The cutest St. Patrick's Day Crafts / Easy to make using dollar store supplies

St. Patrick's Day isn't just for the Irish. It's a fun craft theme too! Today, I'm sharing the cutest St. Patrick's Day crafts... made mostly of Dollarama supplies. Check out the post below... or pop on over to YouTube, and check out the video I made here.

1) Yarn Hat - This hat is easy and inexpensive to make. It's a great family craft too because it's fun for ALL ages. Find the step-by-step tutorial here.

2) Lucky charm - The wood rounds I used to make this come in a package of 50 for $4, so they are really inexpensive. Add a decal, some twine, and wooden beads to create an adorable "lucky charm". Find the full step-by-step tutorial here.

3) Wood block leprechaun hat - This craft is adorable, and looks great displayed on a shelf or tiered tray. Find the full step-by-step instructions here.

4) DIY St. Patrick's Day edible rainbow necklace - What's better than a craft you can eat?!?! Check out the full step-by-step instructions here.

Want a closer look, check out the video I made below.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

NEW budget-friendly (and useful!) DIY Valentine’s Day gifts & FREE Printables

I love a useful gift, don't you? There is nothing worse than spending money on things that are going to end up in the garbage (or addi clutter to a home). Today, I am sharing ALL NEW budget-friendly (and useful) DIY Valentine's Day gift ideas -- made from dollar store supplies! AND... I'm including printable tags you can download for FREE.

1) "I hope you get LUCKY" lotto ticket picture frame - A dollar store frame is the perfect way to share lottery tickets, and you can download the free gift tag I designed below. For a closer look at how I put this together, check out the video I made here.

To download the tags I designed for FREE: click on the picture below, right-click, save it, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

2) Dollar store picture frame "to do" list - A dollar store frame, a custom backing, and a fun way to display a dry erase pen come together to make a fun and practical Valentine's Day gift. Get a closer look at how I made this in the video I made here.

3) "I love our friendCHIP" tags to add to cookies - These tags are great paired with store-bought (or homemade) cookies. And who doesn't love a yummy treat??? Download the tags below, and see how I used them in the video I made here.

To download the tags I designed for FREE: click on the picture below, right-click, save it, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

4) Personalized picture Valentine's - These are so easy to make with dollar store suckers, glow sticks or pencils. Check out how I made them here.

Are you interested in a closer look at any of these budget-friendly (and useful!) DIY Valentine's Day gifts? 

Check out the video I made below...

Let me know your favourite Valentine's Day gift in the comments below. And, let me know if you'd like more ideas like this!

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Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

FOUR easy and adorable WINTER CRAFTS for kids and teens / Dollar store crafts and a FREE printable

Chilly winter days are perfect for crafting, and you are going to love the ideas I'm sharing today. I have 4 easy and adorable WINTER CRAFTS for kids and teens. Most use dollar store supplies, AND I'm sharing a FREE printable you can download. Check out all the fun below!

1) Wood slice melted snowman -- This is an adorable craft. It looks great on a tiered tray, but it's sweet just sitting on a shelf too. Find the FULL step by step instructions here.

2) Waterless snowman snowglobe - There is something magical about snow globes, and this version is easy to make and super-cute. Download the FREE printable below, and find the step by step instructions here.

To download the snowman and tree I used for this snow globe: click on the picture below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 8x10 photo.

3) Snowman lollipops - Who doesn't love a craft that is also a snack?!? These snowman suckers are sure to be a hit with crafters of all ages. Find the step-by-step instructions here.

4) Pom pom "snow buddies" - This is seriously the cutest craft! After you see how easy they are to make, you are going to want to make a bunch of these adorable snow buddies. Find the step-by-step instructions here.

For a closer look at how to make all four of these adorable winter crafts, check out the video I made here:

What do you think of these winter crafts? Which one is your favourite?

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Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

5 Simple CHRISTMAS CRAFTS for all ages

Crafting with family and friends is a great way to spend time together... but you need the right crafts. You need to make something that is fun, festive, and fantastic! Today I have 5 simple Christmas crafts that all ages will enjoy creating. Take a peak, and let me know which one is your favourite. 

I even made you a video so you can check out all the step by step instructions. Check it out below:

1) Chocolate bar snowman - How cute is this little guy? It's so easy to make, and it's a fantastic craft, treat, party favour, gift, and stocking stuffer. It's a clever way to give a gift card too! Check out the step by step instructions here.

2) Elf Cookie - I love this adorable cookie craft. You bake a cookie, wrap it in cellophane, and add all the embellishments. Santa would definitely love to get his hands on this cute cookie. Check out the step by step instructions here.

3) Beaded wreath - Sometimes simple crafts are the best, and this little beaded wreath is adorable. Find all the "how to" details here.

4) Tassel beaded wreath - I think the tassel adds a subtle elegance to this adorable ornament... and tassels are really fun to make. Check out the "easy to follow" instructions here.

5) Yarn hat - I've made these with kids and adults, and they are always a hit. They are fun to make, and they look adorable on a tree. Check out the full tutorial here.

Aren't these 5 simple Christmas crafts adorable? Let me know in the comments... which one is your favourite?

I hope you have fun crafting this holiday season. Merry Christmas!!!!

♥ 
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

5 NEW EDIBLE GIFT IDEAS made using Dollarama supplies... with FREE gift tags included

I'm back with ALL NEW edible gift ideas. What's better than a USEFUL Christmas gift? Today I'm sharing easy and inexpensive gifts made using dollar store supplies AND I'm sharing FREE gift tags you can use to make the gifts even better. Make sure to check out the video at the end of this post (or on YouTube here) to see all the step by step instructions.

1) Sock wine holder - Adorable Dollarama socks are used to wrap a wine bottle. It doesn't get much better -- or cuter -- than this! Check out the step by step instructions here.

2) DIY baking kit - Grab Dollarama baking supplies, a baking dish, and a free gift tag, and you have a gift that's a treat and an activity. Find the step by step instructions here, and the download the free tag below.

To download the free tag: click on the picture below, right click, save, and print like a regular 4x6 photo.

3) Santa's favorite Christmas brownies - This festive jar of brownies is made from a dollar store mix. It's budget-friendly and delicious! Find the full step by step instructions here, and the free downloadable tag below.

To download the free tag: click on the picture below, right-click, save, and print like a regular 4x6 photos.

4) Santa's favorite X-large chocolate chip cookies - This cookie jar makes a fun gift, and they are great for Christmas Eve too. Check out the step by step instructions here, and download the gift tag for FREE below.

To download the free gift tag: click on the picture below, right-click, save, and print like a regular 4x6 photo.

And if you are interested in making your cooking mix from scratch, you can find the recipe here.

To download the "cookies for Santa" tags: click on the picture below, right-click, save, and print like a regular 4x6 photo.

5) Christmas morning pancake mix - Who doesn't want a little help on Christmas morning? This pancake mix is perfect for busy families during the holidays. Find the recipe here, and download the free tags below.

To download the Christmas morning pancake mix tag: click on the picture below, right-click, save, and print like a regular 4x6 photo.

To see all the details of these fantastic edible gift ideas made using Dollarama supplies, check out the video I made here:

♥ 
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

5 Amazing DIY FOOD GIFTS people will LOVE to receive… and they are made using dollar store supplies

I love a useful gift... and what is better than receiving food over the holidays? Today, I'm sharing 5 fantastic & easy edible gift ideas. Most of the supplies come from the dollar store, and I'm sharing FREE printable tags for you to use.

Here are the gift ideas... and you can download the gift tags for free below:

1) Golden Chocolate Wreath - This is a simple treat to make and the "Have a SWEET Christmas" labels are adorable. Find the instructions here, and download the tags below.

Click on the picture of the tag below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

2) Hot Chocolate Basket - This basket is super-cute, and I'm sharing my two favourite tips for making dollar store baskets look expensive and high end. Find my tips and tricks here, and download the gift tags I designed below.

Click on one of the pictures of below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

3) Wine wrapped up for Christmas - Wine wrapped up with Dollar Store supplies makes a wonderful host/hostess gift. Get a closer look at how I put it together here.

4) Chocolates with a "punny" tag - Wine wrapped up with Dollar Store supplies makes a wonderful host/hostess gift. Get a closer look at how I put it together here, and download the tags I designed for free below.

Click on the picture of the tag below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

5) Candy cane Reindeer Treat - This reindeer made from chocolate filled plastic candy canes is ADORABLE... and it's easy and inexpensive to make. Get a closer look at the step-by-step instructions here.

Pretty cute, right?!?

For a closer look at all the gifts and how I made them, check out the video I made on YouTube here.