DIY Ribbon Mesh Wreath Tutorial

I saw these at a Christmas bazaar today for $50.00! It's probably a $10 project if you can use items from a dollar store, or recycle your Christmas balls and ornaments.

See here.

Free Printable Woodland Picture Collage

From the Graphics Fairy here

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Free Printable Christmas Village

So cute! See here 

for pdf download.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

We are keeping it simple this year, staying home and enjoying the mild weather. I haven't gotten as much crafting done this year, but I've been enjoying all the ideas over at Pinterest and Etsy.

A favorite at Etsy. Totally do-able.

Upcycled Message Board

I keep forgetting that I can do this with trays that I find at thrift stores. Not enough time and so many ideas! This is just an old tray with chalk paint applied to the flat surface.

Credit for picture.

DIY chalkboard paint tutorial here.

DIY Candy Wreath

DIY candy wreath with clearance candy.Very clever!

See here.

I saw one of these for sale on Etsy. Excellent way to make a little holiday cash.

Free Beginner Sewing Machine Lessons

This sewing machine tutorial looks helpful, and there are links to videos.  See here.

DIY Decoupage Resin Tray

I had no idea how easy it was to work with resin, but I'd definitely do this outside because of the fumes. Check it out. I'll be picking out a tray at the thrift for this. Fun!

Thinking about Altered Vintage Clipboards

Via Pinterest from here.

My daughter made one with some thrifted paper, and now I'm wanting to try it too. Clipboards are always at our thrifts for under a dollar, and they are the vintage sturdy type. I think I'll try vintage public domain images and/or vintage wrapping paper.

I'm not a table person, so these are great for lap boards on the couch.

Illustrated Storymaking in Elementary School - Blank Hardcover Story Books

White Blank Books with Hardcovers 6"W x 8"H (6 Books / Pack)

My daughter(third grade) asked for a hardcover blank page book to make her own illustrated storybook. I found these(pictured and linked) on Amazon. They've got 16 bank pages and a blank hardcover. She has since asked for more, and I got a set of six. Short stories with illustrations can be done easily in this 6 x 8 hardback.

I've been collecting art supplies from the thrift for years, so we have a huge stash. I also noticed you can purchase supplies in "lots" off ebay. This is so much less expensive than building your art center with new items that tend to be overpriced.

Tutorial Children's Play Fort/Treeless Tree House

See here.

DIY Modern Minimalist Handbag

I love this minimalist ultra modern bag. I could make this very easily. See here for tutorial. 

Free Printable Perfume Labels

See here.

Source: blog.worldlabel.com via Alexandra on Pinterest

And more here:

Source: vintagefeedsacks.blogspot.com via Kathy on Pinterest

Hacking a T-shirt - Adding Length and Style

Source: discovercreatelive.com via Alexandra on Pinterest

Tutorial here.

Homemade Clip Art Valentine Cards

Source: marthastewart.com via Alexandra on Pinterest

Free printable images for these cards here.

Much more free vintage clip art here.

and scads more here.

Dollar Store Fake Food Craft

Source: innerchildfun.com via Alexandra on Pinterest

It's a sponge! We tried this and used puffy paint for the icing...lots of fun! Tutorial here.

Not fake food, but also done with puffy paint:

Source: Uploaded by user via Alexandra on Pinterest

And made from toilet tissue rolls, if you want some hot cocoa with your cake. Tutorial here.

Source: modpodgerocksblog.com via Alexandra on Pinterest

Paper Plate Floating Heart Craft

We actually did this with doilies from the dollar store.

Source: alphamom.com via Alexandra on Pinterest

Vintage 1912 Valentine Hearts Paper Cut Out Doll

Free to use here.

Source: missmissypaperdolls.blogspot.co.uk via Alexandra on Pinterest

Valentine Kitty Cat Clip Art

Free to use here.

Source: tuckdb.org via Alexandra on Pinterest

Dollar Store Pink Magnet Board

Source: dumpaday.com via Ashley on Pinterest

Cookie sheets painted pink! My daughter would love this. I've gotten large cookie sheets at the dollar store, and spray paint at Wallyworld. This is cuter and less expensive than a corkboard. Magnets can be glued on the back of anything light. My favorite magnets are made of small  pieces of sea glass and quartz stones found at the beach. When I make thiis for my daughter, she'll probably add some of her favorite plastic mini-animals to the magnets.