Every year the women at my church get together to make hundreds of the A Very Special Gift Love Poems that we print out on cardstock and then decorate with a little paper gift package. Many of us then use them as inserts in greeting cards that we send throughout the year. Appropriate to send out or … [Read more...] about A Very Special Gift Love Poem Paper Craft Project
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Upcycled Compact Disc Snowman Christmas Tree Ornaments
Looking for a fun way to upcycle those used compact discs? If so, we've got the perfect project for you! These Snowman ornaments can be completed in one day and then used to decorate the Christmas tree, as package tie-ons, holiday party favors, and more! They're inexpensive to make! Upcycled … [Read more...] about Upcycled Compact Disc Snowman Christmas Tree Ornaments
How to Make a Gift Bag Using Upcycled Paper
Tired of spending a fortune on gift bags? If so, save all of your gently-used gift wrap, newspaper and shirt boxes from the holidays and other gift-giving occasions to make your own! Each bag works up quickly and you most likely have most materials already on-hand! You can customize them however you … [Read more...] about How to Make a Gift Bag Using Upcycled Paper
Halloween Ghost Hand Painted Seashell Decoration
These hand painted Halloween ghost seashells make great decorations, party favors, or outside yard art and garden decor. All you need to make them are some basic painting supplies, a large clam shell, a smaller oyster shell and a few other craft supplies. You can whip up several of them in a … [Read more...] about Halloween Ghost Hand Painted Seashell Decoration
Hand Painted Black Bat Seashell Halloween Decorations
Halloween is one of the toughest holidays for me to decorate in a Coastal style. You can find a few beachy Halloween items out in the retail marketplace but there aren't many things to choose from. Luckily for me, I am a little crafty and came up with a few on my own. This hand painted seashell … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Black Bat Seashell Halloween Decorations
Easy to Make Halloween Hand Painted Bone Ghosts Ornaments
Have you ever throught about using pork rib bones in any of your craft projects? Me neither, until now! These Halloween Ghost Ornaments were made using those rib bones! A great way to upcycle them into something new! This project is so easy-to-make that you can have the kids make them and you can … [Read more...] about Easy to Make Halloween Hand Painted Bone Ghosts Ornaments
Puzzle Pieces Halloween Refrigerator Magnets
Halloween is just around the corner and these puzzle pieces refrigerator magnets are super easy-to-make! We made them with a group of kids ages 6 to 13 years of age. All you need are old cardboard puzzle pieces, painting supplies, and a few other things. Puzzle Pieces Halloween Refrigerator … [Read more...] about Puzzle Pieces Halloween Refrigerator Magnets
Frankenstein for Halloween Made from Gain Laundry Pod Container
This Frankenstein storage container was made by upcycling a used Gain Laundry Pods Plastic Container. You'll need black and white acrylic craft paint, a black paint pen, a paint brush, paper towels and a water dish to decorate it. A really easy Halloween craft project that can be completed in a few … [Read more...] about Frankenstein for Halloween Made from Gain Laundry Pod Container