Kitchy Apron [Craft Projects Weekly]

Craft Projects Weekly (January 06, 2019)
This ruffly apron is as much fun to make as it is to wear. Make one or more for yourself and some to gift to others.
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Kitchy Apron

By Elaine

This is cute apron that is feminine with the ruffles, yet kind of tailored because of the prints chosen. Aprons are really making a comeback and you will enjoy making this one!

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This Week's GuidesMaking Glittery Glass MagnetsUpscale Recycled Containers with Con-Tact PaperUsing Butcher Paper for Gift WrapCrocheted February Heart BagCrafts Using Cardboard Drink CarriersKitchen Crochet Trio (Magnet, Coasters, and Hotpads)Today's Posts

Chinese New Year Wreath

By 15mhhm15

Chinese New Year is on February 5, 2019. If you celebrate this holiday, here is a modern twist showing how you can use a Christmas wreath and transform it into a Chinese New Year wreath. It is great to display over the fireplace or anywhere inside your home. To display outside laminate the red lucky envelopes.

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DIY Off-Shoulder Top

By attosa

I was looking to buy an off-shoulder sweatshirt when I noticed that most of them cost $10 to $15 more than their pre-cut counterparts. There is a super simple way to cut them to make them hang off your shoulder just right. Here's how to do it.

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Swirl Tie Dye Pattern

While the swirl pattern looks complicated, but it is actually pretty easy to make. Learn how to do it with this short video.

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Crown Royal Bag Quilt

By quiltingirl

This Crown Royal bag quilt was fun and easy to make. I split the bags in half and cut the sides to get a straight line and uniform size. To square off the bags, I made a triangle pattern to get a straight line.

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Making Bath Bombs

By Donna

I made these as stocking stuffer snowmen for my adult children, but they are a treat anytime of the year! Unfortunately I didn't take a final photo of them with their "faces on", but it was a simply drawn as a bunch of dots (similar to smiley faces really) made with a Betty Crocker Easy Writer 4 decorator pen.

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Bon Voyage Card

By Benetta

A fun, quick-to make card for a honeymoon couple leaving for an island vacation!

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Bead and Fabric Necklace

By attosa

I wanted to make a fun necklace with scrap fabric, a bunch of beads I had laying around, alongside with some beads I made out of cornstarch awhile back.

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Uses For Old Records

Anyone have frugal or crafty uses for records that are too scratched to listen to?

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Crocheted Pocket Scarf

By Connie Decker Brown

Keep your neck and hands warm with this versatile pocket scarf.

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Indoor Sandbox

By lalala...

The weather is rainy and cold here. My son was starting to miss the outdoor activities that he loves, like playing in the sandbox. So I decided to bring the sandbox to him!

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Desert Inspired Birthday Card

By Benetta

Get your inspiration from the desert when making this birthday card, suitable for a man. Use colored sand, a small twig, and small pieces of tree bark and turn these into a unique artwork, reminiscent of the beauty of a desert. Definitely the type of card that a nature lover will appreciate!

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Denim Toilet Seat and Tank Covers

By Monica

This is a denim toilet seat and tank cover set I made from some lightweight denim scraps I had, combined with an old doily and some scraps of lace.

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Homemade Flubber

By lalala...

Homemade flubber is easy to make and provides hours of fun for your little ones.

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Love You Madly Vinyl Record Underplate

By Benetta

Paris is often called the "City of Love." Use some French inspiration to show your Cupid just how much you love him. Turn old long play vinyl records into underplates/chargers. Use these when you set the table for your romantic Valentine's Day dinner. A good way to turn trash into meaningful treasure!

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Paper Bead Bracelet

By ShirleyE

This simple bracelet is made from colourful pages taken out of glossy magazines. It is easy to make and needs only a few materials. You could also add glitter, ribbons, or sticky jewels at the end to bling it up a bit if you like.

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Button and Fabric Wall Hanging

By Sandi/Poor But Proud

With some round disks, buttons, a drill, and a wooden placard, you can make this wonderful wall hanging for a gift or to keep.

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Make Gift Bags from Seasonal Throws

By mom-from-missouri

This time of the year, after Christmas, the stores all have Christmas throws on sale. I got several from a dollar store for $2 each last year. This year I gave a few for gifts, and took 2 of them and sewed them together on 3 sides, making a large bag (like a large pillowcase).

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Shabby Chic Gift Tag

By ShirleyE

This is such a pretty and fashionably messy gift tag. You don't have to make yours exactly the same. After making one, I hope I have encouraged you to design your own. Have a search around to see what bits and pieces you have to make one in your own unique style.

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Yarn Flower Hair Clip

By ShirleyE

This is a pretty and a little bit sparkly hair clip with three dainty flowers. Make one to match your outfit. These would be a great seller at bazaars and craft fairs.

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Making Small Kitchen Appliance Covers

By Frugal Sunnie

You can save money by making your own small kitchen appliance covers. I use vinyl table covers to make sturdy, wipe clean small kitchen appliance covers.

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Skeleton Key Decoration

By melody_yesterday

Create a simple decorator touch for your family room or front hallway using old keys. Gather a few old keys from rummage sales or flea markets or ask your friends or family if you can get a few.

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Waves Cowl

By melissa

This stitch pattern creates a unique wave pattern. It is perfect for alternating and showcasing 2 colors. This cowl best fits children.:)

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Peppermint Candy Bowls

By lalala...

These cool candy bowls are fun to make and you can eat them once the candy in them is gone!

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Bottle Top Thimble

By melissa

You know those little tops on hairsprays and other styling products? I found one on the washer one day, put it on my finger and thought, hey, this is just like a thimble! You just need to dress it up a bit before using. It works great and is way prettier than the thimbles I actually bought.

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Decoupaged Box Lid Using Old Calendar Pages

By Sherry Hampton

This is a paper mache box bought at WalMart, painted outside blue and inside off white. I like to save my calendars, I really like Victorian, farms and landscapes.

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Save Cardboard Boxes for Paint Projects and Jigsaw Puzzles

By Robyn Fed

This year, I put lots of gifts in the cardboard decorated boxes you can buy at the dollar store. I noticed they were perfect for art projects, to protect furniture, and to store after the children are through with them.

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Simple Soap Making IdeaTo make wonderful smelling and silky soap, grate a small bar of soap (or leftover slivers) into a medium saucepan. Add 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to boil, cooking 1 minute.Tighter BowsAfter making all the loops you need for your bow twist the bow instead of the wire holding your bow together. This makes a much tighter and fuller bow.Making a Scarf from ScrapsA few years ago I started making hats and scarves from the "fun" or "fur" yarn, which is quite expensive. I had made a lot of scarves and realized I had so much scraps that could not be used and had no idea how I could use them.Pricing Homemade QuiltsI take the total amount of materials and mutiply it by the number of hours to complete the quilt and arrive at my price that way. Has worked for me for some time and I feel comfortable with the formula.Bequest Craft Supplies In Your WillHas anyone ever thought about what will happen to all of our craft things when we die? It's kind of a morbid thing to think about, I know, but has anyone ever thought about it? I did, and actually put it into my will what I want done with it.Uses For Leftover Christmas PaperIf you make your own sewing patterns or make duplicate patterns or revisions to patterns like I do, use your old Christmas wrapping paper or Christmas tissue paper, it makes great patterns!Use Cotton Yarn to Make Crocheted TowelsI've found that Lily Sugar 'n Cream 100% cotton yarn is much more durable than acrylic yarn, since towels are laundered so much. I make quite a few crocheted wash cloths and dish cloths using the cotton yarn.Reuse Metal Guitar Strings for Craft WireHubby plays the guitar, and I found some of his discarded metal strings in the trash. I thought - hmm! I could use the wire for my craft projects, especially the jewelry I am putting together, so I kept it for future use!Bath Cookies (Non-Edible)24 cookies, enough for 12 baths.

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