Archives for January 2021

Frosting, disinfecting wipes, and other containers can be repurposed to make vases. Children will have fun creating their own designs.

Supplies needed:

• Empty containers, washed and dried
• Glue sticks
• Cardstock paper
• Ribbon
• Variety of fresh flowers

Children may want to design their own wrap with crayons or stickers. My cardstock paper did not completely cover the large container, so I added a strip of scrap paper to the front.

As you can see, I made these specifically for Valentine’s Day. I think I’d like to do the same for Mother’s Day.

Have fun creating.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Just a few more weeks left for after-Christmas shopping. I’m a big sale shopper, and finding a deal makes me smile.

Last week, I found dated Christmas ornaments at 90% off. I took a closer look and realized the date could be removed, and I would be able to gift them for Christmas 2021.

If you’re out and about and find dated ornaments, check to see if the date can be removed.

Have fun!

Please hang on to your 2020 Christmas cards. I have some great ideas how they can be put to use.

My cousin, Sally, repurposes them. For the last several years, she sends them back as a postcard with her Christmas message. I love this idea, and it’s so practical. Below is a sample of how she prepares the card. Make sure to check with your post office for the appropriate size.

Christmas cards can be framed, turned into bookmarks, trimmed down to make Christmas gift tags, and ornaments. My friend, Julie, made a Christmas ornament with a canning jar band and lid. I loved this idea too. When I went to purchase bands and lids, I couldn’t find them. Many people gardened this year and canned their harvest. Bands and lids were impossible to locate. But, wait. I came up with an idea. Inside the Grands Cinnamon Rolls is an icing packet. The cover is just the right size for an ornament. Even though it doesn’t have a band, it will work fine. I also think the icing containers would make great circle cookie cutters or storage for tiny items. It’s so much fun to repurpose!

While you take down Christmas decorations, think about the many ways we can repurpose used items.

Happy New Year!