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Accessorize For Less – More Belts

I have already provided you with a couple of ideas for using new items as belts, but I am not done yet. I am constantly faced with the problem of belts not fitting correctly, not being able to find them at the store in the correct size, or for my daughter, not being small enough for her. So like an frugal mom, I have modified several everyday items and created new and fun ideas for belts. Here are a couple more. Daddy’s Tie Is there an old tie hanging in daddy’s closet? Grab one and create a cute belt with … Continue reading →

Accessorize For Less – Belts

Belts can get expensive, for children or for adults. And finding the size you need can also be hard. Often I find myself staring at a rack of belts, loving one and finding it doesn’t come in the size I need. Another problem I have faced is my daughter’s small size. She is very tiny. Her waist is extremely small and finding a belt that will fit her has been very interesting and challenging to say the least. Either she there is too much belt left over at the end and we have to stick it through multiple belt loops, … Continue reading →

Crocheted Accessories

Using a simple chain stitch, your kids can create lots of fun crocheted belts, necklaces, bracelets, and other accessories, including items for their rooms. Kids can make cute items from yarn, twine, embroidery floss, ribbon, rawhide, fabric, or strings of tiny beads. Pick up different sizes of crochet hooks for these projects. You will need small ones for twine or floss and large for heavier materials. You will need lengths or material about two to three yards long to make belts and things of that nature, while you can generally “guestimate” the sizes need for other projects. For a bracelet, … Continue reading →