Dollar Store DIY Crafts!

Dollar Store DIY Crafts! 20 You Can Make Right NOW!

Have you SEEN the things people can make with items from the Dollar Store?! It’s crazy! I was so enamored with some of the thing I found I decided to gather this list of Dollar Store DIY Crafts!

I am not crafty… I think we’ve discussed this many times over the years! lol But, I am always amazed at what people can do with …”stuff”! LOL My daughter, in particular, is crafty… NO IDEA where she got it! Although her bff in high school was super crafty, so, probably from her.

Side Note: I also think it stinks that nowadays parents can just go to Pinterest for inspiration AND the “How To” to help their kids do school projects! We had to use magazines and cut pics from them to make ours! lol Just sayin’

Easy Last Minute Christmas Decor Idea for Tables

Dollar Store DIY: Lucky Leprechaun Garden

DIY Test Tube Vase

Easter Egg Decorating Idea | Decoupage Easter Eggs!

Dollar Store Portable Homework Station DIY

Dollar Store DIY: Bunny Dish Towel Craft

A Gorgeous Fall Centerpiece in 5 Minutes or Less

Pool Noodle Frisbee Target

Snowflake Wreath from Paper Straws

Easy Easter Crafts: Washcloth Bunny

DIY Homemade Light Sabers – Star Wars Party Idea

DIY St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Garland

Upcycled Candle Holders | Mardi Gras Candle Holder

Mason Jar Tissue Holder

DIY Dotted Sharpie Mugs Using Dollar Store Mugs

Diy Painted Terracotta Pot

DIY Burlap Baskets using Plastic Dollar Store Bins

DIY Pebble Trivet

DIY Topiary Trees from Dollar Store Supplies

Dollar Store DIY Easter Decoration

Dollar Store FARMHOUSE EGG WREATH

Which one is your favorite? With them all being made with items from the Dollar store – there’s no end! You could do them all! I also love that they are from all seasons, so you can change up things in your home so easily! I hope you enjoyed checking out these Dollar Store DIY Crafts as much as I did.

If you do any of these, please come back and share a picture with us, we’d love to see your creations!

Printable Valentine’s Day Cards For Kids Free!

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Make Valentine’s Day Special With These Printable Valentine’s Day Cards For Kids Free!

Every year when Valentine’s Day rolls around the kids get to make fun cards for each of their classmates. We have created some cute printables you can use for your kids, right at home! No running out to the store late on February 13th – c’mon now you know you do! lol You can use these adorable Printable Valentine’s Day Cards For Kids free!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Other than the couples sharing gifts of special flowers, chocolates, candies, and jewelry, Valentine’s Day is also celebrated by other members of the family: Your kids!

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Children also love to express their love for their classmates, teachers, and close friends. And the best way to show it? By sharing fun Valentine’s Day cards.

You don’t need to spend a fortune when it comes to giving out Valentine’s Day cards. You can make your own at home. All you just need is a printer, printer paper, or sticker paper, or cardstock, a computer, and a little creativity and you’re all set to make printable Valentine’s day cards for preschoolers free, OR kindergartners, elementary age kids, or anyone!

You might also like: 20 Valentine’s Day Crafts And Recipes!

But, if you lack the time or the creative juice to create your own, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We created a set of printable Valentine’s Day cards for kids that your kids can give to their classmates, teachers, and friends.

Check out the FREE printables below, just click on each set to download and print the pdf: of printable Valentine’s Day Cards For Kids Free!

Make Valentine’s More Special With These Valentine’s Day Cards Printable For Kids!

You can print them on printer paper, cardstock, or even sticker paper and make stickers with them. Then hand them over to your kids and let them get creative with the rest! We hope you enjoy these printable Valentine’s Day Cards For Kids!

DIY Game Day Party Ideas!

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Touch Down! Last Minute DIY Game Day Party Ideas!

Here are some great ideas for an awesome DIY Game Day Party! From Game Day food, appetizers, & snacks, to Game Day decorations - we've got you covered!

Whether you are interested in football or not, everyone loves a Game Day party!

The Big Game is fast approaching. Whether you’re excited about the food, the halftime shows, the commercials, or the matchup itself, there are a lot of terrific party ideas to help you plan your Game Dayl Sunday Party.

Transform Your Home

Transform your home into your own stadium. Don’t be shy to go all out when it comes to decorations!

There are many creative ways to bring the Game Day into your living room, and it doesn’t have to be expensive!

Football Score Poster

Colored Pompoms

Game Day Football Touchdown Tablecover

Game Day Touch Down Party Supplies

Touch Down Napkins

Design Your Cups

Mimic a referee’s uniform and customize your party even to the smallest details.

Just print out the ref’s uniform on cardstock, cut them, then stick ‘em to water bottles or you can also purchase ready made ones. Distribute them to your family members before the Big Game starts!

NFL Drive Collection Plastic Party Cups

Creative Converting Football Plastic Cups

Football Plastic Cups

Football Paper Cups

Prepare The Seats

Chances are, since you’ll be throwing this amazing party you’ll have many guests! Be prepared, don’t run out of comfortable places for your guests to enjoy the game!

Prepare a couple of soft, plastic inflatable chairs or bean bags. Set them up in your living room for everyone to sit on. Once the game is over, these seats can be used for a post-party nap too!

Intex Pull-out Chair Inflatable Bed

AlphaBeing Inflatable Lounger

Intex Inflatable Empire Chair

You might even use them in your daily life after the game: Earn Money By Watching Movies And Eating Popcorn!

Set Your Playlist

A party is not a party without the music. Nothing gets a party going like an awesome party playlist!

Make a fun playlist for before and after the game. Be a good DJ and pump everyone up!

Bring Out The Favorite Football Foods

Game Day food is all about comfort food! We’re talking about pizza, wings, nachos, and chips!

But, that doesn’t mean that the food you’ll be serving should be boring! Game Day Sunday or any Sunday with football my family and friends always ask me to make them my Slow Cooker Game Day Queso!

Find an exciting new twist on your classic recipes! Prepare potato gratin stacks, pigskin potato skins, nachos and chili, and more!

You might like this: 25 Game Day Recipes

Give Out Some Party Favors

Whether your favorite team wins or loses, you should not let your guests go home empty-handed.

Make sure that everyone enjoys and remembers your Game Day Party. Paint a mason jar like it’s a football and fill it up with treats like candies and stickers. You can also use them as glasses during the party and let your guests take them home as gifts.

Football Attitude Bracelet

Mini Football Helmets

Mini Foam Stress Balls

Play A Game While Watching The Game

If you are not a fan of the game, you can still put some heart in your party! While waiting for the halftime break, why don’t you play a fun game of bingo?

Make your own Game Day Bingo. Each box should represent something that might happen in the game: A Field Goal, a Car Commercial, a One-Handed Catch or a Pass Interference. Mark these boxes with pennies, candies or goldfish crackers.

Preparing a DIY party to celebrate the Game Day should not be difficult, or expensive. You can even ask guests to contribute snacks, drinks, party favors, decorations. You can make it a joint effort so everyone can enjoy. Who knows it may end up being a yearly thing – with you being the hostess with the mostess! These party ideas can set you up for an easy touchdown with your guests!

Do you have other Game Day party ideas you can share with us? Please share them in the comments below!

Gift Wrapping Ideas: 9 Creative Ways To Wrap Any Gift!

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We all have gift lists and people to buy for each year. There are birthdays, anniversary’s, graduations, births, showers, and of course the holidays, but really the list is endless. But, have you thought about some creative, unique, and fun ways to wrap gifts? I have been given gifts that are too pretty to unwrap! I am hoping this list of 9 Gift Wrapping Ideas will spark your creativity and give you some great ideas for wrapping gifts!

Gift Wrapping Ideas: 9 Creative Ways To Wrap Any Gift!

After spending days hunting for the perfect gift, then you need to spend time wrapping the gift you carefully and lovingly shopped for.

Why is it important to wrap a gift? If you have given a gift to someone, you know the anticipation you have waiting to see them open it, but, that can be the icing on the cake when you first see how much they love the look of your uniquely wrapped gift. It just adds a layer of “I care” to the gift.

I love seeing the unique and creative gift wrapping ideas my family and friends come up with, I am not that person, so this list is for me, as well!

If you are looking for unique and creative gift wrapping ideas, here’s a list of ideas for wrapping any gift for any occasion.

Plaid Patterns

Mix and match the tartan prints in fun and festive colors to give your gifts a stylish and colorful statement. So simple, solid color paper and festive ribbon!

What You Need:

Paper Gift Packets

Image via CountryLiving

Let go of your typical gift wrapping style and change it up:

Cut different shapes from scrap paper
Layer two pieces of Kraft paper together and draw your chosen shapes on the top
Sandwich your gift between the two shapes
Stitch with a contrasting thread or a colorful Washi tape.

What You Need:

Tape It Up

Washi tapes are super fun and easy ways to add prints, colors, and designs to your gifts. Dress up Kraft paper with Washi tapes by alternating vertical and horizontal strips or alternate different designs.

What You Need:

Cut Out Silhouettes

White wrapping or butcher paper is a perfect backdrop for a cut-out silhouette.

Print and cut out any shapes
Then trace them onto newsprint or construction paper
Cut your shapes out
Tape the shapes on top of your gift
Finish it off with a twine.

What You Need:

Stamp It

Are you tired of the usual gift wrapping prints? Make your own by stamping your paper. You can even create your own personalized stamp. Maybe it’s the recipients initials, or a special memory or fun joke between you and the recipient. The ideas are endless.

Create a patterned wrap with simple materials
Dip your rubber stamp in a colored ink pad
Stamp it onto your gift.

What You Need:

Functional

If you want a gift that is functional and economical at the same time, use a shirt and a brooch.

Wrap the gift with a shirt
Finish it off with a pendant or brooch

With this idea they get three thoughtful gifts in one.

What You Need:

Shirt
Brooch

Perfect Model

Personalize your gift to its finest. Attach a photo of the recipient to the package with washi tape. This is a great way to wrap kid’s gifts, it makes it easy for them to find the gifts that are meant for them!

What You Need:

Back In Time

Let them remember the most important day of your lives. Wrap your gift with a sheet from an old calendar and encircle the significant date. This is not only super cute and sentimental — it is also very cost effective!

What You Need:

Old calendar
Washi tape

Krafty

Turn your unwrapped gifts into an interactive activity for the kids. Tape some crayons on to the box top with white Kraft paper or stick a toy on top of the gift to entertain the little one before the time to begin opening gifts arrives.

What You Need:

We hope you enjoy and employ these gift wrapping ideas. You don’t need to overspend buy the most expensive wrapping supplies. Giving a gift your own personal touch will not only make your recipient happy — it will also let them know that you put a lot of care and thought into their gift.

Don’t forget you’ll need a good and organized way to store your gift wrapping supplies. Check out these ideas <—

Which of these 9 gift wrapping ideas is your favorite? Do you have any to share? Leave yours in the comments below!

DIY Coconut Oil Shaving Cream!

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DIY Coconut Oil Shaving Cream!

Just keeping it real, y’all – once again my daughter has come up with a great DIY for us (I am not the DIY-er in the family 🙂 )!

For years – almost since the time she began shaving her legs she had problems with razor bumps. I never really knew how to help her since I had never heard of that happening to anyone. She tried lotions and creams and oils – she shaved with them and used them afterward and nothing seemed to help.

She has been on a lifelong quest (such as it is – she’s in her 30’s 🙂 ) and has found a solution that works great for her, a natural shaving cream. I have been using it, too, as I have a dry skin problem these days and this helps! I have also used it on my hands and arms as just a regular cream and I love it! It even works well as a coconut oil face moisturizer, or a coconut oil face cream. If you use it as a coconut oil for face moisturizer just beware – the fragrance may make you hungry all day or make you feel like you’re at the beach – which could be a good thing :).

There are soooo many coconut oil uses, it’s so versatile. You can cook with it, use it to shave with, as a moisturizer, even clean your teeth and possibly heal cavities! We keep a good supply in our house at all times.

It’s also a very cost effective option. It will fit right into your budget and help you shave some money (like how I did that? shave? lol) off the health and beauty aids bills. Click here to get your own free printable Monthly Budget Worksheet.

So, without further ado here is her SUPER simple Coconut Shaving Cream recipe:

Ingredients

Coconut Oil – cold pressed (the amount depends on your storage container(s)

1 – 2 tsp Vanilla extract or a few drops of your favorite oil or scent

Plastic or Glass container with lid

Directions

In a large mixing bowl whip your preferred amount of coconut oil for about 3-5 minutes.

Add in vanilla extract or preferred oil/scent with your mixer until combined well.

Put in your storage container with lid.

You can use it to shave your legs or for a hand and/or body lotion. I love it for all of the above. It doesn’t melt, or hasn’t so far for me and I have kept it in my bathroom for about 2 months so far in a glass jar and it’s still whipped and works and SMELLS great!

Do you have any suggestions for coconut oil uses? Please share them with us in the comments!

DIY Best Blackhead Remover

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DIY Best Blackhead Remover

I have mentioned before that my Daughter is such a help to me in the DIY category. I am not that person! Remember her DIY Shower Jellies OR How To Make Your Own Homemade Body Wash? She’s very creative – I have NO idea where she got that from!

Another project we worked on together recently was Charcoal Pore Strips which has been called the best blackhead remover. We have differing opinions on this because she plastered this stuff on my entire face… I think it was only meant to use on your T-Zone as a blackhead treatment…. but, it removed all my skin from my jawline… she says I am just whining, but, whatever! lol

This DIY blackhead remover definitely shows when you peel it off all of the impurities it pulled out. It works, I can attest to that, for sure! My Daughter uses it as a face mask DIY style, I will never do that again. I will, however, use it as pore strips – I think it is fantastic! So, it’s your choice whether you want it try it as pore strips or an at home face mask.

Plus, for the price it can’t be beat. You can make this with stuff you may already have in your pantry! If will fit easily into your budget! Click here to get your free printable Monthly Budget Worksheet.

Side note: I keep activated charcoal capsules for upset stomachs, it work great!

Let’s get this party started:

Ingredients:

1 tsp Gelatin Powder
1 TBSP Milk or Water
1 Capsule Activated Charcoal
Makeup brush or any suitable applicator brush
Blow Dryer (optional)

Directions:

Mix all of the ingredients listed above in a glass or plastic container

Microwave for about 20 seconds

Let cool until it feels comfortable for your skin

Use a makeup brush and apply QUICKLY to your t-zone and chin. It goes on pretty thin, so you can add multiple layers to make sure you get a nice coverage.

Clean makeup brush with dish soap and warm water
Once it’s dry, you can use a blow dryer to speed up the process, if you like, peel off. You can use a warm washcloth to remove any excess.

That’s it! You can’t store what’s left so you’ll just discard it. You can use it once or twice a week if you like, it depends on your beauty regimen.

Give it a try and tell us what you think in the comments below.

DIY Shower Jellies OR How To Make Your Own Homemade Body Wash!

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DIY Shower Jellies OR How To Make Your Own Homemade Body Wash!

My daughter is very creative. I can read or watch someone do a DIY or crafty thing and still not be able to wrap my head around it. I have no idea how my DD became so crafty!

She loves to be crafty at my house… I think I have more room since all 4 kids moved out. Recently she came over with supplies in hand and spent an afternoon DIY’ing in my kitchen. I took pics so I could share them with you.

In this post we’ll focus on her DIY Shower Jellies! Or you an call this how to make your own homemade body wash or DIY shower gel! This is a good way to save on your health and beauty aids purchases, too! You can make your own homemade body wash/DIY shower gel and save on expenses. It will fit right into your budget! Click here to get your free printable Monthly Budget Worksheet.

Here’s what you’ll need – everything can be purchased at your grocery store or even at your local Dollar Tree:

3/4 cup boiling water

1/4 tsp Salt

1 envelope Gelatin

Food Coloring

1/4 cup Moisturizing Cream Body Wash (or unscented Dove body wash)

1/4 cup Your favorite Scented Shower Gel

Mixing Bowl

Measuring spoons

Molds or containers – We bought the molds at Dollar Tree, but you can buy fancier ones. We just bought ones that we use to store them.

Instructions:

In your mixing bowl add 3/4 cups boiling water (we used a tea kettle) and 1 envelope of Gelatin, stir constantly until completely dissolved.

Mix in 1/4 cup Moisturizing Cream Body Wash (or unscented Dove body wash)

and 1/4 cup Your favorite Scented Shower Gel

Mix thoroughly

Begin adding food coloring

Add just a little at a time until you get the desired color

Mix thoroughly.

Add 1/4 tsp salt and mix thoroughly.

Add to molds, if there are bubbles you can use a spray bottle of 1/2 water and 1/2 alcohol. Just a squirt or two will pop the bubbles.

Once you have filled up your molds, just pop them in the fridge for an hour or so and then they are ready!

You can use them for washing your hands or in the shower. If you live in a warmer climate like Texas, I would keep them in the fridge – they can melt on a hot day. Of course if that happens you can just pop them back in the fridge for a bit and they’ll be as good as new!

That’s it, super fun and easy! Any fun ideas brewing in your world? Share it with us in the comments below!

Furniture Repair And Upcycling Project Tips

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Furniture Repair And Upcycling Project Tips

Have you heard of “upcycling”? It’s become quite popular in the last few years as people are trying to save older previously loved pieces through furniture repair or furniture refurbishing. Now it’s called “Upcycling”. I have seen some of the cutest upcycled furniture ideas that I would have never thought of! People can be so clever!

My DD is one who can find a piece that needs furniture repair or refurbishing and she can make it look like new! She takes on upcycling projects all the time, she has even been able to make her own business with all of her upcycling ideas!

Upcycling is a great way to cut down on our budget for household items. Click here to get your own free printable Monthly Budget Worksheet.

DIY Upcycling can seem like a huge task. We’ve all seen those beaten-up pieces of furniture that were made with so much character and craftsmanship, and thought to ourselves, “With a little bit of work, that could look great!”. Yet, more often than not, when we get down to it, we get cold feet. We start talking ourselves out of it by asking the following questions:

Where do I start?
What materials do I need?
How long is the whole process going to take?

All these questions and more make us talk ourselves out of it before we’ve even begun the furniture repair. Well, here’s where Modernize can help! They have some tips to help turn your old dust catcher into a modern furniture refurbishing masterpiece!

Here are a few upcycled furniture ideas and tips that will get you started:

Start Small

Not all upcycling projects are created equal, so be wise when choosing where to begin. Pieces in need of furniture repair that have simple lines, minimal detail work, and no upholstery are going to be far easier to learn on than your great grandmother’s 18th century Louis XIV throne chair. It would be a great help if you did some quick research on your new upcycling projects to make sure that they aren’t priceless antique and that the value won’t be lost if you start working on them. Otherwise, just choose a piece that needs furniture refurbishing that will fill a need in your home—and whose bones you love—and you can’t go wrong!

Go Bold!

Now that you have chosen your next masterpiece, it’s time to get creative. Let your mind wander through all the colors and shades you might like, as well as any artistic accents you might be drawn to, such as decoupage or stencils. This is an important step before you decide on your final upcycling ideas. Don’t be afraid to choose a bold color or pattern, or even some fun or eclectic hardware! If you go too bold and hate it, you can always tone it down later. Chances are, though, that you’ll grow to love your daring artistic choices.

Materials Matter

Now that the planning stages are done, it’s time to get started. Of course depending on the job you have chosen the list of supplies will vary. However most upcycling project will require:

Although there are some things in your upcycling projects where you can save money, make sure to check out the quality of your choices of paint, brushes, and/or varnish/wax. By opting for quality products, you save yourself time and frustration while ensuring your hard work is protected from dings and chips.

Most DIY upcycling projects can be finished in a weekend, giving you no excuse for not starting now. Come Sunday, you’ll have a show-stopping masterpiece you can be proud of and enough experience and excitement to get you planning your next upcycled furniture ideas!

20 DIY Easter Decorations And Crafts!

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It’s gonna be that time before we know it! Easter is coming!

Time to start thinking about your handmade Easter decorations, crafts, and fun projects for the kids or for us :)!

I have gathered together 20 of the cutest homemade Easter decorations and crafts I could find!

20 Easter Decorations And Crafts!

DIY Shower Jellies OR How To Make Your Own Homemade Body Wash!

Cute And Easy DIY Easter Basket Carrots!

Whipped Cream Easter Egg Dye!

21 Peeps Easter Recipes And Crafts!

12 Fun And Easy Easter Crafts!

Easy Easter Basket Craft for Kids (Free Printable Cutout Template)

Easter egg toddler craft

Toddler Easter Biscuits

Toilet Paper Roll Bunnies

Button Carrot Easter Ornament

Glittered Easter Bunny Decoration

Superbunny Easter Kids Craft

Rocket Easter Egg

Free Crochet Bunny Hat Pattern (Newborn-Toddler)

Spring Clothespin Wreath Tutorial

Easter Crafts: Pipe Cleaner Flowers and Bunnies

Empty Tomb Garden DIY Easter Decor Project

DIY: Easy Easter Basket

17 FREE Organization Printables!

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17 FREE Organization Printables! I am definitely not what I would consider an organized person. Although I think as I get older I become more repetitive in the things I do and the way I do them. So, I suppose that could be part of being more organized than I used to be.

I have never been a list maker… well, I say that – but, to be honest – I can make a list of things I want to do or need to do and because it’s usually written on scrap paper or a napkin it never actually gets completed because it gets lost or thrown away.

I love that you can find FREE printables to help with anything you need online! You can find printables to help you cook better, clean house more efficiently, budget, save while shopping, and even chore charts for kids! It’s amazing all of the FREE resources you can find online!

Today we are going to look at 17 FREE Organization Printables to help you (and me 🙂 ) organize life!

17 FREE Organization Printables!

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Free Printable Weekly Menu Planning Page

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20 Day Budget Challenge: Day #19 – Shop For Christmas & Birthdays All Year Long!

DIY Simple Household Planner | FREE Printable Planning Sheets

Weekly Meal Plan Printable

Essential Kitchen Tools for Easier Meal Preparation {Printable Checklist}

Take Back Your Finances Challenge #6: Time to Organize Your Debt

My Simple Grocery List Maker

50 Organizing Ideas Every Mom Should Know

29 FREE Home Organization Printables

Conversion Chart Printable

Knowing How Much Things Cost +FREE Printable Item Price Tracker

5 FREE Meal Planning Printables + Freezer Inventory Check-List