A great DIY gift idea is map letters. These can be made using hometown maps, state maps, public transportation maps, or maps of your friend’s favorite city. I used a South Carolina map for my letter. It can be hung on a wall, or sit on a desk/shelf. Mine now permanently lives on my desk, a sweet gift to me!
Supplies:
Block Letter
Paper Map
Scissors
Mod Podge
Paintbrush
Tea
1. First, I laid down the letter on the huge map and cut out a more manageable square with my favorite parts of the map included.
2. I put a tea stain on my map to make something brand new look vintage. Boil a pot of tea, crumple the square of map and leave it in there for about 20 minutes.
3. Carefully remove the map and lay it out flat to dry overnight.
Usually I use simple cardboard letters from Hobby Lobby to do this, but they were out when I went to grab one. So I picked up a more angular one from Michaels on sale for $1. There were a lot of curves on this letter, so I wanted to make sure I got all of the edges covered with the map.
4. Cut long strips from the edge of the map to put on the insides of the letter.
5. Liberally apply the Mod Podge with a paint brush to adhere the strips. Make sure you clean up any of the drips before they dry.
6. After I covered the inside of the letter, I put Mod Podge on the top of the letter and positioned the map so my favorite cities would be facing out. Then, you go around the entire letter folding the map down and attaching it to the letter with the Mod Podge.
7. Once all of the black or cardboard of the original letter are covered, put one final coat of Mod Podge over the entire letter to seal it. If there are any rips in the map, don’t worry about it, cover it with a small piece of the map and no one will ever know. These letters are perfect to go on a gallery wall. If you’re more patient than me, you’ll flatten out some of the bumps in the map. Personally, I like the character it adds.
Tip: Make sure you wash your hands whenever they get too covered in the glue. When they’re sticky, they tend to pull off parts of the map while you’re handling it.
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This deal will make any busy mama’s day! You can get $10 off a $30 an online Walmart grocery order. The best part: this includes school supplies. Use the code GETITNOW.
To get the deal, you’ll place your order online. You then pick a delivery pick-up time and when you arrive at Walmart they’ll load it into your car for you. You can even get home delivery in some areas.
Deal Ideas
Cra-Z-Art Crayons, 24 ct., 25¢
Cra-Z-Art Colored Pencils, 12 ct., 49¢
Cra-Z-Art Washable School Glue, 4 oz, 44¢
Elmer’s Glue Sticks, 12 ct., $3.92
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, 8-Pack, $5.97
Casio Scientific Calculator, $6.97
Note: this service is not available everywhere so check to make sure it’s available at your location first.
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Check out this deal at CVS starting 7/24 on Speed Stick Gear Deodorant.
Be on the lookout for a B1G1 coupon in your 7/24 Smart Source to get deodorant for 75¢.
CVS Deal Idea:
- $2 ECB WYB (2) Speed Stick Gear Deodorant, 2.7-3 oz, $3.50, limit 1
Buy:
(2) Speed Stick Gear Deodorant, 2.7-3 oz, $3.50
Use:
-B1G1 Speed Stick Gear deodorant or body spray up to $4.29, excl .5-1.8 oz, SS 07/24
Total Due: $3.50
Get Back: $2 ECB
–like getting it for $1.50 or 75¢ ea.
Grab these personal care deals too:
Puma is currently offering their Semi-Annual sale! You’ll get an additional 20% off sale items. There is no coupon code needed and the discount will be applied at checkout.
The sale section includes items for women, men, and kids.
Deal Ideas:
Tazon 6 Running Shoes, $31.99 (reg. $70)
Suede Kids Shoes, $20 (reg. $50)
Shipping is FREE with orders of $75 or more. Deal ends 7/26.
See more online shopping deals!
Right now, you can score a FREE burrito when you download Moe’s Rockin’ Rewards app for Apple or Android devices. You will also get 50 reward points to start out.
This is a completely free burrito, no purchase necessary!
Moe’s Rockin’ Rewards Deal
Download Moe’s Rockin’ Rewards app and register with Facebook
Enter code Jenny5914 when you register to get 50 reward points
Clicking on “offers” button to find your free burrito!
Note: the free burrito offer will expire 7 days after you join Moe’s Rockin’ Rewards.
You can look under the menu and find your code to share with friends. They get a free burrito and 50 free points and you can get 100 points when they use the app to order or scan in the store for the first time.
Check out more mobile apps that give you free food!
My new favorite style for necklaces is layering, and it’s even easier to accomplish when the layers are together in one necklace. Checkout this necklace on sale today – it’s your initial on the upper strand with a stone on the lower strand.
Choose gold or silver, initial you want and also choose between a white or turquoise stone.
The necklace is on sale for $9.49 (reg. $28). Shipping is $2.99 for the first item and 59¢ for any additional necklaces.
For me the total came out to $12.48 shipped. The sale runs through Sunday, but they are selling out of some initials.
This weekend get stocked on all our crafty plans! You can get up to 60% off supplies all weekend with a Craftsy sale.
I went looking for more yarn to keep my finger knitting crazies content, plus grabbed a cake decorating set (or two) I needed for the Becoming conference coming up.
To give you an idea of prices. The Cake kit above was $16.59 (reg. $25) and Yarn starts at $3. There are so many other things that are part of the sale, so whatever your crafting heart loves this should cover you.
Shipping starts at $4.99 or is free with any order $99+.
The sale ends Sunday night, 7/24.
If you haven’t grabbed your Becoming tickets yet, Craftsy is giving all attendees a great freebie that is actually worth more than the conference ticket! Just a little heads up…
Check out this fun freebie to grab at CVS this week! Get (2) Gatorade drinks for FREE after ECBs.
There are no coupons needed to get this deal, so grab these drinks next time you’re at the store.
Deal Idea:
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$2 ECB WYB (2) Gatorade Sport Drink, 12 oz, $1, limit 1
Buy:
(2) Gatorade, 12 oz, $1
Total Due: $2
Get Back: $2 ECB
–like getting it for FREE
Print these beverage coupons too:
Here are 2 new V8 coupons to help you save on juice. Print these out and head to Publix this week to get a 6-pk for $3.39 or a 46 oz bottle for $2.90.
V8 Coupons
-$1/2 V8 vegetable juice, 46 oz or 6 pk. printable
-.75/1 V8 V-Fusion or V8 Veggie Blends, 46 oz printable
Publix Deal
- Buy:
V8 100% Vegetable Juice, 6 pk., $4.39
Use:
-$1/2 V8 100% vegetable juice, 11.5 oz 6pk., (Publix Coupon), Best Meals Happen At Home (exp 7/27) printable
-$1/2 V8 vegetable juice, 46 oz or 6 pk. printable
makes it $3.39 ea. - Buy:
V8 V-Fusion or Veggie Blends, 46 oz, $3.65
Use:
-.75/1 V8 V-Fusion or V8 Veggie Blends, 46 oz printable
makes it $2.90
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