I’m extremely fortunate to live in a town with a gorgeous, sandy beach, so beach-related decor is always a big hit around here.  As such, I get a little obsessive sometimes about coastal and beach themed craft projects.  But even if you don’t live near the beach, you can bring a bit of whimsical, summer-y flare to your home with these cute beach ball coasters by Jamie at Paint the Gown Red.  It’s a great use for adhesive vinyl, especially of you are looking for a way to use it that doesn’t require a cutting machine!  [how to make beach ball coasters]

Project estimate:

• Cork coasters, $1 and up
• Adhesive vinyl, on hand or about $5 and up

Total: $1 and up

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Let’s all say it together now:  “Awwwwwwww!”  I mean, seriously, how adorable are these hamster hacky sacks?  Instructables user miss_who whipped them up using kids-size socks!  Of course, you caould also use adult-sized socks to make a larger version as well.  Since each hacky sack only takes one sock, this is a great project for odd socks that you may have laying around.  (And who doesn’t?!)  [how to make hamster hacky sacks]

Project estimate:

• Sock, on hand or $1
• Felt scraps, on hand
• Needle and thread, on hand
• Rice, on hand or $1

Total:  Free and up!

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Maybe I am showing my age here, but did anyone else have a Gumby toy when they were a kid?  I got hours and hours of entertainment out of mine, bending him into different positions and staging funny little scenes for my own amusement.  You can have that same kind of fun with a Halloween twist if you make one of these adorable, bendable mummies from Camilla at Family Chic.  Imagine a whole set of them having a little party on your mantle, or marching across a window sill, or hanging out amongst the elements of your holiday centerpiece!  [how to make bendable mummies]

Project estimate:

• Wire, on hand or $1 and up
• Muslin, $1 and up

Total:  $1 and up

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I’m always looking for new ways to dress up plain paper lanterns.  (They’re one of my favorite dollar store items!)  Jill from Meet the Dubiens decorated her daughter’s bedroom in a Pottery Barn Kids theme with lots of cute owls and trees.  To compliment the PBK decorations, she made owls out of some paper lanterns that were left over from a birthday party.  If you aren’t into owls, get creative and use the same techniques to make whatever animals you want!  [how to make an owl lantern]

Project estimate:

• Paper lantern, $1
• Scrapbook paper, on hand
• Craft foam, on hand or $1
• Buttons, on hand
• Glitter glue, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

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I have to say it again — I adore all things tiny, and these itty-bitty photo frames are no exception!  Whether you’re a scrapbooker or a dollhouse/miniatures fanatic, these wee frames are just too much fun.  Add to that the fact that they are SUPER inexpensive and EASY to make, and it’s a win-win-win situation!!

Project Estimate:

• embossed foil stickers, 6/$1 (in the scrapbook section)
• tiny photos (I used Photoshop to shrink mine, and printed at home)
• double-stick tape, on hand
• scissors

I started with a sheet of six foil embossed stickers from the dollar store.  They come in a few different metallic tones — this photo shows two of the available tones.

I picked a sticker I thought would make a nice frame and simply cut around the edge I liked.

All the fancy scrollwork around the edges is fun and funky, but not the look I was looking for.  Back to the scissors!

I like the fancy corners!  But, if that isn’t your style either…

…keep cutting and make it even more simple.

I love them all — but the top two are my FAVORITES!

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Caroline Sanchez (Care) has been sewing since her mom taught her the basics at around six years old.  She has always been driven to CREATE, even from a very young age.  She is mommy to two little boys and one little girl, and almost every spare moment she has is spent in her sewing room or working on her blog, Obsessively Stitching.

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Crafts and Gifts

Mini Polaroid Magnets by Ambrosia [Pictured]

Card and Gift Bag by Inkadinkado

Lavender and Oatmeal Soap by Tinkerlab

Mother’s Day Flowerpot Craft by DIY Kosher

Button Blossom Necklace by Silly Eagle Books

Mother’s Day Pendants by Zakka Life

Mother’s Day Corsage: Dahlia Flower Brooch by Holidash

Literal Burp Cloth by iCandy Handmade (for new or expecting moms)

Mother’s Day Paper Mache Box by Crissy’s Crafts (see links at the bottom for more ideas!)

From Dollar store find to personalized charm bracelet by Daddy Day Care

DIY Hand Carved Monogrammed Soaps by The Idea Room

Printables

Mother’s/Grandmother’s Day Printables by Embellish [Pictured]

Printable Mother’s Day Card and Banner by Rhonna Designs

Mother’s Day Clip Art and Templates by Martha Stewart

Recipes

Calla Lily Tuile Cookies by Paper, Plate and Plane [Pictured]

Flower Cookie Pops by The Decorated Cookie at Sheek Shindigs

Pink Fuzzy Slipper Cookies by Hungry Hippos

Mom Tattoo Cookies by Mega Crafty

Edible Topiary by The Enchanted Oven

Strawberry Flowers by Muffin Tin Mom (Would be great for breakfast in bed!)

Mother’s Day Mug Cake by Crissy’s Crafts

Roundups

Favorite Mother’s Day Recipes by Stir, Cafe Mom’s Blog [Pictured]

Treats for Mother’s Day by Family Fun

Handmade Gifts for Mother’s Day by Martha Stewart

All “MOM”Sense Today! 15 Mother’s Day Ideas! by How Does She?

Previous DSC Posts

Make a Mother’s Day Memo Board [Pictured]

Make Rose Votive Candle Holders

Make Mother’s Day Fingerprint Candles

Make Faux Enamel Flower Pins

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas: 12 Ways to Show Mom Some Love

Make Decorative Soaps with Fabric

Make a Momtastic Memo Box

Make a Framed Silhouette

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I was surfing around Pinterest (which, by the way, is highly addictive) when I came across this idea that made me gasp a  little.  Combining two things I really like, buntings and paper lanterns, is GENIUS,  and it’s a great stashbusting opportunity to boot!  Kirsty from You Had Me At Bonjour even found a hanging lamp kit for her lantern at IKEA with a turquoise cord that matched her bunting perfectly.  (Reason #1,492 why IKEA is awesomesauce.)  Dollar Tree has paper lanterns in their seasonal section right now…   What are you waiting for??  [how to make a bunting paper lantern]

Project estimate:

• Paper lantern, $1 and up
• Scrap fabric, on hand
• Sewing machine, on hand
• Hot glue, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

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Project Estimate:

• 4 posterboards, $2
• crepe paper streamers, $2
• paper plates, $1
• plastic tablecloth, $1.25
• 20 t-shirts, $20
• t-shirt transfer paper, about $2
• 18 squirt guns, $6

Total:  about $34.25

Caroline Sanchez (Care) has been sewing since her mom taught her the basics at around six years old.  She has always been driven to CREATE, even from a very young age.  She is mommy to two little boys and one little girl, and almost every spare moment she has is spent in her sewing room or working on her blog, Obsessively Stitching.

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Here we go again with more tiny things…  Miniatures seem to be a popular theme here at DSC lately — and I am just eating it up!  Today’s project is no exception; I just adore how it turned out!! My daughter’s Barbie is going to be sleeping comfortably and in style in her gorgeous new bed.  The scale of the striped fabric is perfection — and the bed frame is just so cute.  Can you guess the source for my materials?  [Get instructions]

Project Estimate:

• Two Zen Garden trays, $1
• Pillow cover, $1
• Eyelet trim scrap, on hand
• White fabric scraps, on hand
• Polyester batting scraps, on hand
• Wood glue, on hand
• Finish nails, on hand

Total:  $3 and up!

Caroline Sanchez (Care) has been sewing since her mom taught her the basics at around six years old.  She has always been driven to CREATE, even from a very young age.  She is mommy to two little boys and one little girl, and almost every spare moment she has is spent in her sewing room or working on her blog, Obsessively Stitching.

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Today’s project is a covered mini composition book — perfect to stick in your purse for jotting down notes on the go!  Of course you could go with any theme, holiday or otherwise, for these little guys…  They only require a few small scraps of fabric and a bit of velcro.  They are so fun to make, in fact, that I’ve already sewn up a couple dozen!  [click here for the tutorial]

Project Estimate:

• mini composition notebook, 3/$1
• fabric scraps, on hand
• velcro scrap, on hand
• scrap of cardstock or posterboard (for pattern), on hand

Total:  $0.33!

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