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Craft: Yarn Wrapped Coffee Can Mummy Candy Dish

Sandi/Poor But Proud
Gold Post Medal for All Time! 969 Posts

October 25, 2019

This was so much fun, and I was able to do it while watching TV! It was made with a lot of white yarn, a little gray, and some black for the eyes. I loved the way it turned out!

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Craft: Sock Snowman

Jackie H.
Silver Post Medal for All Time! 355 Posts

October 16, 2019

This has to be the most fun craft I have made yet! It is so very easy, a great craft to do with the kids! It is funny when I show people and tell them it is only a single tube sock filled with rice. Everything here is from The Dollar Store. I just love that place!

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Marbleized Artwork - red and white artwork

Marbleized ArtworkThis is a fun, simple way to create eye stunning and unique artwork without having to have any artistic talent. You can use this technique on countless objects to gain the same marbleized look, but for this project I've chosen canvas panels. All you need is the object you want marbleized, a bin filled with water, and nail polish and you too will soon be creating beautiful artwork and decorations.

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Recovering an Old Hassock - hassock top covered with a large black and orange granny square

Recovering an Old HassockMy neighbor had this poor old orange hassock. It had seen better days, so I kept saying, "If you ever need me to recover this, I would be happy to". One day, she said, "You know I am a Beavers fan, can you make it orange and black?" Done!!

Button Lined Tray - finished tray

Button Lined TrayThis is another of those crafts you think about forever and then finally get to do! I hope you like it!

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Yarn Embellished Wooden Maple Leaf - finished leaf hanging on the wall

Yarn Embellished Wooden Maple LeafI love wooden shapes. They are so lifelike and cheap. I found this one for .25. I love string art, so I did this one night when I needed a simple craft to do. I hope you like it.

Making a Disassemblable Fall Leaf Wreath - finished wreath hanging

Making a Disassemblable Fall Leaf WreathI have recently begun to feel a bit cluttered. I love my crafts, don't get me wrong, but I am out of room to store them until/when they are sold. So I have come up with crafts I can make and then "reinvent" for other things.

Poinsettia Wreath - finished wreath on edge of a table

Poinsettia WreathI love making wreaths for each season. They have a nice way of welcoming people when they come to your door! This is a poinsettia wreath, one of my favorites! Please let me add, everything I used was at the Dollar Store!

Punky Pie Hot Pad Wall Hanging - decorative pumpkin pie hot pad

Punky Pie Hot Pad Wall HangingPlease note: that this is a wall hanging, and "should not" be used for real cooking. I love the way this turned out. With just four colors of yarn, a larger and smaller hook, you can make this in about an hour. I hope you like it.

Yarn Wrapped Frame - hanging yarn wrapped frame

Yarn Wrapped FrameI made this from a wooden frame and some of the prettiest yarn I have ever seen. I hope you like it.

Crochet Thread Spool Pumpkins - the four finished pumpkins sitting on a tablecloth

Crochet Thread Spool PumpkinsI got a bag of slightly used crochet thread spools; four for just 1.00! Thinking outside the "bag", I immediately saw 4 pretty pumpkins. I think they turned out very nice.

Handmade Gift Tags - examples of tags and a packaged bag in upper left, partially seen

Handmade Gift TagsI like making my own gift tags because it gives me more room to write what I really want to say on the tag. Those little sticky ones you buy barely have room for the name! So this is what I do and it is very inexpensive. I did a lot of these and packaged them in sets of 25 for the fall fair I will be doing.

Handcrafted Christmas Ornaments - several ornaments lying on a table

Handcrafted Christmas OrnamentsI am now finding so much scrap from doing crafts! But, I don't throw away anything. A scrap is another craft in the making. Wait and see! This was my easiest fastest craft and it's cute and cheap. Kids will love making these!

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Happy Fall Handprint Acorn Craft - finished craft

Happy Fall Handprint Acorn CraftMy parents and in-laws love receiving cute/small crafts from the kids. Plus, these crafts double as their refrigerator decorations.

Yarn Covered Pumpkin - pumpkin with stem, leaf, and vine

Yarn Covered PumpkinI love these foam ones from the Dollar Tree. This one I covered in different yarns and inserted a couple crochet hooks for good measure!

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Sunflower Photo Frame - sunflower photo frame hanging on a hook

Sunflower Photo FrameI don't know what my kitchen would look like without sunflowers, probably a lot of blue and no yellow. So today I channeled my inner sunflower lover and made this frame for my new cat's lovely little face.

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Decorated Clear and White Ornaments - clear ornament with a Santa sticker

Decorated Clear and White OrnamentsI am making handcrafted ornaments for a fall craft fair. All the clear and white ornaments are from the Dollar Store, so are all the bags of beads, snow, glitter, thin Sharpie markers and everything to decorate each ornament! These are very inexpensive to make!

Felt Lipstick Ornament - felt pink lipstick ornament with hanger

Felt Lipstick OrnamentOne of my work friends loves all things pink, so I decided to make her this bright pink lipstick ornament. It was made using multiple layers of felt, all stitched together using a backstitch. The details were also created with a backstitch.

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Black and White Fabric Strip Foam Pumpkin - finished pumpkin ready to display

Black and White Fabric Strip Foam PumpkinThe Dollar Tree foam pumpkins are the best things since sliced bread!! I have colored them, covered them with lace and buttons, and so many other things. Today it's a black and white strip with Spanish moss and a cork stem.

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Felt Mismatched Sock Ornaments

Felt Mismatched Sock OrnamentsI decided to make all of my friends at work a felt ornament for Christmas last year. One of my friends always wears mismatched socks, so I decided to make this adorable purple pair of socks for her. I used both a backstitch and a whip stitch to attach the pieces together.

Foam Pumpkin Succulent Planter - planter on woven mat

Foam Pumpkin Succulent PlanterA beautiful succulent pumpkin arrangement for indoor and/or outdoor use. This succulent pumpkin is an arrangement for my kitchen. This arrangement can be used as a wedding center piece too if you're having a fall wedding or makes a great fall gift!

Candy Corn Hot Pad - hanging candy corn colored hot pad

Candy Corn Hot PadI have never liked candy corn, and recently I learned that most people don't. But I do love the colors and this was a fun and easy project to share with you.

Christmas Decorated Lighted Jars - decorated jar lit from the inside

Christmas Decorated Lighted JarsI made these with fall decorations and now did a few for the Christmas table we will have at our fall festival. I love the beauty of the pine, the seasonal decorations, and the ribbons!

Decorated Seashell Jewelry Dishes - finished shell dishes

Decorated Seashell Jewelry DishesA friend of mine gave me a dozen large seashells to see if I could do anything for our fall craft fair. Well, I thought if I painted and glittered each one, they could be used on the jewelry table as small jewelry dishes. My thought was; spend $10 and get a free jewelry dish. I think it will work!

DIY Old Window Decoration - finished window

DIY Old Window DecorationChoose an accent color. Buy clear glass pieces at thriftstores, garage sales, and flea markets. Examples include: small bowls, candy dishes, candle holders, or glass tops to containers. Use an accent color in a few dishes.

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Pumpkin Jars - array of jars sitting on a shelf

Pumpkin JarsThis was a fun craft, but I learned a valuable lesson. Never load the photos and then delete them before they are loaded. I lost half the photos I needed, but found a tiny jar to "finish out the process". It's been fun and I hope you like them!

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Mini Yarn Bag - bag hanging on a hook

Mini Yarn BagThis has been in my "to do" box for a while now. I was recently stuck in my house with a bad cold, so I thought I would be creative and did some little projects. I hope you like it!

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Birthday Candy Cake + Cake Stand Gift - finished candy cake and glass cake stand gift

Birthday Candy Cake + Cake Stand GiftNeed a birthday or congratulations gift? Here's a thoughtful one.

Decorating Old Windows - recycled window decorated with glass gem flowers

Decorating Old WindowsYou can purchase old windows or scavenge from neighborhood trash days. I used Dollar Store glass gems to decorate. They come in all colors. GE Silicone II was used to place each gem. Now I hang it on my screen porch and the sun hits the glass and illuminates the gems.

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Halloween Boo! Banner Using Free Printables - banner hanging from the mantle

Halloween Boo! Banner Using Free PrintablesHere's a durable Halloween Boo! banner that you can re-use every year. Plus, it's very inexpensive to make, it only cost me $0.36 cents along with a few simple items I already had at home!

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Christmas Lighted Bowl - with candle inside

Christmas Lighted BowlThese bowls are so very easy and fast to make and beautiful when lighted. Very few tools are needed. You can use a number of different colors. I think it gives your decorations a bit of elegance! Most important, everything comes from the Dollar Store!

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Paper Fish - montage of three views of the paper fish

Paper FishWhen there's pure boredom and you have nothing but colored paper, turn it into something that will make you smile. Here's one idea that came to my mind that satisfied my boring day. This craft is also good to try out with your kids.

Gentleman Themed Paper Goody Bag - finished bag

Gentleman Themed Paper Goody BagI'm thinking of a Baby Boss themed party for my 2nd child's upcoming birthday. As much as possible I want it simple and at a very low cost, but of course we all want our parties presentable. Here's and idea for a gentleman themed goody bag.

Kid's Fall Owl Decor Craft - finished owl with eyes, beak, and feet glued in place

Kid's Fall Owl Decor CraftBefore tossing out your raked leaves, you can make this fun owl decor piece. it is very easy and fun to make with simple supplies - construction paper, googly eyes, scissors, and glue!

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Paper Acorn Kids' Craft - finished craft ready to hang

Paper Acorn Kids' CraftHappy fall! Since the leaves are turning colors, I thought it would be fun to make some fall crafts with the kids. Here is a cute acorn craft that you can make with simple supplies you probably already have at home, then hang up to display.

Recycled Glass Light Fixture Terrariums - looking down on two planters sitting on a deck or similar structure

Recycled Glass Light Fixture TerrariumsI live on a small island in the South Pacific, where we try our best to not throw items away that we can use again. A friend of mine gave me a set of glass light fixtures that they were throwing away. At first, I had the idea to turn them upside down and put candles in the bottom of them.

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Fall/Halloween Candy Bouquet

Fall/Halloween Candy BouquetI just loved this craft when searching for crafts for the Fall Festival I am working on. This is the easiest craft I have ever made! And it is fun! Kids can certainly do this craft with ease. Watch and see. Everything for this craft was purchased at The Dollar Tree Store. It is my first place to shop.

Finished kraft paper card with bridal dress

Wedding Dress Greeting CardThis is a cute wedding dress greeting card made with simple supplies - paper doilies, kraft paper, glue, and ribbon roses. This concept could also be used as a bridal shower invitation card.

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Little Peanut Baby Shower Favors - tray with bags of cookies

Little Peanut Baby Shower FavorsThis is a cute shower favor or dessert at your baby shower since it is edible.

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Crafty Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkins - pumpkin made with a square of fabric with fall gourd pattern

Crafty Toilet Paper Roll PumpkinsI was looking through ideas everywhere looking for something new and different to craft for my Fall Festival! Well, ta da, I found toilet paper pumpkins. These are sassy and chic, plus easy and fun to make. Just wait and see how easy they really are!

DIY Japanese Carp Streamer - two finished carp streamers hanging outside

DIY Japanese Carp StreamerIn Japan, we like to fly streamers that look like carp fish. We call them Koinobori. They're typically flown on Children's Day, but at my house, we have them outside all the time. I wanted to make some myself, so here I have used toilet paper tubes and gift paper I had laying around the house. These are cute and cost next to nothing to make!

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Fall Decorated Tea Light Jars - three decorated jars

Fall Decorated Tea Light JarsI made these last year at Christmas, and thought I would try making them for the Fall Festival. I am on a committee. These came out surprisingly beautiful using fall colors and decorations! They are very inexpensive to make, but look so chic!

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DIY Folded Name Place Cards

DIY Folded Name Place CardsWith just a few simple and inexpensive supplies (which you may even already have at home), you can make this project! This method will save you a lot of money versus ordering custom place cards plus you will have paper/paint left over for other projects!

Baby Shower Centerpiece

Baby Shower CenterpieceMy daughter's twin baby shower theme was diapers (see previous ThriftyFun entry for the cute homemade invitations!) so I carried the theme through with other diaper related decorations and games including these adorable centerpieces that doubled as "prizes" for a game we played. It's super simple and cost effective, and got raves!

Fixing Jelly Phone Case with Sticky Notes - finished case next to original one

Fixing Jelly Phone Case with Sticky NotesMy jelly phone case broke today. It would take a long time for me to buy another one so I'm fixing it right away, as a temporary remedy until I buy a new one.

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3D Fall Wall Art - faux pumpkin, leaf, and flower wall art

3D Fall Wall ArtI had some dollar store pumpkins that I embellished with flowers and leaves, and used them as table centerpieces for a party. In my craft stash, I had some 8x10 burlap canvases that I tried to paint, but found it to difficult because the surface was so rough. I then came up with the idea to combine the 2 and create something new.

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Fall or Halloween Illuminated Bags - finished luminaria

Fall Illuminated BagsI found this craft on Amazon, but then put my own special fall touches on them. I am on a craft committee for a fall fair at my church and thought these illuminated bags can be used throughout fall, Halloween, and on through Thanksgiving. This is an easy non time consuming craft.

Sweet Birthday Wishes Envelope Card - front of finished card

Sweet Birthday Wishes Envelope CardIt's my cousin's 16th birthday so I thought this decorated envelope card would be well suited for her. On the back envelope flap, I wrote my message to her and inside the envelope I gave her money as her gift (she's a teen and wants to save up for a laptop.)

Paperclip Charm for a Zipper Pull - charm hanging from zipper pull

Paperclip Charm for a Zipper PullMy bag's zipper has given up. The handle was broken and I had to think of a remedy to avoid struggles pulling. Then I found a paper clip. A bulb lit in my mind. I pulled out some craft materials that I had available and started my little experiment.

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Making a Paper Butterfly Puppet - finished butterfly

Making a Paper Butterfly PuppetToday, I'm making a fun craft for my son and his two cousins. They love it when I make paper toys for them. I'm glad I can make them smile with simple handmade toys.

Blow and Bud Painting Using a Straw and Q-tip - finished painting

Blow and Bud Painting Using a Straw and Q-tipLearn how to paint without a paint brush. There are many things you can use for painting, you can even use your bare hands. Today I'm teaching my kid a simple art technique using cotton buds and a drinking straw.

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Making a Balloon Paper Clip Topper - hand holding the finished balloon paper clip

Making a Balloon Paper Clip TopperI find that paper clips look cute with different topper designs. While everyone is busy in their own worktables, I make myself busy with counting sticky note leaves/pages. Suddenly I wanted to make a paper clip topper.

3D Hot Air Balloon Card - finished card

3D Hot Air Balloon CardThis is an adorable handmade card featuring a 3D hot air balloon in a cloudy blue sky. Let your recipient know that the sky's the limit!

Wedding Reception Table Topper - finished project

Wedding Reception Table TopperI made these table toppers for a wedding reception. My thrifty idea was to make them as inexpensive as possible as well as to make the table toppers recyclable for the the bride and groom as they begin newlywed life.

A photo cut and folded for a 3D effect.

Making a Zigzag 3D PhotoIt was fun making projects during our grade school years. Our school projects included simple handmade artistic tricks. One of which is the one we once called a zigzag picture. Only later did I learned that it's actually called a 3D photo effect or a 3D picture frame.

Cake Topper - cake name banner topper in place on a birthday cake

Cake TopperHere is a cute, simple, and inexpensive way of achieving a personalized cake topper. Apply this same concept for any cake: birthday, graduation, bridal shower, baby shower, and so forth.

Spiral Paper Clip Earrings - pair of earrings

Spiral Paper Clip EarringsWhen there's nothing to do and you suddenly feel bored at your workplace, remember that there is plenty of fun stuff you can do with office supplies.

Wooden Barn Star Quilt Pattern - red, white, and blue star with two white stars on blue center squares

Wooden Quilt Patterned Barn StarA short time ago I was trolling Pinterest and found this great barn star wall hanging. I though to myself this looks easy enough to make (we all like easy). So off to the lumber yard I went and bought an 8' 1x4 board. Not knowing the exact measurements I just guessed. NOTE: you can make this any size you want.

Color Tinted Glass Jars - colored jars decorated with ribbons and bows

Color Tinted Glass JarsI love making glass jar lamps. This time I'm curious about how to make color tinted glass jars with PVA glue and without using glass paints. Let's see how it goes.

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Pipe Cleaner Pumpkin Craft - individual pipe cleaner pumpkin

Pipe Cleaner Pumpkin CraftThis is a sweet little pumpkin you can make with some coloured pipe cleaners. It's soft, fuzzy, and super cute. This is a great all-ages craft.

DIY Puffy Stickers from Hot Glue - ghost, Jack 'o Lantern, and candy corn puffy stickers

DIY Puffy Stickers from Hot GlueI have always loved 3D puffy stickers ever since I was a little girl. I used to adore putting them on letters to my friends at school. Now I like to make them myself using hot glue and some paint. They turn out very pretty and the design choices are endless. Not to mention they are super cheap to make!

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Masking Tape and Shoe Polish Vase - faux shreds and flowers in the vase

Masking Tape and Shoe Polish VaseDabbing shoe polish onto ripped up pieces of tape on a surface can make it look like cork or leather. I turned this plain glass vase into a weathered vintage looking one using this method. I think it's pretty eye-catching!

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