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Valentine’s Day Craft: Sucker Bouquet with Printable

Jan 252013

Looking for a Teacher’s Valentine’s gift from your little kids? This Valentine’s Day craft is easy for kids with mom’s help and includes a printable below!

This gift features Pink and Red Tootsie Pops. The Tootsie pops are tied together with Twine and placed in Styrofoam for a steady base.

The “bouquet” is then placed in a Cello Bag w/ tissue paper to complete the look!

Perfect Valentine's Day Gift for Teachers

The Valentine attached says: You are my favorite one of the bunch! You can get this free Valentine’s Card printable by clicking the image and saving to your computer.

Clever Tips:

I purchased the suckers at Safeway.
The heart cello bags are from the Target Dollar Spot.
The Styrofoam was from an old wreath that I use to piece out when I need a Styrofoam fix.

Pink Sucker Bouquet for Valentine's Day

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DIY: Gifts in a Jar; Homemade Laundry Soap, Soup Mix and A Bathroom in a Jar

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Dec 212012

DIY Gifts, Laundry Soap, Soup Mix and Bathroom in a Jar via @CleverPirate

There are a few things you should know about me.

I’m a procrastinator. I wait until the last minute OR I find I have over a million ideas I want to do before an event and of course I have to execute on them all making me run out of time for all that creativity.
I’m cheap. I said it, I’m on a budget and well I can’t afford large gifts for others around the holidays so I tend to make things.
I like to give practical. Ever find yourself with a gift that you wondered what on earth you were gonna do with? Ya I try not to be that person trying to “guess” what one would like, instead I channel my creativity and give gifts that anyone could use.

So that brings me to this post, gifts in a jar ideas. I found there are lots of “treats” in a jar out there for gifts but not a lot beyond that. So I created 3 gifts I am sharing with you today!

Homemade Laundry Soap

Find my recipe for this here: http://cleverpinkpirate.com/2012/01/09/diy-make-your-own-laundry-soap/

It’s not really on the top of everyone’s list but it is an inexpensive way to give someone a gift that they can A) Use frequently and B) Will save them money!

Last January I shared how I made my own laundry soap. Well I am happy to report that it ran out this month which means it lasted me nearly a year! A Year without buying laundry soap which saved me easily at least $75! I used it in my HE washer and it worked great! A little bit really does go along way and our clothes look awesome too!

I took a jar I found at Goodwill and painted the front panel with chalkboard paint. Then filled it and wrote on the top the directions along with a measuring spoon. Since I split this batch with one I made for myself, this literally cost under $5!

10 Bean Soup Mix in a Jar via @CleverPirate

Soup Mix in a Jar

This one is a favorite of mine because it is less than $2 to make and perfect for Winter. I went to Sprouts and took advantage of their bin sale where I found this 10 bean soup mix! I poured the mix in mason jars and was done. I also printed out the directions to include with the soup (I took a picture of the directions that were on the bin so I could write them up at home).

Bathroom in a Jar gift via @CleverPirate

Bathroom in a Jar

Perfect for a college student or a young adult. This jar features items that can be used in the bathroom and the jar can be turned into a toothbrush holder. If you collect samples through out the year or shop in the travel section, this is an inexpensive gift at $1 – $7.

I put inside:

Shampoo, sample size
Washcloth
Toothbrush (foldable, found at Target in travel section)
Toothpaste, sample size
Dental Floss
Razor
Wisps (disposable toothbrushes)

P.S. check out this mason jar toothbrush holder from my friends at Lolly Jane, it could be perfect to create for a family! http://lollyjane.com/diy-mason-jar-bathroom-storage/

What are some of your favorite gifts in a jar?

The $15 Target Stocking Stuffer Challenge: Target Stocking Stuffers & Toys

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Dec 112012

For the past few years I have gone to Target to find stocking stuffers for the kids and have tried to fill it for $15 or under and have shared it on my blog. Here is my list for 2012!

I will say, Target is slightly predictable at this point. They seem to have the same things in the dollar section each year with a few new things that are pretty cool.

Target Stocking Stuffers:

Boys Stocking Stuffers from Target Dollar section

Have young boys? There are a few items I found to stock a stuffing for under $15!

In the Target Dollar Section:

Cars Play Pack Grab and Go (perfect for the car) ($1)
Wooden police car, firetruck, ambulance and taxi ($1 X 2)
Wild Africa Puzzle ($1)
Gold Coin Chocolates ($1)
Headlamp ($3)

In the Target toys section:

Lego Creator Sets (reg $5.99, on sale right now for only $4.99)
Hot Wheels and Matchbox Cars ($.97 X 2 )

Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Girls

Have a young lady to shop for? Here is what I found for girls at Target (obviously lots of Hello Kitty)!

Target Dollar Section:

Lip Balms ($1)
Hello Kitty Pens ($1)
Hello Kitty Bucket ($1)
Hello Kitty Pencils ($1)
Hello Kitty Notepad ($1)
Hello Kitty Bag ($1)
Hello Kitty Coloring book ($1)

Target Toys Section:

Dizzy Dancer ($7.99)

Target Girls Stocking Stuffers

Have a Clever Tween in your house? Here’s what I found for under $15!

Target Dollar Section:

Flavored Lip Balms ($1 each, X 2)
Snoopy Play Pack ($1)
Puppy Calendar ($1)
Hello Kitty Dry Erase Board ($1)
Jump Rope ($1)
Yo Yo ($1)
Ear Buds ($3)
Owl Toothbrush Holder ($3)

In the Target Toy Section:

Zipper Bracelets ($1.49)

After I put these together I found the $5 and under section but it was in the very back!

Target $5 Spot

Very cool things from candy to small toys!

If you are looking for frugal wrapping options, check these out:

Target Dollar Spot Wrapping Paper and Cards

Target Dollar Spot:

Christmas Cards

Wrapping Paper (Candy, foil and Chevron are my favorites)

Gift Tags

Treat Boxes (large and Small)

Small Bags

Halloween Boo Buckets

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Sep 262012

Ahhh yes, it’s that time again. Time to start planning out what we are doing for Halloween, one of our favorite holidays! From parties to decor, there is so much fun that surrounds Halloween!

I love creating little gifts for friends and neighbors no matter the occassion but Halloween always reminds me of being Boo’ed! A Boo bucket is filled with little treats and left on a neighbors door step to celebrate the spooky season. It’s all for funsies!

I created this easy Boo Bucket for neighbors out of……………. a Soup Container. Cute, right?! Even better, it’s extremely inexpensive and super easy.

Project: Halloween Boo Buckets

Time: Less than 5 Minutes

Supplies:

Soup/Food Containers w/ Lids (found at Smart & Final stores, $9 for 25 which equals $.36 a piece)
Washi Tape
Orange Cardstock
Scallop Punch
Dimensional adhesive square or scotch tape
Orange and Black Sheer Ribbon

How To:

Decorate the containers w/ washi tape.
Print out BOO on Orange Cardstock. I used the Addams font for my Boo Buckets.
Punch the BOO with the Scallop Punch and adhere to the front with a dimensional adhesive or simply some scotch tape.
Take the lid and punch out the second layer, there are already holes on top so you just need to make them a little bigger to feed the ribbon through. Tie a know with enough room that the buckets can hang on door handles.
Fill with candy (I found a large 3.5 lb bag of Tootsie variety candies for $7.99 at Smart & Final , $2.28 lb)

If you want to take these Boo Buckets a step farther, you can get your whole neighborhood involved! Print out some Boo door signs and instructions to include with the Boo Bucket. When you give them a sign, they will hang it in their window or door letting other’s know they have been boo’ed. The cute poem’s that go with it let them know what the Boo-ing is all about! They will then hand out their own buckets with the poems and signs to others in the neighborhood. That way no one is boo’ed twice and everyone can have fun with it! We did it at my work a few years ago, and we also passed out little Halloween novelties with them.

Here are some free Boo Printable examples I found from some crafty friends that I love. Please visit their site and show them some love if you print their printables!

This cute printable from TomKatStudio is so fun, love that chandalier!

Find it here: http://www.thetomkatstudio.com/we-got-booed-free-printable/

Yet another cute one from Tom Kat Studio, Monster Boo!

Find it Here: http://tomkatstudio.blogspot.com/2010/09/halloween-free-printable-boo-sign.html

This one is from My Computer Is My Canvas, A Ghostly Boo which is easy for recipients to copy because it’s black and white!

Find it Here: http://mycomputerismycanvas.blogspot.com/2010/10/weve-been-booed-printable.html

This one from Anders Ruff is stylish. I love it because its black and white striped which would go perfect with washi tape!

Find it Here: http://www.andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/diy/happy-halloween-boo-printable-signs-and-enclosure/

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Back to School Teacher Gift

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Aug 142012

With it being back to school week, I’m gathering supplies for my kids teachers. I made this cute little gift basket for a Teacher’s Back to School Gift featuring a cute strawberry basket!

Inside: