Tag: Crafts

Fruit Coasters DIY Summer Project!

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Fruit Coasters DIY Summer Project!

Need a craft to make during these upcoming summer months? If so, why not make these cute Fruit Coasters with your children? I haven’t made these with my own kids yet, but it looks fun and inexpensive. Plan on making this craft during the weekend? If so, here is what you’ll need to make this craft:

  • Round cork coasters
  • Acrylic paints in different colors
  • Paint brushes

PS: I’ve found all of these supplies at my local Dollar Tree store. So be sure to check your local store before heading out and overspending. Keep in mind that products can vary depending on your location.

For further instruction on making these adorable fruit coasters, be sure to visit the Design Is Yay webpage for more details. Let us know if you were able to make this DIY project and what you thought in the comments below.

Last Minute Father’s Day Ideas!

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Last Minute Father’s Day Ideas!

Have you decided on what to make for Father’s Day on June 19th? If not, you must check out some of these ideas below. They are unbelievably adorable and fun to make for your Dad’s special day!  If you’d like to make one of these project ideas, be sure to click on one of these links below:

1. Hugs & Fishes Idea
2. Muffin Father’s Day Idea
3. Father’s Day Tag
4. Rootbeer Father’s Day Idea
5. Master of The Grill BBQ Rub Gift
6. DIY Personalized Grill Spatula
And More!!!

For additional ideas for Father’s Day, be sure to head to the Eighteen 25 Webpage for more. Let us know what you plan on making and what you thought of these ideas. We love to hear from our readers!

10 Aluminum Foil Crafts & Art Activities!

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10 Aluminum Foil Crafts & Art Activities!

If you are like me, then you buy aluminum foil for baking and then it sits in your kitchen drawer all year. So, why not use it? If you’d like to use this aluminum foil for another purpose, then be sure to check out some of these art activities that you can make below:

1. Aluminum Foil Robots
2. Aluminum Foil & Tissue Paper Bracelets
3. Make a jetpack
4. Viking Shield
5. foil-bead bracelets
6. Aluminum Foil Crowns
7. gorgeous foil pendants
8. Foil Tree Sculptures
9. Frozen inspired landscape
10. stained glass art activity

Thanks, to Molly Moon Crafts, Kid’s Activity Blog, Craft Whack, I Kat Bag, Make And Takes, Classic Play, Be  Inspired Mama, and Pink Stripey Socks for these crafts. Be sure to click on the links above for details on how to make these crafts.

How to Make a Bird Nest Necklace!

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How to Make a Bird Nest Necklace!

If you are like me, then you love to craft jewelry in your spare time! I look on Pinterest continually to find cute necklace ideas! I recently found one necklace craft, that I just had to share with our readers. Want to make this neat DIY idea as well? If so, here are the supplies that you will need to pickup or purchase:

  • Jewelry Wire
  • Pearls or Glass Beads
  • Necklace Chain
  • Jump Ring & Clasp

For additional directions on how to make this adorable necklace from Red Ted Art Webpage, click here! Let us know if you plan on making this DIY project, we love to hear from our readers. Have you made something similar to this before.  Again, let us know!

Upcycled Nuts and Bolts Heart Craft! Great For Father’s Day!

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Upcycled Nuts and Bolts Heart Craft! Great For Father’s Day!

Want to have your kids make a unique present for Father’s Day, June 19th? If so, then check out this Upcycled Nuts and Bolts Heart Craft. If your husband has these nuts and bolts in the garage, then make a craft with it. Plus, this will be an amazing DIY for your kids to enjoy. I plan to make this in June! Here is what you’ll need for this fun project:

  • Canvas
  • Nuts and Bolts, Nails, Washers, Screws, etc.
  • Wooden Letters (optional) that spell the word that you choose.
  • Non-toxic Heavy Duty Glue (Lots of glue and not school glue)
  • Spray Paint
  • A covered, well ventilated work space.

What Father’s Day gifts do you plan to make this year? Let us know in the comments below and maybe some of our readers will find them useful. For additional directions on making this unique craft for Dad, be sure to visit the Mosswood Connections Webpage!

7 Gifts You Can Make with Coconut Oil!

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7 Gifts You Can Make with Coconut Oil!

If you are like me, then you absolutely love coconut oil! I’ve used this product for my hair, nails, food, and so much more! However, sometimes I have some extra that I do not know what to do with. Here are just some gift ideas that you can make with coconut oil:

1. DIY Natural Baby Bottom Balm
2. Coconut Soap by Soap 
3. Brown Sugar Lip Scrub 
4. Natural DIY Sensitive Skin Cleanser
5. Homemade Headache Salve 
6. Homemade Eye Cream by Homemade 
7. Firming and Softening DIY Body Scrub 

Thanks to Premeditated Leftovers, Recipes 101, Crafting E, Beauty and the Foodie, Confessions of an Overworked Mom, Homemade for Elle, and Pure Ella for these ideas! For directions on how to make these DIY projects, be sure to click on the links above.