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Valentine Crafts: Easy Paper Craft Ideas on a Budget!!

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Here are some awesome PAPER craft ideas for Valentine's! It's raining hearts..these ideas are themed on heart and color red, a range of ideas for kids, teen and fun loving adults too! Something to make this day extra special for your friends and loved one.

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A lovely floating hearts chandelier for your bedroom! Use plastic cutouts and markers, some wire and fishing line to string them.

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Inspired by 'Alice in wonderland', a cute trio of guards, you can even add a lollipop in their hands for your little ones! Cuteness :) 

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A cute idea for country style decoration. Inspired by Queen of hearts, this is a lovely craft inspiration!

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A beautiful yet simple idea for crafting a wreath for Valentine's day! Outline and cut from a old book. Use water color pencils for hassle free coloring!

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This is perfect for gifting a lovely shadow box decorated with paper butterflies! Use colorful magazine pages, punch the shapes, fold and stick. Easy yet impressive :)

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Get dollar tree votive and create a lovely centerpiece for all occasions! Use patterned paper in your theme color, cut floral and decorate.

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An easy peasy hearts garland with strips of colored paper. Decorate your mantel, hang by the windows, or over your headboard, cuteness!

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A nostalgic message in a bottle will surely win the heart of someone special! Paper quilling, beads, and a little effort for a memento for keeps.

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Another simple craft for kids; have fun making garland of hearts. These will be ready in no time and will be such a sweet addition to any decor!

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Holiday Decor: Cushions with a touch of romance!!

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Valentine's is almost here! If you have been looking for a reason to refresh your room decor, add some beautiful 'LOVE' themed throw cushions and pillows for a quick change.

Celebrate Valentine's by adding a touch of luxury to your living room, gift cute cushions to your loved one, from quirky to cute, fun print to exotic silk, there is one to please every one!

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A gorgeous mix of motifs in blue and white, the love seat is surely done up for the romantic month of February.

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Luxurious fuchsia satin and intricate beading..this is perfect for an upscale elegant decor. Heart motif is so in season!

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A really fun burlap cushion for your favorite reading chair! It would be a neat gift for teens and college goers in your life too.

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For the Queen of hearts! Make your girl feel really special with this quirky cute cushion, definite to make her smile year round :-)

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If you love playing scrabble, you sure would like to bring these pillows out for Valentine's! Unique and fun..

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A really bright assortment of cushions in hearts and flower pattern. These will be perfect for a cottage style decor, quaint and charming.

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Love birds for love birds? Sweet message for your valentine!

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An appliqued cushion, spelled LOVE for a day bed or patio bench. Simple and sweet!


Love this for a touch of romance! Love spelled in bold and ornate, feminine and romantic..

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Red and white, a simple contrast brings out the details of this lovely embroidered cushion.

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Fun fun fun! Bright contrast, this is sure to be an eye catcher anywhere, it's raining hearts.


Crafted with love. A handmade gift is for keeps, burlap and some red ribbon, give it a go!

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A lovely vintage inspired appliqued cushion, will look awesome in french provencal inspired decor. So chic!

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Glitter is always in fashion! Enjoy a bit of sparkle on this day of romance.

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Celebrate love in all colors. A simple yet quirky set of cushions, a mix of colors to break the monotony!


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8 Halloween Craft Ideas: Decorate on a Budget!!

Friday, October 11, 2013

Lots of diy craft ideas dear readers! Make your Halloween holiday special with these budget craft inspirations!

These are simple, make at home,add little special touches to your Halloween decor. Keep kids and teen busy with variety of stamping, felt, and sewing projects. Find your inspiration among the many Halloween themed posts here, check these:



Cute pumpkin banner, made of felt and running stitch! I can think of many years of use. The colors and pattern makes it so unique and adorable! Check the maker's etsy store too.

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A ghostly icy hand floating in red punch! Love the effect :) Use plastic glove (use to serve food), freeze water and you are sure to surprise guests. Recipe in the link!

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Small details add to the big picture! These spiders are absolutely fun! Sew on to napkins, table cloth or even curtains..a whole creepy trail of them ;)


Have kids who love stamping? This is perfect to keep them happy! Get together insect stamps and eco friendly disposables. This idea works great for any holiday.

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I absolutely hate flies and that makes me love this even more :-D  Find washi tape with insect motifs like flies, ants and spiders, cut swatches and decorate! Quick and neat..


Found this fly washi tape on etsy, these would work great! On door and window panes, even glasses, plates and bowls..ooh..fun!!

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Not able to find Washi tape in different motifs, no worries, genius crafters to your help. Transform 3M medical tape, stamp your own pattern and you are set! Check link for step by step.

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Spooky mirrors are a staple when it come to ghosts and apparitions. This is an easy project, transform old mirrors (use oven cleaner); link to step by step!

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Dollar store embroidery hoop, dowels, alphabets and some stocking material/lace. Make a spooky centerpiece. Would be good idea for Valentines, with hearts, sparkles in Red.

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Beautiful stenciling can transform a boring table runner. Use as many motifs as you like, it can be totally customized. Have fun!

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11 Ideas for a fun Ghostly Halloween..Boo!!

Friday, October 4, 2013

Lots of awesome ideas for making this Halloween a little more ghostly!! These include some really cool ways of including the ghost theme in to your Halloween spread, treats and punch as well as desserts and snacks :)

Since Halloween does get busy and many of are left strapped with little time but a desire for some crafty satisfaction, we have a whole lot of easy craft ideas, good for kids and beginner level crafters too. Surprise your family and friends with some cute ghouls to spread the Halloween 'boo'!


A nice punch with cute ghosts floating!! This will be such a lovely surprise, be ready to share your recipe with admirers :)

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Kids are the ones most excited about Halloween! Make this day even more fun with ghost nutter butters! These are really easy three ingredient recipe. Check out!

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An easy way to make Halloween movie night fun. These are absolutely easy, ready in a jiffy and perfect to hand out as you enjoy some spooky time. :)

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Another quick white chocolate recipe. These will be a healthy substitute to all the Halloween candy kids will bring in. A Boo-nana ghost on stick anyone?

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Friendly little ghost popping out :) These are cute and delicious too..get store bought ones if you do not like piping out these. A little extra for the holidays!

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These are ridiculously easy to make and kids love glow sticks and balloons! Just break a glowstick stick it into a balloon, blow and paint the expressions! Bargain cuteness..

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Give your home a little touch of Halloween spirit! Simple card paper ghost to adorn the door knob, will make cute gifts for family and friends too.


Ghosts spiraling away in the breeze! An easy budget friendly craft to decorate your patio and garden. Hang them indoor to fill up empty space. They will be happy ghosts :)

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Genius of an idea!! These are cheap paper wedding bells covered in tulle. Who does not love a whole family of ghosts on a Halloween night :) Totally last minute craft!

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Perfect for little fingers, glue dots and googly eyes on paper cups. String of holidays lights have never been so boo-tiful before :) Hang over mantle or just anywhere, adorable.

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Good old Easter eggs masquerading for Halloween! Paint them white, and etch the feature, you could even try modpodge and cotton fabric. Super creative!


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Holiday Decor: 10 Easter craft ideas!

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Easter is just weeks away and kids love a good Easter egg hunt!! There are so many kids friendly ideas floating around, today we have a round up of craft ideas we specially liked. These are easy to make, quick and just cool fun ways to decorate for the Easter holiday.

Enjoy this selection and don't forget to check out our other posts with lots of interesting Easter themed decoration ideas and Easter kids craft, and Easter egg designs!

This is just hard boiled egg soaked in beetroot juice. Bright little bunnies sitting on plates! Could you imagine how cute this would look on your kid's plate!! No artificial color here.


Easter bunting is very popular and this felt carrot garland is sure to look adorable anywhere! Decorate for Easter lunch, a little sewing skill goes a long way. So lovely!


If you have been looking for an easy craft idea to add a personal touch to your lunch setting, this would fit the bill perfectly! Little bunny, folded napkin, the steps are really easy to follow too :-)


A lovely egg cup made out of egg carton! What a perfect way to upcycle the egg cartons, earth friendly and pocket friendly too. The cuteness factor cannot be argued on here. Super fun!!



Hide a little surprise for each of your guests in this carrot name place holder! There is nothing as sweet as handmade decoration, and craft lovingly made. Enjoy crafting!!


Do you love drawing, making Easter cards cannot get easier! There are step by step instructions to draw these adorable little Easter bunnies. Preschoolers would love drawing :-)


This is just the cover of a book, but I fell in love with the hen on the egg carton ideas! The inspiration is easy and with card stock and tape this should be fun to make. Recycle/upcycle alert!!


Bunny come in all shapes! These face cloth bunnies are fast to make and look so sweet when decorated. Place them in interesting spots, tuck a little surprise for the guests :-)


An on trend ombre bunny garland made with card stock and sewn together. A simple, no fuss craft, which would be really easy if you have a cricut cutter, but not too bad with scissors too!


Easy peasy wooden beads, pipe cleaner and colored feather chicks! A quick craft and perfect for kids too, a lot of fun for the Easter weekend! Keep the little ones busy.
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