Thrifty Crafts for Kids

Valentine Day Dessert- Ice Cream Cake…Super Easy!

This is such an easy and delicious dessert.  Ingredients: 16 Oreos 16 ounce container of Cool Whip 1 cup of chocolate fudge 1 package of chocolate instant pudding (smaller box) 12 ice cream sandwiches 8-10 Strawberries Supplies: 8×8 pan tin foil Instructions: Line the 8 x 8 pan with tin foil. Unwrap all 12 ice […]

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Be My Valentine!- Fudge for your loved ones- DIY

 I love Fudge!  It should be made all year round.  This recipe is super easy to make and delicious to eat. Supplies Needed: Big Metal Bowl *  2 – 8 ounce Hershey candy bars. (The large one is only 7.5 ounces, so I buy the packet with 6 candy bars that are 1.5 ounces a piece)

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Printable Minion Valentines ~ Free Printable

Printable Minion Valentines We are obsessed with Minions at our house!  We love them!  I decided it would be fun to make our own Minion valentines this year for the kids to hand out.  You’re in luck because I am sharing! To print these valentines follow these simple steps; click on the image above, then

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Valentine’s Day Mailboxes~ Kids Gifts

Valentine’s Day Mailboxes~ Kids Gifts Looking for an inexpensive, cute gift for your kids this Valentine’s day?  These are perfect! The mailboxes are from the dollar spot at Target, but I am assuming they can be found at craft stores as well. Possibilities for filling these cuties are endless.  Some yummy Valentine’s day candy is

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Thrifty~DIY~ Gift for loved ones…Perfect for Anniversary, Valentine’s, or any special occasion.

  I saw this gift and thought how cool it would be to make for my husband for our anniversary.  Often I wonder if a day in my life does make a difference.  This is a fabulous reminder that every day does count! Supplies Needed: *Computer *Printer *8 x 10 picture frame When choosing a

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Heart Garland~ Easy Valentine’s Day Craft

Heart Garland~ Easy Valentine’s Day Craft This garland is so easy!  This craft is an easy one to do with your kids.  I love the idea of them personalizing the colors to whatever their favorites are right now. You will need: Card stock (just regular size 8.5×11) scissors or paper trimmer stapler That is it!

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Snow-day activities for kids ~ Snowman Cookies

Our family loves the snow, but long winter days inside often lead to cranky kids that are fighting.  This week my Mother-in-law came and saved the day when she bought over all the supplies to make SNOWMAN COOKIES on a very snowy day. She found the idea of Betty Crocker’s site. She used sugar cookies

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Valentine’s Day Love Letter Note Book~ ABCs of You and Me

Valentine’s Day Love Letter Note Book~ ABCs of You and Me Looking for an inexpensive Valentine’s Day idea for your special someone?  This would also be super cute to do for your kids.  I think I may start on those next! You will need: A small notebook (pocket sized) Markers or pens Embellishments if you

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