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Posts tagged “inexpensive”

Rainbow Jello Snack
Flickr Find

Gelatin is an inspirational food, almost like a box of crayons. What? Those aren't food? That explains why the color blueberry never tasted very good...(we kid). Staring at their intense color comb...

Modern Dollhouse Made From Scraps!
Reader Project

We've been featuring a great deal of modern dollhouses lately. They're such pretty eye candy and it can be easy to think you could never tackle anything of the sorts. But reader, Adrienne Brown-Da...

Make A Cool Kitchen Learning Tower

Kate Hunt in Ann Arbor, Michigan put together this amazing Learning Tower out of scraps of wood they had lying around the garage. It's a great, safe way for tiny tots to get some hands-on time in t...

Handmade Snow Globe Party Favors

While we were cruising around Readymade (because it's normal to stalk your favorite magazine online as well as off... and um... Twitter as well) this super cute toy snow globe caught our attention. ...

Make Modern Kids Art With A Dremel Tool

Sometimes when we look at kids decor, the first thing that comes to mind is, "Well we can do that." Other times, we'd much rather leave it to a professional, but for the works of art above, all you n...

Easy Valentines Bunting For Any Crafter

We have a confession to make. We're truly, madly, deeply in love with bunting. DIY decor that can be used time and time again, yes please! It doesn't hurt that it's a snap to whip up, details afte...

Making A Tennis Ball Photo Holder Is As Easy As 1-2-3

Sometimes frames aren't needed when it comes to photo display. This kid friendly solution makes displaying your favorite ones a snap. With no glass to break, they're an easy and inexpensive DIY th...

Before & After Antique Chair Alterations

We have a thing for old chairs. Seriously, it's a problem. Just when we thought we had hit out limit on rescuing (buying) more chairs from thrift stores and auctions, our diy heart skipped a beat....

Ridiculously Rad Robot Alphabet Letters

Hailing from the Wisconsin, Jim Demski or Jimbot, has created an entire robot alphabet series. Each piece has a super friendly price tag, so it doesn't matter it your little one's name is Ty or Al...

Build A High-End Retail Bed For $80

We double-plus love a good diy project. There's something about making the pieces in your home, the time spent in the garage or alleyway assembling things, especially when it means you're not spendi...

New Wooden Prints From Petit Collage

We first told you about Petit Collage's prints on wood back in August, but there's some new additions to their line up. Check out their new monkeys and ladybugs after the jump! ...

How To Make A Washable Crate Cover

Storage in kids rooms is often times a ridiculous adventure. You set out to find something attractive and it can all feel over-priced, while other options are flimsy and feel generic in looks. Plas...

Useful Origami For All Ages

If there's one thing that has the ability to hold the attention of children (of any age) it's paper, specifically origami. There's just something magical about making a small square of paper into a...

Delicious Icy Cakes from Emelie

Even though warmer temperatures are on the horizon for some of the frozen states across the country, we wanted to share this fun outdoor "icy cake" idea from 6 year old Emelie in Sweeden. ...

Make Super-Fast DIY Stickers From Almost Anything!

We're still feeling pretty pent up with all the nasty weather that's going around and our usual bag of tricks is slowly coming to an end when it comes to the little ones in our lives — that was...

A Morning Start With Art
Flickr Find

There are some people who spring out of bed bouncing around like an 80's workout video. We're not one of those people, nor is Ohdeedoh reader Laura, who made this great creative diversion for her k...

Easy & Inexpensive Fabric Pom-Pom DIY

There's nothing we love more than an inexpensive and easy to do craft that has out-of-sight results! This fabric pom pom tutorial is a great way to bring a little life to a room or even your next par...

Bright & Bold Animal Prints

There's only one thing we love more than creative takes on the alphabet and that's animals! We came across these prints which are a collaboration between French Paper and Pop Ink and think they're ...

Entertain Teens & Tweens With A Deck Of Cards

For a good many of you who are feeling a little pent up with the onslaught of cold weather, check out this simple twist on a deck of cards. It involves a bit of math and a pair of scissors, but it'...

Make Your Own Lego Punch Paper Sets

You might have seen the new lego sets floating around the internet over the past few weeks, showing off the new collaboration between Muji and Lego. Pre-punched papers and cardstock are held up by s...

Eggstra Special Blown Egg Ornaments

When you think of handmade ornaments, they either involve some sort of paper craft, noodle or pipe cleaner. Those are all well and good, but why not kick up your handmade goodness and make a few more...

DIY Pinwheels and Ribbon Wands

Kids and large family get-togethers can either be a flurry of energy burning excitement or a mess of stir crazy chaos. When the last few minutes of your Turkey Day feast are coming together, keep s...

Inexpensive Plate Covers Turned Accent Lighting

Stay at home mom Disney, has a great knack for assembling inexpensive, everyday items into fabulous crafts. Her mother (like many), brought her over a 2-pack of microwave plate covers accompanied ...

How To: Make Pretty Party Bunting

Bunting is a great way to add a splash of color to your party for next to nothing (especially if you squirrel away tissue paper and string like we do!). It just requires a little patience, or rathe...

2 DIY Wreaths To Dress Your Home For Party Time

Wreaths are easily customizable and add an unexpected touch to your spaces—especially come party time! You can change them up to suit the theme your working around and are a simple way to add ...