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November 29, 2018

I remember the days when we did not have fitted sheets and if the sheet was not tucked in good, you would wake up and find yourself laying on the mattress.

Folding Fitted Sheets - folded sheet sets on the closet shelf

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Snowy Window or Mirror - dresser mirror with snowflake designs
Snowy Window or MirrorOne winter, my mom came up to me with a twinkle in her eye and asked me to make snowflakes. It turns out, she wanted to cover the upstairs window with "frost" so that there could be more sun and privacy. It worked so well, it stayed up 'till spring, long after the snow on the ground thawed!

 
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Christmas Ornament Card - card with greeting written on the front
Christmas Tree with Ornaments CardNeed a cute last minute card? You can prep this card and have your kid/toddler help glue. It is great to give to friends, grandparents, etc.

 
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Meal Planning Pocket Chart - in use finished chart
Meal Planning Pocket ChartLike many people, I have struggled with my weight all of my life. The extra pounds didn't start affecting my overall health until the past couple of years. But I am a food addict. When I'm not eating, I'm thinking about my next meal. Food is comforting and I reach for it to celebrate and to feel better.

 
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Cardboard Star Ornament - ornament hanging on the tree
Cardboard Star OrnamentTry this fun wrapped cardboard star ornament for your toddler/child to do! You can make other shapes to wrap, but a star would be easier. This ornament will make a nice spot on your tree!

 
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Candy Nose Reindeer Ornament
Candy Nose Reindeer OrnamentThis is a cute and inexpensive candy nose reindeer ornament or small gift you can make for your kids to gift to their friends at school.

 
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Securing the End of Packaging Tape - Popsicle stick marking the end of a roll of packing tape.
Securing the End of Packaging TapeIt's so frustrating to lose the end of packaging tape and have to spend a lot of time picking at the roll until you find it.

 
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Snowflake Bow for Oversize Gift - red tissue paper bow with a paper snowflake in the center mounted to a cupcake liner
Snowflake Bow for Oversize GiftDid you a get a gift for someone that is too big to be wrapped? Instead of just purchasing a bow, you can make one!

 
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Christmas Candy Egg Carton Gift Box - finished gift
Christmas Candy Egg Carton Gift BoxOne way of reusing an egg carton is by making a holiday/Christmas candy gift box.

 
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Sagittarius Constellation Card - finished card with the stars showing through the holes in the card front.
Sagittarius Constellation Greeting CardThis is such a cute minimalist card you can make for anyone as a birthday greeting card. Or, you can apply this concept with nails and wood for a nice artwork piece.

 
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Kids' Christmas Tree Craft - two finished trees
Kids' Christmas Tree CraftThis is a really cute and fun kids' Christmas tree craft. This is a perfect craft idea for an indoor rainy or snowy day activity. You can also apply this same concept for a Christmas party craft station for toddler kids too.

 
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Christmas Tree Card Made by a Toddler - finished card with pom poms added to the tips of fingers and on the palm of the hand
Christmas Tree Card Made by a ToddlerThis is a handmade Christmas card that your toddler/child can make! It'll be a thoughtful card as his hand is the "tree". We made this card to go with his teacher's gift.

 
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DIY Gift Baskets - wrapped large gift with tag
DIY Gift BasketsI decided to make gift baskets with items I got from Freecycle or elsewhere for free. The larger gift has a dish as the base, which will be a keepsake for the hostess. The smaller ones have six cookies and a travel sized bottle of shower gel from Bath and Body Works.

 
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Spiral Miniature Christmas Tree Decoration - finished tree closeup
Spiral Pipe Cleaner Mini Christmas TreeThis is a cute little miniature Christmas tree toy decoration - would be fun for a toddler's doll house, to pair with a Lego house as the Christmas tree, make as a place setting card, turn into an ornament, or just use as little decorations for your home. It is very easy to make and will turn out cute and fun!

 
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Make a Wish Candle Birthday Card - finished card
"Make a Wish" Candle Birthday CardA quick last minute birthday card can easily be achieved with any old magazine or catalog, some twine, glue or tape, and stickers!

 
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Christmas Tree Ribbon Card - finished card standing against the wall
Christmas Tree Ribbon CardIn addition to the free holiday cards I ordered, I still enjoy making homemade cards for my close family and friends.

 
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Helium Tank Upcycled as The Grinch - Grinch sitting on the ground outside
Helium Tank Upcycled as The GrinchI found a great way to use and repurpose my empty helium tank. They are sturdy and can be changed over and over with something as simple as spray paint. For this holiday season, I wanted to make one of my favorite characters from a holiday movie.

 
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Stenciled Christmas Tree Wrapping Paper - wrapped gift
Stenciled Christmas Tree Wrapping PaperNeed budget friendly wrapping paper this holiday season? You can make your own wrapping paper by recycling items you already have at home, not only will it be thoughtful, but it'll be one of a kind!

 
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Kids' Cutout Paper Wreath - hanging on wall
Kids' Cutout Paper WreathThis is a fun, kid and budget friendly project that both you and your child can work on together. This wreath is made with household items you already have and any December catalogs like magazines or toy catalogs, holiday stickers, etc.

 
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Wrapping Paper Ornaments - sticker ribbon and bows added to the ornaments
Wrapping Paper OrnamentsWith this project you can make collage ornaments for kids from the toy catalogs and even hang them on the tree or make ornaments as decorations to spice up plain wrapping paper! Reusing, recycling, and budget friendly wrapping this holiday season.

 
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Giftbox Christmas Countdown Calendar - calendar sitting on a shelf with the Merry Christmas sign and the doily tree sign
Giftbox Christmas Countdown CalendarIf you don't have a Christmas countdown already, this is a cute little project you can make! The supplies used are easy to get and inexpensive.

 
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How to Make Orange Clove Pomanders - three variations resting on a bed of evergreen branches
How to Make Orange Clove PomandersPomanders have been around for centuries, providing people great scents and aromatherapy. During the Great Plague, they were hung around in hopes of purifying the bad air. Today, there are many varieties available. These here are made from citrus fruits and cloves.

 
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Using Toy Catalog Pages as Gift Wrap - trim ribbon ends
Using Toy Catalog Pages as Gift WrapWhen it comes to wrapping presents/gifts, I try to recycle what I have before purchasing anything unnecessary. Don't throw away all those holiday toy catalogs you receive in the mail. I was able to recycle and wrap a couple of gifts with the Target catalog!

 
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Hang Wreath with Ribbon
Hang Wreath with RibbonHere is my do it yourself on how to hang a wreath with ribbon and no nails in your door! It is also really quick, taking only about 15 minutes. This is perfect if your door does not have enough clearance for a wreath hanger (applies to me), or you don't want to purchase a wreath hanger.

 
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Recycled Christmas Card - finished card on shelf against white background
Recycled Christmas CardHere is another great way to recycle any old magazines and cardboard packaging you have into holiday cards.

 
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Foil Wrapped Cardboard Letter - letter standing on the floor next to the stairs
Foil Wrapped Cardboard LetterThis is an inexpensive and easy 3D foil wrapped, embossed style initial letter made with household items you already have at home. This art work would look nice as a rustic accent on your mantle, framed or hung on the wall. Another cute idea is to add this as an accent to your wreath!

 
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Shabby Chic Shell Ornaments - closeup of ornament with a tiny bow handing in a pink and white tree
Shabby Chic Shell OrnamentsI have a collection of shells that were from a box of pre-made stuffed shells entree. After the filling was eaten, I put the shells through the dishwasher to use at a later date. The shells cleaned up nicely and are in perfect shape! I decided to make them shabby chic for tree and decorative pieces in our home.

 
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Christmas Decorations from Cardboard - three trees and two red ball ornaments
Christmas Decorations from CardboardAre you doing a lot of online shopping for the holidays? If so, don't toss those boxes just yet! Recycle them into fun crafts for your entire family and the kids.

 
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Holiday Gift Tags from Magazines or Catalogs - tags, ribbons, and pens
Holiday Gift Tags from Magazines or CatalogsDon't throw away magazines or catalogs that are Christmas themed. Recycle and repurpose them into holiday gift tags!

 
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Making A Snow Globe Ornament
Making A Snow Globe OrnamentThis is the season for a lot of stores to carry glass and clear plastic ornaments. The clear ones can be used year around! This season I choose to make my friends and neighbors ornaments. Using just miniatures and fake snow you can create a comfy winter scene.

 
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Making Loose Leaf Tea - clear tea cup of herbal tea with sprig next to saucer
Making Loose Leaf Herbal TeaI adore loose leaf tea. Most of the relaxation teas I drink at night, my family and I grow and make from scratch. This way, we handle what's going in it, and save tons of money. Here, we've made a big batch of tea leaves from a lemon verbena plant.

 
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Using Leftover Candle Wax For Gifts - tea cup candle on saucer with a spoon
Using Leftover Candle Wax For GiftsYear around I use a lot of candles. The wick always burns out before the wax, leaving so much leftover wax that goes to waste, (not on my watch!) I take the wax and melt it down, add wicks, and make decorative cups for gifts that are a conversational piece and a decorative thank you to friends.

 
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DIY Long-Lasting Eyelash Lift - closeup of eyes after process
DIY Long-Lasting Eyelash LiftRecently, my girlfriends and I were part of our dear friend's wedding. Everyone decided to get lash lifts and lash extensions. I was interested in a long-lasting lash lift so I wouldn't have to curl my lashes anymore, however, the $80 base price was appalling. I decided to get an at-home kit.

 
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How to Make a Speedy Recovery Card - finished card, ready to sign and give
How to Make a Speedy Recovery CardYou don't really find cards relating to surgery or have a speedy recovery, in the card aisle. Common cards are the general get well, feel better soon. Regardless - making a card (or any card) is much more thoughtful and sentimental!

 
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Firewood or Broken Tree Branch Tea Light Holder - firewood holder on dining table
Broken Tree Branch Tea Light HolderRecently we had a few storms in our area, that brought down a lot of debris, trees and limbs. I wanted to take some of the wood for projects! Start with cut wood and a drill, a speedbore bit (1 1/2 inch), and tea lights.

 
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Christmas Egg Carton Wreath - wreath hanging on the wall
Christmas Egg Carton WreathYou can start saving egg cartons to make this inexpensive holiday wreath. If you want your wreath to be larger, you'll need more cartons. This is an example of a wreath made with just 1 carton. Overall, it is an inexpensive project with materials/supplies you may even already have!

 
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