Make a witch welcome mat to decorate your porch with for Halloween! Use thrift store and dollar store items to make this hilarious decor. This fun witch themed door mat is great way for guests to be welcomed to your door this Halloween! Whether decorating for Halloween or hosting a "Wizard of Oz" party, this mat will make an impression. I used a $1 mat from Dollar Tree to make this project very budget friendly! I love to decorate for Halloween, but I don't like gory decorations (my … [Read more...]
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Make a Piñata Shoes Costume
Here's a costume idea that's perfect if you want to dress up for costume for Halloween without wearing a costume: piñata shoes! Pair these colorful shoes with a shirt that says "candy", or pin wrapped candy to your shirt and pants. These costume shoes are easy to make, and everyone who sees them can't help but smile! … [Read more...]
Make a Sideshow Strong Man Costume from a T-shirt
Halloween will be here before you know it, and if you're planning to make costumes, you know that the time to get started is NOW! This is the costume I made for my son when he was two years old: a carnival side show strong man. I lost track of how many compliments I received on this strong man costume! It was incredibly easy to make, and by using several items from the dollar store, like the t-shirt, I saved a bundle over a store bought costume. This post first appeared at Dollar Store … [Read more...]
Make a Lego Head Table Lamp from a Mason Jar
My kids are wild about Legos. When I found this extra large mason jar at the Goodwill thrift store, I thought it would make a fun DIY lamp. My son commented that the jar looked like a Lego head, and that's how this idea was born. I used a large jar, but you could easily recreate this on a smaller scale with a smaller mason jar from your craft stash. (This post first appeared at Dollar Store Crafts, where I am a contributor) Supplies: Mason Jar Paint Clear Labels Push … [Read more...]
Make a Teapot Dessert Stand
Some time ago I fell in love with a lamp that was available at Anthropologie. I didn't need a lamp, so I started thinking of ways to recreate the look in a form that was more useful. I came up with a fun bird bath, instead, using items I purchased at Goodwill San Antonio. Someone suggested that I adapt the idea to make a cake stand, and I thought that was a perfect idea! Here's how I made my teapot dessert stand, which would be a really fun centerpiece for a tea or party. This post … [Read more...]
Make Funny Face Bookmarks for Back to School
Use a few supplies you probably already have on hand to make funny face bookmarks for back to school. Kids will love to make and to receive these! It's hard to believe, but the start of a new school year is just around the corner! It's always fun to give students a little handmade something to start the year off on the right foot. Everyone, no matter what their age or grade level, needs lots of bookmarks. Here's a fun way to save your place in a book: with a funny face bookmark! If … [Read more...]
Paint Your Own Shark Socks
Hooray, it's shark week! You know I can't pass up the chance to make a shark themed project for this annual summer "event". I've made shark themed jewelry and a shark shaped jewelry hanger, and I'm back this year with another idea. Shark projects can run the spectrum from scary to silly to chic, and the idea I have for you today definitely falls in the "silly" category, with a nod to how scary sharks are. Let's make shark socks! … [Read more...]
Knotted Bracelets made from Recycled Clothing
Here's a fun project for Earth Day: recycle torn clothes into cool accessories! To make these knotted bracelets, I used my children's old clothing. I always donate my kid's clothes to charity, but some items, like these leggings and jeans, were so stained and worn that there was no way to save them. Rather than throwing them away, I cut them up to make some pretty accessories! … [Read more...]
Easter Egg Tea Cup Party Favor
Easter is around the corner, and if you're like me you have a ton of those plastic Easter eggs left over from last year's egg hunts. If not, you can easily find any color plastic egg anywhere right now! For this project you'll just use the larger half of the plastic egg to create an adorable tea cup that is perfect for party favors or decor. … [Read more...]
How to Make a PacMan Blanket
I love to make gifts for people I care about, and baby presents top my list of favorite things to make. This fun blanket is great for all your "geeky" friends, and it doesn't just have to be for babies. I know I want to make one for myself! … [Read more...]
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