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5 Fun Crafts to Do with Leaves

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Actually, there are quite a few fun crafts you can do with leaves that are simple and frugal. Take a look below at 5 fun crafts to do with leaves and see how easy it is to use what Mother Nature has given you to create some fun stuff. 5 Fun Crafts to Do with Leaves: 1. Kids will love this craft! Stuff a scarecrow.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Sell your crafts. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation.

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DIY Gift Idea: Easy Tea Cup Snow Globe

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If you are looking to enjoy some holiday homemade goodness, take a look below at a simple Christmas craft you can enjoy this weekend. Take a peek and let’s get crafting! White crafting glitter. We were able to find the cup and saucer at our local thrift store for just a quarter each. Happy holiday crafting!

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Frugal Fall DIY Project: Puzzle Piece Apple

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If you are looking for a fun and frugal fall craft project, this Puzzle Piece Apple is the perfect fit. 50 cents at a thrift store, but you can even grab a 50-100 piece puzzle at the dollar store and it will work great too. Spray paint or craft paint in both red and green. Craft glue or hot glue.

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5 Frugal DIY Halloween Decor Ideas

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It is so cheap, usually $1 for a big bag at your local dollar store. Craft with what Mother Nature gives you. You can then frame the arrangement in a simple orange or black frame (spray paint a dollar store or thrift store frame to get this look) and you have instant art! So gather your supplies and get crafting!

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Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer

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The metal on old pop-up toasters and toaster ovens can often be repurposed for small jewelry or craft projects if removed carefully with the sharp edges filed. If you have china that is past the point of usefulness, broken or severely cracked, break it some more to create mosaic tiles for other craft projects.

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Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin

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You can peruse your local thrift stores for one as we did, or find them for just a few dollars at your local retail store. This can be found at your local dollar store or craft store. Craft glue (optional). Apply some craft glue to each piece and press onto the pillowcase creating a face.

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