[7 Feb 2012 | No Comment | 0 views]
Make a Lollipop Heart Valentine

Here’s a simply sweet idea: a simple paper heart coupled with a lollipop flower. This idea is quick and easy enough to repeat for every kid in the class, yet clever enough to be unique. The secret to these lollipops? Cover them with tissue paper and floral tape. I designed this project for The Spotted Canary, so pop over there to find the full project …

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[6 Feb 2012 | One Comment | 565 views]
Make a Geometric Diamond Necklace

No matter how small your budget, this is a diamond necklace you will be able to afford!  It was designed by Clemence of Oh the lovely things, who also made a printable template you can use to make your own diamond shape!  The shape is cut from scrap leather; if you you don’t have any bits of leather laying around, look for cheap leather items …

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[5 Feb 2012 | One Comment | 3,239 views]
Over 50 ‘LOVE’ly Valentine’s Day Ideas

Our friends over at HowDoesShe? has put together a great list of over 50 Valentine’s Day Ideas. The list includes printables, pennant banners, treats, decor, gift ideas, cards, things for the classroom, activities and more! With ideas like 14 Days of Gifts; Valentine’s Day Countdown, 12 Simple Ways to Say I Love You With Food, and Shower Love Notes, you can’t go wrong!

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[4 Feb 2012 | 2 Comments | 936 views]
Man Crafts: diet belt

Time to put that New Years resolution to lose weight to the test. Make your own diet belt  to track the inches you lose through dieting (or the inches you add through breaking that diet). For better or for worse this belt will tell you how your circumference is changing, the nylon belt won’t stretch like leather so you won’t need to worry about your measurements becoming …

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[3 Feb 2012 | 3 Comments | 2,642 views]
Make Scrabble Tile Coasters

A while back one of my friends gave me a huge bag of extra scrabble tiles.  Ever since, I’ve been mulling over what to do with them.  One of my favorite ideas that I have come across so far is turning them into coasters, like Krysta from Domestic for Dummies did after she saw a set for sale for $26. If you happen to …

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[2 Feb 2012 | 24 Comments | 2,086 views]
Question: How to recycle magnets?

Ahhh, Magnets. One of the most useful craft supplies around. Who doesn’t love magnets? I particularly love those little business card ones you can get in the Yellow Pages — they’re fun to alter and craft into a unique decorative magnet. Reader Jen G. asked on our Facebook page: These thin, 3in x 4in magnets were destined for the trash, but I saved them. Now …