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Lego Party Favor Bags (she: Jessica)

ByJessica

Hi, my name is Jessica. I’m so excited to be here as the newest craft contributor! I blog over at Cutesy Crafts where I show off all of the fun things that I make for my kids and my home.

Recently, my son had his 6th birthday party. I always like to make some sort of handmade party favor. Last year, the theme was superheroes. His theme of choice this year? Legos! Seriously, that boy would sit and build Legos all day if I let him! I thought it would be fun for each of the boys at the party to draw a face on their own Lego party favor bag. They turned out so cute!

I bought some cute little 5 1/2 inch tote bags at the craft store and stenciled each bag with a Lego head. I made these stencils using vinyl, but you can also use the freezer paper method. Download the Lego head template here and just cut it out with scissors. Center the stencils on the bags and paint with a matte fabric paint. For the best results, start on the stencil and paint in toward the center. This prevents paint from being pushed under the stencils.

Cheap and Easy Rainbow Yarn Flip Flops Tutorial (she: Allison)
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Cheap and Easy Rainbow Yarn Flip Flops Tutorial (she: Allison)

ByAllison

In the summer time I wear flip flops until my heels crack. Which isn’t a good thing but I just have a hard time allowing my feet to be bound up in shoes and maybe even socks when it is almost 100 degrees outside.

Now let’s throw in the fact that I am cheap. I mean super cheap. The few pairs of flip flops I have that are beaded or have heels or whatever were gifts. I’ve never spent good money on a pair of flip flops that cost of $2. Because for one, I’m going to lose one or both or, as in one insanely odd instance, somehow lose one to only run over it with the riding lawn mower. That was fun.

Gnome Finger Puppets (she: Amy)
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Gnome Finger Puppets (she: Amy)

ByAmy of while wearing heels

Hi there! It’s Amy from While Wearing Heels and I’m back to share another fun DIY project….for the kids! (Remember my Butterfly Finger Puppets from last month??)

To make these Gnome Finger Puppets, gather the following supplies: needle and thread (red, brown, blue), scissors, glue, felt (red, blue, yellow, white) and some small white rick rack (not pictured). Ladies gnomes first.
To make the lady gnome, print out the pattern below. Prep by cutting out all your pieces out of the appropriate color felt. Take the other gnome body piece and place it behind the front piece, tucking the sides of the rick rack in between. Hand sew the sides closed, doing a simple running stitch, leaving the bottom open.

DIY Bug Jar Caddy ~ Fun Summer Craft! (she: Brooke)
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DIY Bug Jar Caddy ~ Fun Summer Craft! (she: Brooke)

ByBrooke

We’re back with our talented group of 10 blogger besties to share June’s themed hop. Head on over to their blogs to see and save their projects after viewing ours. June’s theme is MASON JARS for this beautiful summer weather! Today we’re talking bugs. I have three boys under the age of six, and when summertime hits, they’re all about bugs. Rarely a day goes by in the summertime when I don’t hear, “MOM! GET A JAR QUICK!” (sound familiar?). At the end of last summer I decided I needed a place for just bug jars. I was dishing out all my good jars for bug houses. So, when Mariel told me the theme for June’s blog hop was Mason jars, I knew exactly what I wanted to do- finally make my bug jar caddy.

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DIY Glitter Animals ~ Easy & Cute Decorative Piece! (she: Natalie)

ByMariel

First things first, glitter is awesome. It can take anything from drab to fab, and it doesn’t have to be a constant shedding nightmare either! Here’s how to add glitter to any favorite thrift store find, and how to keep the mess at bay. I keep seeing these adorable glitter animals and creatures in trendy…

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Finger Painting Prints ~ An Easy Activity for Kids! (she: Arianne)

ByMariel

My kids are in love with finger painting prints. They literally won’t stop making them. It must be the ooey gooey goodness of getting your hands dirty. Or maybe it’s the surprise of the swirling colors when the print is made. Even I made a couple. I couldn’t resist! Here’s how to make them. Get…

Back to School Candy Bar Printable (she: Natalie)
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Back to School Candy Bar Printable (she: Natalie)

ByMariel

Hello everyone! I am Natalie from Detail-Oriented Diva and I am here to share a cute little Back-to- School Gift with you all today. This time of year is filled with such excitement for so many. As a kid, I loved heading back for the new year. It was a time for a fresh start…

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Homemade ‘I Spy’ Pictures & Quiet Time Activities

ByMariel

Find me today at Make and Takes, sharing ideas for Homemade ‘I Spy’ pictures and other quiet time or travel activities. And, while you’re at it, find ‘Or so she says…’ on… PinterestFacebookTwitterInstagramFeed SubscriptionEmail SubscriptionGoogle Connect Have a fun day!

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Fall Leaf Puzzle (she: Katey)

ByMariel

I’m Katey, a former teacher, turned stay-at-home mom, who loves thinking up creative and inexpensive ideas for families and blogging about them at Having Fun at Home. Fall Leaf Puzzles As our first project with our wonderful surprise leaves we made some fall leaf puzzles.  We took Maryanne’s (Mama Smiles) suggestion of covering the leaves…