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Make a Masking Tape Racetrack & Review: Switch & Go Dinos

Heather — Wed, 30 May 2012 03:24:13 +0000

This post brought to you by VTechKids. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have three little boys, aged 2, 4, and 5, which means we are BUSY! Even when we’re stuck at home. Parents of three boys know that having three of them is NOT like any other combination of kids. It is a whole lotta boy! You can probably guess how immersed in little boy fun I am. When my first son started talking, I quickly learned about all kinds of vehicles and tractors. And of course I know my way around dinosaurs. That’s why I was happy to receive a fun new toy to review (with my kiddos) from Vtech: Switch & Go Dinos.

But first, let me share the crafty portion of this post–a quick and easy racetrack idea! I found an picture of a masking tape racetrack, and I knew I had to try it.

Masking Tape Racetrack

Project Materials:

Masking tape, $1
Cars, on hand
Your floor, on hand (or foot! ha ha!)

Total: $1

To Make:

Just tape out lines on your floor using masking tape. You can create as simple or as complex a track as you want to. I added streets, parking spots, and rectangles that could stand in for “buildings” or other destinations. There’s no wrong way to do it!

We have used our track with small cars, large tractors, train tracks, and now the Switch & Go Dinos.

Switch & Go Dinos Review:

The reason I decided to review these toys is because my boys are huge fans of vehicles AND dinosaurs (one of my 5 year-old’s favorite books is called DinoTrux by Chris Gall). We were all excited to test out these toys, that combine the two PLUS a morphing process. If you have boys, you know how much they love any toy that does multiple things and is capable of switching between them. I like it when a toy can do multiple things because it encourages creative play.

We got two Switch and & Go Dinos: Sliver, The T-Rex Dino and Horns, The Triceratops. My oldest son (who is almost 6), was able to switch them from dinosaur to car and back to dinosaur with no coaching. My middle son (who is 4), figured out most of the mechanisms, and after I demonstrated the rest, he was able to repeat them with no help. My youngest (who is 2-1/2), could play with the car or dinosaur in either state, and could do some switching, but needed a little help to completely switch them.

Here’s a little animation of the tail switching into a spoiler.

The toys have an LCD screen that switches from dinosaur eyes (a few different styles) to the windshield of the racecar with a driver inside. There is a button that makes sound effects and says interesting facts about each dinosaur as they come to life, exclaiming up to 30 expressions.

I made a video with my boys demo-ing the toys (and playing with them):

I just had my 4 year-old show me how these work as I was typing up this review, and he is much quicker at it now that he has been playing with them for a day or two.

The Verdict:

I was pleased with these toys because they were a good fit for all three of my boys. Each boy was able to play with and have fun with these toys, and they played with them constantly for hours as soon as they got them out of the package. The price is reasonable for these toys (suggested retail price of $15.99), especially because they have such a range of play. The quality seems to be very good, and the design and engineering of the toy seems to be well-thought-out. There was no frustration on my boys’ part when they switched the dinosaurs.

There isn’t really much to complain about, although I will say that toys that can make noise aren’t always a parent favorite as sounds can get repetitive and annoying. The good thing is that there is a volume button! The sounds are pretty pleasant, and I haven’t had a problem with the sound yet. Also, the T-Rex’s name is “Sliver” which doesn’t really come out clearly when he says it. My boys called him “Flivver.”

Pros:

Works for an age range of 2 to 6 (and beyond)
High-quality design and workmanship
Easy for preschoolers to use
Very reasonable suggested retail price
Clever combination of cars and dinosaurs
Encourages creative play
Variety of sounds and phrases
Volume button

Cons:

Toys with sounds are not always a parent favorite
Keeps making noise for at least a minute after a button is pushed

How to Buy Them:

The four Starter Dinos: Sliver the T-Rex, T-Don the Pteranodon, Tonn the Stegosaurus and Horns the Triceratops are on-sale exclusively at Amazon.com for a suggested retail price of $15.99. Buy today on Amazon
They’ll be available at VTechKids.com beginning June 18 for a suggested retail price of $15.99
All Switch & Go Dinos will be on-shelf at major retailers beginning in Fall 2012, including the four Starter Dinos, as well as Attila the Ankylosaurus (SRP: $24.99), Span the Spinosaurus (SRP: $29.99), Brok the Brachiosaurus (SRP: $49.99)

What do you think of this product? Would you buy it for your kids, nieces and nephews, or grandkids?

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Man Crafts: Time Capsule

mikeasaurus — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:59:30 +0000

Time capsules are historic caches of memorabilia specific to a time, people or place.They are then stashed away somewhere for a period of time to be uncovered and opened at a predetermined date. Of course these are all loose guidelines which can be easily modified to suit your needs.

It might seem like burying a time capsule is as easy but there is quite a lot of careful planning that needs to take place if you intend to get your capsule back, especially if your time capsule is buried for 10 years or more.

Materials List:

plastic seal-able container (with gasket) ($1.00)
mementos
SD Card / USB stick
Letter to yourself
a good familiar location you will never forget

Total: $1.00
Let’s get started!

Capsule Material

The first decision you will have to make is what kind of container you want to use as your capsule. Container choice is important because it needs to last a really long time and be able to withstand the environment which it will placed.

Plastic
I recommend using a plastic container as it’s durable, inexpensive, available in almost any size, is inert and most containers can be sealed airtight.
Metal
Metal might seem like a good choice as it’s durable and cookie-tins are probably stacking up in some closet somewhere, but I wouldn’t recommend it. Metal containers can break down over time and can react with dissimilar metals both inside and out of the container.
Also, metal is prone to rust if it gets wet and the structure can be crushed if the material is damaged.

Glass
I had originally planned to use a large mustard jar fo my capsule, the size was right and it had a ruber gasket to seal it up airtight, however glass can be shattered. Since I was planning to bury my time capsule I couldn’t risk some soil heaving from frost shattering my capsule within the first year. Glass may be durable and airtight, but is a poor choice because it can break so easily.
Wood
Wood boxes look great but may rot over time and collapse, ruining your capsule cache. Also, wood boxes are not airtight.

Capsule Contents

Once you’ve got your container you can decide what you are going to put inside. Time capsules work best when there is some tangible connection between the person who buried the capsule and the person who will open it. This may or may not be the same person, so keep that in mind when including items in your capsule.I buried my time capsule with the intention that I would come back in 10 years and uncover it. Because my capsule is personal I chose to include some personal items inside that would resonate with the future-me. Here’s what I included in my time capsule:

A letter to future-me which included a brief summary of what is going on in my life right now, what my future goals and aspirations, the kind of person I want to be ten years from now and what i think the future is going to be like when I uncover the capsule.
I also included a mind-map, a graphic method of categorizing events and important aspects of my life.
Souveniers from the Vancouver 2010 Olympics (my hometown)
A newspaper clipping from 2000 where I was published for an event I attended. And, a newspaper clipping from the day i buried the capsule.
An SD card with pictures and music.
Childhood trinkets and stickers

Remember it’s going to be you that reaps the benefits of your thoughts and efforts now, so have fun with your time capsule. Make an impression, leave some inside jokes or other things that are sure to make you smile when you rediscover your buried treasure.

Capsule Location

Location, location, location. This will be the toughest portion of this project.
Consider that any location is not going to be ideal, there is always a risk of something happening to your capsule, whether it’s being found by another person, you not being able to locate it again, or some other unforeseen event that prohibits collection of your time capsule years later.
If you can’t or are unable to retrieve your time capsule you will be very disappointed (especially if you waited 10 years!).

Spend some time to carefully plan out where your capsule will be located. Depending on where you live some places are better than others, your location and situation will dictate where the most suitable place will be for your capsule.

Here’s a list of possibilities along with my thoughts about each of them

Inside your home (attic, basement, etc.):

Pros: Secure, easily accessible, favourable climate conditions and will be easily found again when you are ready, low chance of area changing.
Cons: Not entirely out of sight (or mind), may be found by unknowing family/friends, low mystery-value. What if you move?

Buried in your back yard:

Pros: Easily accessible, easily found, low chance of landscape changing (losing your location).
Cons: Not entirely out of sight (or mind), may interfere with underground utilities, may be dug up by pets, low mystery-value. What if you move?

In public space (city parks/greenspaces, etc.):

Pros: Easily accessible.
Cons: Easily found by others, may be issues retrieving capsule later, high probability of area changing over time

In the woods:

Pros: Abundance of places to hide/bury capsule, low chance of anyone finding capsule
Cons: Difficult to relocate years later, difficult to access.

The mystery-value is the cognizant element of the time capsule. If you have it on your mantle and stare at it every day the mystery of what is inside is lost, thereby defeating the entire exercise of hiding you cache. For maximum effect the time capsule should be somewhere that you can completely forget about until you are ready to retrieve it, thereby enhancing the mystery-value of the capsule contents, as you’ve surely forgotten what’s inside.

I do not own a house, or have a yard, nor do I know (or want to rely on) someone who does have these. For me, I wanted the most flexibility in finding my capsule again and didn’t want to rely on any real estate or other people to provide me with space to dig up my capsule when I am ready. As such, I chose to bury my capsule outside in a location I was sure to remember. There is a place near where I grew up which has some personal significance, a place I know I will never forget and can easy come back to and visit any time I want.
I found a young maple tree and decided to bury my capsule nearby. Though the tree may look different 10 years on I know I know it’ll still be here and not fallen over in a wind storm, or removed. Using a small shovel I dug down about 1/2 a meter (~2′) and placed my capsule in the hole. After I filled the hole with loose soil and tampered down with my foot.

The next step after burying my time capsule is to mark the location so I’ll be able to locate it again years from now.

Even though I was sure I’d remember the location I chose I wanted to make extra sure, so I left a few markers to help guide me when I came back to retrieve the capsule.

Ground reference:

I placed a large rock over where the capsule was buried with a ring of smaller rocks around it. My location was far enough away from where anyone would stumble across it, so I wasn’t concerned about the strange array of rocks attracting unwanted snooping visitors. For added identification I smeared wax all over the large rock. Wax is a good choice as it’s waterproof, is not highly visible from a distance but adds uniqueness to the location, lasts for years, moss can’t grow over rock, and will provide sure identification of my location (in case someone was sneaky enough to do something similar near where my capsule is buried).

Wax on rocks. Better than paint, as it’s less likely to fade over time. And wax is very distinct, even years later. There will be nothing else even close to a huge mess of wax on a pile of rocks, even if the rocks are overgrown with ivy.

Tree reference:

Since my location is near a tree I thought another visual reference on the tree would be a huge help for retrieval years later.

You can use a ribbon, or any other visual identifier to help guide you to your secret location. I wanted something a little more artistic for my tree so I made a tree charm, a modern take on a talisman. Your tree marker can be anything, whatever it takes to get you to find it again years later.
Now all that’s left is to record where you left your time capsule when you get home and wait a few years. How long you wait is up to you, I chose 10 years. I’ll come back to my memorable spot sometime in September in 2021 (possibly in my hovercar) and dig up my cache.
I wonder if I’ll be able to resist rereading this article between now and then?

So, what’s going in your time capsule?

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30+ Father’s Day Celebration Gifts and Ideas

melinda — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:00:34 +0000

This year, Father’s Day is June 19. Out of ideas on what to give your dad? Want to make him something special, instead of giving him another tie or belt? Check out our roundup for some great Father’s Day ideas!

Printables

Father in Many Languages Wordle Art by Hileman Design and Dollar Store Crafts [Pictured]

Father’s Day Subway Art by Homespun With Love

Father’s Day Free Printable by A Mama’s Two Cents Worth

Father’s Day Candy Bar Wrapper Printables by The Idea Room

Father’s Day Clip Art and Templates by Martha Stewart

You’re an Awesome Dad! Printable by Nothing But Country

Father’s Day Free Printable by A Proffittable Life

Father’s Day Tee-rriffic Gift Idea by Tatertots and Jello

Father’s Day Soda Bottle Covers by The Idea Room

Cards

Last-Minute Father’s Day Cards by mmmcrafts [Pictured]

Father’s Day Quotes and Cards by Martha Stewart

Crafts and Gifts

Stamped Initial Cuff Links for Father’s Day at Tatertots and Jello [Pictured]

A “Daddy” Gift by Our Seven Dwarfs

Father’s Day Gift Ideas by The Idea Room

Father’s Day: Tool Tub & Tote by Sew 4 Home

Father’s Day: iPad Sleeve with Removable Cross-Body Shoulder Strap by Sew 4 Home

Father’s Day Shirt & Tie Gift Boxes by Papercrave

Father’s Day Coasters by Mod Podge Rocks

Dad’s Token Tin by eighteen25

Angry Birds Magnet Tutorial by Punk Projects

Food

Fishing Father’s Day Cupcakes by Nothing But Country at TidyMom [pictured]

Coca-Cola Bottle Ties by The Idea Room

Kid-Friendly

Footprints Fathers Day Key Chain by Everyday Mom Ideas [Pictured]

5 Crafts for Father’s Day! (For kids to make with their dads) by Made by Joel

Father’s Day Crafts for Kids by Martha Stewart

Mix Up Some Tunes for Dad This Father’s Day (with printables) by Alpha Mom

Father’s Day Crafts that Dads Can Do with Their Kids by Crafting a Green World

Other Roundups

Crafty Father’s Day Ideas by Talk Crafty To Me [Pictured]

Father’s Day Crafts, Cards, Gifts and Recipes by Better Homes and Gardens

Have a TIE-riffic Father’s Day! by Me and My Insanity

Previous DSC Posts

Recycled Tie Bunting

Make Dad a Tie Bunting [Pictured]

Roundup: Dad is Rad, Father’s Day Crafts

Make a Father’s Day Paper Weight

Make a Father’s Day Framed Print

Make a Portable Gourmet Salt Kit

Make a Recycled Tie Banner

Make a Faux Leather Picture Frame

9 Gifts to Make for Guys (Under $20)

Make a Recycled Coffee Bag Wallet

Want to share your Father’s Day plans or let us know if we missed any great craft or gift ideas? Let us know in the comments!

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25+ Ways to Celebrate Pirates of the Caribbean in Style

melinda — Tue, 17 May 2011 22:00:37 +0000

Ahoy, mateys! For those of you who can’t get enough of the Pirates of the Caribbean film series (the fourth will be coming out on May 20, 2011), we compiled a list of ways to celebrate the newest release in style!

Recipes

Apple Pie-rate Ship by Diamonds for Dessert [Pictured]

Jack Sparrow’s Tricorne by Diamonds for Dessert

Pirate Recipes by AllRecipes

Pirate Recipes and Ideas by Wilton

Pirate Hat Cake by Everyday Mom Ideas

Printables

Aaargh! Pirate Birthday Party & Free Printables by Cottage Industrialist [Pictured]

Printable Pirate Party Decorations by Fantasy Jr.

Pirate Party Invitation Printable by Everyday Mom Ideas

Crafts, Activities and Costumes

Talk Like A Pirate Day Crafts by Alpha Mom [Pictured]

Ahoy, Make Crafts for Talk Like a Pirate Day! by Alpha Mom

Pirate Treasure from Trash, Really! by Instructables

No-Sew Pirate Costume by our own Heather at Amazing Moms

Pirate Hat Tutorial by From the Hive

Pirate Hat Craft by Birthday in a Box

Felt “Softie” Pirate Hook by Everyday Mom Ideas

Little Girl Pirate Costume by Shwin & Shwin

Pirate Costume Accessories by Martha Stewart

Parties

The craftiness of the pirate party by Three Fat Hens [Pictured]

Pirate Birthday Party Ideas for Kids by Amazing Moms

Pirate Birthday Party Ideas, Crafts, and Games by Everyday Mom Ideas

Other Roundups

Disney Pirate Crafts & Recipes by Disney Family [Pictured]

Pirate Crafts for Kids by Craft Jr.

Inspiration Board: Pirate Birthday Party Theme by TinyPrints

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day by CROQzine

Books for Pirates (of all ages), Talk Like A Pirate Day Party Kit, Knit Like a Pirate and Stuff for Junior Pirates by International Talk Like A Pirate Day

Previous DSC Posts

Give a Pirate Party [Pictured]

How to Make a Pirate Tricorn Hat

Make a Pirate Ship Cupcake Stand

Don’t forget to bookmark this page so you are ready for International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19, 2011!

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo: 15+ Crafts and Treats

melinda — Wed, 04 May 2011 22:00:53 +0000

Cinco de Mayo, the Fifth of May is a good occasion to show the pride of being Mexican, the love of the Motherland, and the certainty of being a free country, thanks to the many men and women whose struggle made history.

Recipes

Strawberry Margarita Pops by Bakers Royale [Pictured]

Cinco de Mayo lunch by Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons

Chili Pepper Cake Balls by Terri’s Party Treasures at Nikki In Stitches

Chips And Salsa… Cookies by The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle

Corona Beer Pops by Bakers Royale

Make Deep Fried Ice Cream by Jamie from Ain’t She Crazy! at Tatertots & Jello

Crafts, Decorations and Activities

Cinco de Mayo Crafts and Decorations by Martha Stewart [Pictured]

Cinco de Mayo Crafts by TLC Family

Cinco de Mayo Plate Maracas Craft by Classified Mom

Cinco de Mayo Mexican Bracelets by Kiboomu

Cinco de Mayo Activities by TLC Family

Mini Piñatas by Disney Family Fun

Cinco de Mayo Sombrero by Kiboomu

Printables

Cinco de Mayo Party Printables by Embellish [Pictured]

{Free Printable Files} Cinco de Mayo Fiesta! by The Tomkat Studio

Cinco de Mayo Celebration Printables by 9 to 5 Mom at Catch My Party

Roundups

A Week of Cinco de Mayo (Roundup) by From Gumdrops to Glitter [Pictured]

Cinco de Mayo crafts, recipes, games, printables and more! by Kaboose

17 Last Minute Food, Printables, Party Decor by Tip Junkie

How will you be celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year?

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Celebrate May Day: 15+ Ideas to Brighten Someone’s Day

melinda — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:00:35 +0000

May Day (May 1st) is celebrated in many places around the world. The traditions and stories surrounding May Day vary from place to place. There is, however, one thing that is similar in most celebrations – the use of Flowers!

One of the most popularly known May Day traditions is to hang a basket full of spring flowers and/or other small gifts on a neighbor’s doorknob. The trick is you don’t want the neighbor to see you! If you get caught, you are supposed to get a kiss.

[Pictured: Matchbook Favor Boxes by Making Room for More, May Day Basket by Karen Foster, The Recycling Bin: May Day Baskets by Uncommon Goods and May Day Baskets {Printable Activities for Kids} by Tip Junkie]

When I was little (yep, that’s me to the right!), my mom and I made May baskets to put on the doors of a few neighbors that had kids my age. I had a lot of fun, and it was a nice way to brighten their day! Here are my mom’s instructions to make a May basket:

“To create a May basket from scratch, take a sheet of construction paper and create a cone; tape to secure it well. Trim the top edge to make it even. Cut a 12-inch strip of construction paper; staple and tape it to arc over the top. Tuck a little bunch of small flowers into the cone. (If you can put the flowers into a water pick, that will help keep them fresh.) Hang the May basket on the doorknob and leave without knocking on the door. A little later call and ask if they discovered the May Day surprise on their doorknob. Wish them a happy spring! Simple, kind and fun.”

More May Day Crafts and Activities

May Day Baskets by New Nostalgia [Pictured]

Celebrating May Day! by Mother Nature Network

Celebrating May Day With Crafts by About.com Family Crafts

May Day Crafts by TLC Family and How Stuff Works

Make a Paper Flower Bouquet by Canon Creative Park

23 May Day Crafts: Flowers, Baskets, and Cones by Tip Junkie [Pictured]

May Day Activities and Crafts by DLTK Kids

More May Day Activities to Enjoy by Great Group Activities

Flower Cards and Gifts by Canon Creative Park

May Baskets, A Neighborly Project for Kids by About.com

Martha Stewart’s Take on May Day

Maypole Cake [Pictured]

May Basket

May Day Celebration (Maypole Decorations and Dances)

May Day Baskets Using Household Items

Do you celebrate May Day? Share your crafts and activities below!

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Secret Stashbuster Project: Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk

Rhonda — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:30:30 +0000

Have we mentioned lately how brilliant our readers are? This year’s super secret stashbusters are just blowing us away! The latest idea comes from stashbuster Cyn in Ontario: DIY sidewalk chalk! She used a cylindrical ice cube tray from her stash box as a mold, though she also suggests a bunch of other free or cheap mold ideas with her tutorial; she also has a handful of ideas for different ways to color your homemade chalk. ‘Tis the season for sidewalk art! [how to make sidewalk chalk]

Project estimate:

Plaster of paris, on hand or $3 and up
Water, on hand
Food coloring, on hand or $1 and up
Ice cube tray or other mold, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up

Cyn also made some functional wall art for near her door to help her be more ready every time she leaves the house, as well as an Aquarius-inspired wall hanging. Be sure to stop by her blog and read about them!

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Last-Minute 2011 Easter Ideas: 80+ Crafty Links

melinda — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 22:00:59 +0000

This year, Easter is on April 24. Need new ideas for recipes, decor and crafts? We’ve scoured the web for the best, so you don’t have to! Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments!

Crafts

A Fresh Idea for Easter by Recipe for Cute [Pictured]

Kids’ Handprint Lilies by Mommy Savers

Fabric Easter Eggs and Recycled Bird’s Nest by Mommy Savers

Eggscelent Dyed Eggs by Lolly Chops

Easy Easter Crafts by All You

Free Project Friday: Hoppy Weekend by Lark Crafts

Runaway Bunny Easter Picture from Living Crafts Magazine by All Things Mothering

Little Lamb Pillows by Molly’s Sketchbook

Herb Stenciled Easter Eggs by Adventures in Cooking

Food and Recipes

Easter Cookies by Sweetopia [Pictured]

Everything “Easter” by Love From the Oven

Anthropologie Inspired Easter Cookies by Sweet Sugarbelle

Bunny Ear Cupcake Toppers by Sweet Sugarbelle

Spring and Easter Tutorials by The Decorated Cookie

Easy Easter Cookies by Sweetopia

Spring Nest Recipe by Everyday is a Celebration

Easter Cupcakes Baked in Real Egg Shells by Cupcake Project [Pictures]

Affordable Easter Brunch Recipes by All You

Easter Recipes and Egg Decorating Ideas by Pillsbury

Easter Recipe Center by Kraft Foods

Chocolate Mousse Easter Egg by How Does She?

Easter Marshmallow Treats & Free Printable Cards by Living Locurto

A Bunny Breakfast by Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons (be sure to check out their other Easter/bunny ideas too!)

Rainbow Jell-o Easter Eggs by Choose To Thrive Blog

Printables

Easter Printables by Flutterbys and Frogs [Pictured]

Easter Cupcake Toppers by Love From the Oven

bunny tails + more i love us prints by eighteen25

Free Printable Easter Cupcake Toppers by Skip to My Lou

Easter Gift Tags Printables are Here! by Babelisme

Free Easter Printables by Catch My Party

Everything “Easter” by Canon Creative Park

Happy Easter Treats by We Love to Illustrate

Free Easter Printables by Nifty Thrifty Things

Free Easter Printables Roundup by Everyday is a Celebration

Décor

Doily Basket by Martha Stewart [Pictured]

Etceteras: twine and rag nests by Carolyn’s Homework

{DIY} Jellybean Bunting by Sew Homegrown

Ruffled Easter Egg Basket by Oopsey Daisy

Bunny Bunting by Clean and Scentsible

Bunny Hershey Kiss Board by Infarrantly Creative

Egg Ornaments by Martha Stewart

Gift Ideas

Make: Handprint Easter Lily Brooch by Wild Olive [Pictured]

Easter Gift Idea: Felt Peeps Bunnies by Mommy Savers

Rabbit Finger Puppet Card by Martha Stewart

Family Fun

Easter Crafts for Kids by Better Homes and Gardens [Pictured]

FREE Spring Crafts, Fun & Activities for Families eBook by Motherhood Your Way

Kids Easter Crafts by Martha Stewart

Easter Printables: Cards, Coloring Pages and Crafts by I Love Free Things

SIMPLE Easter Countdown by How Does She?

Vibrant Vegetable – Dyed Easter Eggs by Twig and Toadstool

Vegetable Dyed Easter Eggs by Tinker Lab

Glue Batik Easter Fabric by Come Together Kids

Easter Day Activities for Kids: Marshmallows, of Course by The Decorated Cookie

Easter Nest Craft by Views From My Window

Other Roundups

Everything “Easter” by Something Created Every Day [Pictured]

Everything “Easter” by Martha Stewart

Easter Crafting Roundup by Sweet Tidings

Everything “Easter” by Skip to My Lou

Everything “Easter” by Zakka Life

Easter Crafts by Better Homes and Gardens

Everything “Easter” by How About Orange

Fill the Basket! by Everyday Art

Everything “Easter” by Tatertots and Jello

Last-Minute Easter Ideas by Martha Stewart

Everything “Easter” by Thirty Handmade Days

62 Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs by Martha Stewart [Pictured]

Everything “Easter” by Sweet Sugarbelle

5 Ways to Decorate Easter Eggs by Infarrantly Creative

Everything “Easter” by Bake at 350

We’re Hooking You Up! 40+ Free Easter Printables by How Does She?

Everything “Easter” by Sew Homegrown

8 “Egg” Craft Ideas! Easter “Egg”stravaganza! by How Does She?

Everything “Easter” by Simply Designing

5 Ways to Decorate for Easter by Infarrantly Creative

Everything “Easter” by Oopsey Daisy

Previous Dollar Store Crafts Posts and Roundups

Dollar Barn Easter: Robin’s Egg Vase

8 Easter Projects on the Cheap

Make an Egg Pendant Lamp

Make Recycled Peeps Decorations

Easter Made Easy: 25+ Free Holiday Printables

Make a Peeps-Inspired Frame

Previous Dollar Store Mom Posts and Roundups

Make a Paint Chip Easter Egg Garland [Pictured]

Make a Milk Jug Easter Basket

Fun Easter Food Roundup

Make a Dollar Store Spring Wreath

Easter Crafts for Kids Roundup

Easter Ring Pop

Easter Basket Idea: Sand Bucket

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Make a Rolled Paper Chess Set

Rhonda — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:00:15 +0000

One of the most popular projects we’ve featured on DSC is about making a nuts and bolts chess set. However, some of you were discouraged when you priced out all of the bits and realized that unless you have an awesome source for hardware bobbles, the project budget can get a little steep (at least in our super-frugal terms). If you’re hooked on the idea of a handmade chess set but don’t have the cash to shell out on washers and threaded rods, here’s an alternative idea guaranteed to cost next to nil. Jeromina from Paper, Plate, and Plane made a chess set for her sweetie out of rolled paper! Her post includes detailed diagram photos showing the dimensions of each individual piece of paper and how to assemble them into the finished pieces. Can you say “awesome?” [how to make a rolled paper chess set]

Project estimate:

Paper, on hand or $1 and up
Mod Podge, on hand

Total: Free and up

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50+ More St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

melinda — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 22:52:59 +0000

We found so many more great St. Patrick’s day crafts and tutorials, that we just couldn’t wait until next year to share them with you (don’t worry, we’ll link back to this post in next year’s roundup so you don’t lose it!). Missed our first St. Patrick’s Day roundup of 2011? [See it here]