Now that autumn is upon us, you’re probably busy churning out hats, scarves, and mittens. Did your hook barely leave your hands this weekend? It’s okay, you can admit it. It’s crunch time for crochet projects! When you’re crocheting like a machine, it helps to have easy crochet patterns so that you can relax and […]
When the temperature begins to drop and the leaves start to change from green to orange, it can only mean one thing: Fall is here! We love everything about fall here at CheapEatsThriftyCrafts, from pumpkin carving to snuggly sweaters to Halloween. It’s definitely our favorite season. And if you’re as psyched as us that fall […]
Back to school season is just around the corner, which means it’s time for brand new notebooks, brightly colored backpacks, and tons of fun projects for kids. But we at AllFreePaperCrafts know how expensive back to school shopping can be. That’s why we’re bringing you some awesome free printables for back to school season that […]
We’ve all fallen in love with a designer dress or piece of custom furniture, looked at the price tag, and then slowly backed away. Designer clothing, jewelry, and home decor may be fabulous but let’s be honest, no one wants to break the bank on a summer dress you can only wear a few months […]
I have to say, when I first entered the crafting world, toilet paper roll crafts were definitely not on my radar. I was all about scrapbooking projects and printables, not to mention sewing. I can make a mean pillow, ya’ll. But toilet paper roll crafts? Uhhh no way. At first, I was really hesitant about […]
It’s almost spring! You know what a new season calls for – a new wardrobe. I love using the opportunity of changing temperatures to change up my everyday wear, as well – especially when it comes to wearing brighter, less bulky clothes after a long winter of heavy sweaters. But if you can’t just […]
In my experience, when I make DIY bracelets, the first thing I want to do is show them off. I just can’t help myself, especially if they turn out to be absolutely fabulous. I mean, I took the time and the effort to make something gorgeous, so why not flick and shake my wrist a […]
While shopping with my daughter Deborah, we wandered into a store selling all varieties of scents and candles, and candle holders to go along with them. The price they wanted just for a mason jar holder was (what we thought) ridiculous, and, of course, I blurted out, “Oh honey, I can make that for you.” Really? […]
I have to say, out of all of the paper crafts in the world, my favorite ones to make are the easy printable paper crafts. Why? Because they’re so easy to do. Because it’s like instant satisfaction every time I finish a project. Sure, I love scrapbooking, making handmade cards, and working on elaborate paper […]
I don’t care what anyone else thinks – sock puppets are hilarious. Take anything, add a sock puppet, and it’s 30 percent funnier. Here are some examples of things made better by sock dolls: School projects. Once, I did a presentation on Hamlet for an English class. Let me tell you, my crazy Ophelia sock […]
