In the meadow we can build a....

This was a quick last minute idea I wanted to try. I purchased the ceramic mug at Michael's with permanent markers for $1.99.  I was originally going to use paint markers but only had a green one which I did end up using because the green marker was dry.  Now come Christmas time I can put a packet of Hot Cocoa in the mug, along with some mini marshmallows, some red and green M&M's and a snowman cookie. This will all be wrapped with cellophane and a reg and green ribbon. 

Altered Composition Book

Supplies I started with

Completed Project

This was a quick, easy and fun project to complete. I purchased a store bought black and white composition book and the rest of the materials I had here. I used a 12x12 piece of scrapbook paper, mod podge, 8x10 piece cardstock and scrapbook embellishment. Open your minds and let your imagination run wild as the possibilities with this is endless! Why not make that child in your life one of these as a back to school gift?

Button Monogram

I got this wonderful idea from sparing-change. I thought it would make a great gift for Alyssa, our newest niece that was born in April of this year. I personally think this turned out great. It took some planning and some patience but doing that I was able to get all the items without spending a dime! I got a bunch of frames off freecyle along with some butterfly embellishments, the paint, glue, paper and acrylic sealer I had here already, and the buttons were purchased off of Amazon.com using gift cards I earned with swagbucks.

Before

One layer of buttons

Two layers of buttons and butterfly embellishments

Completed project