Embossed Folders

Cardboard is cut into shapes and then placed on the back of a wet folder.  With a stick or something blunt, simply rub up and down the folder until the shape is printed through.  Design mom shares the details.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.designmom.com/2014/08/diy-cereal-box-embossing/

R2D2 Pencil Holder

An empty tin can is upcycled into a felt R2D2 pencil holder with crafts by amanda.  First she wraps the can in white felt and adds the appropriate blue and grey felt strips to complete the look.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://craftsbyamanda.com/star-wars-craft-r2-d2-pencil-holder/

Apple Mobile

Red paper plates are tied to rope which in turn is tied to a stick to make a festive apple mobile.  Moms and crafters turns the plates into apples by adding green pipe cleaners.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.momsandcrafters.com/apple-craft-for-kids/

Washi Tape Labels

Washi tape makes a cute and super easy label idea.  Just wrap the tape around whatever you need labeled or stick it right on.  Engineer mommy shares the details.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://engineermommy.com/2014/diy-preschool-labels-daycare-labels/

Leaf Straw Ornaments

Tiny colored paper leaves are cut and glued onto a straw decoration to make it more festive for fall.  Chica circle shares the details.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://club.chicacircle.com/fall-leaf-thanksgiving-party-straws-diy/

Paper Pine Cone Ornaments

Brown paper squares are layered one upon the other to make a paper pine cone.

Good for ages 10 and up.

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Painted Acorn Garland

Acorns are painted in bright opposing colors and tied onto a string to make a unique garland for fall with at home in love.

Good for ages 9 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.athomeinlove.com/diy-painted-acorn-garland/