I love a quick and easy craft project using repurposed items. You may remember when I spend the day crafting with my friend, J. and we turned repurposed packaging into containers for gift giving. J. and I had lots of fun using Mod Podge to upcycle some repurposed containers into pretty and frugal gift-giving-worthy containers. While we…
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carton Smart for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. One of my favorite treats to make and eat each holiday season is Pumpkin Cranberry Bread. It’s a flavorful, moist loaf of bread that combines the best flavors of pumpkin and cranberries. It’s not only…
Last week I showed you how I made 10 upcycled fabric gift bags for $1 from a repurposed thrifted table cloth. Today I want to show you what I made with the bed skirt that I found on the same day I found the tablecloth. I found this white bed skirt at the thrift…
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Piccadilly Restaurants for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Being a military family means that we’re often in a new place for the holidays. We try whenever we can to spend holidays with family, whether they come to see us or we go to…
If you’re here from Nap-time Creations, welcome. I’m so pleased to be participating in A Crafty Christmas. I can’t wait to show you my Upcycled Gift Bags. If there’s one thing that really bugs me, it’s throwing away wrapping paper after gifts have been opened. I’ve not yet figured out how to repurpose large…
My mom makes the very best pecan pie. The. very. best. It’s so delicious that I can only eat one bite (no kidding). That has always seemed wasteful to me. My dilemma was solved about 16 years ago when we were stationed in Japan and my dear friend, Liz (when you’re stationed overseas, your friends…
It makes me doubly happy when I can repurpose 2 items into a crafty gift. Last year I showed you how I repurpose Christmas cards and turn then into adorable gift tags {here}. I love giving these gift tags as gifts and want to give them in a cute package. Of course, I…
Budget-friendly craft perfect for kids or beginning crafters. Use these Snowman gift treat boxes as decoration or gift boxes.
Make pretty reusable felt gift bags with an easy tutorial perfect for a beginning sewing project. Can also be made with fabric glue.
I enjoy giving homemade baked good to neighbors and friends as gifts this time of year. I’m always looking for cute ways to gift wrap the treats. Well, you know me, gift packaging is just an opportunity for an easy upcycled project using repurposed packaging. This time I decided to use Mod Podge…