I am by no means a professional seamstress, but I have a sewing machine and enjoy using it to create simple projects. I’ve made some elastic waistband skirts, some small pillows, and I even recently made a baby blanket. One of my favorite simple projects is to sew a gift bag. These don’t require much […]
It’s never too late to decorate for Christmas. Our family loves decorating, and it’s always fun to make some of the decorations ourselves! This is also a great way to keep little hands busy when they are off from school… Frugal Christmas crafts are a fun way to decorate your home as well as an activity […]
Take the kids to your local Michael’s this Sunday December 18th from 2:00-4:00pm to learn how to use yarn in creative ways for gift wrap! This event is part of the Sunday Make Break project series. Classes are held every Sunday at your local Michael’s store. There is no need to register. Just show up! Click here to see the full calendar. […]
We love decorating for the holidays! It’s so fun, and even more fun when you can make your own Christmas crafts. Sometimes it can get expensive, so I’ve come up with a list of 10 Christmas craft ideas that are simple and you can get the materials without having to make a trip to Michael’s. […]
If you are having people over for Thanksgiving and there are kids involved, it’s always good to have a little something on hand for the kids to do. But nobody wants a huge mess and you may not have time (or want) to run to the store and get a bunch of supplies. I’ve got […]
Here’s a super easy DIY Gift Idea!! Everyone needs kitchen spoons, so why not make custom painted wooded cooking utensils. This is a beautiful way to add a splash of color in any kitchen. It’s not much work at all and the longest part is just waiting for the paint to dry. Materials: -Wooden cooking […]
Looking for a great DIY gift idea that is personalized and easy? Check out Yarn Letters. This will take about 10-15 minutes per letter and costs less than $10. If you make more than one letter and reuse your left over supplies the cost is even lower. Yarn Letters are adorable and make great decorations for […]
Having different traditions at the holidays is one way to create fond memories each year. Many people have long-standing Christmas traditions, but you can make almost anything a tradition for any holiday or special event. With Thanksgiving coming up, I’ve been thinking about new traditions we could do as a family, and I’ve come up […]
If you haven’t already started working on your fall crafts to decorate your home, you’ll probably get your gears turning once November rolls around. I feel like no matter how many fall crafts I make over the years, I’m always looking for something new to make every year. Here are 10 simple and frugal fall […]
