one place.

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Insect Stamping Activities

Insect Stamping ActivitiesEvery theme and holiday, I would incorporate new materials into my Pre-k classroom. The art center was definitely the easiest because just about anything can be used in art.

Multi Colored Place Mat Using Chainless FoundationI just learned how to do a chainless foundation and I am hooked, get it? A friend asked me to make her some bright place mats, my choice for the colors.

Table Cover Using Store Bought Doilies - doily table runner

Table Cover Using Store Bought DoiliesI had an old stained table cloth on my little table and it had to go. I had 5 each of yellow and blue (my kitchen colors) doilies. I sat at the table and put them together. I think it turned out great.

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Paper Plate Cookie Gift Basket - cookie gift pack

Paper Plate Cookie Gift BasketWho doesn't like cookies? And homemade cookies are the best. Here is a simple and super cool way to present your homemade cookies as a gift. Who wouldn't be delighted to receive them?

Air Plant Trolls - trolls with plants added

Air Plant TrollsThis project uses vintage Troll dolls. You remove their original hair and replace it with an air plant. You can add miniature items as accessories. You will need to mist them with water every week to keep the air plants alive.

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Handmade Labels for Storage Containers and Drawers - labeled three drawer storage unit

Handmade Labels for Storage Containers and DrawersI love to organize and I love to label everything! Usually, I print all of my labels, but sometimes I like to hand make them. They stand out more this way, I save on ribbon, and I get to be more creative. Making your own is very simple and fun.

Pallet Wood Ceiling - finished with lightening and view of the room as well

Pallet Wood CeilingMy husband and I were looking for an affordable option for the ceiling in my new workshop. After looking at many options we came across the idea to use pallet slats. He found a place locally that was giving away pallets for free for disposal.

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Scrapbook Photo Plaques - finished plaque

Scrapbook Photo PlaquesThis scrapbook photo plaque is a wonderful idea for all occasions. This weekend my god-daughter and I made these for her mother for Mother's Day. Children of all ages can make a scrapbook photo plaque. You'll need to cut the wood for your children or purchase a pre-cut piece of wood.

Wine Glass Candle Holders - wine glass candle holders completed

Wine Glass Candle HoldersI love to decorate my home for every season and holiday. There are so many items in stores and online to choose from, but I like making a lot of my decor too. One of my favorite things to make are wine glass candle holders.

Fluttering Fish - colorful paper fish on tan surface

Fluttering FishLittle ones will love this. It's such a ingenious, simple, and fun game to play. All you need is paper and scissors and you can throw a bit of colouring into the mix too. Indoors or outdoors, these little fishes are beautiful to watch as they spin through the air.

Making A Bamboo Wind Chime - closeup of hanging wind chime

Making A Bamboo Wind ChimeI wanted to create a small zen garden next to our deck. It needed something extra, hmmmm, a wind chime! I created a bamboo wind chime to give my garden area a relaxing flare, very simple!

Mother's Day Pill Bottle Vases - painted bottles with flowers inside

Mother's Day Pill Bottle VasesI made these flower vases for Mother's Day using pill bottles, spray paint, and yarn. My father has been hoarding his prescription pill bottles in his old age, saying they're nice looking and useful, and that they will make great gifts one day.

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Mother's Day Table Decoration - LED battery lights added to inside of the film cylinder

Mother's Day Table DecorationIf you are planning a surprise dinner for mom on Mother's Day, here is a way to make table decorations that will look stunning without breaking the bank in the process. These decorations can also be used for party décor, or for a golden wedding anniversary.

Old Deck Railing Used For Garden Tool Storage - tools hanging on railing with optional sigh above

Old Deck Railing Used For Garden Tool StorageWe had to replace our deck and railings. There were a couple of sections that were still in good shape. We had the idea to use a section of the railing for storage and place it on the back of my shed cottage.

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Peaceful Cat Grayscale Coloring Page - grayscale photo of a calico cat.

Peaceful Cat Grayscale Coloring PageGrayscale coloring is the latest trend in adult coloring. It is suitable for both novice and experienced colorists, and is a wonderful way to take your coloring to the next level. The shading and highlighting have already been added, therefore it can greatly improve your coloring skills.

Repurposing Yogurt Container for Bow/Headband Storage - headbands wrapped around contains

Repurposing Yogurt Container for Bow/Headband StorageThis is a way to make cute and inexpensive storage for your baby girl's bows, hair clips, and headbands.

Hanging Floral Heart - flower heart on shelf

Hanging Floral HeartThis is a beautiful, easy, and very inexpensive do it yourself decor project. It is perfect for your office, home, or for special occasions such as a baby shower, engagement, or wedding.

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Recycled Soda Bottle Cup - finished lidded cup with ladybug motif

Recycled Soda Bottle CupHere is a way to turn a soda bottle into a cute cup with a lid cover.

10 Minute Watercolor Using Markers

10 Minute Watercolor Using MarkersI've found a cheat way to make watercolor paintings using markers, water, and a fine watercolor brush. For this project I've used Crayola fine tip markers, watercolor paper, a watercolor brush and a Dixie cup of water.

3D Flower Mother's Day Card - finished card on the vertical

3D Flower Mother's Day CardMother's Day is coming up! My mother always insists for us not to get flowers because they're overpriced for the holiday and because the flowers do not last long. So instead for this year's handmade card, I made 3D flowers that will last forever!

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Finger Knit Headband - knitter wearing the headband

Finger Knit HeadbandHere is a way to knit a headband using your fingers. It is actually quite easy and fun once you get the hang of it.

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Mother's Day Surprise Greeting Card - standing open card

Mother's Day Surprise Greeting CardI had seen this on the internet long ago. I don't have the exact details and materials to be used, but I made my own version based on what I could recall.

Metal Head and Footboard for Your Garden - blush headboard with sign

Metal Head and Footboard for Your GardenI found this metal bed frame at the low price of $10.00. I thought it would make a great garden piece!

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Sumo Wrestler Salt and Pepper Shakers

Sumo Wrestler Salt and Pepper ShakersHere is a way to recycle mini water bottles. You can make them into cute mini sumo wrestler salt and pepper shakers.

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Colorful Hair Tie Vases - three finished vases lying down

Colorful Hair Tie VasesWith some hot glue, hair ties, and water bottles you can make these pretty vases for mommies. Have an adult help with the glue, or you can use tacky glue and just let it dry.

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Fabric Covered Recycled Box - bottles of nail polish in box

Fabric Covered Recycled BoxThis project is easy to make and can be done with things from your house. All you need are a few simple things and it doesn't take long to make this up for a quickly organized space.

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Lunchtime Mini Mandala Adult Coloring Page

Lunchtime Mini Mandala Adult Coloring PageHere is the ideal stress buster for that busy day at work. This mandala is small enough to color during your lunch break, yet complicated enough to relieve your stress before finishing the rest of the day's work.

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Recycled Noodle Cup Lamp - lit lamp in dark room

Recycled Noodle Cup LampThe best thing with cup noodles is that the containers are recyclable. You can use it in organizing your work desk. It can be a pen stand or you can put tiny things there that can mess up your table. Aside from using it as an organizer I created something different.

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Refurbishing a Small Trash Can - spray with shellac coating

Refurbishing a Small Trash CanI will just say that my bathroom plumbing is 45 years old and the original commode is a bit sensitive. Let's just leave it at that. So, I have started putting my TP in a waste basket. But those colors had to go!

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Soda Bottle Bird Feeder - finished bottle with more decorative painting and ready to hang

Soda Bottle Bird FeederHere is a way to make a cute bird feeder from a soda bottle.

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