• Easy Upcycled DIY Gift Bags #diycrafts #upcycle
    DIY,  Do it Yourself

    Easy Upcycled DIY Gift Bags

    It’s fun to add a little crafty touch to your gift bags, and it feels more “thoughtful” because it shows that you invested a little more time into your gift.  I often buy plain bags at the dollar store because you can get them cheaper in “groups”.  Today, I bought a 3-pack of yellow gift bags for $1.  If you watch for clearance sales at Walmart and other stores, you can often snag an even better deal!  They are of course, plain gift bags, but it doesn’t take much to turn them into something a little more special. My BEST TIP for DIY crafts is to buy plaid / gingham…

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    Quick Weekend Projects: Diy Desk Memo Board

    I LOVE fast projects. And, I really like the art of “creating” something new, but HATE tedious projects that take more than a couple of hours to do. This project literally took around 15 min.  ***Perfect for my attention span.  Tee hee! I grabbed this (self-standing) wooden frame with a nice unique shape at a thrift store yesterday.  As for greeting cards, I often pick those up in  bundled deals to keep on hand. *Pin it here:  http://www.pinterest.com/pin/138204282289940222/ What you need: – A self-standing photo frame (small size for convenience that will fit well on your desk or dresser) – A greeting card (pick a color that matches your decor…