When I think of a Tussie Mussie, my first thought is of a Christmas decoration filled with potpourri or a small gift hanging on a Christmas tree. They’d hang alongside other vintage Christmas crafts like strings of popcorn, candles, corn husk angels and hand cut paper snowflakes, back before we could run out to a […]
Candles burnin’ low and lots of snow and ice, everywhere we go! These are just some of the things that mean the Christmas season is here. Other than choirs singing carols, freshly baked cookies, and stockings hung by the chimney, there is nothing as quite as festive as the colors of Christmas. With the Christmas […]
Alrighty it is coming to that time of year again. The time for jingle bells, hot cocoa, sleigh rides, and caroling. If you haven’t guessed already I’m talking about all the wonderful aspects of Christmas, but what is Christmas without some super amazing Christmas crafts? Christmas is the prime time for all you crafty people, bringing […]
Paper crafters, your moment has come. There’s no better time to shine than the holiday season when all of the paper craft ideas are (literally) at your fingertips. Homemade greeting cards can be the most budget-friendly gift idea! With some elbow grease and craft scissors, you can create a beautiful work of art that your […]
I grew up with my Mom’s View Master and still have it today. Sizzix has a die cut that allows you to make the view master shape yourself and I thought I’d make a special homemade Christmas card using the tiny index photos you get when you have your photos printed. They fit perfectly! Materials: […]
When I think of a Tussie Mussie, my first thought is of a Christmas decoration filled with potpourri or a small gift hanging on a Christmas tree. They’d hang alongside other vintage Christmas crafts like strings of popcorn, candles, corn husk angels and hand cut paper snowflakes, back before we could run out to a […]
We here at Cheap Eats and Thrifty Crafts are always looking ahead to the next greatest craft or recipe, but sometimes it’s nice to slow down and take a look back. In this post we have included all of your favorite thrifty craft projects from November of 2013. Step back in time with these affordable […]
Get in the spirit of the holiday season by making handmade ornaments that will make your spirits bright! Below you will find all of our favorite thrifty homemade ornaments, many of which are made with materials that you probably already have on hand. Thrifty Handmade Ornaments 1. Upcycled Light Bulb Angel Ornament – This elegant […]
Everyone loves the holidays, but they sure can be stressful! Finding the perfect Halloween costume, preparing a sumptuous Thanksgiving feast, and sending cards and gifts to your loved ones for Christmas sure is a lot of pressure! You could also try your hand at some brown paper bag craft projects for the holidays! To make your […]
As Christmas creeps ever closer I find myself getting more and more excited for the holiday season. I love everything about Christmas; it’s such a magical time of the year, and I can hardly wait for it to finally arrive. We still have quite a ways to go, but who says we shouldn’t start preparing […]
