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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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Valentine's Day DIY ideas: Decorate on a budget!

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Search for the perfect Valentine's day decoration is on!! Craft and do it yourself is a great way to add a personal touch to any decoration. Its only gets betteras it saves a lot of time shopping and spending. I specially love when there are easy up cycle ideas that don't just look good but look really impressive.

This is a round of some absolutely easy, home diy projects which is sure to fit into any budget! Those who are looking at entertaining at home are sure to find some inspiration here. Flowers, cupcakes, cookies and candles, present them with creative twists! Ready to get inspired?! :-)

Check out our very popular Valentine's day Kids craft post too!

If you have spray painted before, you know how much fun it is! Get some plastic goblets, wine glasses or vase, spray paint in one color, add lace and instant chic!!


Bake or buy mini cupcakes and alphabet cookies. Decorate the cookies in bright cheery colors and display. Oh! and the initials of your guest as place name holder would be great too :-)


Chinese lantern is a common party decoration, give it a new life as a cute vase! Pop the lantern over a small votive for support, add some beautiful flowers and you have an instant makeover.


How can one miss sweet treats! Get cookie cutters in XOs and heart shapes (amazon has many). A little bit of presentation and you have some original edible decoration. So fun!


Romance straight from Victorian times. Lovely bottles in different shapes, pretty lace, old books as props and gorgeous wild flowers. This can be recreated in a hurry and mix match at your will.


Simple and pretty! Add a spoonful of sprinklers and light a candle. All dressed up. You could experiment with colored sand, rice, sequins, beads, anything! Perfect for all occasions.


A simple cake plate with candles in valentine's day theme cupcake liner  will make an amazing centerpiece! Add flowers, chocolate dipped fruits etc. Super easy!


A little presentation goes a long way. Add washi tape to vase, votive holder to make them a set. Place it over a mirror, its elegant and will reflects the lights. Some flowers and centerpiece ready :)


Absolutely last minute! Flowers under wine glasses topped with candle. Fake flowers, pearl chains et al work too. Inserts can be easy based on any other favorite theme too.


It cannot get easier than this ;-) Pretty cute, and a nice surprise. Love!!


Tea set, flowers, ribbons and some tape! This one is easy to assemble but a little tricky to hang. Non the less if you have a few hands to help this would look awesome outdoors. 


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10 Kids craft ideas for Christmas!

Friday, December 14, 2012

There is just enough time to sneak a quick Christmas craft idea before it the holiday begins! Some absolutely easy inspiration for adding your crafty touch to decorations around the house, and some greeting card ideas too! Template for cutting paper snowflakes and handmade Christmas ornaments.

Enjoy these kids friendly craft ideas, which are made from everyday household stuff. Recycle, upcycle and do it yourself ideas for all ages. Have the most fun making and decorating this Christmas!

Colorful card stock paper, cut into Christmas theme shapes. Decorate and insert them into tapered candle votive holder. Use cutouts like Santa, ornaments, bells or star. Easy and pretty!

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Paper snowflakes are ever popular! Need helps with pretty shapes..there are a lot of easy templates here to help. Check out some neat kids friendly alphabet designs too.

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Some bits of wool and lace wrapped around a cardboard cut out. Perfect for little ones! Glue buttons and stickers. Insert in little pots, use to decorate as tablescape or hang them on windows :)


Kids get super excited about getting money! Give them a card with coins on them and watch their eyes get wide :) Use a swatch of tape to hold the coins and decorate. More ideas.

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Snowman made of parachute cord/wool and paper base. Cut circles and use white glue to stick the cord. Add button eyes and felt nose. Love the twig hands holding a tiny ornament. Cute!!

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Frugal craft that looks so neat! Mardi gras beads glued on foam shapes and spray painted. Use different sized bead length to make it more interesting. Put atop candle holders. Chic!

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Recycle idea for paper rolls (empty gift wrap rolls would be great!) Flatten it, cut slices and punch holes at same intervals, pass pipe cleaners and tie. Color them or use glitter, all done!

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Perfect for beginner at craft. Hot glue different kinds of pasta, make as many forms as you wish! Color with golden acrylic paint and hang them by ribbons. Pin it to try this holiday season!

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Love this little herd of reindeer! Collect wine corks,  and make these adorable Christmas ornaments! Supplies: Wine corks, pipe cleaners, toothpick, felt, ribbon and red beads :c)

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Christmas Decoration: Candy cane theme :)

Monday, December 3, 2012

I am so excited about the holidays!! Every where I look there is so many beautiful Christmas decorations at display. There is absolutely no dearth of ideas, but some of course are so much more fun and creative than others.

 Loving all the DIY and craft ideas that inspired to be unique and original. It also helps in keeping the budget affordable, and creative juices flowing! Here at themillennialhousewife.blogspot.com there is something to suit everyone's decor and style quotient! From, elegant to fun, cute to traditional, enjoy Part 1, 2, 3 and more.

A super cute mantel decoration, in red and white color combination. The striped ornament and peppermint candy garland are perfect for the season!


An easy peasy gorgeous display to brighten up any corner! White feather boa, dollar store vase filled with peppermint candy and craft alphabets. Love!

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If you love going overboard, no problem! With a theme, it is difficult to over do. Everything is effortlessly tied together and perfectly theme appropriate :)

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Make these into a wreath, an ornament or hang by the window! Glue gun, candy canes and some Mardi gras beads is all you need for this diy.

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Love this adorable little ornament! Perfect for kids to make for friends and family. Its easy and a charming gift idea.

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Short on time, hang candy cane with coordinated ribbons to decorate the window. Some green trimmings and perfect for Christmas!


Double sided tape, candle and candy cane to make these lovely table decoration. Little craft ideas go a long way in adding a personal touch to your holiday decor!


Foam cone are so easy to come by! Wrap red tinsel garland, use glitter or glue peppermint candy to create your own tablescape. Frugal and fun!


Decoration in the theme color put together in a group adds an instant finish. Give old decorations a make over with new coats of color and you are all set!

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Love this whimsical cute decoration. Would look gorgeous by the front door, specially on a white Christmas morning. Sure to get compliments!

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A lovely craft idea, make a felt garland of your own. Easy instructions and should be ready in almost no time. Add favorite baubles and ornaments!

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A simple striped red and white table setting for your Christmas dinner! Tie candy cane with red bands for place cards, tie ribbons to pillar candles. Simple red and white dinnerware.

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Thanksgiving Centerpieces and Wreath: Go Natural!!

Friday, November 2, 2012

Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away! With so much to plan for the Thanksgiving dinner, let me help with the decoration :) Go natural and find inspiration in the selection here to help create you very own personalized centerpiece and wreath. Crafting is a great stress buster and will enjoy the simple pleasure of creating and display.

There are different levels of difficulty but with even a few hours you can make a gorgeous table setting or a simple center piece. Hope you find some inspiration here!

Carve a pumpkin to look like a basket, insert a bowl, place a flower foam. Add flowers and candles, some berries and leaves, done! Its a simple but beautiful craft idea.


Next trip to the farmer's market look for colorful corns. A vintage wire basket, scented pine cones and a bunch of corn is all you would need. Finish with a broad gingham ribbon for a cottage chic appeal!


Fill an egg basket with wheat sheaf. Lay some corn and you have an all natural centerpiece for Thanksgiving table setting. Color coordinate for a more sophisticate look.


This looks like a vase/pot or small bird bath, but use your imagination! Fill some gravel/pebbles, add a few branches of red berry, fall leaves and small thank you notes for the family.


Love this Martha Stewart craft. Corn husk wrapped around dollar store votive and ribbons. Natural texture of husk and soft rose petals together is so unique. Frugal and fun!


Fill tall votive with wild rice or any gains. Add some dry branches, hang string tied small pumpkins. Place them in a mix of pine cones, red berries, pumpkins and moss pebbles. Prettiness!


A simpler version, pillar candles in traditional fall colors, decorative branches/vines, pumpkins and berries. Autumn leaves on the napkins looks absolutely in sync too.


Wheat sheaf look so pretty by themselves. For a minimalistic uber chic look put hem in tapered vase and add color coordinated pillar candles. Sometimes less is more!


A simple table runner decorated with lovely fall elements. A basic candle stand flanked by leaves and fruits. Remember some bold additions can elevate the entire look.


If you have absolutely no time to create or are in a hurry, even a small posy of wild flowers can cheer up the decor. Natural rustic is also a coveted style. Sweet surprise :)


Amazing wreath made of succulents! A mesh cone, fill it with fine gravel and planting medium. Add small succulents and plants. This should thrive the season and plant them in soil when they grow big.


A vintage inspired chicken coop wire and old frame wreath. Staple a piece of wire mesh to an wooden frame. There are so many possibilities, memo card holder, display holiday cards, or earrings holder. Love!

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