Oct 14 | Easy DIY
If you enjoy wine, chances are you have a handful of wine corks stashed somewhere. There are so many creative uses for wine corks that you can try, so if you aren’t saving them, now is the time to start. Take a look below at 7 creative uses for wine corks that will have you looking at them in a whole new light. Who knew that wine corks could be so fun? Here is how you can get started!
Garden markers
Poke a wine cork onto the end of a dowel rod or even an old fork. Write the name of the planting on the cork with marker. Then, press the rod or fork into the ground. It makes the perfect garden or plant marker so you never get confused again.
While you are in the garden, you can even start seedlings inside of larger wine corks. Just carve out the inside, add some dirt, and add your seedling. This is especially great for succulent starts.
Mini boats
Make a small triangle out of scrap paper. Tape it or glue it to a toothpick. Then, poke the toothpick into the wine cork. Place the cork in water and watch the mini boat float. Kids will love this simple and hands on activity. If you wish, you can even use craft paint to paint your boats.
Place card holders
Make your next dinner party fun with wine cork place card holders. All you need to do is take a knife and make a slit at the end of the cork. Then, slide a card with the guest’s name into the slit. It should stand up nicely, letting each guest know where to sit.
Pin cushion
Decorate your wine cork with some craft paint. Then, poke pins and needles directly into it. The cork will hold them in place nicely, and you don’t need to worry about lost sewing supplies anymore.
Fridge magnets
Hot glue a piece of magnet (found at local craft stores) to the wine cork. Then, just place it on your fridge. It is such a cute way to hold memos and photos in place.
Mini stamps
Take a knife and carve a shape into the end of the wine cork. Press the cork onto a stamp pad and then onto paper. Your design will be imprinted onto the paper. This is a fun craft for kids or even for ladies’ night!
Cork board
Glue dozens of corks side by side and in rows to create a cork board. Add a ribbon to the back for hanging and you have a quick and easy memo station.
Who knew wine corks could be so much fun? Give these creative ways to use wine corks a try and you will never throw them away again.
Oct 7 | Easy DIY
Well, I think this is pretty neat! Create your own DIY tea bags using coffee filters! This is perfect for gift giving and creating your own tea blends!
Thanks, Anita!
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Oct 6 | Easy DIY
Here’s a cute little Summer project for anyone that is able to do simple sewing. Make your own Flower Hair Clips!
These would make a fabulous gift for any girl on your gift list.
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Oct 2 | Easy DIY
Keep the kids busy with this simple craft and add a sweet touch to your Thanksgiving table with fun turkey napkin rings made out of pipe cleaners! Pipe cleaners (chenille stems) are always a great medium for many craft projects. They keep kids engaged and can be used in a multitude of ways to craft anything their imaginations can hold. Not to mention they are also really inexpensive to purchase and are great for fine motor development. What else can you think of to craft from these pipe cleaners?
Turkey Pipe Cleaner Napkin Rings
SUPPLIES:
For each napkin ring, you will need only 5 pipe cleaners
- 1 each-Brown, red, blue, yellow, orange
- scissors
DIRECTIONS:
Twist brown pipe cleaner so that half of the center is a circle, then bend end into an upside “u” wrap around circle to secure. Wrap remaining end around ring to tuck it out of the way and strengthen the ring.
Cut remaining colored pipe cleaners in half. Take one color bend it in half, wrap it around circle body of turkey, fold each end down to make a feather. Repeat all the way around with each color.
Cut off a ½” piece of remaining red pipe cleaner, and about ¾” of orange, bend red pipe cleaner around the orange and bunch up to form your turkeys waddle, finally bend orange in half towards the brown turkey head to finish the beak.
Slide ring over napkin, voila!
Sep 25 | Easy DIY
The temperature is finally getting cooler outside! This does mean, however, that the opportunities to get outside to play can be interrupted by rain or snow. But you’ll be ready for those rainy days with these fun activities that will keep you from hearing “I’m bored”!
Take the Kids to the Kitchen
Pick an easy family favorite recipe and let the kids help you with the preparation. Assign responsibilities based on age and ability of your child – you are there to supervise! The kids will be proud of what they helped to create and more eager to help you in the kitchen at regular meal times as well! There is nothing more fun than eating something that you helped to make!
Dance Party
Put on some music, then sing and dance! This gets all that pent-up energy that would have been spent outside playing. It’s a time to just be silly and get all of you some exercise. Share some of your favorite songs from your childhood and let the kids tell you about some of theirs as well. Make sure to pick music that is upbeat and especially anything with a chorus that is catchy and singable!
Make Playdough
There is nothing more fun than making objects out of dough you helped to make yourself. One basic recipe is 2 cups flour, 2 cups warm water, 1 cup salt, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon cream of tartar. Mix and heat until it starts to hold together. Food coloring and scented oils can be added for color and smell. Making a really big batch lets you make multiple colors and scents, just let your imaginations go wild!
Sock Ball Fun
Make a ball out of several pairs of socks and take turns shooting into a laundry or trash basket from various distances. Make it a tournament and allow bigger kids to block shots (unless this will lead to arguments, of course!)
Build a Fort
Throw blankets or tablecloths over tables and chairs, take the cushions off the couch and create a cozy hideaway for the day. Take flashlights into the fort, read stories and eat lunch in the fort. Pretend you are camping in the great outdoors even though you are still home! If you still have nap time, it would be fun to have nap time in the fort as well.
Try Water Beads
These are a new to us thing, but my girls love playing with water beads! I put a bunch in a big container and gave them some measuring cups, spoons, small bowls and little animal figurines. They can dump, switch and squish with these for at least an hour! Although we haven’t tried this yet, but I’ve heard they make great stress balls when you stuff them into balloons.
While there can be an endless list of indoor activities, I hope you enjoyed these 5 budget friendly ideas! How do you keep the kids entertained on rainy days?
Sep 24 | Easy DIY
This is such a neat project and one that I hope to implement with Sienna in the future! Learn how to make your own money jars so the kids can learn to Give, Save and Live with the money they collect inside!
