Christmas Candle Prism Light Looking to give a unique gift this Christmas? On a budget?This is a simple Christmas craft and makes a great gift idea all with items that can be found at your local dollar store! This Christmas Candle Prism Light is so simple even the kids can help (caution with small children around hot glue!) Items Needed: Glass candle holder - I just linked to amazon so you would get an idea of what you are looking for. You can find a great selection at your local dollar store. Flat backed, glass stones - Another item that can be found at your local dollar store. Hot glue gun & glue sticks Candle – You can also use tea lights if you don’t want to use a Keep Reading
Quick & Easy DIY 4th of July Star Jars
Freshen up your 4th of July table with these super cute and easy to make vases! These 4th of July Star Jars are not only an easy kid friendly craft but a great way to add a patriotic flair to a vase of flowers (or tea light jars) for your next July 4th party! What you'll need: (3) any color mason jars. I found these blue one's at my local Target but, you can also find a nice color selection at your local craft store Frosted glass spray paint. Raffia (found in the floral section at Walmart) Foam star stickers (you will need a few sheets). Directions: Wash and dry your jars. Make sure they are completely dry or you will end up with spots like mine when the spray Keep Reading
Frugal DIY Craft – Deco Mesh Photo Frame!
Create this eye-catching deco mesh photo prop frame for your next Halloween party! It’s spooky simple to make and everyone will love posing behind it for pictures. Grab your craft tools and a few Dollar Tree supplies, and get started on this picture-perfect Halloween party must-have. Keep Reading
DIY Modern Decorative Shelf
Why spend big bucks on a fancy shelving when you can make your own with basic supplies from the hardware store? What’s so wonderful about this shelf is the fact that you only need one piece of wood to complete an entire project. If you don’t own a miter saw and do not wish to purchase one, your local lumber store should be able to make the cuts for you. A Kreg Jig is a relatively inexpensive tool to purchase and is nice to have around for any home improvement projects! A Kreg Jig Junior is all we use and should be plenty for any job you have in mind. This project is relatively easy however, don’t get discouraged if you have to pull the screws out and redo them more than once in order to Keep Reading
How to Dress Up Your Thanksgiving Table
Photo Credit Although it's usually the food that people pay the most attention to on a Thanksgiving table, you might want to learn how to dress up your table to make the room more festive. Of course, with the economy the way it is, you may want to learn to do this without spending too much money. Dressing up a Thanksgiving table begins with an autumn-colored tablecloth. Does this mean you have to go out and buy a new one? Absolutely not! If you already have nice, solid-colored tablecloths, you can use other items to create the look you want. The darker the tablecloth the better, as it makes any accidental spills less noticeable. Of course, using a clear plastic cover over the tablecloth Keep Reading
Easy Thanksgiving Table Decorations Ideas
When Thanksgiving rolls around, most people focus on the food on the table. Here's how to make the meal even more special by having a beautifully decorated table even before the food is added. Thanksgiving was originally a time to celebrate a bountiful harvest. With that idea in mind, you can create thanksgiving table decorations with natural autumn colors. There are so many ways to decorate using natural items – pinecones, fruits, vegetables, leaves and twigs. Here are a few to consider. Start out with a rich jewel-toned tablecloth. A deep red, golden yellow or orange tablecloth will make a wonderful backdrop for the place settings. Add contrasting colored cloth napkins if you have Keep Reading
