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Making Feather Bookmarks from CDs - finished feather bookmarks, with white dots added

Making Feather Bookmarks from CDsThis is a cute project that does not take a very long time to make. Younger children can make this project with a little help from their parents. Everyone is always looking for a way to mark the books they read. Here is a great way to recycle old CDs and have beautiful bookmarker.

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Valentine Hearts Kite Vase - finished bottle with stems in it

Valentine Hearts Kite VaseValentine's Day is approaching and one way to show a person that you love them is to make them this hand-painted heart kite vase. Children can have a fun time creating their own vases to give to their classmates or even their teachers. You can add roses or dried flowers to your vase and display them on your mantel or even your table.

Mirrored Mosaic Flower Vase - finished bottle

Mirrored Mosaic Flower VaseCreating new and interesting flower vases can be a lot of fun. This flower vase can be used to decorate your table, give to a friend, or even used for wedding decorations. The vase is simple to make. If a small child wants to make one for a friend, a parent might need to assist them when cutting the CDs to make the vase.

Penguin Valentine's Card or Crown - finished card faced crown

Penguin Valentine's Card or CrownYou can make this cute penguin Valentine's Day card as is with some simple supplies or turn this into a penguin card crown that I made for my daughter.

Valentine's Day Ornaments - tree decorated with heart ornaments and small gold balls

Valentine's Day OrnamentsHere is a budget friendly Valentine's Day home decor piece you could use as a center piece for your table or on your mantel.

Valentine Gift Jar - pink rocks added to the lid, ready to fill with candy or other small gifts

Valentine Gift JarValentine's Day is approaching and this is the time of the year that we give flowers or chocolates to the ones we love. Here is a cute idea to make a special gift jar and add your favorite chocolates or other homemade goodies to the jar. This is a simple project to make and the kids can make one for their teachers.

Valentine's Themed Bee Crown - finished crown on the floor

Valentine's Themed Bee CrownMy daughter loves all the hats we make, she wears them for dress up. Since Valentine's Day is coming up, here is a budget friendly and suitable theme hat featuring this bee!

Felt Heart Hair Clip - closeup of heart hairclip

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.

Dried Banana Leaf Crown - smiling young girl holding the finished crown

Dried Banana Leaf CrownMy niece came over the other day and asked me to help her make a dried banana leaf crown. I was a bit surprised because her mom makes the most beautiful crowns. She explained to me that she could not follow the instructions her mom was giving her and knew I had an easy way to make a crown. In just a few minutes she picked up my technique and within an hour had completed her project.

Making a Tinsel Pipe Cleaner Heart Garland - garland hanging

Making a Tinsel Pipe Cleaner Heart GarlandHere is a budget friendly heart garland you can make to be festive for Valentine's Day.

Succulent Plant Starter - bottle with leaves in place

Succulent Plant StarterThis is a great way to always have succulent plants available for your craft projects and decorations around your home. We all love to decorate and grow succulent plants these days. When we cut our plants there are always leaves that need to be removed. Don't throw them away. Make this easy succulent plant starter and within a few days you can plant those leaves to start growing new plants.

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Custom Bathroom Door Design - painted bathroom door

Custom Bathroom Door DesignMost people have an indoor bathroom with a standard size door. We wanted a tropical outdoor bathroom for our home. We made our bathroom out of lava rocks that we gathered in the river. The opening was too large for a standard door so we made our own. Recently I decided the door needed a brand new look so I gave it a designer paint job to fit the décor of my garden.

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Decorative Planter Pots - closeup of the abstract red pot

Decorative Planter PotsThis is a fun project to add a bit of color to your garden. I use a lot of plant hangers in my yard and adding some color to the pots really adds color to my garden. The pots are easy to paint and can last for years as long as you protect the pots with a coat of varnish.

Valentine's Day Hanging Picture Frame - finished hanging frame

Valentine's Day Hanging Picture FrameHere is a budget friendly Valentine's craft you and your kids can make together. This would be an awesome craft to make as gifts from your child/children to give to grandparents by placing a photo of your child/children or family in the center.

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Creating a Crackle Paint Finish on Canvas - two finished canvases

Creating a Crackle Paint Finish on CanvasI love to experiment with paint on bottles or even on canvas. I found a great technique where I could use Elmer's glue on top of the paint and then paint a layer of paint over the glue to make the paint crackle and give it a very unique look. I normally do this with bottles, but decided to try it on a canvas to see how it looked. This is an easy project that anyone can do. The results are amazing.

Making Felt Wand Pointers - heart wand pointer against a drawing of North and South America

Making Felt Wand PointersI made a similar wand with scrapbook paper and cardboard for dress up/play or to complete a Halloween outfit, but here's a felt version! I can't believe I didn't think to use felt to begin with!

Bee and Beehive Egg Carton Toy -view of the front of the hive crate and also of the inside both have a bee in the photo

Bee and Beehive Egg Carton ToyThey sell bee and beehive toddler toys from $12 to $30. You can make your own with two egg cartons.

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Tree Candlestick Holder - finished recycled bottle tree candle holder

Tree Candlestick HolderCandlesticks are a great way to decorate your home. I have made these candlestick holders as table decorations for parties, given them to friends, and used them around the house to display candles. Here in Tahiti, it is a tradition to visit the gravesite of the loved ones who have passed. We light candles for them to light their way.

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Making a Photo Christmas Card Keepsake Display - display standing on a granite counter

Making a Photo Christmas Card Keepsake DisplayWhat do you do with those Christmas photo cards? Well, last year I made this keepsake for myself and did it again this year! It is easy and fun to make! And gives you a treasure to hold onto and it does not look like Christmas!

Rainbow and Clouds Paper Twirler Room Decor - looking down on the twirler

Rainbow and Clouds Paper Twirler Room DecorThis is a fun room decor piece you can make for your toddler's room using household essentials you probably already have at home. I made this several months ago, but forgot to post.

Making A Beading Loom - handmade beading loom

Making A Beading LoomI have loved using a beading loom since I was young. In the past, I use to make them for my friends. They are great for making bracelets out of beads or even thread. My goddaughter wanted to make beaded bracelets for her friends at school and we could not find a loom here in Tahiti. We decided to make our own. This is a simple project and anyone can make one to use at home.

Wall Shell Decoration for Valentine's Day - hanging on a brick fireplace

Wall Shell Decoration for Valentine's DayMake this little wall shell decoration for Valentine's Day. My son made this all by himself and I thought it was really cute and had to post it up, plus it's perfect to hang on the wall for Valentine's Day! This would also be a nice gift to make for grandma or as a Mother's Day gift.

Lion Spoon Puppet

Lion Spoon PuppetMake cute animal puppets with a spoon! My daughter had a phase on liking puppets and I've made a few before and now she's begun liking them again, so here's a lion I made!

Making an Egg Carton Octopus - green glitter painted octopus with googly eyes

Making an Egg Carton OctopusMake this cute octopus from an egg carton. This octopus can be used as a bookmark for a book and for a puppet show. My daughter likes playing with carton animals and uses her books as the background for a puppet show.

Mermaid Tail Purse - finished purse

Mermaid Tail PurseThis mermaid purse was inspired by an image I found online. I used some scraps of shiny fabric, found a pattern online, and designed my own version of a mermaid purse using the idea from an image I found.

Making A Coconut Leaf Broom - finished broom

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.

UFO Cow Abduction Cake - finished cake photo shot against a black backdrop

UFO Cow Abduction CakeThis UFO cake is just out of this world! The saucer and grassy ground area are two different cakes, so there is plenty for a big party. I saved a couple hundred dollars making this cake from scratch instead of calling up the local cake artistry. Plus, it was super fun. Here are the steps on how to make your own!

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Quiet Time Play Tins for Children - open Altoid type tins with cute scenes and felt animals etc.

Quiet Time Play Tins for ChildrenHere are smiles in a tin. I make these little slices of everyday life always with a dog, cat, or other critter in the scene. The tins depict recognizable objects and always have a removable animal or object that hopefully make you or your little one smile. These are great for keeping kids busy and quiet on car trips or in doctor's offices of anywhere where a quiet diversion is needed.

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Heart Picture Frame Magnet - finished magnet on a stainless steel refrigerator door

Heart Picture Frame MagnetHere is a sentimental gift that you may be able to make with items around your home. This would be a nice little handmade gift to give for Valentine's Day or even Mother's Day.

Paper Plate Hedgehog - cute paper plate hedgehog on a lace runner

Paper Plate HedgehogTry this fun colourful hedgehog made from a paper plate that kids will be proud to put on display. Little ones may need a bit of guidance getting the right shape and help with the cutting out, but older children should do just fine on their own.

Egg Carton Miniature Furniture - table and two chairs

Egg Carton Miniature FurnitureThis is a super easy and fun way to make tables and chairs for small dolls or for a doll house. Children will not only love to play with these, but can boast that they made or helped make them themselves.

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