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MIA

Posted on 05/24/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

Hey all. SO SORRY for being MIA this month. So much stuff happening right now involving colds, fevers, birthdays and moving! I am hoping to be back at it in June! Don’t forget to contact me if you’d like to … Continue reading →

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Edible Rainbow Pasta

Posted on 04/19/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

I love rainbows. I especially love rainbow food. If I can find a way to make my food into a rainbow, I will always do it.  This is one of my favorites!   What you will need: Pasta Food coloring … Continue reading →

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Milk Jug Sun Catchers

Posted on 04/13/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

Usually a sun catcher is made of glass, but clear plastic works great too.  This project to  a great way for your kids to not only learn about recycling but it also gives them the opportunity to get creative! Supplies: … Continue reading →

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Upcycle: Chip Bag Purse/Tote

Posted on 04/06/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

This seriously is the easiest bag ever to make. It doesn’t involve any sewing and can be made in around 15 mins. It’s great to give as a gift or even to have for yourself. Every time I use mine … Continue reading →

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April Guest: Naomi – Message Board Revamp

Posted on 04/01/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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My April’s guest crafter is Naomi from Twice The Life and The Mama Owl Diaries. Naomi will be showing us how to Revamp a message board. This is such a great way to add color while still keeping your life … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Crafter, Tutorials Tagged board, canvis, guest crafter, mama owl diaries, message board, naomi, orgainize, twice the life

DIY Easter Egg Wreath for under $5.00

Posted on 03/30/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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I have never made a wreath before and thought this would be the perfect time to try one out. I really love how this Easter wreath turned out, especially since it cost me less than $5.00 and took me under … Continue reading →

Posted in Dollar Tree, Holiday, Tutorials Tagged dollar tree, easter, egg, grass, holiday, ribbon, wreath

Hidden Easter Egg Sucker

Posted on 03/27/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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Hey all!  These super cute hidden egg suckers make great decorations or gifts. I got everything you see here at Dollar Tree. 18 eggs, suckers, ribbon, grass, bowl= $5.00.  Easy + inexpensive= cute!!! What you will need: Plastic Easter eggs … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, Tutorials Tagged easter, egg, ribbon, sucker

St. Patty’s Day Hair Accessory

Posted on 03/14/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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Top of the morning! Today’s project is super quick, super cheap and super easy. What you will need: empty toilet paper roll green paint green glitter gold glitter (optional) elmers or mod podge glue scissors headband or clip hot glue … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Holiday, Just Kids, Tutorials, Upcycle Tagged glitter, green, hair accessory, headband, leprechaun, st patricks day

March Guest: Maria – Baked Macaroni & Cheese

Posted on 03/01/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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My March guest crafter is Maria. Today she will be showing us how to make Baked Macaroni & Cheese Ala Mamma Maria.  When Maria shared this recipe with me I think I literally started to drool. I can’t wait to … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Crafter, Tutorials, Yummy Food Tagged cheese, food, mac and cheese, maria, recipes

Healthy Mini Pizzas

Posted on 02/28/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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Pizza…healthy?  It can be done and without your kids ever knowing.  This was a house favorite when I was growing up. Now that I have kids of my own, I’m always looking for ways to sneak in that healthy food. … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Kids, Tutorials, Yummy Food Tagged english muffins, healthy food, kids, mini pizza, pepperoni, pizza, recipes

Hair Clip & Headband Holder

Posted on 02/20/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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My kids adore hair clips. So much so, that their bathroom was becoming over run with them. I have seen this idea done in a lot of different ways so I decided to try my own. Since I also needed … Continue reading →

Posted in For The Home, Tutorials, Upcycle Tagged bathroom, flowers, frame, hair clips, kids, upcycle, yellow

Banana Facts: Extending The Life Of Your Bananas

Posted on 02/17/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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Did you know….. That you can extend the life of your bananas by doing 3 simple things. Keep them away from other fruit and vegetables: banana peels contain a plant hormone called ethylene. This is a gaseous chemical that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Did You Know? Tagged bananas

Sparkly Fruit Centerpiece

Posted on 02/17/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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“The world is full of poetry. The air is living with its spirit; and the waves dance to the music of its melodies, and sparkle in its brightness.”~ James Gates Percival I was looking for a unique center piece idea. … Continue reading →

Posted in For The Home, Tutorials Tagged diningroom, fruit, glitter, kitchen, mod podge, paper mache, table

Valentine Monster Box

Posted on 02/10/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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A Valentine box for a boy doesn’t have to be plain or boring.  Who says a monster doesn’t want love too?  My favorite part about this box is that when the cards are delivered, the kids have to put their hands … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, Just Kids, Tutorials, Upcycle Tagged boys, hearts, kids, monster, recycle, upcycle, valentines day

Easy Peasy Felt Valentine Accessories

Posted on 02/09/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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Buying holiday accessories for you or your kids can be really expensive.  It can also be hard to find something you really like.  These hearts are inexpensive and SUPER EASY to make! It literally took me a total of 20 mins to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Holiday, Just Kids, Tutorials Tagged brooch, felt, glitter, headband, heart, kids, pin, valentines day

Valentine Card Box

Posted on 02/08/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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If your kid’s school is like ours, you are responsible for bringing a box  or bag to school to collect all of those great Valentine cards. Well my kids are just like me-they love the opportunity to make something from scratch.  That’s why we LOVE … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, Just Kids, Tutorials, Upcycle Tagged crafts, glitter, heart, kids, recycle, upcycle, valentines day

Stinky Shoe Fix

Posted on 02/07/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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Did you know…… That if you put stinky shoes in the freezer over night, the smell will be gone by morning. It’s true! Try it tonight. And as a friend pointed out,  putting them in a plastic shopping by might be … Continue reading →

Posted in Did You Know? Tagged freezer, stinky shoe

Valentine Heart Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on 02/07/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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This post isn’t really a recipe as much as it is just an excuse to play with your food. While making cinnamon rolls for my kiddos this last week I decided I wanted to surprise them with something fun. This is what … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, Tutorials, Yummy Food Tagged breakfast, cinnamon rolls, food, heart, recipe, valentines day

Valentine’s Day Heart Wreath

Posted on 02/05/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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A heart wreath is the perfect way to decorate for Valentine’s Day. Plus, it’s really fun too.  This project does involve scissors and a stapler so make sure all your little crafters are being supervied. What you will need: construction or scrapbook … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday, Just Kids, Tutorials Tagged craft, heart, kids, valentines day, wreath

Wooden Spoon Trick

Posted on 02/04/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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Did you know… That if you place a wooden spoon on top of your pan while boiling, the spoon will keep it from overflowing? It’s true. Well, 1/2 true. I used a spoon and it did help but I still … Continue reading →

Posted in Did You Know? Tagged boil, boiling, cook, kitchen, tips, tricks, wooden spoon

Soda Cupcakes

Posted on 02/04/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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Don’t these cupcakes look so yummy? Not only are they yummy, they are healthy! Plus they only take 2 ingredients to make. I found the recipe on Skinny Mom.  They are the yummiest, most moist, healthy cupcakes I have ever … Continue reading →

Posted in P.A.R.T.Y, Tutorials, Yummy Food Tagged candy, cupcakes, healthy, rainbow, soda, strawberry

Rainbow Cupcakes

Posted on 02/04/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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I love cupcakes. Especially rainbow cupcakes. These cupcakes are SUPER easy to make and fun to eat. What you will need: 1 box of white cake mix Cupcake tins Food coloring Plastic cups Directions: Start by making your cupcakes as … Continue reading →

Posted in P.A.R.T.Y, Tutorials, Uncategorized, Yummy Food Tagged baking, cupcake, frosting, kids, rainbow

Just Kids: Paper Towel Wall Art

Posted on 02/03/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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I have been wanting to try this project for awhile. Wall art made from paper towel rolls seems a little strange but ended up being really fun and pretty. I’ve seen lots of tutorials about how to do this but … Continue reading →

Posted in For The Home, Just Kids, Tutorials, Upcycle Tagged DIY, flowers, kids, paper towels

Just Kids: “Bell” Flowers

Posted on 02/03/2012 by Once Upon A Craft

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Hello! Thanks for popping in. Today’s project is the first of 3 fun KID projects that will be posted this week by me. What makes this project so fun is that it combines 3 art mediums that kids love: painting, … Continue reading →

Posted in Just Kids, Tutorials, Upcycle Tagged bell, egg carton, flowers, kids, recycle, upcycle

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