Making witch food and crafts for Halloween is one of my favorite themes to use. You can do witch hats, legs, and finger and even witch's brew drinks and a cauldron for punch. It lends to the typical orange and black color but also to purple and green! 21 Halloween Witch Food and Crafts DIY Women's Witch Costume from The Frugal Navy Wife - This costume is super easy and can even work for kids, nothing beats when you can make a costume from your own wardrobe! Witch Hat Cookies from Princess Pinky Girl - It takes just four ingredients to make these adorable mini witch hats. Perfect for Halloween parties or Halloween movie nights. Bugles Witch Fingers from She Saved - Girls will love this super easy snack, they can create whatever “nail color” they want on their witch … [Read more...]
DIY Fall Decorations – Burlap Mason Jar Centerpieces
It's no secret I love DIY fall decorations. You can save so much money when you do something yourself instead of buying pre-made from a store. These burlap mason jar centerpieces are the newest addition to my collection. They are gorgeous, and they fit that burlap and lace feel that I LOVE and even better the double great for wedding centerpieces! DIY Fall Decorations - Burlap Mason Jar Centerpieces I love mason jar crafts I can find mason jars at my local thrift stores for around 50¢ each. I love to have a few on hand for crafts. They are great to hold buttons and other small items as well. You can use these same instructions to make Christmas themed jars maybe hang a small ornament on the twine. Set these on a fireplace with our wine cork pumpkin and faux mercury glass pumpkin … [Read more...]
Popsicle Stick Sign Craft – Popsicle Stick Love Sign
So my kids had a school project that required popsicle sticks. Silly me bought a box of 1,000 popsicle sticks. So now I'm on a hunt for a craft to use them. My kids wanted to do a bunch of Valentine's Day Crafts like this Love Popsicle Stick Sign Craft. Popsicle Stick Sign Craft - Popsicle Stick Love Sign I love doing crafts that can double as holiday decor with my kids. One of my favorites has been this DIY Button Art Heart Decor We had a lot of fun with it. We also made several of these DIY Button Frame Valentines Day Gifts for family and friends this year. Each one had it's own special message or picture in it. The kids had a blast with that. Since we still had a ton of buttons left over we also made a few of these Easy Valentine's Day Button Heart … [Read more...]
Weekend Clothespin Crafts with Discount School Supply
This post is brought to you by Discount School Supply but all fun craft time was my own! When it comes down to the weekend, they can be downright boring. The kids are used to being busy during the week, so it’s hard when the weekends roll around. My kids want to be busy doing things like crafts and being active. We have recently gotten into clothespin crafts because the kids can clip them around the house. Here are some of our favorite weekend crafts with clothespins that we enjoy doing. Weekend Clothespin Crafts with Discount School Supply Weekend crafts are great for keeping the kids busy, but it’s also great for optimizing creativity in our kids. During school hours, kids are sometimes stuck with what they can create or the amount of time they have to create. I like … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Rag Wreath DIY
I have always loved the look of rag wreaths. They have a fun and vintage charm to them, which is a combination I tend to be drawn to. I have made wreaths for years, but you get tired of the same ‘ol style and this is a nice break from the florals and woods I normally have. I found that is very easy to make, too, so that’s a huge bonus! SO let me show you how to do this super simple Farmhouse Rag Wreath DIY Farmhouse Rag Wreath DIY I personally found the wreath frame at a thrift store, but your local craft stores will have them. They do carry a couple of sizes, but I used the 12” size. All you need to remember is that the larger you go, the more fabric you’ll need to have enough to cover. I had the creamy plaid fabric scraps already and had been wanting to use them, and also the … [Read more...]
26 Easy DIY Fall Decor Projects
I love making decor for my house and it saves a ton of money! With fall being my favorite season I like to stock up on fall decor because it can also be used for Halloween and Thanksgiving saving me even more money. Below are a few of my favorite DIY fall decor projects. 26 Easy DIY Fall Decor Projects I know there is a huge group of us that just fall. The clothes, the cooler weather, the bonfires, the smores (oh the smores!). Others love it because it's football season and sweatshirt season, and the leaves change. I'm an all above girl and because I can open my windows, turn the A/C off and save some money on my power bill! I like to start on my fall decor the end of August, while yes it's still summer I like getting a jump on any DIYs I'm doing for the upcoming season. These … [Read more...]
12 DIY’s For 4th of July Decorations
The 4th of July is coming up fast and with comes summer fun, memories and get-togethers. Whether you are decorating for a patriotic party or just getting into the spirit of our nation's celebration of freedom, these DIY 4th of July decorations will definitely show your pride. From wreaths to flower pots and even window clings, there are DIY patriotic crafts for both children and adults in this collection of DIY 4th of July decorations. 12 DIY's For 4th of July Decorations Tin Can Flag Themed Flower Pots - An easy family project that will brighten your patio or home Easy DIY Red, White, and Blue Yarn Stars - This is a very cute and easy craft you can get the kids to help with. It was really fun! USA Wood Letters - I love this one all year around in … [Read more...]
30 Days of Easy DIY Crafts
If you are on the hunt for some easy DIY crafts to decorate your home and save some money these are my top 30. One a day for 30 days. Ready? Here we go- 30 Days of Easy DIY Crafts Faux Metal Wall Art - Once done you would never be able to tell these were made from cardboard!! I'm so trying this! DIY Shell Welcome Sign - Growing up in FL I gravitate toward at least one beachy themed room in our house and I LOVE this idea! Burlap Covered Diaper Boxes - With so many diaper boxes I wanted to find a new way to use them. I started making these burlap boxes and have found easy ways to make different sizes too! DIY T-Shirt Shag Rug - Don't toss those old T-Shirts! One of the Frugal Living Tips from the Great Depression is to find new ways to use stuff that has worn out. Does the … [Read more...]
25 DIY Home Decor Projects
With spring cleaning comes redecorating time! We are getting ready to move and I am hunting down a new way to decorate! Here are 25 great DIY Home Decor Projects I found! Everything from a Laundry room makeover, because really when you do laundry you shouldn't dread it..... THAT much! Turning a simple bookcase into something great, and I am LOVING the Sunburst Mirror! Here are 25 fun DIY Home Decor Projects you can do to spruce up your home. DIY Jewelry Organizer - The Pinning Mama Bookcase Makeover - Recreate And Decorate Laundry Room Makeover - The Sweet Spot Blog Wine Cork Wreath - Simply Darrling DIY Sunburst Mirror - Second Chance To Dream DIY Curtains - The Grant Life Reupholstered Chair - A Night Owl Yarn Wrapped Letters - Sarah Ortega DIY … [Read more...]
4th of July Decorations – DIY Patriotic Yarn Mason Jars
Summer is here, and for me, that means it's time to break out my summer decor which also happens to be my 4th of July Decorations. The Frugalista in me made our summer decor patriotic so that I could keep it up from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Each year I add a little bit to it, mostly DIYs like these DIY Patriotic Yarn Mason Jars. 4th of July Decorations - DIY Patriotic Yarn Mason Jars I LOVE adding DIY items to my summer decor. I have made many of these 22 July 4th Patriotic DIY and Crafts. We used these jars outside during cookouts and picnics to hold straws and silverware. They also make great decor inside to hold flowers or other crafty items! You can also use the main directions and make these in any colors for any holiday, or even a wedding! Supplies Glass jars (like … [Read more...]