DIY Melted beads

There are so many great DIY Projects out there.
   I came across this today on The 36th Avenue Blog

I have never seen or heard of melting beads.  It looks easy, but sounds like a project for Spring when we can open the windows.  But I am looking forward to trying this.

Has anyone ever tried this project?  Did it work?

DIY Soap Pouches

Thank you Vanessa for sharing how you made 25 soap pouches out of one bath towel!

What an awesome project!

You can learn about it here.

Weekend Projects

Does anyone have plans to craft this weekend? 

I picked up a few bag of stuffing this week. 

And someone graciously donated socks. 

So I'm planning on making these with my boys this weekend.

Source: readingconfetti.com via Tammy via Pinterest

Would love to try making these for 2-4 boxes.



Source: andothersillythings.blogspot.com via Leah Lunsford via Pinterest



And if time allows I would also like to try making this.

Source: Natsprat.blogspot.com via Tammy via Pinterest



No Sew Crayon Wrap

While searching thru pinterest I found another pattern for a no sew crayon wrap.  Love how they included the paper.  You can find step by step instructions on Small and Friendly's Blog

DIY Project- Felt Kangaroo

Kangaroo pattern and tutorial here.

They'd be a cute addition to any shoe box.

DIY Projects- Felt pencil case

Love this pencil case!   Martha Stewart  posted instructions.

DIY Project- Felt Owl

A neat pattern to make a felt Owl from here.

DIY Projects- Bows

I posted about these super easy DIY bows a while back.
Last week I made my own.  And they are super easy!
I had felt sitting in my closet.  And I had found the red ribbon a while back for .30 cents a meter.  And knew it would come in handy some time.  The glittery purple I found at Fabric land.  3 meters for $1.39. And I couldn't pass it up.  The all felt bows are super easy and fast.  The ones with ribbon were a bit harder, only because I sewed the ribbon on and it was quite thick.  I added bobby pins.  And I think they'll be a cute addition to my boxes.

I also made my own version of Crayon Wallets.  Which I'll post in the next few days.
And this afternoon I cut out fabric for pencil cases.  Now to sew them.

Anyone else working on OCC projects these days?

DIY Project- Tic-Tac-Toe in a zippered pouch

Step by step instructions to make this great tic-tac-toe game and pouch here

DIY Projects- Hairpins

Check out these easy to make Hairpins on I Am Momma Hear Me Roar blog.

Pinterest

Anyone loving Pinterest these days?  I definetly have to limit my time on there;)
But I just saw that Operation Christmas Child is on Pinterest!    They have different boards with Distribution Pictures, The Greatest Journey Pictures, Shoe Box Ideas and a few other boards. 

I just saw this great idea.  Add some fun to flip flops by double knotting 10 waterballoon to each sandal.  Love how bright and cheery they are!

DIY Projects- Crayon Wallets

Check out Clip With Purpose's instructions on how to make these crayon wallets.
She's starting..

And looking for fellow bloggers to join in.

Super easy DIY bows

Source: Craftybows.blogspot.com

Can't believe how simple these are to make!  All you need is felt, needle and thread and 2 minutes. What little girl wouldn't want one of these in their hair.  Click here for instructions.

DIY Projects- tote

Another great tutorial.  What child wouldn't love receiving a tote like this in their box?

Easy Drawstring Bag

I've been looking, ok I've meant to start looking, for a an easy drawstring bag pattern.
I want to include them in every box I add marbles too.
And today Clip with Purpose posted this.

Sew a simple skit!

Chantalle Falk posted this on fb. It's an great project. 

Sewing simple little skirts out of bandanas is too much fun!

1 bandana for the front, 1 for the back, sew up the side seams, create a casing for elastic, add elastic and you are done! No hemming or finishing of seams required!

Thanks Chantalle!

DIY projects- headband and finger puppets.

This weekend I went to a womens retreat.  One of the activities was this cute headband we made.  Right away I knew I was going to add it to my box.  I imagine a girl, never having received anything beautiful in her life. Opening it and touching it ever so carefully.
All you need is a piece of lace a little longer than your head, so that you are able to tie it.
I threaded a smaller peace of ribbon thru the small openings.
The flower made up of small hearts. 
Fold your fabric or organza in an accordian and then cut one heart.
Place your hearts overlapping in the shape of a flower.  Stitch together.
Add a button or pearls to the middle.
We added feathers for a fun effect.

 Operation Christmas Child Crafting Corner Blog has a lot of great DIY ideas!

Clip With  A Purpose posted these cute finger puppets yesterday.

Photo Credit: Etsy.

You could get your kids to help make their faces.  Your kids would have fun making them and the children receiving them would have fun playing with them.  A double blessing.