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Paint Chip Crafts

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Paint Chip Crafts

Does anyone else find themselves with extra Paint Chips around the house. Before we painting the living room, we were back and forth to the store looking for the perfect colors. This was also something I did with my kids rooms and ended up with a drawer full of the brightest colors. Instead of tossing those paint strips, I decided to let the girls enjoy them for crafts. Take a look at some of these Paint Chip Ideas to make the perfect Paint Chip Crafts!

Paint Chip Animals | Handmade Charlotte

Paint Chip Popsicle Invitations | So Festive

Paint Chip Calendar | Say Yes

Paint Chip Mosaics | Chica and Jo

Paint Chip Mini Album | Maggie Holmes Design

Paint Chip Stairs | Cozy Little Cave

Paint Chip Easter Garland | Modern Parents Messy Kids

Paint Chip Mobile | Hey Gorg

Paint Chip Owl Art | The Homes I Have Made

Paint Chip Gift Tag | Weekend Craft

Paint Chip Bookmarks | Mama Miss

Paint Chip Box | How About Orange

Paint Chip Wall | Design Sponge

Paint Chip Notebooks | Maggie Holmes Design

Paint Chip Utensil Holder | Sew Many Ways

Paint Chip Village | Que Mas

Paint Chip Christmas Card | One Little Project

Paint Chip Banner Stars | How Sweeter It Is

Paint Chip Mickey Mouse Art | Unknown

Take a look at this popular post, Summer Bucket Items – Pin to Pinterest.

We love these Upcycled Cereal Box Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

We love these Rainy Day Activities – Pin to Pinterest.

Also look at these fun Summer Ideas for Kids – Pin to Pinterest.

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Creative Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

If you have some extra mint cases around your home, you will want to take a look at these Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas. Creative hacks, tips and uses for travel, play, and display.

Creative Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas

We eat a lot of mints. It might be the best way I get my kids to pass the breath smell test. (Before we talk hygiene, yes, I do make the brush multiple times a day!) Anyways, mints seem to be our solution over gum. Each time we visit a container I truly hate tossing these mint cases away. There are so many creative uses for them and there is no reason they should end up in a landfill… thus this post!

We found some very creative Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas. From adorable little mouse and mermaid homes, to LEGOs on the go, useful first aid and sewing kits to ornaments for your tree. These upcycled craft ideas take something old and turn it into something new, useful, and environmental friendly!

Make this adorable monster activity for your kids using an empty Altoid Tin and free printable from Fun Loving Families. Fun travel game for kids!

Upcycle and old Altoids tin to make these cute LEGO kits from The Decorated Cookie! Great toys for kids for travel or party favors. (Don’t forget ourLEGO Travel Case too!)

Enjoy our very own Upcycled Tic Tac Toe Travel Game Altoids Box.

Sadie Seasongoods teaches you how to use Altoids tins to create these adorable vintage-style suitcase Christmas ornaments with fabric, ribbon, and miniature travel labels.

Here’s one for you moms. You can turn an Altoids tin into an all-purpose carrying case for your credit/business cards, ID, cash, lipstick, gum and more! Thanks Creme de la Craft!

This is a great gift for dad. Turn an Altoids Box into a Mini Pool Table. Excellent tutorial from Consumer Crafts.

Get inspired by this Altoids First Aid kit from Craftster. It makes a thoughtful gift when seeing a friend off or can be nice resource for international travel.

Make a little person inyour life her very own fairy tale in a tin! This Princess and the Pea PDF pattern will show you how to craft a tiny poseable princess doll with a lofty bed and her own fancy closet, all scaled to fit inside two recycled Altoids tins.

On the go? If you are a modern day Mary Poppins, make sure to Altoids Tin Sewing Kit with tutorial from Makezine.

Have a ballerina? This dance tip is great! Upcycle an old tin case to make a bun on the go kit!

The Instructables has an adorable tutorial with upcycling your Altoids Case into a Watercolor Box.

Hold your stamps in this adorable little stamp case.

Using any of your mini dolls and their accessories, make something like this Little Mermaid Travel Tin from Little World Big Adventures.

Follow this Mouse House PDF Pattern for your Altoids Box. This is an adorable sewing activity and travel toy. Sweet Dreams Tiny Mouse!

If sewing just doesn’t happen in your home, purchase your Upcycled Altoids Box like Mermaid Felt Doll Bed.

Organize small things with this Mint Tin Home Organization Idea – perfect for small things!

If you have extra mint cases around your home, take a look at these Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas. Creative hacks, tips and uses for travel, play, and display. #FrugalCouponLiving #Altoids #UpcycledCrafts

“In this box I will lay, the little tooth I lost today. Please dear Tooth Fairy, while I sleep, leave me a coin, my tooth you can keep!” Tooth Fairy Mint Tin Box Idea is great for young children who are loosing their first teeth.

With this case, I hold this ring – adorable Mint Tin Ring Holder from Leonie Sinclair.

Turn your Mint Tin Case into a Prayer Box with this tutorial from Travelers Dream.

Ready for Christmas Traditions? Turn your Mint Tin Boxes into a DIY Advent Calendar with this idea from Hand Krafted by Stephanie. Don’t forget our full list of Homemade Advent Calendars.

Make a house of buggles with this upcycled altoids tin craft from Making Life Blissful.

Looking for craft upcyles that require little investment. These Paint Strip Craft Ideas are the best for an afternoon of crafting! Pin to Pinterest.

Also shop your local yard stales. You won’t believe the many things you can do with Upcycled Step2 and Little Tikes Toys. Pin to Pinterest.

How to Make a Hair Bow and Bow Holder

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July 21, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Vlog

Hair Bows can be such a mess in our house – especially a home with two young girls. This weekend I took a 16×20 picture frame (no glass or backing) and added some ribbon in 5 straight lines to the window of the frame. I simply hot glued the ribbon to the frame back. I added all my girl’s hair bows. It makes not only for a great organizational tool, but a pretty look on your wall.

If you don’t have a little girl, these bows make precious little gifts and would save some momma a lot of money. So take a look before you pass the concept.

Chalkboard Contact Paper Sale | Craft Ideas

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July 21, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Crafts, Online Shopping, Pinterest

Chalk Board Contact Paper Sale

Perhaps we can blame Pinterest, perhaps there is no need for blame but truth is Chalk Board Contact Paper is all the rage! There are ENDLESS ways to use it and the best part of all is it easily helps you become organized and looks great. It also is very easy to use/shape and cuts just like wrapping paper.

Uses:

*Frame it and use as a memo board

*Use as canister Labels

*Place inside your cabinets for writing boards

*Place on a door or wall for signs

*Place on a board or cookie sheet for a cheese board

… and so much more.

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Look how I designed my kids crib using Chalk Board Paint (but could be just as achievable with Chalk Board Contact Paper!

Product Features:

Tough, durable and repels stains. Wipes clean easily.
Lets you turn anything into a writing surface
It’s easy to apply, easy to remove and easy to keep clean.
Size: 18 inches x 6 feet (45 cm x 183 cm)
Features an easy-to-peel liner and an adhesive that allows it to be re-positioned during installation without leaving a sticky residue. Simply cut to length or shape for a custom application.

Product Description:

Con-Tact® Brand lets you turn anything into a writing surface with this self-adhesive chalkboard. Perfect for home, school, or office. Cut to any shape and size. Peel position and reposition. Write and wipe.

Find more Amazon Deals on Frugal Coupon Living and be sure to also follow on Pinterest for other crafty ideas – I am all about simplicity!

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Inspiring Kids Bathrooms, Remodels and Hacks

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July 13, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Inspiring Kids Bathrooms

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The kids bathroom is typically a high traffic area. With the morning routine, lots of hand washing and a splash filled bath time, you need a space that functions well, is organized and looks great! These ideas will help you make the most of your kids bathroom space. We love all of the pattern, décor and color ideas here and think you will too! Be inspired to update your space with the Improvement Tips and Hacks!

Girl’s Bathroom Remodels

Peach Bathroom (source unknown)

Mint and Coral Bathroom from Lookie Loo Photography

The Turquoise Bathroom from London Painting Group

Polka Dot Bathroom from Inside Ways

Boy’s Bathroom Remodels

Baseball Inspired Bathroom from Beck Design Blog

Rainbow Bathroom from Interior Clip

ABC Bathroom from Being Home Decor

Warm Rustic Boys Bathroom from Holly Mathis Interiors

Kid’s Bathroom Improvements

Add Privacy to your Window with Adhesive Film from Apartment Therapy

Paint Ugly Bathroom Tiles from Ask Anna Moseley

Restore Tile Grout from Live Love DIY

Make a Plank Wooden Wall from Fox Hollow Cottage

Kid’s Bathroom Hacks

Revamp a Mirror with Framing from Home Talk

Organize Toys from The Inspired Home

Keep Toothpaste and Toothbrushes Out of Sight from Living Well Mom

Organize Hair Ties on a Carabiner from Hi It’s Jilly

Kid’s Bathroom Decorations

Create a Chalkboard Wall in the Bathroom from Hammers and High Heels

Personalized Photo Towel Holder from 36th Avenue

Wash Your Hands Printable from Ivory Bloom

Dinosaur Toilet Paper Holder from The Chic Site

Love remodels and home improvement? Don’t forget our DIY Hardware – Restoration Ideas for Knobs, Rods, Hinges, and More! Pin to Pinterest.

We also love these creative Front Porch Ideas (inspire your welcome!) – Pin to Pinterest.

Lucky Charms Marshmallow Filled Cupcakes – Saint Patrick’s Day Dessert

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July 7, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Recipe

Lucky Charms Marhmallow Filled Cupcakes
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Fill your cupcakes with a fun litle Marshmallow Suprise – Marshmallow Filled Lucky Charms Cupcakes are sure to please your littlest leprehauns (and maybe grown ones too!) Check out this simple tutorial and have fun with lucky charms bringing a smile to everyone’s face!

Ingredients:

1 box White Cake Mix
3 Eggs
1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
1 cup Water
1/4 cup softened Butter
7 oz Marshmallow Cream
2 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
1 to 2 tbsp Milk
1-2 cups Lucky Charms cereal
Green Decorating Sugar

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Directions:

Follow directions on box for cupcakes.
After baking move to cooling rack.
Combine butter and marshmallow cream in medium bowl on medium speed until blended.
Slowly add sugar beating until well blended.
Gradually add milk until desired consistency is reached.
Transfer half of icing to another bowl and add green food coloring and mix well to blend color.
Transfer green icing to zippered bag and clip corner to pipe.
Cut a small square in the center of each cupcake.
Fill hole with green icing.
Cut off inner part of removed “plug” and replace in cupcake.
Ice top of cupcake with white icing.
Place Lucky Charms pieces on top and sprinkle with green decoration sugar.

Enjoy and shall I say, Good Luck?!?

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20+ Creative Pumpkin Decorations That Go Beyond Carving

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July 1, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Looking to up your Halloween decor? We have over twenty creative October pumpkin decorations that go beyond the traditional jack-o’-lantern carvings ideas. Enjoy these inspiring ways to decorate pumpkins.

Pumpkin Decorations That Go Beyond Carving

We wanted to take Halloween outside the box. Outside the traditional jack-o-lantern carving, beyond the paint pallet of black and orange, and above spooky faces and wicked creators. Below are some inspiring pumpkin decorations for your Halloween Decor. From bright colored paints, sparkly glitter, jumbo vase vignettes, and marble patterns, we have the most creative Halloween pumpkins that might just change the way you decorate your home this October season!

No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

Follow these No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas. Whether entering a pumpkin decorating contest or wanting something attractive for your porch or fall mantle, these DIY pumpkin decor ideas will produce an October blue ribbon winner.

Enjoy your crafting and be sure to add your images and comments to our Pinterest Pin – we love to see how your ideas turned out!

First, be sure to check out our very own Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin – this is perfect for an October birthday!

This might be my favorite of all the pumpkin decorations, how adorable is this pumpkin vase for flowers? | Pretty Life Girls

How adorable and out of the box is this Cactus Pumpkin? We are just in love! | Craft Create Cook

We adore this light blue pumpkin and haunted house vignette. I really want to try that crack paint pumpkin! | I Heart Naptime

Create a centerpiece with a pretty fall succulent arrangement inside a pumpkin. | Simply Happenstance

Okay really guys, these blue gingham pumpkins are precious! | Kelly in the City

These ombre pumpkins really pop! | A Kailo Chic Life

These DIY glitter pumpkins are chic and easy. | Beau-Coup

I am sort of obsessed with this Poison Apple Pumpkin, also looks like Slimmer from Ghost Busters a bit, no? | Let’s Mingle

These easy pom pom pumpkins can be done in a few short minutes. | Gold Standard Workshop

Turn your fall decor into something sweet like these doughnut decorations. | Club Crafted

This is a pumpkin topiary you could use over and over and it’s a great home address display idea. You will need to pick up home address house numbers. Also find this idea and more in our Halloween Patio and Porch Ideas.| At the Picket Fence

Have you tried pumpkin carving with a drill? They make the prettiest pumpkin lanterns! I personally prefer a real pumpkin for this project, but they work great with a fake pumpkin as you can display it every year. | Dream a Little Bigger

Turn your fall vignette into glow in the dark pumpkins with Tulip Glow Paint. | I Love to Create

If you have some real talent, or you know someone who does, take a look at this crochet spider web pumpkin. | Flax and Twine

With fabric paint, make a pumpkin design with dots. | A Beautiful Mess

Dip it and make these dip-dye glitter pumpkins. | The Farmer’s Daughter

Miss summer? Get creative with this Pineapple Pumpkin. | Studio DIY

Looking to up your Halloween decor? Creative October pumpkin decorations that go beyond the traditional jack-o'-lantern carvings ideas. Enjoy these inspiring ways to decorate pumpkins.

Another easy pumpkin craft, use push pins or brads to decorate your pumpkin. | A Subtle Revelry

Use Mod Podge to découpage white gourds with pressed leaves. You can harvest the foliage from your own backyard. Find this idea also in our Farmhouse Halloween Ideas. | Terrain

Monogram your own personalized pumpkin with this design! | Everything Navy

Bright paint and gold glitter? Sign us up for these DIY bright colored pumpkins. | A Kailo Chic Life

This looks like a fun paint drip pumpkin design. This blogger took all “Pinterest ideas” and replicated it with her kids – she did great! | Holly’s Art Corner

These splatter paint pumpkins are great! | Lish Creative

Create colorful marble pumpkins with the help of nail polish. | Color Made Happy

Wrap up a pumpkin in white bandage gauze and attach wiggly eyes, this makes a fun and easy mummy pumpkin. | Mother’s Niche

Decorating pumpkins? Bring them to your front porch and take a look at these Porch Halloween Ideas and Patio Decor. Pin to Pinterest.

Take the decoration inside too. We love these Halloween Mantles and Tablescapes. Pin to Pinterest.

We have some other ways to decorate and celebrate the season. Take a look at these Halloween Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

You will want and love these – 31 Halloween Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Halloween Dollar Store Decor Cute Bat Craft

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June 29, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Frugal and easy, make this cute bat craft using Halloween Dollar Store Decor and Crafts. This Halloween Preschool Craft involves the magical process of tie dye coffee filters and uses Dollar Tree Craft Supplies.

Dollar Tree Halloween Cute Bat Craft

This year was the year of Dollar Tree Halloween Crafts. We first brought you a tutorial on How to Make a Sugar Skull using Dollar Tree Halloween Decor. Next we taught you how to make your own Halloween Dollar Tree Wreath. Our point, pull out that $20 bill and run to the Dollar Store. Three crafts will give you the ultimate and adorable Easy Halloween Decor for your home.

Dollar Store Halloween Decorations

I am really in love with Dollar Store Halloween Decorations. The Dollar Tree Halloween Shop at DollarTree.com is quite impressive and there are so many items even in the non seasonal decor you could pick up to create the cutest Halloween decorations. That is exactly what we did with our cute bat craft. Using googly eyes, clothes pins, coffee filters and markers, we created a little treasure to be remembered year after year. We share an easy step by step tutorial for coffee filter tie dye using markers, water and you guessed it, coffee filters!

This cute Halloween bat craft for kids is incredibly easy. We think it makes a cute preschool Halloween Craft but I know my elementary aged kids would have fun jumping in the activity too!

Happy Crafting.

Cute Bat Craft Supplies

These clothespin cute bats can be put together in just 20 minutes with materials that you probably already have at home. The tie dye is created with coffee filters and markers, which is a magical process that the kiddos (and adults) will become addicted to! I bet we see you doing this with other Tie Dye Crafts for the Kids (and adults!)

Halloween Bath Craft Tips:

We love stockpiling our craft cabinet with Dollar Tree Arts & Craft Supplies. You also can take a look at their Halloween Decor & Home Decorations.

Dollar Tree Halloween Supplies

Dollar Store Clothespins
Dollar Store Coffee Filters
Dollar Store Wiggle Eyes
Dollar Store Washable Markers – we used Black, Blue and Purple
Dollar Store Spray Bottle for Water
Dollar Store Scissors

Shop the Dollar Tree Halloween Shop at DollarTree.com

Additional Halloween Craft Supplies

Liquid Glue with fine tip applicator (see below)
Paintbrush
Non-Stick Craft Mat or Large Plastic Zip Top Bag
Black Cardstock
White Gel Pen (see below)
Pencil
Scrap of Cardboard
Acrylic Craft Paint in Black
Optional: Black Sharpie Marker

Two items every crafter needs are Gel Pens and Liquid Glue with fine tip applicator! We swear by the Multi-Purpose Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue. For this cute bat craft, we used the Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen. It stands bright against the black.

Preschool Halloween Craft Directions

First, flatten round coffee filters and apply several colors of washable markers in a variety of patterns. We used black, blue and purple markers. Keep in mind, your colors will bleed or make a tie dye pattern so no need to speed to much time on the talent of the coloring.

Next, place your colored coffee filter on craft mat and spritz with water to watch the magic! Set your coffee filters aside to dry.

While you filters are drying, clip the clothespins on a scrap of cardboard and paint all sides with black craft paint and paintbrush. Set aside to dry.

Tip: You can also color your clothespins with black Sharpie marker for an instantly dried body!

When everything is dry, attach wiggle eyes using the fine tip applicator.

Draw mouth and fangs with white gel pen. Set aside to dry.

When your filter is dry, fold dry coffee filter in fourths and cut a scallop edge with scissors to create a bat wing

Next, unfold filter to half and cut a 3” slit up from the scalloped edge.

Lastly, open clothespin and insert your coffee filter wings. Cut ears from black card stock, apply to top of clothespin with liquid glue. Hold tightly in place to stick.

You have created your first bat. Make sure to create a colony of bats this Halloween with the kiddos! It’s fun to hang them and let them float in your child’s room or even at a common place window.

Enjoy and happy crafting!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Halloween Bat Craft. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Also enjoy our 31+ Days of Halloween Food Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

And turn your Dollar Tree Craft Supplies into a Halloween Frankenstein Monster Plate Craft. Pin to Pinterest.