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A Frugal Gift Idea: Hand Made New Sew Blanket (1)

With Christmas rapidly approaching, and plenty of gifts to be had all around, I have already begun our shopping, as well as creating of gifts. Every Christmas I hand make at least one item per person. I want a personal gift that tells them I loved them and spent time on their gift. A couple of years ago I made ornaments for each child. Another time I made throw pillows for their bed with long thin arms that could hug them, they were a really big hit. This year I am making each child a throw blanket. I found a … Continue reading →

Playful Artwork: Tic-Tac-Toe

Here are some more ways to make children’s decor more fun: Tic-Tac-Toe Curtain This is a really simple way to add some fun to children’s spaces. You can use a pre-made curtain panel or shade, or you can make one from fabric that coordinates with other fabric treatments in the space. Then, simply use hot glue or fabric glue to add ribbon in the shape of a tic tac toe board. If you prefer, use strips of a contrasting fabric or vinyl, or use brick-a-brack or lace for a more feminine touch, instead of plain ribbon. Next, attach pieces of … Continue reading →

Playful Artwork: Checkerboard Blanket

Any item in the home that serves more than one purpose is a good value. This project will give you the opportunity to create great artwork for children’s spaces, and at the same time give your kids something extra to play with. Checkerboard Blanket For this project you will need black and red fleece or other fabric (for a traditional checkerboard), and the amount needed depends on how large you want the blanket to be. Fleece is generally sold by the yard, and is usually at least 60″ wide, which will give you fifteen 12″ squares per yard length. Cut … Continue reading →