Dollar store re-do- Matchboxes

These teeny tiny cuties would be great as a wrapping for a small gift.

Bursts of Creativity has the tutorial HERE

Decorative Balls on the CHEAP!

Check this out.... some wiffle balls from the dollar store, napkins and some Mod Podge = soooo creative!

You will find the tutorial from A Diamond in the Stuff : HERE

Ric Rac Rings

Oh hello there fabulous little ring... I must make a few of you!
Among my random things that I just love for no apparent reason (ex; felt, glitter, oilcloth & chalkboards) is ric Rac... dont ask me to explain it, I just have a fondness for it.

 I will be making a few of these next week when my son is off of school for furlough days (thank you California school system). LOL..... although, Im sure that HE will be less than thrilled when I drag him to the fabric store. :)

You will find the Tutorial HERE from Maize Hutton

Sock Cupcake

Super cute! And SUPER easy... Got to love it! Yeas those are slipper socks rilled and made to look like a cupcake. Great gift!

You will find the tutorial HERE from the 733blog

Monogrammed Hand Sanitizer

I think that I may have just found (at least part) of the kids teacher gifts this year.
AND, even if you dont think of yourself as uber crafty... Im pretty sure that you will be able to handle this one. :) These will also make great hostess gifts or gifts for co-workers.

You can find the tutorial HERE

SOURCE: Infarrantly Creative

Book Page Wreath

Are you a bookworm and looking for some fall decor inspiration? Well, look no further..... HERE you will find directions how to make this inexpensive creation.

SOURCE: The Pleasures of Homemaking

Photo Confetti

A photo collage is great way to include a bunch of photo memories in one spot... You could of course head to the store and purchase a frame that has a bunch of photo openings, but where is the fun in that?! This photo confetti version takes it to the next level and creates a custom look.

Find the instructions HERE

SOURCE: The Blackberry Vine

Post It Holder

I'm pretty sure that ALL teachers LOVE post its..... well, some of my teacher friends and my son's past teachers any ways. :) So if you are looking for something EASY and inexpensive to create for your children's teachers, this will be a great one to try.

And go ahead and make one for yourself too while you're at it.

Find the tutorial HERE


SOURCE: Idea and photo from Tidbits of my life

Frosted Glass Jars

I found a tutorial for this cute and oh so simple Frosted glass jar over at A Little Tipsy

Find the tutorial HERE

Freezer Paper T-shirts

Have you ever heard of using Freezer paper for stencils? Well you can, and the end result is somewhat like a brand new, custom silk screened shirt (in my opinion). What a great idea!

Pic from Living with Punks

See the tutorial HERE

 Think out of the box on this one.. do you have a special event coming up. One of my friends is doing a breast cancer run/ walk this weekend..... wouldn't this be a great idea to liven up a shirt with a ribbon?

These robot onesis were shown over on Dabbled

Check it out HERE

SOURCES: each photo is from the link that is below them

Owls, Owls Everywhere! : Bookends

How cute are these little guys?!

If you have fallen into the Owl trend (which I am quickly falling in love with myself), then these will be a must make.

Find the tutorial HERE

SOURCE: idea and photo from That's So Cuegly

http://cuegly.blogspot.com/2010/10/ovo-owlbookends-ovo.html

Upcycle: Paint Chip Art

Bloom 

with these great leaf shaped Behr paint chips from the Home Depot.

I think that paint chips are awesome..... and with this great shape, they are even BETTER! :)

You can see the project HERE

SOURCE: idea and photo from Oops, I Craft My Pants

Pumpkin Leaves

I had to share these because they are made using one of my favorite things... FELT :) And what a fun touch to your fall decor.

Find the tutorial HERE

SOURCE: idea and photo from TheSmallObject.com

http://thesmallobject.com/stenopad/wordpress/?p=1756

Organizing~ Extension Cord Holder

So... how many extension cords do YOU have lying around or crammed in a drawer? Probably quite a few, I'm guessing! ;) Here is a great idea to get you organized , and the best part?! It can be FREE or practically FREE! Wohooo! Gotta LOVE that!

Get the tutorial for this super cute and handy craft HERE

SOURCE:Idea and photo from ApartmentTherapy.com

Pez Dispenser Art

Yes, you DID read that correctly... Pez dispensers CAN be art..... Just take a look!

Stephanie over at Under the Table and Dreaming has created this fun and subtle art piece using Pez dispensers, of all things.

You can find the tutorial HERE

How fun would it be to change out the dispensers for each holiday or each child's birthday, using a theme of dispensers. Another idea would be to put one dispenser per frame and display as a collection on the wall. Go! Get creative :)

SOURCE: idea and photo from ByStephanieLynn.com

Homemade Oilcloth!!!

Oh my!!!! I think that my heart may have just skipped a beat just from the title {LOVE}

Can you imagine....... oilcloth in ANY fabric/ print/ design that your heart desires?!

Imperfectly Beautiful tried out a little known product and had great results.  (and I am drooling over the fabric that she chose too) Now, Im not sure that you would be able to create a full size table cloth with the product, BUT There are so many other things that you can make:
Place mats, Bibs, Bags, Aprons, Buntings (see past post)...... I think that the possibilities may be endless :)

Find her tutorial HERE

SOURCE: Photo and idea from Imperfectly Beautiful

Thrifty AND Spooky!

If you are looking for some VERY inexpensive Halloween decor, this is the post for you! Meg, over at MegaSpooky.com has created a tutorial for Coffee Filter Cobwebs. Fun AND fabulous (and totally cheap)! :)

You can find Meg's tutorial HERE

SOURCE: idea and photos from megaspooky.com

Fancy Smancy Rolling Pins

What's that? You need a fabulous idea for homemade Christmas gifts this year? Well here you go! Who wouldn't LOVE receiving one of these kitchen cuties? So, make them up for everyone you know... you know they're going to be asking you for one of their own anyways! ;)

Find the Tutorial HERE from writeclickscrapbook.com

SOURCES: Idea and photo from writeclickscrapbook.com

Classy Clutch

Another MUST make. I love projects that can use coordinating/ mismatchy prints. AND if they are useful too... even better! :)
At a glance this project doesnt look like this is a beginner's sewing project... but who am I to say. ;)
The tutorial can be found HERE on Skiptomylou.org, and was writen by from Noodleheads

Photo from Skiptomylou.org

Upcycle: Doorknob Pumpkins

Because it's Fall and who doesnt love a project using unexpected things.... I have for you, Door Knob Pumpkins. What a great family project! The kids will love helping create these cute little decorations. 

Find the Tutorial HERE from bystephanielynn.com

Source: project and photo from bystephanielynn.com