Making a Bamboo RainstickHere on the island music is an important part of our lives. There are many ways that we use bamboo to make musical instruments. One of the instruments I love to make is a rainstick.
DIY Puffy Stickers from Hot GlueI have always loved 3D puffy stickers ever since I was a little girl. I used to adore putting them on letters to my friends at school. Now I like to make them myself using hot glue and some paint. They turn out very pretty and the design choices are endless. Not to mention they are super cheap to make!
Eyeglass HangerMade from a little bit of wood and a chain makes your reading glasses readily accessible.
Tablet HolderThis project makes a handy addition to the kitchen if you are following a recipe from the internet while cooking or it can be used anytime you need to prop up the iPad while you are doing something.
Money Sash For All OccasionAfter being able to do all the money surprises (money cake, money umbrella and money boquet), I thought that will be the last money project I can make. Then here comes my sister in-law asking me to make a money sash for her younger brother's wedding.
Turn Transparent Hot Glue into Colored Hot GlueIf you need some colored hot glue to craft, then you can make it yourself very easily and quickly. You will need transparent hot glue and a colored wax crayon.
DIY Lamination AlternativeWe have been busy working with labels at our workplace. We wanted it to look neat so we decided to canvas for label lamination. Later, I found out that it costs too much and our office couldn't handle the expenses.
Hot Glue Phone Case Using Baking SleeveThere are many craft projects on how to make a phone case using hot glue and baking paper. I wanted to make such a cover, but I just ran out of baking paper at home. So I thought about what can replace the baking paper. And I came up with the idea of using a baking sleeve. It is even better suited for making a phone case, as the film follows the contours of the phone better than paper.
Fabric Butterfly HairpinThis stunning looking butterfly hair clip is made of painted chiffon fabric. This is an easy, fast, inexpensive and perfect for adding a touch of personality project. Great for gifts too!
Paw Print Key Case Made of Plastic BottlesUsing plastic bottles in crafty DIY projects is a great way to save money and minimize environmental impact. I used a plastic water bottle and shampoo bottle to make this key case.
Concrete ButterflyThis butterfly is made from simple cement. The cost of cement is not that high, so making this butterfly is not expensive and not difficult. You can glue it with instant glue to any hard surface.
Multicolor Adhesive Tape BookmarksI wanted to find a use for my expired dry eyeshadow. I used it to color the transparent adhesive tape. The result is original multicolor bookmarks. Shiny eyeshadow adds a delightful shine to the bookmarks.
How to Make Simple Vegetable Carving ToolsFruit and vegetable carving make food more eye-catching and more enticing. But don't spend money on carving tools. You can make simple carving tools yourself from a tin can and an old razor.
Airplant Wooden HolderDo you have any wood scraps laying around? Or do you plan on making a wood project - if so save those scraps they could be turned into an airplant wooden holder like this!
Making Shank Buttons Using ConcreteI want to share with you a method I have invented for making shank buttons out of concrete. This is a very easy and cheap method. As a result, you will get very original shank buttons.
Making Your Shift Knob FitI recently bought a used Toyota Tacoma. I wanted to use this small skeleton head for the shifter, but it didn't fit. Hmm I will just have to make it fit because local stores do not sell the inserts of the shift knobs.
Easy To Make Hat RackI needed a hat rack, so used one of my brass candlesticks, some foam scraps, a very small round tablecloth, and some elastic string, and had a quick and easy to make hat rack in no time at all.
Buttoned Headband for MasksThis headband is helpful when you have to wear a mask for extended periods of time and don't want the pressure on your ears. Your mask's straps loop around the buttons near your ears. I originally made this for my sister who is a makeup artist and has to be extra protective for herself and her clients at work. I used an old t-shirt's sleeve for this headband.
Mask Chain HolderMy daughter works at a school and because of covid19 needs to wear a mask. At times, during the day, she isn't required to wear a mask and wanted a convenient way to keep the mask handy. Here is what I designed.
Outdoor Doggie CommodeWe've trained our dog to go potty on a piece of fake grass. It was on the side of my patio area and didn't look too great. Our new doggie commode turned out really cute and looks more like a play area than a potty pad. And it is no longer an eyesore for our patio view!
Ancestor NecklaceWear your family history around your neck or display the finished necklace in a shadowbox.
Home Shaped Money BankThis is a pretty complicated project. I have so much on my mind, like buying a car and building a tiny home. Saving is my one priority in reaching these goals. Then I came up with the idea of making a house shaped like a money bank which is divided into two compartments. One is for coins and the other side for the paper bills.
Ribbon "Hair" Braid HeadbandIf your child is interested in Frozen - this is a fun project that could be used play/pretend/dress up and doubles as a learning lesson.
Inexpensive Felt Message BoardWith everything going on, it's been really busy in our household. I made this felt message board so my husband and I could remember some important tasks. This would be an inexpensive method of making a message board for your makeshift at home office too.
Hanging Memo HolderMake this fun and bright hanging memo holder. It is perfect for your office wall or somewhere in your home where you'd like to attach notes/reminders or clip photos!
Felt Carrot Garland and Paper Carrot SignI recently made this felt carrot garland and sign for a coworker who often brings their rabbit to work. We work at a school and she likes to let the kids know that he stayed home on days that he isn't there.
Making Custom Push PinsI love making push pins with my own designs. Visually, they make it easy for me to separate different bills, events, and reminders on my cork board with just one glance. To make your own, all you need are some flat-head thumbtacks, hot glue, and paint. You can make any design you like!
Coconut Leaf PanelsIn Tahiti, we use a lot of coconut leaves around our home and even to make roofs. These panels are woven from coconut leaves and placed on the roof of homes. The leaves protect the home and keep the rain out. They also look great and give your home a very island look. The roof can last for 8 years before they need to be changed.
Homemade Air Dry ClayI have been trying all types of air-dry clay recipes and none of them seem to be working and when you use them, the clay cracks and breaks easily. I happened to run across a recipe a few months back that I just love. I gave it a try because you didn't need to cook this one. It was the best clay recipe I have found so far and it is so easy to make.
Felt Heart Hair ClipTransform a basic hair clip into a pretty hair ornament using just felt and thread. You can make your hair clip as plain or as fancy as you like.
Making A Coconut Leaf BroomThe coconut tree in Tahiti is very important to the way of life here. We use the tree for food, water, to make roofs for our homes, decorations, costumes, and even cleaning. Using the leaves we can make a broom that we use in our homes to clean the floors. The broom is sturdy and can also be used in the garden to sweep up leaves, clean spider webs away, or even be used for beating rugs clean.
Mini Flipflop KeychainI broke my slipper keychain today so I needed to replace it. I still have plenty foam scraps from previous projects and this is what I'm gonna use as a substitute.
Flower Foam Pen Case and StandIt's really fun doing things that have multiple uses. Multipurpose - that's how I call it. So far, in my projects this is the one that has the most uses. At first you will see it as a simple table decoration. You'll see its transformation here.
More State Fair ProjectsI made three really cool things for the 2019 State Fair, with wonderfully detailed photos of each step; even winning a 3rd place for one of them. Then, while sending the photos from my phone to the computer, I accidentally deleted them before they had a chance to load.
Button Lined TrayThis is another of those crafts you think about forever and then finally get to do! I hope you like it!
Turn a Photo Into a Colouring PageYou can turn your photos into colouring pages really easily by using mobile phone photo editing apps. I will show you how to make them using a free Apple and Android friendly app called Prisma. It only takes a couple moments and the outcome is pretty cool. I sent out my black and white colouring page to my friends online and asked them to colour it.
Paperclip Charm for a Zipper PullMy bag's zipper has given up. The handle was broken and I had to think of a remedy to avoid struggles pulling. Then I found a paper clip. A bulb lit in my mind. I pulled out some craft materials that I had available and started my little experiment.
Making a Balloon Paper Clip TopperI find that paper clips look cute with different topper designs. While everyone is busy in their own worktables, I make myself busy with counting sticky note leaves/pages. Suddenly I wanted to make a paper clip topper.
Making a Zigzag 3D PhotoIt was fun making projects during our grade school years. Our school projects included simple handmade artistic tricks. One of which is the one we once called a zigzag picture. Only later did I learned that it's actually called a 3D photo effect or a 3D picture frame.
DIY Wine Bottle HolderWhat to do with those short pieces of 2x4? You hate throwing them away. Here is a fun little project that incorporates those scrap pieces of wood. I have made several of these and given them away as gifts to all of my wine drinking friends.
Totoro Inari Sushi Edible CraftTotoro is a Japanese animation character that is a cross between a raccoon, a cat, and an owl. My mother and I decided to turn him into a sushi treat just for fun. This sushi in particular is called "inari sushi". It is sushi rice wrapped in a lovely, delicately sweet fried tofu skin.
Making Your Own StampIt's easy to make your own stamp using a foam sheet and a ballpoint pen. I like gluing my stamp design onto wooden blocks so they're easier to handle. They're also nice for laying down even pressure to ensure the design comes out looking crisp when stamped.
Photo Transfer Using White GlueKeep motivated during the day with simple memories of your loved ones by putting their faces on your coffee mug. A daily glance to your family's photo will get you inspired throughout the day.
DIY Beetroot PowderI love beetroot powder for many reasons. They're great for naturally dyeing foods, wonderful for making beautiful beet powder lattes, are excellent as a bright pigment for your homemade beauty products, and the list goes on. The problem with buying beetroot powders from stores and online shops is the very big price tag they come with, and the risk that it might not be fresh.
Making Rainbow LollipopsThis is a super fun craft that doubles as a delicious treat. Use hard candies to melt into rainbows for one side of the lollipop, then create your own silver-spiked clear hard candy for the other side. The result is a beautiful lollipop that has a highly saturated rainbow side, and a pastel sparkly rainbow on the flip side. These are super gorgeous when held up to the light.
How to Make Apple Bunnies and FlowersWhen I was a kid, my mum would flourish the area around my sandwiches in my lunch boxes with apples that looked like little bunnies. This would make me (and my friends) so very happy, and super thrilled to eat the otherwise very healthy treat. I use her longtime techniques to give my apples a nicer look when on plates and platters. Here's how to do it!
Hanging Wood Accent Laundry SignOur electric plan recommends using electricity before 4pm or after 9pm. From 4pm to 9pm, it is considered peak time and will cost more money. To conserve and as a reminder, I wanted a sign to place on/in our laundry room door.
Waterproof Washi Tape Book Bag TagMy son is moving up to grade school. He was very excited and so am I as a parent. Then I thought of making a bag tag, just a simple tag with his name and attached it to his bag so it's easy to recognize. And it's waterproof.
Kid's Frog Trinket BoxYou can make this cute little trinket box for your child using egg cartons. They can store little precious things they like, such as rocks, beads, coins, etc.
Edible Apple SwanThis is a super fun to make edible craft that will look awesome on your table. It's almost too cute to eat!
Faux Tea-Dyed Paper Using Pattern PaperSometimes I want a vintage-looking page without actually dyeing the paper. I have used sewing pattern paper to achieve this result. For now I will be using this small journal to glue my water color art and hold a few recipes.
Make a Cute Fox from ShellsThis is a fun little fox project using scallop and mussel shells, paint, and glue. I keep all the shells from my meals (and trips to the beach) just to make these little animals. They make great little gifts!
Easy Felt FlowersThese sweet little flowers are made from felt and hot glue. They're really easy to put together. You could use them as gift toppers, on cards, pinned on as a brooch, or tied in your hair.
Tie Dye Notebook CoverAll along I thought tie dye patterns could only be applied on fabrics, but when I saw a tutorial on how to put it on paper and I gave it a try and it looked great!
Computer Monitor Corner DecorationI was inspired by the making of cute corner bookmarks and I would love to try them, but it's been a long time that I have kept my book collections and haven't read them since. Suddenly I decided to make one as a decoration for my desktop monitor, just to add a nice view to this boring workplace.
Lollipop Bouquet GarlandThe school year is about to end and I have started my seasonal business again. My business strategy is simple. To make it appealing, know your market. I have started this at my kid's school with candy garlands since kids love to have candies around their neck during graduations and enjoy the goodies afterwards. Now, I'm getting more customized orders.
Kids Kar KitThis kit can be customized for each family and each kid. If you have multiple kids, I would make each one their own.
Tic Tac Toe GameAre you hosting game night? This is an easy and free tic tac toe game anyone can make!
Handcrafted Notebook and PlannerIt is most convenient to complete goals through a list of plans. The idea struck me when I was making a mini work scheduler. I realized that it is much easier to execute activities with a guide so why not make one at home.
Making a Magnetic Pen/Pencil HolderThis magnetic pen or pencil holder is very convenient to have on the fridge because I write on magnetic notepads daily.
Daily Activity CalendarThe year started rough for me. Too much workload remained from my last year's backlogs. This has made me confused. To be able to recover from such confusion and get back into focus, I created a daily work scheduler so I will know which ones to touch first and get back on track without pressure.
Transfer Labels with Clear Packing TapeThis is a good way to make labels, but I use them for my beautiful journals. This is a fun craft to do with any age.
How to Make Orange Clove PomandersPomanders have been around for centuries, providing people great scents and aromatherapy. During the Great Plague, they were hung around in hopes of purifying the bad air. Today, there are many varieties available. These here are made from citrus fruits and cloves.
Making Decals Using a PlotterI made 100 decals for a friend who is a local hip-hop artist. He ordered them in the colors he wanted and I made them for him. He sold out of them within a week!
Sun Goddess HeaddressThis is an extremely easy and super thrifty way to make a beautiful headdress that will make you look kine you're shining! All you need is a thin headband, some zip ties, and gold paint. I added some glitter for extra pizzazz!
Autumn Decor for Your RefrigeratorDecorating for different holidays and seasons is so much fun! I especially enjoy making items for the house and work for fall. This year for work, I wanted to add a scene of some sort that allowed for every employee's name. I decided to use pumpkin and leaf cut-outs and printables, as well alphabet punch-outs.
Dragonfly ClothespinThis is a quick, easy, and cute dragonfly clothespin that can be used to attach a gift card for gift giving (or apply this craft to DIY seating cards for a child's party, or garden party.)
Exercise JarMy brother and I are trying to eat healthier foods and be more active. Since he works full time and is heavily involved in his church, it's difficult for him to get to the gym some days. And I simply can't afford to go. To make being active something to look forward to and more convenient, I made exercise jars.
Revamping a Kid's Lunch BoxMy son decided that he no longer liked his Spiderman lunch box and was refusing to use it in the new school year. I told him I could try and paint it, but I couldn't promise that it would be beautiful. We worked out the design together and got to work on turning his Spiderman lunch box into a BB-8, from Starwars, lunch box.
Paper Card OrganizerThe advantage of doing this project is that you can change designs anytime you want. This cost less or if you are creative enough, you can even make some out of recycled magazines almost for free. It would work well to store loyalty or bonus type cards.
Push Pin Travel Map For LessPush pin travel maps are quite expensive, ranging from $30-$100s or more depending on the style/quality.
DIY Cheering Pom PomsWe had a very special celebration this month and one of the most awaited events was the employee's cheering competition. I was assigned to make the cheering pom poms.
Ribbon BookmarkWhen I toss my notebooks in my bag sometimes the pages get caught on something. I like having this ribbon bookmark on, so my notebook doesn't open. My ribbon bookmark is for my composition notebook measuring 9.75" x 7.5".
Hanging FolderThis Avery shipping label packaging is made from thick and sturdy cardboard. You can easily customize this into a hanging folder for your wall. I ended up using this as a place to organize my bills so I know to pay them.
Laundry Room Sock Matching SignDon't you hate it when your socks get separated, then when you finally find one, you could have sworn you've seen its counterpart somewhere around the house, but you're not sure where?
Pocket Sized Hand FanWhen the sun starts to heat up added to our rotational power shut down, that's seriously not cool at all. Then it would make you find a cool place to stay. But upon looking around I found some material that would at least relieve me from the annoying hot weather.
DIY Necktie HangerYou can make this necktie hanger for under $1 (mine came out to $0.50). It keeps several ties hanging straight and nicely organized. A great gift for Dad or any special guy in your life!
Wall Memo Clothespin BoardI have a personalized photo wall calendar, but I find myself not writing on it often because space is limited. This wall memo clothespin board I made will be much more useful especially since I'm a visual person.
Binder Insert ArtOld magazines can be turned into a lovely piece of art! There are nice colorful pages that can be used. I made this simple artwork for my binder from old bridal magazines laying around. Very simple, trendy, and girly!
Making a Flower PenMake girly pens with materials you can see at home or at work. This craft I'm going to make is made with some things I found around at work while I waited for the break time to be over.
Mod Podge ClothespinsTry this great simple and easy craft to help you be more organized. These are for use with everyday items that we clip with a clothespin. By labeling each clothespin, it just makes everything look neater and when the clip isn't in use then we know we're out!
Woven Ribbon HeartYou can make a beautiful little heart out of 4 strips of ribbon. It just takes a few weaves and a bit of hot glue. I like to use these on my homemade greeting cards, or glue a pin on the back to use as a brooch. You can use 2 colours of ribbon if you like. This works with all ribbon widths.
House Address Sign Using Glass NuggetsMy daughter just bought a house and needed an address sign. I asked if I could make it. It was fun!
Make Your Own Infused OilExperiments can always create anything. So I was at first thinking of making a scented candle. The problem is that essential oils were out of stock in the market so I had to make one. I searched for it on the internet and found some simple steps.
Making Detailed Banana ArtWhen I was in school, I used to take my mechanical pencil to my banana peels to make designs on them. Now I've learned to make prettier, more detailed designs on them. When banana peels are poked or cut, they release chemicals that cause oxidation, turning the marked areas brown.
Wood Lovers' Initials String ArtAfter Valentine's Day, I bought a couple of heart shaped wall decor panels for 90% off (.59 cents from $5.99). I decided to design one of the panels with my fiancé and my initials. I really liked how it turned out and what's awesome is that this project cost less than $2 to make.
DIY Chalkboard PaintI love chalkboard paint for use on many surfaces. They are typically found in blacks and greens, and can get more expensive in other colours. Here I'll show you how to make chalkboard paint in any colour you like, using either latex paint or acrylic paint. It's fun, it's easy, and it's quite the money saver!
Felt Ear Bud PodYou know how those wires get tangled with each other and with other things and get lost in the bottom of your handbag. Make this handy earbud pouch and you will always have them to hand.
Edible Olympic MedalsWhen my brother and I were little, we loved watching the Olympics together. We were such fans, we'd also play Olympic Summer and Winter Games on our first computer, the Commodore 64. We made Olympic medals, too. Here's a tutorial on how to make gold and silver medals that you can unwrap for a sweet treat!
Mirror Ball for CatsI made this mirror ball for my daughter's two cats. I have never done this before so I will tell you right now I made a lot of mistakes. You will be advised on how to do it properly.
Turning A Picture Frame Into a Display or Serving TrayI have many picture frames I have collected through the years. Since I am using less on the walls, I came up with a decorative and useful project idea, so that they can be used with an interchangeable insert.
Tea Cup Pin CushionHere is a cute and decorative way to use and display pins.
Make a Junk Journal Out of EnvelopesJunk journals are great to make and to give as gifts. There are videos on the internet that show how to put together a junk journal. I fell in love with them on first sight. This craft is the beginning of a junk journal which is made out of envelopes.
Making a Cardboard Dog HouseI made my pup Oreo a cardboard dog house. She loves sleeping in it. She loves getting away from the kids and spends a lot of time in it.
DIY Turkish FezMy son's school will be celebrating United Nations day tomorrow and they were assigned to wear different countries' traditional costumes. His country will be Turkey. I could not find a fez in stores. I gathered up the accessories I added on to the costume and made a hat that will perfectly match the suit.
Plants vs. Zombies Inspired Mini StoolMy son is a huge fan of Plants Versus Zombies. With limited art materials I have come to gather some things that would make a mini stool that looks like one of the plants in PvZ - the Ice-Shroom.
Shirt and Tie Bookmark for DadChildren will enjoy working on this simple and fun craft to make as a gift for Dad. Some of it is a bit tricky for younger children, but with a bit of help they can make and give this fun bookmark that Dad will be proud of.
Glittered Glass Coaster Made from Hot GlueI never thought about how fun it is to work with hot glue until I came upon so many ideas for creating useful crafts out of it.
Coin Purse Made from Hot Glue SticksHot glue sticks are amazing, they are not just glue. They can be made into anything. They are for more than just sticking things into place.
Post-it Note Pen HolderI had a mini tissue box from my free zone down in the club house. I also got a four pack of Post-its from the Dollar Tree.
Transparent Labels for JarsI cleaned up a Nutella jar and decided to reuse it as my personal drinking glass so I printed out my name and labeled the jar. It looks better and neat with the transparent tape.
Pouch with Easy Tap Phone CaseI have always thought of having a money pouch with a built-in phone case where I don't need to pull it out every time I need to use a phone.
