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Make Adorable Pet Rocks – Easy Kids Craft!

Okay so we have a few more days until the kids are back to school. Is anyone getting stir crazy yet? Not to worry I have a craft idea for their entertainment. Grab a few stones and basic craft supplies and turn them into PET ROCKS! It turns out quite cute actually, the…

Reuse and Upcycle old CD's and turn them into window ornaments and suncatchers. mybrightideasblog.com

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Upcycle CD’s into a Gem Covered Suncatcher

Have you got a collection of CD’s and DVD’s that you no longer need? Make a craft with them! There are loads of CD Upcycle ideas out there. Today we are going to turn a few old disks into beautiful suncatchers! It’s midway through the Winter break for the kids, so we are looking…

Upcycle Jeans by adding a huge denim heart to a t-shirt. She's loved! mybrightideasblog.com

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Upcycled Jeans – Sweatshirt Refashion

On a previous post we took the leg of a pair of jeans and turned it into a wine bottle gift bag. (See below for a link on that!) Today we have another upcycle project for those jeans that we are cutting up for parts. We are going to upcycle a plain shirt and…

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Beaded Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes – Easy Winter Craft!

Make an Easy Winter Kids Craft – Snowflakes made with Pipe Cleaners and Beads! I attempted a post on this exact craft last year but I had a look at it and they turned out a bit ugly in the end. LOL. So I’m trying it again for a do-over. You will need: sparkly pipe…

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PomPom Fridge Magnets – Easy Winter Crafts!

There is something wonderful about pompom crafts. They are bright and there is so much you can do with them. This post is how to make a snowman out of pompoms for fridge magnets. This is such an easy winter craft-perfect for a snow day or winter break! Let me tell you about my…

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Upcycle Sweater into a Wool Skirt or Bum Warmer for Winter!

Have you been ice skating or waiting for the bus and felt a cold gust on your behind? Can you get your hands on a wool sweater you don’t mind chopping up for parts? Keep reading and I will tell you how to make an upcycled skirt or BUM WARMER and if you…

How to make a hand warmer for your cozy winter mittens. Also great for cold packs for kids bruises. mybrightideasblog.com

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Make Hand Warmers or Ice Packs

Easy to Make Hand Warmers or Ice Packs Last year I tried my hand at making a long soothing lavender/rice pack and I LOVED IT! Perfect for sore muscles, tense shoulders or out of the freezer when you need a cold pack. (Link Below) When summer came I thought how nice it would be…

Make an easy photo display using twigs and clothespins! Great idea for family pictures. mybrightideasblog.com

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Make a Twig Photo Display

This is such an easy way to set up a quick photo display. It uses things you will already have at home. I know this is my 4th twig project in the last 3 months but its such a fast, free and rustic product to work with. I have a particular tree that…

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Pebble Art – A Snuggling Couple

I got a nice collection of flat rocks when the weather was warmer. When you start becoming a beach pebble collector its hard to stop. Even now, although its freezing rain I still would love to escape to the beach…an hour drive away…to look for my favorite shapes of stones (hearts, ovals, circles). So…

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Tin Foil Icicles – Super Easy Winter Craft!

Easy Winter Crafts – Make Glitter Tin Foil Icicles Making sparkly icicles is a great winter craft for kids of all ages! You probably already have the supplies you need to make them. You will need: tin foil glue and glitter or combined glitter-glue needle and thread I love when things sparkle but I…