Doll house on the cheap!

Sometimes I need inspiration to get ideas for this blog. A friend of mine was telling me about making a dollhouse and showed me a picture. I now know what my daughter is getting for her birthday or Christmas!

This thinking of making this: Instead of the roof sketched on the wall, maybe wallpaper or scrapbook paper mod podged  to the wall. The base could be made out of a side table or any type of shelving system.  Cut to make cubbie areas and move her dolls furniture in!

divider down the middle paint and scrapbook paper  for a cheap dollhouse 

Some ideas from used items I found on my local classifieds for less then $10!

cut the side off to make dividers and roof

tv stand could make a dollhouse with a drawer to keep  her  dolly  things

this would make a way cute dollhouse and the top thing looks like the roof

cut it in half and you can use scrap wood  to make  the dividers

You're BERRY special!

Just a cute cheap idea for friends, family or neighbors. I got several flats of strawberries for $6 a flat! How I love strawberry season! We made strawberry syrup and jam. You can make it at the same time, just take the syrup portion out after pureeing and adding sugar if you would like. Then follow jam directions with the rest! I froze some for smoothies, made lots of yummy recipes and my daughter even ate a whole pound in a sitting. Why not share the wealth? So I quickly made up some tags and left them on peoples door steps. "You Are Berry Special" Have a happy berry season!

Hazel

Looking for cheap DIY gifts?

Here are some of my favorite gift ideas I came up with or found online!! Something for everyone!

I bought a kitchen for my little girl, spending $80 (on one of the cheaper ones) made me kind of sick, so I started a quest. I am still working on getting hers done, so this is the one that inspired me! To make it more affordable, try using something cheap/ free from classifieds or furniture you/ someone else is getting rid of! Try using spray paint like the $1 white/ black at Walmart, maybe even antique it?  Using wallpaper or print picture from online for a window to make it decorative. Try using an old bowl to mount as sink, the faucet could be made out of wood and nobs out of old dresser knobs. Have fun trying to think of things to make from around the house. There are more kitchens and ideas here http://betterafter.blogspot.com/2011/03/winner-and-hot-pink-and-zebras.html

No sew scarf! For the tutorial http://www.moredesignplease.com/moredesignplease/2011/1/19/no-sew-shirt-scarf-necklace.html

Super fun bowling set for active kids and kids at heart... All you need is 10 bottles with colored water (if you want use sand or anything else and decorate to desire) and a ball (check out local dollar stores or big lots etc)! Tag could read "knock them down this year!"

Try making this gift, decorating a mason jar with something silly and slimy inside! Silly Putty for teens kids and hubbies! here is a recipe for this funny stuff!http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/07/silly-putty.html

My husband would enjoy this! Did someone say CAR? and WASH? in the same sentence? You could add free car wash coupons for you or the kids to wash the car at anytime.

How about making that dress you no longer wear into a super cute apron for a chief or baker you know. Halter or tube top style dresses make the easiest aprons by just cutting the back out and hem it up (so it does not fray). Other dresses are simple, as well, just make sure it has a loop up top to hold it up and string to make a bow. If you are feeling super excited add pockets etc... using leftover fabric.

Make a magnet board from an oil drip pan!!  http://nicandkate09.blogspot.com/2011/08/alphabet-board.html

With kids growing so very fast, make a past dress into a skirt!! http://2littlehooligans.blogspot.com/2010/10/newborn-dress-turned-toddler-apron.html

Super cute mittens. Make them bigger and more neutral for a man or boy!

http://www.the36thavenue.com/2011/11/25-handmade-gifts-under-5.html

Great gift for a whole family! Ice cream sundae kit all they need is the ice cream. http://mixingbowlkids.typepad.com/family_bites/2011/06/diy-ice-cream-sundae-kit.html

Great sentimental gift for someone close!  http://www.millybee.com/mummy-daddy-p-110.html

Stocking-stuffer, just use those crayons they crumbled up over the year! 230 degrees for 15 minutes keep an eye on them!

Wallets! Wallets! Wallets! This one made out of bike inner-tube lots of other ideas on this page.http://www.instructables.com/id/Wallets/

Cuff-links made from coins. http://curiouslycrafty.wordpress.com/cufflinks/


Need more ideas? Check this out 25 gifts under $5! http://www.the36thavenue.com/2011/11/25-handmade-gifts-under-5.html

Hazel

Reuse those old shirts for scarfs and little girl dress!

Last minute Christmas gift? get cutting! Super easy and I found this idea on another blog, so I am going to send you there. She has a really good tutorial! http://www.putapuredukes.com/2011/09/braided-scarf-tutorial.html


So what to do with the scraps? Make a dress!! How to make it? http://www.iammommahearmeroar.net/2010/11/upcycled-t-shirt-dress.html

Hazel