From the category archives:

Crafts

Fast, Fun, and Frugal: Leaf Wreath

11 November 2009
First, take a big piece of cardboard and measure out the size of your wreath

You may be thinking I’m a little obsessed with wreaths.  Well, you are right, because I love wreaths! In fact, the girls were studying fall, and I just came up with this one when we were playing in the leaves. Now, I know this craft won’t win any prizes, but it was quick and fun, [...]

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Quick and Frugal Kid’s Cape

5 November 2009
Ironing the material

I was very cheap frugal with my girls’ Halloween costumes this year.  I refused to purchase a costume in a package for $20 or $30.  No way! So, I got the bright idea (Monday, mind you) that I would make their costumes. After a trip to Hobby Lobby and Walmart, I came out with shirts, [...]

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Frugal Family Craft: Fall Wreath

29 October 2009

Yesterday, the girls and I made a fall wreath for our craft time at school.  I spent around $15 for the supplies at Walmart and Hobby Lobby. What can you come up with for a frugal, fun family craft this week?

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Creating Christmas Gifts…

4 December 2008

  We have been working on Christmas gifts for the girls’ teachers. Abby Grace gave Mrs. Susan (Choate) and Mrs. Kim (Chavarria) their gifts last night at Children’s Choir. Each teacher received a custom-made potholder, hand-painted suncatcher, and a handwritten card thanking them for teaching about Jesus. Their Sunday school teachers will receive their gifts [...]

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Family Wreath

4 December 2008

Shane was off the entire week of Thanksgiving, so we worked on several crafts. The main craft was the creation of a family wreath. It now hangs on our front door. Thanks for subscribing! Come visit me anytime on my site!

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