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Inexpensive DIY Father’s Day Gift Ideas

May 28 by 4 Comments

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Father’s Day is just around the corner. If you are like me, you are so wrapped up in planning for the end of the school year and summer that you sometimes miss it. I am going to share 15 inexpensive Father’s Day Gift ideas you can make with your kids for the dad in their lives.
Father's Day is just around the corner. If you are like me, you are so wrapped up in planning for the end of the school year and summer that you sometimes miss it. I am going to share 15 inexpensive Father's Day Gift ideas you can make with your kids for the dad in their lives.
15 Inexpensive DIY Father’s Day Gifts 

All about My Daddy Photo Gift from Mama Gab
Dad Rocks Paperweight from Crafts by Amanda
Handprint Treasure from Connecticut Working Moms
Hero Dad Project from Shanty 2 Chic
Your Little Peanut Card from Crafty Morning

Beaded Key Chain from Free Kids Crafts
Box of Memories from The House of Hendrix
Father’s Day Coupons from All Kids Network
Golf Tea Porcupine from Reading Confetti
Pepperoni Pizza Ribbon from Hungry Happenings

Altoids Business Card Holder from Crafting a Green World
Car Shirt from The Blue Basket
Edible Tackle Box from Let Your Scribbles Be Enough
Pat on the Back Shirt from Sugar Bee Crafts
Upcycled Nuts and Bolts Heart Craft from Mosswood Connections

 

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20 Cheap and Easy Teacher Gifts

May 4 by 3 Comments

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People often think that homeschoolers don’t have to deal with teacher gifts. However, this is not true at all. In fact, we still give gifts to Sunday School Teachers, Co-Op teachers, tutors, and much more. However, with all of the amazing Pinterest ideas out there it’s hard to find teacher gifts that are affordable and easy to make. I have put together this list of 20 cheap and easy teacher gifts you can make now.

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Paper Mache Christmas Treat Bowl – Great Gift Idea!

Nov 17 by Leave a Comment

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Paper Mache Christmas Treat Bowl - Great Gift Idea!





What you will need: 

Paper Mache Christmas Treat Bowl - Great Gift Idea!

 

  • Balloon – You will need one for each globe. Pick a bright color. It will help you later.
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup Flour
  • Shredded paper. – While newspaper works well, if you have old white paper I recommend using it. It makes it easier to paint with less coats.
  • Twine or String – You will need about a foot and a half. You will also need another foot in addition separated.
  • Paint – You will need Red.
  • Mod Podge 
  • Hot Glue Gun
What to do: 

  • Start by mixing Flour and Water to make a paste – I recommend using a wire wisk to get out any lumps in the mixture.
  • Blow up your balloon – Pick the size you want your globe to be and blow up your balloon.
  • Tie your twine to the top of your balloon. – You will need to hang it to dry later.
Paper Mache Christmas Treat Bowl - Great Gift Idea!
  • Dip Strips in glue flour mixture and wipe off excess – The paper strips only need to be moistened.
  • Start with a single strip around the spot you want to be the top of your bowl. – This will give you a reference point and keep things mostly smooth.
  • Stick to balloon and smooth out. – Make sure to have your child rub the strip down so that it doesn’t have any lumps. Lumps now will set that way as it dries.
  • Check for holes and patch them – Holes in the paper will dry as actual holes in your globe. Have your child make sure to check for spots that aren’t covered. This is where having a bright colored balloon comes in handy. You don’t know how hard it was to find holes on the white one.
  • Let dry overnight. 
  • Pop Balloon – Use a needle and pop your balloon.
  • Paint. – It may take up to 3 coats to get a nice dark red without the newspaper showing.
  • Use a hot glue gun to attach your twine to the outside. – I recommend going around it with twine. Then cut the twine and tie a bow. Glue the bow on after.
  • Add a coat of Mod Podge – This will seal your bowl and keep the bugs out of it. Let dry for 24 hours.
  • Fill with treats and share or enjoy. 
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