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Free Printable Vintage Easter Greeting Cards, Retro Nostalgic Clipart

I've been writing about printable crafts since I started freelancing. People love free stuff and printable things just tickle us silly. Early on, I discovered a site with printable vintage greeting cards and clipart-- Vintage Holiday Crafts. I found this little bunny clipart there. Isn't he darling? You can print nostalgic images for any holiday, but as we're in the Easter mode, I'll share the link to that page (I don't get paid anything for sending you there). Just be sure to abide by their site use rules when you print. Free Printable Vintage Easter Greeting Cards, Retro Nostalgic Clipart

Cheap, Creative Valentine Gifts for Women: Mom, Wife, Girlfriend

Does Valentine's Day or Mother's Day find you wondering what gifts women like most? You're in good company. Many guys find It is easier to grab the usual bouquet of flowers or box of chocolates than to shop around and find that special gift for mom, sweetheart, girlfriend or wife. This year, you won't need to rack your brain thinking of that perfect Valentine present. The secret to selecting perfect gifts for a woman is to know her interests. What does she like? What does she read, collect or watch on TV? Here is a shopping guide for Mother's Day gifts that fits any budget. Some gift suggestions cost nothing more than a little time and creativity. Inexpensive, Creative Gifts for Mom on Valentine's Day or Mother's Day

DIY No-Sew Swag Drapes, Curtains with Recycled Bed Sheets

Frugal is my middle name. DIY are my initials and resourceful is my main character trait. I'm always looking for ways to create expensive decor with recycled materials. Today's tip: reuse top sheets for no-sew swag curtains. When I buy a package of sheets or bed in a bag, I don't use the enclosed top sheets. For me, they are just something extra to wash and an extra step in the bed making process. So what do I do with all the extra top sheets? I have quite a few uses actually. For those with a little sewing experience and a sewing machine, you can create a lovely set of matched window curtain from one top sheet. You can also create a curtain for a closet door. Read more

Cheap Holiday Home Decor on a Shoestring

I'm the original frugalista. In home decor, I'm all about recycled, cheap and (my favorite) free. At Christmas, I save big with homemade, re-purposed decorations. Here's my guide to decorating for the holidays on a shoestring. Tasteful holiday decorations at prices even we cheapskates can stomach! read more

Halloween Decor, Trick-or-Treat Spending Trends

Halloween is a controversial holiday. While parents are buying record numbers of children's costumes , other parents object to Halloween. Despite concerns of stranger danger, candy safety, religious issues and the fear factor, more parents are celebrating Halloween with their kids. In fact, spending on Halloween, including costumes, candy and decorations, is up. Despite unemployment, under employment and rising costs not commensurate with earnings, people are spending more on Halloween.

Before I give you the Halloween facts and figures, here are some suggestions--DIY-it. Make your own costumes and decorations and save drastically. My youngest wanted a $60 Teletubbies costume for Halloween this year. Now this was no problem when it was our money that would be spent. When I suggested she spend her own $, her tune changed fast. Now she's thinking homemade is a good idea. You can do the same with decorations. Use a few recycled sheets, some cotton stuffing from an old pillow and whip up spooky haunted decor cheap and easy. Read on. Facts About Parenting, Halloween and Trick-or-Treat Trends

How to Fix Damaged Walls--Wallpaper, Drywall, Paneling

Isn't it amazing how quickly walls get marred just in daily wear? I have lived in older homes all of my life. In my past 20 years of marriage and family, I have refurbished many a damaged wall: from drywall, to paneling, to stucco and plaster. To begin with, wipe down your walls occasionally with a soft cloth or feather duster. This will keep filth and cobwebs from accumulating. A damp cloth will clean up many messes. For more information, read on How to Fix Damaged Walls

Cheap Kids Room Decor--Kids Bed Play Fort or Loft Bed Play House

Looking for cheap kids room decor? You've seen those cute play forts that come attached to a bunk bed or loft bed. They're pricey and not well made. You can make your own. Here's a plan for a cheap kids bunk bed play fort. And you don't have to be Sally Seamstress to make it! We've all got that friend who's a crafting diva. She whips up play forts for her kids and still looks like something out of Vogue. Her's has cute little windows, a door and probably a Jacuzzi somewhere. Her kids gloat over their cool new play area. Your kids cast wistful sidelong glances at you. You stand by feeling like a pretty sorry mom who not only has no time, but also no inclination to make a play fort for her kids' beds. But as I said, you don't have to be Domestica, the DIY to make this kids room play fort. You also don't have to be a Rockafeller. Here's my easy, no-sew cheapie alternative. How to Make a Play Fort from a Loft or Bunk Bed - Yahoo! Voices

Ten Home Decor Accessories Under $10

10 Easy DIY Home Decor and Accessory Tips Under $10
Want to freshen up your home decor easily and inexpensively? Here are ten decor accessories under $10 that will add zest and utility to any home decor theme. As Lady Greenwise, I always recommend second hand shopping to reduce landfill fodder.
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'Green' Recycle Decor from Plastic Bags

Green, Recycled Bread Bag and Plastic Bag Basket or Rug Craft
Home decor from trash and the recycle bin? Absolutely! April is Earth Month and what better way to celebrate than with new ways to use old stuff. Here's a craft that I remember from when I was a kid using recycled plastic bread bags and grocery bags. Weave a rug, basket, coaster or mat. Here's how.
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DIY Wall Repair~ Beautiful Wall Decor in no time!

How to Fix Ugly or Damaged Walls
Got some not-so-hot walls? Wnat to fix 'em up fast,cheap and easy? Here's how to refurbish damaged, scuffed walls using paint, borders and appliques. Inexpensive, green, diy and fun! You'll be so proud of your great looking new walls! And you can brag that you did it all by yourself!
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Decor Themes

Free Printable Vintage Easter Greeting Cards, Retro Nostalgic Clipart

Cheap, Creative Valentine Gifts for Women: Mom, Wife, Girlfriend

DIY No-Sew Swag Drapes, Curtains with Recycled Bed Sheets

Cheap Holiday Home Decor on a Shoestring

Halloween Decor, Trick-or-Treat Spending Trends

How to Fix Damaged Walls--Wallpaper, Drywall, Paneling

Cheap Kids Room Decor--Kids Bed Play Fort or Loft Bed Play House

Ten Home Decor Accessories Under $10

'Green' Recycle Decor from Plastic Bags

DIY Wall Repair~ Beautiful Wall Decor in no time!

Creating Serenity with Decor

Make an Cheap Closet Fast, Easy

DIY Disney CARS Bedroom Decor Theme

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