Oct 25, 201210:00 AMHoneybee Mama
Fall Crafts on the Cheap
You've probably picked up on the fact that I like to do things inexpensively. I love coupons, groupons and free activities and do as much as I can to stretch a buck for myself and my four kids.
Decorating is no different. If I'm not making something myself, I'm finding it at a thrift store, garage sale or bargain bin. With the holidays approaching and the season changing, I'm itching to bring some Fall colors into our home, but not wanting to spend a lot of money!
Any time I can involve my kids in fun activities and crafts I do, so I thought I'd share with you some of the fun ways we've been bringing the inspiration of Fall into our home.
First, we went on a nature walk and collected leaves for a Fall Garland. Leaf Garland Tutuorial here.
This has also turned into a really neat project for my six-year-old. He's been invited by his teacher to be a science reporter and is reading up on all the different types of leaves we have to write a report and read it with the microphone in front of his class! Can you tell I'm proud?
Next, I got out some good ole construction paper and had the boys decorate their own pumpkins to hang on our front door. Alec loves the glitter blue.
Aidan insisted on a "bumpy pumpkin" with a more simple color scheme.
Next, I hit up Target for some sweet crafting deals. I hit the jackpot in the dollar bins!
I also found these really cool activity sets near the candles, greeting cards and decorations. I couldn't really figure out what brand it was, but it says "Play" and "Kids Activities" on it. This foam pinecone kit was on clearance for $1.50 so I snagged it. This brand of activities also lists several cool seasonal ideas on the back of things you can do with your kids. Love it!
I didn't get these, but saw them on the way out of the store so I snapped a pic. It looks like the same brand but it says "Treat" where the other one says "Play." I think it's just a Target/generic brand. But look, one is a Haunted House kit (like a gingerbread house), and the other is a cookie decorating kit with pumpkin and ghost shaped cookies and all the fixins. So cute! These are also on clearance so snatch 'em up while you can.
I used the foam wreaths and some stickers I found in the Target dollar bin (along with scrap fabric at home) to make some cute wreaths. Knotted Wreath tutorial here.
Then I used the ribbons I found in the Target dollar bin to make a "Give Thanks" garland (along with card stock and acrylic paint from Michael's). Give Thanks Garland tutorial here.
Lastly, I used a mason jar from home to make a cute little lantern. Mason Jar Pumpkin Lantern here.
Depending on what kind of items you already have in your craft closet at home, you can have a lot of fun with your kids and spruce up your home for Fall very inexpensively. And remember, nothing has to be perfect; it's all about having some fun with your kids. And you don't have a break the bank to do it! You can even think about using recyclables like newspaper and cardboard to create some really unique and interesting pieces.
See you around town!
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Having always said that life shouldn't get in the way of living, Missy strives to find adventure with her children even when things get hairy. Missy and her husband, Marc, have four children. With busy schedules and a small business to run, Missy is not lacking for things to occupy her time. She understands the challenges of being a single parent and is learning to be a stepmom. A Tulsa native, this mama loves exploring fun activities locally and shares her experiences with you in her blog. Upfront and honest, she doesn't pull any punches about meltdowns in the mall or potty accidents at public events. She carries her unique perspective into every challenge she encounters, sharing insights with her readers along the way.
