Easy Pillow Boxes

We Used:
Paper Rolls.
Glue (I used hot glue).
Buttons.
Coloured paper or construction paper.
Googly eyes.
Ribbon.
Stickers.
Scissors.
Candy.

Instructions:

Fold in one side of the tube.
Flip tube over and fold the other side in the same way.

Cut a piece of paper to evenly fit around your tube.
Wrap the paper around the tube. Glue one end to the back of your tube. Lap the other end of the paper over the glued edge. Glue in place. 

Add your stickers. Glue on your googly eyes or buttons.
For the owl we simply cut out wings, beak and eyes from coloured paper.

Open one end of your box to insert your candy or gift.

Make sure your ribbon is cut long enough to fit around your box. Tie the ribbon around the box to finish.

Here's a pillow box we made for Valentine's Day!

Review ~Whoa! This Hobo Bag Is Loads Of No Sew Fun!

I made this wonderful hobo bag last night to carry my gym shoes and other items. So easy and so cute! I used my sons old t shirt. I may just have to make a few more to carry yarn projects and other great things. So easy. No sewing. This baby only took me about 15 minutes to whip together!



The wonderful tutorial I followed for the bag is >HERE<.
Such a great idea craft idea for kids too! 

Halloween Costume Idea ~Zombie Lego Man

Most boys and girls love Lego!
One of my sons asked to be a Lego man for Halloween. He is a huge fan, and has built many sets. His collection is wonderful for an 11 year old boy, with almost every piece in it's place.
So I decided with his age, he has very few years left to enjoy 'trick or treating'. I don't know if I captured the whole Lego Zombie Apocalypse thyme, but I sure tried and my sons smile was all that mattered in the end.

Halloween Costume Idea ~Repurposed Dress/Snow Queen

My little Princess wants to be a snow queen for Halloween, so today I got creative. I dug out the flower girl dress she wore to my wedding and decided to repupose it....

Repurposed ~ Boots To Bird Houses

A few years ago my sons, my husband & I made these super cool bird houses, using my boy's old rubber boots.






I came across a few of the photos today. It reminded me of that wonderful day, when they were so much younger!

We used:
2 pairs of old rubber boots.
A sharp knife (to cut the door holes).
Screws.
Scrap Wood (roof).
Bolts (perch).

My husband did all the 'Grown Up' work, and the twins had so much fun helping put them together!

Birthday Princess Wand ~Repurposed Wooden Spoon

Every little girl loves to be a princess. Today I caught my little princess waving around my old wooden spoon, pretending it was a magic princess wand. An amazing, wonderful craft idea Popped into my head! Now it was time to do a fun craft together!

Repurposed & Reused! Solar Powered Glass Garden Mushroom By Niftynnifer

My Solar Powered Mushroom is made completely out of items I already had around my home....And It's Beautiful!!

I spend allot of time in my backyard, in my gardens. I bring my crafting ideas outside with me. My gardens/yard are done mostly with repurposed Items.

Adult Supervision is recommended for hot glue and epoxy use!

Recycled Broken Waterfall By Niftynnifer

I received this fountain a few years ago for free. It was cracked and had no pump.

I turned it into a new rock garden and it was so simple!

#1: Drill holes in bottom to allow for drainage when over watered.(The bottom of mine is already cracked).

#2: Put the Waterfall together where you want it. (It will be very heavy when you are finished.

#3: Add a layer of soil.

#4: Put in a plant that is tolerant to your zone. I like "Hens n Chicks''.

#5: Add a layer of stones around your plants.(Don't squish them, or use too big of stones).

#6: Decorate the area around your new garden addition.

Use Your Yarn Ends For Business Card Ties By Niftynnifer

I really love using up my yarn ends. I go through so many! So why not use them for my business cards too! I use my ends for so many things...They very seldom see the trash...

Tools I used:

~My business cards.
~Yarn ends just long enough to use as ties.
~A hole puncher.
~Some cute flower embellishment stickers(From Dollarama).

~A finished project I will gift or sell locally.

Reuse Upcycled Headless Barbie Doll Mannequin Free Idea by Niftynnifer

Has your Doll lost her head? That happens far too often in my opinion, sending far too many Dolls to the dumps! 

Check it out!! I Made my own Barbie Mannequin!

Upcycled Baby Food Jar Nail Polish Remover Saver Craft Idea By Niftynnifer

Yarn Ends Recycle Craft For Birds By Niftynnifer

Don't throw out those little pieces you have lying around ! Cut them approx 2 inches each (don't worry about too big or too small..'cause the birds won't care). Stuff them into a suet feeder (without any suet!) Hang out for the birds. This will give baby birds the warmth they need, and add color to their nests! 

Try stuffing a grape vine star full of yarn bits.
This will look wonderful in my gardens in the spring, and summer months... In the fall, the squirrels will take the left overs for their nests too, (as long as they can reach them).