I’ve always loved the look of packages wrapped in brown paper, and it makes a great jumping-off point for lots of creative DIY gift wrap ideas. It’s the perfect time of year for this particular idea from Germany-based blogger Motte, who used a basic printmaking technique to make paper with a nature-inspire motif! The delicate fern leaves make a beautiful, intricate pattern when repeated. You can also experiment with other kinds of leaves. (Just watch out for poison ivy!) [how to make fern stamped wrapping paper]

Project estimate:

• Kraft paper, $1
• Ferns, free
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up

Total: $1 and up!

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Are you a saver of cardboard tubes? If so, then this idea is just for you! Helena from Crafts and Creativity used an empty TP tube to create a cute little cardboard rocket. This is a great project for Memorial Day or the 4th of July, or for anytime if you have an aspiring astronaut or astronomer! This is also a great stashbusting project – make a pile of paper scraps and let your imagination run wild. [how to make a cardboard tube rocket]

Project estimate:

• Cardboard tube, free
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Scrapbook paper, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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Watermelons are one of our favorite summer motifs! So it’s not surprising that we love these watermelon coasters by Jessica at Young At Heart Mommy, who painted the design onto slices of wood. If you have a tree branch and a saw, you can make your own slices, or you can find them fairly inexpensively at most craft stores or online. You can even use this basic idea to create other fruits, like citrus slices. Be sure to check out Jessica’s post for some great tips on painting the watermelon seeds! [how to make wood slice watermelon coasters]

Project estimate:

• Wood slices, free or about $3 and up
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Glitter (optional), on hand or $1 and up
• Mod Podge, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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Am I the only one who has an overabundance of clothespins around my house? I bought a giant package of them a few years ago and I think it turned out to be a lifetime supply! They’re great for crafting because they are so readily available on the cheap. What can you do with them? Well, Allison from Dream A Little Bigger used some to create funk and funky trivets! Paint them to match your kitchen color scheme and they will also function as cute decorations when not in use! [how to make clothespin trivets]

Project estimate:

• Clothespins, on hand or $1
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Glue, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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Do you love the retro look? So does Morena at Morena’s Corner, who came up with this clever way to repurpose an old alarm clock! Using a clock from Goodwill and an unfinished wooden box, she created this absolutely adorable purse. If you make this for yourself you might even want to grab several clocks because as soon as your friends see it, they are all going to want one! [,how to make an alarm clock purse]

Project estimate:

• Alarm clock, about $1 and up
• Wooden box, about $5
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up

Total: about $6 and up!

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You’ve probably seen the push lights that Dollar Tree carries – they are cute, but plain. So Megan at Homemade Ginger decided to give hers a little more personality! Using her techniques with different colors and patterns, there are so many possibilities for dressing up these little lights. How will you decorate yours? [dollar store push light makeover directions]

Project estimate:

• Push light, $1
• Masking tape, on hand or $1 and up
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Tissue paper, on hand or $1
• Mod Podge, on hand or $1 and up
• Sharpie, on hand or $1

Total: $1 and up

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We were asking around to our blogger friends about what the big trends will be this year, and a prediction was made that all things tiny are going to be huge! We’ve longtime fans of DIY dollhouse miniatures, so we were delighted to see this itty-bitty, realistic looking cutting board. Stella at Simplystella’s Sketchbook made it out of just paper and paint! Her instructions even include a pattern you can use to cut out and create your own. [how to make a miniature dollhouse cutting board]

Project estimate:

• Cardstock, on hand or $1
• Pattern, free
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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If you eat a lot of mints, you probably have a collection of little tins. And as a crafter, you’ve kept them because you know you can do something creative with them… But what? Over at DIY Candy, Amy shared a tutorial for covering them with washi tape! It’s a quick and inexpensive way to personalize them. You can also give them an optional coat of Mod Podge to seal the tape. [how to make washi tape mint tins]

Project estimate:

• Empty mint tin, on hand
• White paint, on hand
• Washi tape, on hand or $1 and up
• Mod Podge, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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Handpainted mugs make great Christmas gifts. Is there a tea or coffee lover on your list? Try this technique and make them something extra special! This stunning floral design by Alison at iLoveToCreate is easier than you might think. (Note that this particular project is done with special mugs and paint markers that are food-safe. If you use other glass paint markers that are not food-safe, you should be mindful of the placement of the flowers and keep them away from the rim where your lips will touch, just in case! You can find more details about the food safe paint pens on the tutorial page.) [how to make painted marigold mugs]

Project estimate:

• Mug, on hand or $1 and up
• Ceramic paint markers, about $3 and up

Total: about $3 and up

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Mistletoe is a holiday staple. Want to make your own adorable mistletoe decoration that will last for years to come? Check out this DIY felt mistletoe by Jennifer at Brave New Home! There’s even a good chance you already have everything on hand that you need for this project. What are you waiting for? Whip up this quick craft and start collecting kisses!  [how to make felt mistletoe]

Project estimate:

• Twigs, on hand
• Felt, on hand or $1
• Paint, on hand or $1 and up
• Glue, on hand
• Pom poms, on hand or $1
• String, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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