craft ideas

Uses for Pinecones?

We have a tree at the top of the village that produces the biggest pinecones I've ever seen. We normally collect the pinecones as fire starters, but it seems such a waste in the case of these...

Need Some Advice From Crafters

Last year we had all our blinds replaced with Faux blinds. Most of the windows were not the standard sizes so the blinds needed to be ordered and cut to fit each window. As a result I have probably...

Pleasee, I need some ideas for christmas crafts?

I could use some easy christmas crafts on the eve of x-mas that I could make with what I find in the house....

Wedding Dress for $10

I was amazed when I found this post on how the craftster made a wedding dress for $10 from the dollar store.  She totally impressed me.  The dress, although not the most beautiful dress I have seen,...

Thrifty game with greeting cards

Ever wonder wonder what to do with all those greeting cards we get during the holidays?  Find the ones that have a general theme.  One might be mainly red or have lots of snowflakes on them.  Then...

Craft festivals are a winner

My town shuts down Main Street every September for a craft and fall festival.  I love going but rarely ever make it.  This year I packed up the kids, left the DH at home, and went with my girlfriend...

Recycle crayons for fun with your kids

Ever wonder what to do with all those little crayon pieces? Why not make more crayons? I ran across a great recipe for recycling old crayons. They turn out really pretty. They would be great forNew...

Recylce crayons for fun with your kids

Ever wonder what to do with all those little crayon pieces?  Why not make more crayons?  I ran across a great recipe for recycling old crayons.  They turn out really pretty.  They would be great...

Silver Hoops with Teardrop Crystal

Genuine Czec Teardrop Crystals Sterling Silver Hoop Earring (BRAND NEW) I have dozens of pair of hoop earrings, but none look like this!! I wonder how heavy they would be?? Have I ever mentioned just...

A free Mother’s Day craft that is beautiful and easy

Although her contest is over, Sarah over at Mommy are the toys on sale has a great and very frugal idea for a craft for Mother’s Day.  She has a great recipe for beautiful dryer lint plaques.  You...

A frugal way to make books, scrapbooks, and journals

I love hand made crafts that you can do with your kids.  Noreen over at Hankering For Yarn has put up a great post that shows you all kinds of frugal ways to make books, journals, and scrapbooks. ...

More Valentine Fun

? ? ??? Just as promised, I have some pictures of the Valentine crafts that I suggested for this week.? At the top are samples of the heart collages we made.? (Once again, I love the die cut...