- Website
- http://Not2Crafty.com
- Description
- I have never met anyone who can't make wonderful things for their homes, friends, and family, only those who think they can't. The purpose of this blog is to show everyone how really simple most projects for the home are to make. When my husband and I bought our first home we were short on cash so I learned to be long on creativity. I have been told that I can make something wonderful out of nothing and that is true. You can too! Some of my favorite things are items that I found in someone's junk pile. I am going to show you how easy it really is. I hope you find the courage to jump in and attempt some of these projects. You will be amazed at how talented you really are.
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This candle was made with scrapbooking vellum paper that came preprinted with different phrases and metal brads. It only took me about 15 minutes to make it and I can [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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I made these stockings for my son and daughter in law and for their doggie children. They are simple to make and the extra details are [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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This mini tree is made from some pine pipe cleaners and a twig. I glued it into a mini clay pot that is decorated with some holiday ribbon.
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These Ho Ho Ho decorations were made from some adhesive backed words that I found in the scrapbook section at Hobby Lobby. They also had other words like Snow, Joy, [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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This is a great winter project and is really easy to make. I used an old Christmas postcard that I copied onto fabric paper and then glued onto the hat. [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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These candle holders are made from clay pots that are painted and stenciled. I made six of them to use as a centerpiece on my Thanksgiving table but they [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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This is a fun project for Thanksgiving or Fall decor. The leaves have ribbon loops and name tags sewn on so that each family member can take their leaves [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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This table runner is easy and inexpensive to make. I stenciled enough leaves on it for all family members and guests to sign on Thanksgiving Day fwith a permanent [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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These gingerbread men are fun and easy to make. I used a lightweight canvas which I painted brown and added embellishments to. These look great with the candy canes and [...]<!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
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These candy canes are made from lightweight canvas fabric and are great for Christmas decorating. They look good in garlands, wreaths, on a tree, or in a centerpiece.
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