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Fun Father’s Day Craft

by Stacy on May 20, 2010

I can hardly believe Father’s Day 2010 is just one month away! I guess it’s about time for me to start pumping out some fantastically frugal Father’s Day craft ideas that you can make with your kids. I thought I’d start with this fun project that is so incredibly simple children of all ages can do it themselves and even better –> it only cost $1 to make! Yep, a dollar.

What You’ll Need:
- some eager kids
- a wooden frame (we got ours for $1 at Michael’s)
- markers
- a picture of the kids (you get extra points if Dad is in it too)
- foam scrapbooking stickers (optional)

We made these after nap time, Happy & Sweet designed their own frames and when they were done borrowed some of my scrapbooking stickers to add as embellishments. I was so thrilled with how these turned out and I just know Dad will be too

If you make one of these for you Dad, send us a pic or tell us all about it. Happy & Sweet will be so proud.

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Beyond Cute Valentines

by Stacy on February 2, 2010

These adorable Valentines CutOuts from Secret Agent Josephine were sooo cute, I just had to share them with you – Click on the images to download a copy & give these babies to everyone you know. Upload the whole image to facebook and tag each square to a close friend as a quick way to wish everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Handmade Holidays: DIY Christmas Ornaments

by Stacy on December 12, 2009

There’s no need to spend any money on ornaments this year when you have all these eco-fantastic ideas to choose from. Make something special using items you probably already have on hand and use the money you save to buy your self something you’ve been wanting all year, consider it a gift from your Secret Santa.

Retro Snowflake Ornaments from Family Fun

Paper Ball Ornaments from Goddess Hobbies

Apple Cinnamon Ornaments from McCormick

Stained Glass Cookie Ornaments from Simply Recipes

Thrifted Sweater Ornaments on Alpha Mom

Christmas Orange Pomanders from That Artist Woman

Christmas Tree Circle Ornaments also from Family Fun

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DIY Paper Plate Bow Wreaths

by Stacy on December 6, 2009

I’ve been doing a Christmas related activity with my children every afternoon and I have high hopes to keep the fun going all month long. The results have been so much more wonderful than I could have ever imagined and I’m certain I’ll make this an annual event.

On 2 Dec, our activity was making a DIY Bow Wreath from paper plates – so simple, yet so stunning – I have big plans for these beauties in my home this year.

To assemble:
~ Fold a Paper Plate in half
~ Cut out the center
~ Attach a piece of ribbon, yarn or string to the back to act as a hanger
~ Let your kids peel and stick bows in any which way they choose
~ Use a stapler to permanently attach the bows so you can enjoy this jewel for years to come
~ Enjoy!

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Martha to the Rescue

by Stacy on October 26, 2009

By now, you all know I have somewhat of an infatuation with all things {Owl} and {Handmade} … which is why I am swooning over this Masked Baby Owl costume from Martha Stewart.