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Silver Post Medal for All Time! 408 Posts
October 24, 2017

Here is a colorful wreath for the fall season! This is a great way to add some drama to your front porch.

Lotus Pod and Crepe Paper Fall Wreath - fall wreath on door

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Gold Post Medal for All Time! 969 Posts
October 23, 2017

Today I did two pumpkin crafts from yarn that were fun and are very easy. For one, you don't even need to know how to crochet.

Crochet Yarn Pumpkins - two styles of yarn pumpkins

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September 6, 2017

Ever since I was a little kid, I've eaten a "lot" of pistachios. Even back then, I would save the shells in order to make crafts out of them because I thought they were so pretty to throw away. This is how I make flowers and candle holders out of my pistachio shells. Painting them is completely optional.

Pistachio Shell Flowers and Candle Holder - plain candle holder and a red and plain small flower

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"Handy" Snacks - finished snack hand in cup
"Handy" SnacksThis "handy" snack was always my mum's lovely way of trying to give us something healthier than candy on Halloween. It is cute in a spooky way, and that always makes up for the lack of chocolate. Okay, part of the time!

 
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Autumn Tea Light Candle Wreath - finished wreath with flameless candle
Autumn Tea Light Candle WreathThis darling candle holder makes a safe small light and is so cute to set anywhere in your home. It is easy and affordable to make and so very pretty to enjoy.

 
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DIY Turkish Fez - young child in costume wearing the fez
DIY Turkish FezMy son's school will be celebrating United Nations day tomorrow and they were assigned to wear different countries' traditional costumes. His country will be Turkey. I could not find a fez in stores. I gathered up the accessories I added on to the costume and made a hat that will perfectly match the suit.

 
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Halloween Rice Balls - decorated rice ball shapes
Halloween Rice BallsI love making Japanese rice balls (Onigiri). In Japan, it's very popular to go all out decorating rice balls any time of year. Over here, I do it more for Halloween. Enjoy this edible craft!

 
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Tissue Paper Ghosts Decor - several finished ghosts
Tissue Paper Ghosts DecorThis ghost project was essentially free because I made it with items already at home. These ghosts would be ideal as indoor decorations. However, if you want to use them as decorations outside your home - I would recommend decorating on Halloween night because the cold air or mist won't do well with tissue paper.

 
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Fruit Monsters - apple and pear monsters
Fruit MonstersHere is a cute craft for all ages. After these little guys scare you, you can eat them! Even better, if you don't eat them, they'll wither and look all the scarier. ;)

 
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Drinking Straw Candleholder - candleholder not lit
Drinking Straw CandleholderThis is a glass candle holder decorated with drinking straws and would look really classy on the dining table as a finishing touch to a special meal.

 
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Recycled Metal Lid Ladybird (Ladybug) Wall Decoration - finished ladybug wall decoration
Recycled Metal Lid Ladybird (Ladybug) Wall DecorationThis is so cute and easy to make. Use any size lid from a jar and acrylic paint. If you don't have black and red cardstock or paint then allow yourself a little "poetic licence" and make your ladybirds in other crazy colours.

 
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Tissue Paper Covered Jack-o-Lantern Treat Cup
Tissue Paper Covered Jack-o-Lantern Treat CupThis is an easy to do craft for children or adults who appreciate a reminder of the Halloween season. These cute little cups are so easy to make and can sit around anywhere. You can fill them with candy and other edible foods. Enjoy one during the Halloween season and make one up for a friend.

 
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Yarn Bombed Pumpkin - pumpkin on tabletop
Yarn Bombed PumpkinThis was a labor of love, but I am happy with how it came out. With some yarn, hot glue, and a faux pumpkin you too can make one like this. I saw these on Pinterest, but I make mine crochet rather than with single strands of yarn.

 
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Plants vs. Zombies Inspired Mini Stool - finished stool
Plants vs. Zombies Inspired Mini StoolMy son is a huge fan of Plants Versus Zombies. With limited art materials I have come to gather some things that would make a mini stool that looks like one of the plants in PvZ - the Ice-Shroom.

 
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Baby Tag Blankets - finished square blanket
Baby Tag BlanketsTag blankets are a great sensory item for babies. They provide an opportunity to practice fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Usually tag blankets have lots of different colors, ribbons, and sometimes a crunching crinkling fabric inside (optional).

 
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A dalmation puppy costume for a baby, with a onesie, a tutu and a headband with ears.
Baby Girl Puppy Halloween CostumeThis is a cute and comfortable Halloween costume for a baby. It is a baby girl puppy and to make it extra girly, there is an optional tulle skirt and the ears are a headband.

 
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Button and Seed Bead Earrings or Pendant - pendant on fine silver chain
Button and Seed Bead Earrings or PendantThis is a tiny delicate piece of jewellery that looks very pretty either as earrings or on a fine chain as a necklace. Make a full set for a gift for an older child. In fact it really is so simple to make that a child of maybe 10 or 11 years old who loves crafty stuff would be able to make a set.

 
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Colors of Fall Mini Canvas - finished mini canvas
Colors of Fall Mini CanvasHere is an easy, inexpensive way to add fall décor to your home! Turn ice cream sticks into a mini wooden canvas. Add fall colored embellishments, display it on a mini wooden easel and voila! This craft can also be used to make small DIY Christmas gifts for colleagues or neighbors.

 
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Watermelon Paper Plate Supply Holder - finished watermelon paper plate holder with markers in pocket
Watermelon Paper Plate Supply HolderThese plates are cute for storing school or craft supplies.

 
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Crocheted Candy Corn Butterfly Magnet - finished magnet
Crocheted Candy Corn Butterfly MagnetWith a little yarn and a hook, you can make this cute candy corn butterfly magnet.

 
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Shark Costume - front view of costume showing teeth and white felt belly
Shark CostumeIt could be cold while trick or treating or going to the pumpkin patch. With this shark costume, you're essentially using any gray sweater your child owns and some felt - very inexpensive and perhaps even using items you may already own at home! Preferably use a sweater that your child is about to outgrow.

 
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View on the Garden Adult Coloring Page - potted shrub against wall with shuttered window
View on the Garden Adult Coloring PageHere is an adult coloring page that would be a great project to color and decoupage to the bottom of a tea tray. You can add a vintage feel to the wall and the wooden shutter, which will make it even more suitable for a tea tray. The colored page can also be framed and used to adorn a wall in a vintage style bedroom.

 
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Cute Little Crochet Circle Pumpkin - finished pumpkin in a bed of faux fall leaves
Cute Little Crochet Circle PumpkinIf you have some time, yarn, and a hook you can make this tiny, medium, or larger crocheted pumpkin. I have seen similar ones, but they were a bit complicated so I made this simpler.

 
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Halloween Ghost - ghost on top of shelf
Halloween GhostI've seen these ghosts on YouTube. They are very cute! You can also make several little ones, just use a smaller bottle and balloons.

 
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Felt Flower Brooch - finished felt flower brooch in fall colors
Felt Flower BroochThis pretty brooch is easier to make than it looks. Cheap flimsy felt actually works better than the sturdier thicker felts because it will gather up more easily.

 
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A black cape with the colored The Flash logo in the center.
Flash Superhero Cape for HalloweenThe Halloween costumes in stores are hard for toddlers to take off while at school, or not as comfortable to be worn all day at school. This is an easy, comfortable, and inexpensive Superhero Flash cape costume.

 
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A finished magnetic picture frame.
Repurposed Magnetic Picture FrameWith about 5 supplies and about 30 minutes, you can make a cheap magnetic memo board into a nice photo frame.

 
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Silhouette Jar Storm Lantern - jar with lights added
Silhouette Jar Storm LanternTurn an empty glass jar into a beautiful jar lantern for a garden party, or make a few to add drama and atmosphere to your garden.

 
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Little Pom Pom Chick - pom pom chick
Little Pom Pom ChickI made a little chick out of two pom poms. The kids love doing these too.

 
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Mini Sock Pumpkins - blue and white sock pumpkins
Mini Sock PumpkinsI hate it when I lose a sock in the laundry. I usually end up using the lonely one for cleaning or for crafts. Here is one of my crafts for the fall using old socks and branches from trees. Happy fall to you all!

 
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Baby Bib Robe - bib wrapped bottle
Baby Bottle RobeHere is a cute way to make a bottle robe using a bib to keep baby's milk warm and chin dry. This makes cute baby shower gifts as well. :)

 
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Bubble Gum Machine Costume - finished costume
Bubble Gum Machine CostumeMake a bubble gum machine outfit for Halloween.

 
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Make Boo-Boo Bunnies For a Baby Shower - finished display of small bunnies surrounding the large one
Make Boo-Boo Bunnies For a Baby ShowerI have been making boo-boo bunnies for half my life. Every time there is a baby shower in my huge family, I am the nominated favor maker. I just love making those darling little bunnies! To go with them, I always make a huge one for the baby's nursery. I fill it with baby wash cloths and a bar of baby soap.

 
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Cardboard Tube Pumpkin - finished TP tube pumpkin
Cardboard Tube PumpkinHalloween is on its way! Here is a cute pumpkin craft that will cost next to nothing to make. It uses just a few household items including the cardboard tubes from inside toilet paper rolls. This is a great fall craft for all ages.

 
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Tape-Dyed Top - finished painted top
Tape-Dyed TopI decided to try this fun tape-dying craft after I spilled something on my top and couldn't fully get the stain out. It's one of my best fitting tanks so I didn't want to throw it out! With a bit of tape and fabric paint, I had an afternoon of fun turn into a cute new top.

 
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Yarn Heart Garland Decoration
Yarn Heart Garland DecorationWith left over cardboard, you can create any shape garland decoration (in my case hearts) with yarn and some tape/glue. It is perfect to decorate a bedroom, office, fireplace mantle, or use as party decor.

 
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Love Life Charger Plates - finished plate
Love Life Charger PlatesTurn old vinyl records into stunning charger plates for a Thanksgiving dinner. Use paper doilies and napkins with pictures of cutlery and suitable words to make plates that will invite your guests to dig in and to enjoy a hearty meal.

 
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Popsicle Stick Vase - vase with flowers
Popsicle Stick VaseI made a Popsicle stick vase which looks really nice when you're done.

 
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Furry Keychain - attached as a decoration to a handbag
Furry KeychainThis craft was taught to us back in the 5th grade and I used to display this cute little furry thing on my bags as a keychain. This project is shared with us at school to let the kids know that there are simple craft ideas that we can use or sell. It's actually a good idea for crafty entrepreneurs.

 
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Wine glasses painted to resemble candy corn, placed upside down with battery operated candles inside.
Candy Corn Wine Glass Candle SticksThese are Dollar Tree wine glasses and now they are candy corn candle sticks. In just a few hours you can do this too.

 
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Glitter Candle - closeup of number 1 birthday candle with gold glitter
Glitter CandleSome people are willing to spend $9 for a glitter birthday candle, but you can totally make it yourself for only $1 and some essentials you probably have at home already.

 
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Fall Scrolls
Fall ScrollsA really cute easy scroll for fall. You can use these same methods for other sayings or patterns. I think it is so versatile you could make and give them as gifts. Easy to make, but yet pretty when finished.

 
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Goggle-Eyed Turkey Candy Box - filled with candy
Goggle-Eyed Turkey Candy BoxHere is a fun activity that you and the kids can do together for Thanksgiving. Turn a small plastic flower pot into a turkey candy box. Make one, or make a few to share the season's bounty with your neighbors.

 
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Calorie Free Crochet Cake Decoration - finished cake
Calorie Free Crochet Cake DecorationI finally had some time to make this smaller version of some I have seen. I kept it simple and yet I love the way it turned out.

 
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Making Pretty Paper Bows - finished bow without the center adornment
Making Pretty Paper BowsI made these pretty paper bows. They are great for party decorations and embellishing a gift or card.

 
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Tissue Paper Tassel Garland Decor
Tissue Paper Tassel Garland DecorThis is an inexpensive, trendy, and easy to make decor project for any party/event! It is great for an engagement celebration, bridal shower, wedding, birthday, anniversary, baby showers, and so forth. You can store and re-use this a handful of times.

 
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Birthday Crown - finished crown sitting on top of a pink tissue paper flower
Birthday CrownThis is a trendy and cute birthday crown made with scrap supplies from home. This style birthday crown is going for $10-15 handmade online, but you can totally make it yourself in less than 20 minutes.

 
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Bottlecap Pattern Strips
Bottlecap Pattern StripsTeachers are always on the lookout for any material to use in the classroom. If an item can be recycled to create a game or activity, it not only saves us money, but helps the environment too.

 
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"Life Is Art" Kids' Coloring Page - drawing of a paint brush and dripping paint
"Life Is Art" Kids' Coloring PageMake learning fun with this coloring page for tweens. It is a cool way to experiment with different coloring tools and to teach them about the colors on the color wheel. The project can also be used as part of a lesson in an art class at school.

 
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Funky Punky Autumn Decoration - finished pumpkin on a table
Funky Punky Autumn DecorationI often get crochet thread still on the cardboard center. When I roll it, I save them for crafts just like this one.

 
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Using A Baker's Rack In Your Garden - rack near fence in garden
Using A Baker's Rack In Your GardenI found this great baker's rack at my local thrift store. It is a nice height and it also folds flat to transport. Perfect! Because of its lovely lattice metal work, it will be perfect for my outdoor space. With Valspar stone finish paint, I wanted to lighten it up and give it a more stone look.

 
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Wire Spiral Picture Holder - both variations of the holder
Wire Spiral Picture HolderThis is a very easy wire spiral picture holder and also serves as a paperweight. I like this as decor on our mantel where I am featuring a Thank You card and post card. You can put pictures in it as well. It can also be used as a great holder/paper weight for your desk.

 
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'Love' Cardboard Sign - pink finished project displayed on a shelf
'Love' Cardboard SignMy friend had these cardboard signs in her kids' rooms. I liked them and made them for my girls.

 
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Paper Bag Tent - young boy holding the finished tent
Paper Bag TentI made this craft for my little boy. It is so simple, yet creative. It is made from a paper bag. You can draw on it and make your own designs. Why not give it a try at home!

 
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Fall Lacy Jar Decoration - decorated jar on display shelf
Fall Lacy Jar DecorationI have seen some of these on line, but wanted to create my own. I might try one with the leaves inside or behind some white lace.

 
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The attached multicolored crocheted steering wheel cover.
Crocheted Scrap Yarn Steering Wheel CoverI am slowly but surely getting my old van fixed up. One of the things I wanted to do was prep it for colder weather while it's still nice out.

 
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Popsicle Stick Gazebo and Bench - finished bench and gazebo
Popsicle Stick Gazebo and BenchI made a Popsicle stick gazebo and bench for my girls' Barbies.

 
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Simple Flowers with Paper Vase - finished kids' paper flower and vase project
Simple Flowers with Paper VaseArt, art, art... Who wants art, right? Paper projects are one of my favorite pastimes to work on together with my children. It's a thriftier way of having fun together than buying toys.

 
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A collection of bead and ribbon bookmarks in different colors.
Bead and Ribbon BookmarksThis is one of the easiest and prettiest ways to make bookmarks. Ribbons and cords lie nicely between the pages. The beads not only make the bookmarks look pretty, but they also function as weights to hold the bookmark in place.

 
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