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If you are looking for a cute way to give an inexpensive token of appreciation to a special teacher this year, this sock rose craft is the perfect way to gift something fun and functional in a unique way. This project is so easy! It comes together in matter of moments and really adds a lot to the presentation of a simple pair of socks! All you need is: Affiliate links have been inserted for your shopping convenience.   a pair of socks  a rubber band  a 9" section of ribbon   and a wooden dowel rod or maybe a pencil for the stem Begin by stacking your socks together and folding up the toe section. Next, begin rolling from the top. Roll tightly!  As you get to the folded top section, keep rolling in, this will be your outer petal. As the socks are tightly rolled, secure them with your rubber band. I knotted it, then knotted it again, on the other side for a really snug hold. Remove the rubberband. Ge...

Nail Polish Painted Ornaments are a great way for tweens and teens to craft up something pretty for the Christmas tree! These are easy and economical with supplies from the dollar tree for a fun decoration to share this holiday season. This post contains affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I make a commission. I have a tendency to hoard nail polish . I can't buy just one color. I am compelled to buy them all. As I was browsing my collection, I realized I could be doing so many things with my nail polish, and I wanted to try using it for decorations! I picked 2 pretty shades, specifically one with confetti, and grabbed a 2 pack of ornaments from the dollar store. First, I carefully removed the top. Then I poured in a touch of each nail polish. The first attempt at this craft, taught me an important lesson. You must allow this to dry before replacing the cap, or the nail polish will remain liquid. To dry the polish, I re...

My daughter is all about Wonder Woman these days, so we made a cute and easy craft to keep her Superhero dreams coming!  For your convenience affiliate links have been inserted. This is such an easy craft. All you need to make it is duct tape , toilet paper rolls and scissors! Cut two toilet paper rolls in half. Then cover them with duck tape in your favorite print. Make sure to fold the edges over to avoid paper cuts and rubbing!  That is all it takes to make these crazy easy and cute Superhero cuffs for the kids! This is one of my favorite rainy day projects because after craft time ends they can engage in some dramatic play! You can check out the short video below 

This easy straw easel diy is the perfect solution to displaying photos and works of art on the cheap. All you will need is a few straws and some hot glue to create these fun and functional easel photo stands. My kids love to draw pictures and my husband loves to take photos. I usually have an abundance of things to display on any given day. Considering how artistic my family is, I regularly rotate the display! These easy easel photo stands are the perfect solution for displaying notes, photos or works of art. They come together in moments and are just the right size.        This contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase I earn money from the advertiser. To make straw easel photo stands you will need 4 paper straws and a hot glue gun. Begin by forming an upside down V with 2 straws and glue them together. Next, cut one straw in half, place this on the two straws to form an A shape. For larger photos, add the cut straw a little...