How to Make Jar Lid Ornaments

How to Make Jar Lid Ornaments! Let me show you how fun, easy and practically free it is to make layered jar lid ornaments. These are the perfect craft for big groups; church activity, school/class craft, Girl or Boy Scouts, Girls Craft Night, paint nights and more. Gather a few supplies you probably already have--which makes these festive jar lid ornaments--FREE! This time of year, we are bombarded with pressure to spend lots of money. I reject that. I love making things that are free or very nearly. (Check out this post here for more nearly free ideas) I could have made these with my xTool Laser Cutter or my Cricut Maker 3, but instead, I wanted to use basic supplies to show how fun a simple project can be. I assume that everyone has a basic stash of office supplies, if not, this is still a very inexpensive project. This does make a great craft for a big group of people, since the cost is so low. Supplies Needed for Jar Lid Ornaments: Clean Jar Lids (taken off any glass jar on its way...

Shop Small Saturday: Support Small Business!

Shop Small Saturday: Support Small Business! It's Shop Small Saturday! Support small business this shop small Saturday. There are so many wonderful ways to support small businesses--just you being on my website helps me tremendously, so thank you! And trust me, those small business owners do a happy dance when you do! Big companies won't notice your purchase this month, but small business will. It might even change their life. Here's 20 Ways to Support your Small Business Friends for FREE (any time of the year) Save off these graphics and share them! 20 Free Ways to Support Small Business: Follow them on Social Media Heart or Like their posts Leave a nice positive comment Share their post or pic on your stories Leave a positive review Take pictures and tag their business Refer your friends Give a shout out Tag a friend in their posts Sign up for their Newsletter Repost their post Comment with an Emoji Cheer them on Don't ask them for favors Visit their website Watch the...

Black Friday Big Ticket Gift Ideas for the Crafter!

Black Friday Big Ticket Gift Ideas for the Crafter! Here's some great gift ideas for you to gift yourself this holiday season! Truth be told, I'm not a big advocate for over spending for the holidays, especially spending beyond ones means. Living within ones means, thrifting, frugal spending and needed less are my mantras...but I own some big ticket items that I absolutely love. Due to my frugal nature, I usually run a little side hustle so my big toys pay their rent. I've got lost of posts on that too! Etsy Check out my Etsy shop  for unique handmade gifts! Use the code: DOODLECRAFT25 at checkout for 25% off until Christmas! Big Ticket Items If you are hoping some big ticket items can add value to your hobby, turn a passion into a profit or you have the means and want some new toys to try, check out this list. These big ticket items range in price from $80-$2000. Which one is your favorite? Which ones do you already own? Here's some of my favorite Big Ticket items: Cr...