Craft Lightning Week is here!

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Yay! It is time for another week of Craft Lightning! If you haven’t joined in on Craft Lightning in the past, let me give you the scoop. My crafty buddy Angie from The Country Chic Cottage and I challenge ourselves to craft in 15 minutes or less. We whip up 5 of these quick crafts […]

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DIY Nunchucks Made from a Pool Noodle

Easy Pool Noodle Nunchucks from Creative Capital B

Give a pre-teen boy anything… and he’ll manage to make a weapon out of it. I grew up with three brothers, so I have lots of experience in this. Any toy can become a gun, sword, or projectile. That doesn’t take any imagination. But what does take some creativity is making the weapons cute, and […]

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Simple and Quick Bracelet

Simple Bracelet - Cute DIYs

I love quick and easy jewelry. Love, love, love it. I’m not one who usually picks out my outfit the night before. I get up, shower, head to my closet, and hope that I’ve managed to do enough laundry so that I have enough coordinating clean clothes. Luckily, yoga pants go with everything. BUT when […]

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Water Shooting Target Practice

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I love making crafts with my boys and for my boys. That’s why I love this water gun target practice game. Simple to make with supplies that most sports-loving households will have on hand (or that you can buy really inexpensively), I can see my son loving this game! He loves playing with water guns, […]

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Etched Glass Quick Craft

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Did you know that etching glass is a super quick and easy craft? You apply vinyl to clean glass, cover in etching cream, and then rinse off after a few minutes – so simple! With all the fun pre-cut vinyl shapes available, and the cutting machines that cut vinyl – the possibilities are endless! You […]

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Record Tiered Plate Stand

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Looking to add a little whimsy to your next party? Maybe you have a music lover, or someone who loves listening to vinyl. Make a fun display for small cakes and treats using vinyl records. This is such a fun idea! You could use these at a party, or even a wedding. For fun, find […]

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Stenciled Shell Quote Plate

When DecoArt offered to send me their glass paints, I was super excited. These paints are perfect for painting on glass and ceramics – and after you bake them, they are dishwasher safe! The paints themselves aren’t food-safe, though. So use them on chargers, the outside of glassware, the bottom of plates… but never on […]

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No Sew Sleep Mask

No Sew Sleep Mask from K and Co

During the long days of summer, or if you want to take a quick nap – the sun can get in the way. Make a simple and quick no-sew sleep mask with this great tutorial. Whip one up in the morning, and by night it will be dry enough for you to use. Make one […]

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Pipe Cleaner Crown

DIY Pipe Cleaner Crown - Blythe Pony Tail Parades Typepad

Have a little prince or princess in your house? Whip up this pipecleaner crown to make anything more special – from lunch at home to a trip to the grocery store – with a pipe cleaner crown! Make them for the entire family, or just for the little ones. There are so many fun colors […]

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DIY Studded Ballet Flats

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Even sparkly shoes can get a fun update with some studs! Don’t you just love these studded ballet flats? Studs are so easy to DIY with because you just make a hole and screw them in – no fancy tools needed! After you’ve added studs to ballet flats, you’ll be looking for all kinds of […]

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