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Fabric Flower Pots

Amy — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:40:30 +0000

This DIY fabric craft is so cute! Left over fabric is perfect to cover cheap terracotta flower pots for an inexpensive home or garden project. Find directions on these pretty pots from Christine Chitnis.

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How to Make Duct Tape & Fabric Rings {DIY Craft}

Amy — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:41:00 +0000

Time for more repurposed crafts! Earlier in the week, I made bracelets out of Starbucks coffee cup sleeves. Just for fun, I cut small strips of cardboard to make rings as well. I think I like the rings better than the bracelets! These are so easy and fun. See how I made one with absolutely NO glue…

While I was crafting, my glue gun caught on fire! (Scary-but I was able to put out the small flames quickly and nothing bad happened.) Because I had no glue gun, I used all tape on this cute ring.

I cut the cardboard to size then tore small strips of duct tape and wrapped around the cardboard until the entire ring was covered and held in place.

For the rose, tie a ribbon around the ring. Trim the edge off of one side.

Twist the ribbon and wrap it around and around to create a rose.

Cut two small strips of tape to hold the ribbon in place. It doesn’t have to be perfect.

Add a crystal if you want. I did. My daughter loves it too!

Be sure to check out the fun bracelets for more creative repurposed cardboard craft ideas!

Fun Craft – Duct Tape Purse & Bracelet

Amy — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:00:05 +0000

After getting several rolls of Zebra Duck Tape from Michael’s. I’ve been on a tape craft craze! These fun ideas from Tip Junkie’s girls craft camp have my creative juices flowing for sure now.

Laurie is a real life friend of mine, who has ALL boys and I know how much fun she had making these girly things. The bracelets are my favorite. Stick duct tape to some paper and add velcro for a fun and easy accessory!

It wouldn’t be Tip Junkie without a bow of course! I don’t think I’ve seen her without one???

Find the tutorials on how to make these crafts on Tip Junkie.com:

Father’s Day Free Printable Gift Ideas

Amy — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:00:59 +0000

You probably saw the blue and brown striped free printables I recently designed for Father’s Day. Breakfast in bed is always fun, but for even more DIY gift ideas, check out this creative free printable round-up!

If Dad likes sweets try these cute ideas:

Amy from The Idea Room made adorable Candy Bar Wrappers for dad.

Kristan made homemade Ho Ho’s for her husband! Wrap them in the free printables I made for an extra sweet gift.

An oldie but super goodie by Bakerella! You can’t beat these cute brownie burgers and cake fries.

If Dad likes soda… or “Coke” as we call it here in Texas. Check out these fun labels:

Amy from The Idea Room made cute soda bottle covers.

Delightfully Noted has made Retro labels for pop bottles.

Find fun labels for cans over on Oopsey Daisy.

Fun Free Father’s Day Cards:

I love this adorable printable pack of cards, labels and tags by Ana featured on Catch My Party.

Mique at Thirty Handmade Days made a cute card for the player in your life:-)

Looking for more card ideas for Dad? Download my printable card and coupons.

Want even more Father’s Day freebies?

Visit last year’s Father’s Day Round-Up.

5 Chalkboard Paint Crafts for $2 or Less

Amy — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:07:11 +0000

I was wanting to buy some chalkboard paint to make gifts. I came across these super cute ideas and thought I would share. These easy crafts would make great gifts anytime of the year!

Plastic Silver Chalkboard ($2 per each)

Chalkboard Chargers ($1 each at Dollar Store)

Chalkboard Flower Pot ($2 or less)

Mini Chalkboard Art (Chalkboards $1)

Chalkboard Mug (Free Re-Purposed Mug)

Have you heard about Liquid Chalk? These pens would work fabulous for some of these crafts. You can even find them in Neon Colors. They are a great alternative to the usual chalkboard paint.