Bored kids? Here’s a fun and delicious project! Use two simple ingredients to make this edible play dough from Justine at The Typical Mom and watch the boredom melt away. Then spend the afternoon creating – and subsequently eating – all kinds of creations! [how to make two ingredient edible play dough]

Project estimate:

• Marshmallows, on hand or $1
• Powdered sugar, on hand or $1 and up
• Food coloring (optional), on hand or $1 and up
• Non-stick spray, on hand or $1 and up
• Wax paper or parchment paper, on hand or $1 and up

Total: Free and up!

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There are lots of different methods for transferring printed images onto various surfaces.  We really like the simplicity and the finished look of this fun version shared by Cami at Tidbits, which uses wax paper for a quick, no-mess transfer.  She used botanical prints to make gorgeous coasters, but you can do this with lots of other wood surfaces as well, so this opens up a whole world of possibilities! [how to transfer inkjet images to wood]

Project estimate:

• Wood surface, on hand or $1 and up
• Wax paper, on hand
• Paper, on hand
• Tape, on hand
• Inkjet printer, on hand

Total: Free and up!

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I was already a washi tape addict, and then it started turning up at Dollar Tree.  Oooooooh boy!  How can I turn down cute tapes for $1 a roll?  And so it is that I find myself with a growing collection of washi, enough that it probably constitutes 2 or 3 lifetime supplies.  So, what can you do with a massive washi tape collection?  Over at Washi Tape Crafts, Melanie shares how she took some cute patterns from her washi stash and transformed them into sweet little stickers.  So cute!  [how to make washi tape stickers]

Project estimate:

• Washi tape, on hand or $1 and up
• Wax paper, on hand
• Paper punches, on hand or $1 and up

Total:  Free and up!

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Perhaps one of the best deals at the dollar store is their selection of phone and tablet cases. Compared to the $15 or more you’d spend at a department or specialty store, $1 is a bargain indeed! Never one for plain things, Amy from Mod Podge Rocks upgraded her humble dollar store case to give it some serious class using fabric and Mod Podge. [how to make a fabric covered ipad case]

Project estimate:

• iPad case, $1 and up
• Mod Podge, on hand
• Fabric, on hand or $1 and up
• Paintbrush, on hand
• Small scissors, on hand
• Wax paper, on hand
• Sand paper, on hand or $1

Total: $1 and up

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Centsational Girl (aka Kate) likes to spookify little bits and pieces of her house for Halloween, working while her kids are at school to give them a fun surprise when they arrive home.  This year, having recently painted some built-in bookcases white, she decided that it would be the perfect place to add a bit of black and make a holiday display that really stands out.  Her finishing touch to tie the whole display together is a set of glittery spider webs.  Love them?  You’ll be happy to know that you probably already have everything you need to make your own hanging out in your craft room!  [how to make glitter spider webs]

Project estimate:

• Wax paper, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand or $1
• Glitter, on hand or $1 and up
• Xacto knife, on hand

Total:  Free and up

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This week friends and family will gather in back yards all across the country to eat food, play games, and enjoy each others’ company.  If you’re looking for a fun way to add a little handmade flare to the festivities, or to any picnic or barbecue, try making pretty paper food baskets for serving your guests!  Jessica from Zakka Life has provided a free printable template for making them; all you have to do is cut and glue!  I love the carnival-like feel they have, and by using different papers, you can customize them to go with any occasion!  [how to make paper food baskets]

Project estimate:

• Printable template, free
• Paper, on hand or about $0.10/sheet and up
• Wax paper, on hand or $1

Total:  Free and up

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Yes, pretty things can come from humble materials!  This chandelier by Jamie from The Letter 4 is a similar idea to a faux capiz shell chandelier in its use of wax paper circles, but it has a playful, colorful twist:  crayon shavings!  It’s the perfect addition to a nursery or child’s room, and they can even help by sharpening their crayons.  This reminds me of “stained glass” art that I used to make with wax paper and crayon shavings when I was a kid, and it was always one of my favorite activities!  [how to make a wax paper and crayon chandelier][via Dollar Store Mom]

Project estimate:

• Wax paper, on hand or $1
• Lamps shade frame or wire basket, $1 and up
• Crayon shavings, on hand
• Iron, on hand
• Thread, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

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I’ve been on a skull crafting roll! After I made glitter skull pins in my silicone ice cube tray the other day, a friend inquired about getting a pair as earrings or barrettes. The skulls were a little heavy and large for that, so I decided to try making some smaller ones. I had some silicone clay called Sugru in my stash, as well as some skull rings left over from last Halloween’s trick-or-treating, so I tried something completely new to me: making my own silicone skull mold! You can see how I did it in my guest post at The CSI Project today!  I made my first casting of the mold with resin and the skulls turned out awesome.  Since the silicone is heat resistant to pretty high temps, I also plan to use it with polymer clay! [how to make your own silicone molds]

Project estimate:

• Sugru, about $3*
• Skull ring, on hand or $1
• Cooking spray, on hand
• Wax paper or freezer paper, on hand

Total: about $3 and up

*You can order Sugru directly off of their website. You can get a package of a dozen packets in various colors for $18 plus shipping; this project uses 2 packets, or about $3 worth.

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They’re making a comeback as Perler beads; when I was growing up in the 80s they were “those beady things that you melt with the iron.”  I’ve even seen kits with them at the dollar store lately.  But the ones seen here are none of the above.  Feeling experimental, PC from Meijo’s Joy made these out of something most people would throw away: recycled drinking straws!  The process still needs some refining, but definitely has awesome possibilities!  [how to make DIY Perler beads]

Project estimate:

• Colored drinking straws, on hand or $1
• Wax paper, on hand
• Iron, on  hand

Total:  Free and up

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I love the pretty translucent look of these leaves made with wax paper, crayons, and your iron. They would look so pretty hung up in a window where they can catch the light. This craft is fun for kids of all ages, and makes a fantastic free fall decoration. Get full instructions over at V & Co. [how to make wax fall leaves]

Project Estimate:

• Wax paper, on hand or $1
• Crayon shavings, on hand or $1
• Iron, on hand
• Scissors, on hand

Total: FREE and up

Live Chat: Fall Crafting!

It’s about that time – time for autumn!  Time for cool weather and prime-time for crafting.  What are your crafting plans for fall?  When do you start with your Halloween projects?  Is there anything you want to do this year that you haven’t done before?  Join us this coming Monday, 9/12 at 9pm EST to discuss!

Join us for the live chat Monday night in the Coffee Talk Community!

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