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Protective Scissor CaseCarrying scissors is dangerous, making a protective case a must! This project shows how to make a protective case for scissors using paper and cardboard. It's quick to make, and does a pretty good job too. This is especially relevant to children for whom a protective case for scissors is important.

 

Growing Borax Crystals - hanging crystalline circular shape

Growing Borax CrystalsHere are some beautiful crystals made with borax. Instead of buying crystals, you can make your own in all shapes, sizes, and designs. You could even use some as decor. Patience is needed as it will take 2 days to form into crystals, but it's a fun process to document and watch!

 

Support a Ring Mandrel with Corks - finished display

Support a Ring Mandrel with CorksI recently began to resell new and second hand rings. But I didn't have a way to measure them till I got a ring size tower*. Standing it up was not possible till I thought of this.

 

DIY Gnome Dolls - close up of 4 gnomes

DIY Sock Gnome DollsMy mum and I sorted through a bunch of clothes and items from around the house to donate to charity. Whatever did not seem good enough for a second life went into our craft materials pile. These gnomes were made from those scraps. We used socks, shirts, and shoulder pads. It was a lot of fun!

 

Dragonfly Fridge Magnet - clip on fridge

Dragonfly Fridge MagnetThis pretty little dragonfly will attach to your fridge or any steel surface and hold important pieces of paper in her mouth that you don't want to lose. It is very easy to make and a set of three would make a lovely gift.

 

Sponge Car Air Freshener - hang on rear view mirror

Sponge Car Air FreshenerDid you know that you can make a car air freshener using a dish sponge? It is very simple, easy, and thrifty on your pocket. You can make it together with the kids too! You can create any design you want.

 

Recycled End Table as Canopy Pet Bed - finished bed with drawer open showing leash, etc.

Recycled End Table as Canopy Pet BedHere is a way to turn an unused end table into a canopy pet bed for your pet.

 

Peppermint Candy Bowls - closeup of bowl filled with red and green candies

Peppermint Candy BowlsThese cool candy bowls are fun to make and you can eat them once the candy in them is gone!

 

Ring Pincushion

Ring PincushionThis is a handy little ring to wear when you're sewing and need a quick place for your needles. It is nearly free to make and would make a nice gift too.

 

Candy Candy Bowl

Candy Candy BowlThis is a fun way to take Halloween into the holidays. This makes good use of certain candies you probably won't be eating too much of. Little peppermint swirl candies might not be the first thing you grab from a bowl of sweeties, but they are so cute, they deserve to be part of something bigger.

 

Felt Heart Bookmark - bookmark on corner of book pages

Felt Heart BookmarkThis is a good little project for kids and adults alike. They take minimal sewing and embroidery skills. They are so fun to make and would be nice gifts. :) Did I mention they are nearly free?

 

finished button magnet

Button MagnetThis very big button has the perfect holes for threading through bright crochet thread and yarn for magnets.

 

Paperless Grocery Shopping List

Paperless Grocery Shopping ListI have always used a little magnetic pad of paper on the fridge for our grocery list. I recently purchased a small magnetic whiteboard and divided it up using Washi paper tape.

 

finished magnet

Nautical Themed Fridge MagnetMake a nautical themed fridge magnet for a beach home and bring the seaside feel right into your kitchen. Use them as a fridge decoration that pops, or stick your child's drawings of your summer holiday to your fridge and create some special memories.

 

Adjustable Ribbon Bookmark

Adjustable Ribbon BookmarkNever lose your page again, with this awesome bookmark! It is easily customizable and perfect for both kids and adults.

 

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finished bookmark

Donut Felt Paperclip BookmarkThis adorable felt bookmark will not only help you keep your place, but is so cute everybody will want their own. And they are so easy to make you could make a dozen donuts, booksmarks that is, easily!

 

ring on ring holder

Photo Frame Ring HolderThis tiny frame ring holder is the perfect place to hang your ring while you do dishes, craft, or garden. It can be made to match any decorating scheme and would make a great gift.

 

Carrot page weight on open book

Sand Filled Fabric Book Page WeightsI was trying to read a book while eating lunch a bit ago and was having trouble keeping the pages open. I searched around the house for something to weigh the pages down and ended up using my cell phone. That was when I decided it would be fun to make some page weights for future use.

 

Three of the finished magnets.

Glittery Glass MagnetsThis tutorial teaches you how to make beautiful glittery glass magnets using a few materials and nail polish you probably have lying around your house.

 

Finished T-Shirt

Custom Homemade Screen Printed T-ShirtsOur dance class wanted to have matching shirts for National Dance Day. So with a little research and ingenuity, we came up with this solution. Now we have an easy way to make custom silkscreens for any occasion.

 

Wrapping Paper Holder

Wrapping Paper HolderAn economical way to make a bag for storing wrapping paper rolls using discarded curtains.

 

Front view of completed ribbon rose.

Wired Ribbon RoseUse wired ribbon to create roses that can be made into pins or used to embellish shoes, picture frames, pillows, hair bands, or whatever you want. The longer the ribbon, the larger the flower.

 

Finished button bobby pin hair accessory.

Button Bobby PinsUsing shank buttons and bobby pins you can create fun and unique hair accessories that will make girls of any age smile.

 

blue zippered earbud cord case with earbuds inside ling on a table

Zippered Earbud CoverPut an end to those tangled earbuds forever!

 

Finished clip.

Birthday Hair ClipMake this festive balloons-n-ribbon birthday hair clip!

 

photo of secret book safe

Secret Book SafeThis tutorial takes you through how to hollow out one of your unwanted hardback books into a hiding place to keep your treasures out of sight.

 

laptop skin

Homemade Skins for Laptop or NetbookPlastic or vinyl skins look great on your laptop or Netbook, turning it from dull and boring to something eye catching and personal to you. But even these items can be costly, and you just can't find the one you really want.

 

bright pink flowered pin cushion

Primrose Felt PincushionThis fun project makes a large pin cushion that would also be pretty just sitting in your sewing room. Any sewing enthusiast would be thrilled to receive a handmade gift such as this.

 

Zipper Hair Clips

Zipper Hair ClippiesPulled-apart zippers transform into funky hair clippies, sure to delight a girl or woman of ANY age!

 

Mug Wrappers

Mug WrappersNo longer do you have to hold your hot mugs by the handle only, make a few mug wrappers and do away with the strain on your fingers. What a great gift and quick to make.

 

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4 additional bookmarks

Glitter Foam BookmarksHomemade bookmarks made from glittery craft foam. Accents can either be purchased or cut out.

 

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Handmade Photo AlbumThis is a beautiful personable gift that is inexpensive but looks expensive. Makes a wonderful gift for any member of the family or a dear friend. Who doesn't need a photo album? It is just one of the things we deny ourselves when it comes down to it.

 

sewing scrubber

Pot ScrubberA pot scrubber can be easily made from a mesh vegetable bag.

 

Pin cushion made from metal bottle cap.

Pin Cushion RingThis neat little ring is ideal for sewers who want those pins and/or needles close by at all times.

 

Soap "Purse"

Soap "Purse"A holder for a bar of soap shaped like a little purse. Roll one washcloth from either side until the rolls meet in the middle.

 

Boyfriend Corsage

Boyfriend CorsageBoyfriend corsages or a corsage that displays a photo, are wonderful for school dances, anniversary parties or special banquets. They are an easy craft for teenagers and they make great school fundraisers.

 

front and back views

Fancy ClipboardA handy clipboard to organize important documents, notes, and paper clippings.

 

Yellow Telephone and Remote Caddy

Telephone and Remote CaddyHandy TV remote/telephone caddy for back of couch, arm of chair, or bedside. Cut two 45x15 inch and two 15x6 inch pieces of material. Cut two pieces of trim.

 

Yarn Dog

Craft: Yarn DogWrap yarn 30 times around the cardboard or plastic square. Remove the yarn from the square, tie the bunch in the middle and spread out loops to form puff. Wrap 16 puffs of secondary color. Wrap 36 puffs of main color.

 

Eye glass case.

Eye Glasses HolderStitch up the side of a pot holder to transform it into an eye glass holder. Make one for Mom in her favorite colors.

 

Closeup with spider.

Pet Spider HutThis is a very simple idea for anyone who might have little critters like lizards, frogs, tarantulas, and any other small animal that might need a place to hide.

 

Wood thread storage tree.

Thread Storage TreeHere is a nifty gift for the sewer that has everything. This thread tree hangs flat on a wall and can be hung up above a worktable or a sewing machine.

 

Door pillow for drafts.

Door PillowSlow down the cold drafts coming in through your doors with this easy craft.

 

Decorated box.

Keepsake BoxDecorated keepsake box with picture frame lid.

 

Foam board decorated with seashells and a poem or other saying.

Seaside BoardYou could do a lot of different things to make this craft your own. Make a 3-D thank you note, make a journal entry about a vacation or the beach, or just make it decorative. Use seashells and other items you may see along the seaside.

 

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Skakeboarding ramp cake.

Skateboard CakeThis is a skateboard cake for an 8th birthday party. My friend wanted a skateboard party for her son. We could not buy a cake that fit the theme. This is what we came up with.

 

Display board.

Easy Display BoardThe finished result is kind of like an easel. The one in the picture is a mini version, made with a gift box, but you can make any size just by using a larger box and larger clothespins.

 

Homemade cat tree

Making Your Own Cat TreeWelcome to my Kitty World! I have 4 adult Siamese cats and we always have kittens. My husband Leo and I decided one day, we were going to go out and replace the scratching post that my husband made many years ago.

 

Pom pom maker with two dowels in place.

Homemade Adjustable Pom Pom/Tassel MakerThis would make a wonderful Mother's Day gift for the yarn artist in your family and this is a fun project for the home wood shop person in your home.

 

Jeweled Gift Boxes

Jeweled Gift BoxesI bought the boxes at the dollar store and thought to myself that even though they were pretty I thought they could use some sparkle. I had some leftover beads from making Christmas ornaments so I decided to sparkle up my boxes.

 

Clay pot canisters painted in blues.

Clay Pot CanistersHere is a cute set of cannisters made from clay pots and trays.

 

Rainbow twine wrapped bottle.

Wrap Around Rainbow Twine BottleA decorative bottle made from a recycled bottle, twine, decoupage glue and clear acrylic paint.

 

Scissor sacks made from potholders.

Scissor SacksThese are potholder scissor holders. Fold a pot holder into a cone shape. Hot glue the sides together. Careful not to burn yourself. You can use the loop at the top for hanging or poke holes to run a ribbon for hanging.

 

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