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Every year for Christmas I like to come up with unique craft ideas to make for friends and family. Wine bottle lights are easy to make and with a little imagination you can make them personalized...
This is a beautiful centerpiece that will last all through Fall and The Thanksgiving Holiday! If you have a square or round table, start with a round wooden bowl. If you have a rectangular or...
With the approach of Fall and everyone tightening their budget belts, it’s time we re-think our decorating strategies and get serious about being creative. You will find that it is fun, cheap...
How many times have you seen stickers around the house, on your floors, walls and furniture. Here is a creative and inexpensive way for your kids to display their stickers in their very own book...
Craft a lovely accent piece for your home or to give as gift. Easy to find materials, that can be put together in just a few hours.
So summer is coming to an end and you have all those shells from vacation and nothing to do with them. Here is a project that shows you how to create a one of a kind candle out of a seashell. You...
Potpourri garland is one of my favorites. It can be strung around the house for a decorative country look while giving off a warm country scent of home.
With a few ingredients that are easily attainable, you can forego trips to the liquor store and make your own, home-made Irish creme right in your own kitchen. What a great gift idea for friends...
Decorating with pumpkins couldn't be easier, they are relatively inexpensive, are plentiful right now and are so versatile that there's almost no end to what you can do with them. Here are a few...
Include the wild creatures that inhabit your garden in your holiday celebrations with these tasty treats. They'll add a festive touch to the trees and shrubs around your home.
So... You finally found your Prince Charming, and you want to impress him! It's Christmas time and you don't want to put up your peach and pink tree. You want something that he will like and...
It is fun, easy, and economical to gather a container and items from your local dollar store to assemble an attractive and impressive gift basket. This one has a garden theme and cost under...
Are you making homemade gifts from your kitchen this holiday season and want to try something really different and so very delicious? Try making these gourmet vegetables, they look so good all...
Candles are a favorite of many people. They can brighten up any room and add pizzazz when needed. There are candles you can buy that are extravagate, and it shows on your wallet. How would you...
Sometimes wrapping a present can be as expensive as the present. Here are some frugal ideas to help save you money on wrapping Christmas gifts.
There are many types of Polynesian dances; however the hula is one of a kind and completely different than other dances in this area of the world. The hula is a dance with hand movements that tell...
Aloha! Making grass skirts for a party, or as a fun rainy day kids craft!
This Decorative Fall centerpiece is very easy to make and is a fun, yet elegant way to dress up the dinner table! Involve the kids by having them pick out assorted, brightly colored leaves for the...
The most difficult part of this project is getting the jar to stay in place. Another difficulty I have found is in hanging the Star so that it doesn't blow down when heavy wind blows. I now have...
It is fun and economical to gather items from your local dollar store to assemble a terrific gift basket for a housewarming or wedding shower! Here are some of my suggestions, but you can use your...
Gift baskets make the perfect holiday gift for friends and family. You can actually save a bundle on gifts this way. Make one gift basket per family instead of buying expensive gifts for each...
Carving pumpkins for Halloween is fun but it's messy and they don't last very long. With this glass pumpkin you can put it anywhere and it will last forever. This project is a great family project...
Here's an easy craft using mostly recycled materials. Make a batch of these country star ornaments to decorate your tree or give them to office buddies or other friends at Christmas.
Here’s an easy Native American or American Indian costume that worked great for a group of elementary kids, but can be used for adults as well. It’s quick and fun for all ages to make, and quite...
Who hasn't walked into a cookie/pastry/cake store and ended up leaving with much more than they intended on buying? We shop with our eyes people, it's a sad truth. You could be looking at some...
Have you spent hours trying to find the perfect combination of flowers? Or have you ever found flowers but never really knew how to arrange them or what to do with them? I want you to go through...
It is fun and economical to gather items from your local dollar store to assemble a terrific gift basket for a wedding shower! Here are some of my suggestions, but you can use your imagination to...
Raffia is a natural fiber that you can use to embellish and create a variety of items. It comes in a variety of colors and adds a rustic touch wherever you put it.
A Wildlife Tree, which includes a variety of handmade edible ornaments hung on an outdoor tree, adds color and interest to the winter landscape in your yard. At the same time the ornaments provide...
This article gives step-by-step instructions on how to make lighted wine bottles. Great for seasonal decor and gifts.
If you have ever found yourself looking for a special summer gift to give a best friend, co-worker or relative consider a Beach Tote Bag packed with all the essentials. In this article you...
Homemade baby shower favors don't have to look cheap, just because they are. While store bought favors are too expensive and impersonal, most homemade favors look cheap and quick. Just because...
There are 2 main methods of hanging curtains: using poles or using tracks. Most types are straightforward to mount in place. There are a few creative ways to hang curtains using these two methods...
Fresh flowers set the mood for entertaining especially when they are as unique as this iris centerpiece. The focus here is tall center flowers surrounded by a low, circular base of greens. This...
Looking for a quick, easy and cute Halloween decoration to make? Try these toilet paper roll pumpkins. Fall is almost here. My favorite time of year. These toilet paper and fabric pumpkins are...
If you have ever purchased pre-made bread mixes, you know how convenient they can be. Banana bread mix in a bag makes a cute gift for friends and family. It also makes a quick and easy mix to...
For a fast and easy way to brighten up your door, a sunflower wreath can't be beat. Just follow the directions below and you'll have a beautiful gift or home decoration your family will enjoy for...
Hawai not only has great weather and beautiful beaches, it's the birth place of the fun and flirty grass skirt. For your next costume party or for halloween you can sew a grass skirt easily and...
Not only will this gift basket make a perfect gift for anyone you know, it will be appreciated and enjoyed. The best part is the your own personal touch! Impress your family, friends and...
Beautifully wrapped gifts are appreciated by everyone, but making your own giftwrap and using herbs or weeds to decorate them produces unique giftwrap. My favorite herb to use is yarrow, as it...
Banana mats provide a wonderful compliment to any decor. Because they are made from natural fibers, these mats will last for many years. You can easily create decorative mats for your dining room,...
I'll show you how to create a festive fall wreath to decorate your home for the season. It's easy, cheap and fun. It's a great project to do with the kids!
Homemade gifts are great to give and always appreciated. If you plan on giving some homemade jam or spiced tea mix as a gift, take a moment to make the actual gift attractive. Decorate the plain...
Here is a great idea for a Halloween pumpkin craft. Great for school parties or at home crafts.
This stocking should not be hung by the chimney, even with care. However, this simple project will look great hanging on a Christmas tree, or on a present as a gift tag.
Baskets are lovely home accessories that are decorative and also useful. Baskets come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials. You may find baskets made of wicker, raffia, wood and wire, and...
Original hula skirts were made with leaves from the ti plant, also known as the good luck plant. Grass hula skirts were introduced to Hawaii in the 1800s and today's hula skirts are made with an...
Grass skirts can be made out of a variety of materials, such as dried corn husks, raffia or straw, which are all available at any craft store. Create a handmade grass skirt for your next luau with...
The first hula skirts were made from the leaves of the Hawaiian ti, or good luck plant. Sometime in the 1800s grass hula skirts came to Hawaii. Today's hula skirts are made from many different...
Looking for a simple and inexpensive way to decorate for a baby shower? This sweet centerpiece will add beauty and charm...whether mom to be expecting a boy or a girl!
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