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How to Host a Christmas Party Without Breaking the Bank

December 19, 2020 by AllFreeCopycatRecipes Leave a Comment

‘Tis this season of holiday parties! We love a good Christmas party, but hosting one can add up really quickly. Between food, drinks, and decor, your party budget can get out of control. Don’t worry; we have all the budget-friendly party ideas you need. The easiest way to save money is on food. Instead of […]

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15 Affordable Halloween Party Ideas

October 21, 2020 by DIY Idea Center Leave a Comment

Affordable Halloween Party Ideas

Halloween is such a great time of year (and that’s not just because it’s in the same month as my birthday). It’s the one time of year when everyone gets to be an actor, putting on costumes and becoming someone else! Now, trick-or-treating is great and all (if you’re five), but I like to celebrate […]

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Guide to a Budget-Friendly Holiday Season

September 17, 2020 by DIY Idea Center Leave a Comment

Guide to a Budget-Friendly Holiday Season

The holiday season kicks into high gear in late October and doesn’t end until January. During this time, people are constantly decorating, making home-cooked food and baked goods, traveling, buying presents, and throwing parties. It can easily become a very expensive time of year. However, when you have DIY holiday projects up your sleeve, you […]

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Football Season Preview: 8 Budget-Friendly Crafts for Game Day

August 22, 2020 by AllFreeCrochet Leave a Comment

Being a football fan can get expensive, whether you’re decorating for game day or wearing your team’s swag. Why is a regular t-shirt $10-20, but a sports-related shirt can be $30-50? Even at Wal-Mart, the price tags for sporty stuff can be shocking. However, there’s a way you can enjoy your team without spending a […]

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Blast from the Past: Budget-Friendly Retro Vintage Sewing Patterns & Jewelry Patterns

July 31, 2020 by AllFreeSewing Leave a Comment

The great thing about retro fashion is that you can be 100% sure it’s not just a fad. If a certain look has been around for over 20 years, it’s probably going to stick around another 20 years. Some statements like the little black dress or a well-tailored blazer are just not going anywhere—you can […]

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12 Budget Baby Crochet Patterns to Survive Baby Shower Season

June 12, 2020 by AllFreeCrochet Leave a Comment

The crocheters in my life are always so busy this time of year because springtime is baby shower time. Every weekend, there’s a baby shower. It gets a little crazy. While I give a lot of my own crochet gifts, I’m also commissioned for gifts for other people. I have my niece asking for a […]

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Mason Jar Craft: City of Lights Party Decoration

June 4, 2020 by Benetta Strydom Leave a Comment

Parties and weddings are a wonderful time to celebrate life and love. Unfortunately, decorating for a party or a wedding can become very expensive, and that is when budget-friendly crafts become very convenient. Not only is it an inexpensive way of entertaining, it also allows you to leave a green footprint by turning trash-bound items […]

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Cheap Easy Gift Idea: Adult Coloring Cupcake Birthday Card

June 2, 2020 by Benetta Strydom Leave a Comment

Adult coloring is the latest craze taking the world by storm. It is a wonderful way of relaxing and unwinding after a long day at work. The designs do not always be intricate to have value. Sometimes completing an easy design can be just as satisfying. This downloadable cupcake design is perfect for a short […]

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Cute Recycled Coffee Cans for Desk Organization

May 25, 2020 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

I like looking at my craft supplies as much as I like using them. This means pretty organizing and containers are a must! However, as a consummate recycled crafter, that means I look for ways to upcycle packaging containers that would normally be hitting the trash or recycle bin and use them to corral my […]

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Upcycled Vintage Country Table Centerpiece

May 15, 2020 by Benetta Strydom Leave a Comment

Summer is the best time to host a garden party. It is the time of the year when family and friends get together to enjoy the lovely outdoors, to build new memories, to share laughter and to rekindle relationships or friendships. It is also the most popular wedding season of the year. As with everything […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Benetta Strydom, budget friendly ideas, centerpiece, DIY, DIY wedding, table settings, upcycling, vintage, wedding

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Thrift stores beware, because this fall we are saving our old, out-of-style clothing. Before you throw away your old clothes or add them to the donation pile this season, check-out these patterns for Refashioning and Upcycling. These DIY clothing ideas are great for the summer to fall transition. Whether you are attempting to keep up with the […]

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