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Ocean Diorama

Ocean Diorama

Turn a tin can, sand, rope, and some maps into a diorama of ocean and beach items. These pretty decorations […]

Plastic Bottle Planter

Turn a plastic bottle into a cool hanging garden. It’s very inexpensive way and you can hang your completed garden […]

Nautical Candle Holder

Give an ordinary candle a nautical vibe with this quick project. It couldn’t be easier!

Rope Basket

Turn a plain box into a rope-wrapped basket. It’s easy to do and a great way to get the look […]

Beach Bucket

Beach Bucket

Create a stylish beach bucket to hold flip flops and towels poolside or to transport sunscreen and sand toys for a day […]

Coiled Rope Rug

Follow the steps to make your own customized rope doormat. There are instructions for sewing or gluing the rope together, […]

Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

Count down to Christmas with this cute tree-shaped calendar. It’s easy to make and allows for larger gifts and treats […]

Recycled Puppet Doll

Turn recycled items into a dancing puppet doll! This handmade toy is great fun, with so much room for creativity.

Twine-Wrapped Containers

Twine-Wrapped Containers

Wrap twine or yarn around shipping tubes or other cylinders to make cool containers to hold art materials or office […]

Rope Trivet

Rope Trivet

Turn a plain rope into a cool, functional trivet. It makes a wonderful gift that teens and preteens can make independently.

Doll-Size Jumprope, Hula Hoop, and Hop Scotch

Doll-Size Jumprope, Hula Hoop, and Hop Scotch

Make a doll-sized jumprope, hula hoop and hop scotch game for your American Girl Dolls. This craft is very simple and […]

Paper Fan

Paper Fan

Pretty paper fans are fun to make and can come in really handy on warm days. They are also useful […]

Underwater Hula Hoop Obstacle Course

Underwater Hula Hoop Obstacle Course

For a fun, active and cheap way to entertain the kids this summer, turn a pool into a hula hoop […]

Rope Horse Craft

Rope Horse Craft

Make horses with rope, wire and string. The wire lets them stand up and bend any way you want them […]

DIY Ring Toss

DIY Ring Toss

This DIY ring toss game is simple to make and provides great outdoor fun for all ages! Great for picnics, […]

Tennis Ball Dog Toy

Tennis Ball Dog Toy

If your family has a dog, this craft is perfect! Get ready for hours of chewing, fetching, and tugging fun […]

DIY Pirate Mast & Sails

DIY Pirate Mast & Sails

Whether you’re plan­ning a pirate party, a fun back­yard pirate play area for the kids, or just want some fun […]

Caterpillar Counting

Caterpillar Counting

Here’s a frugal craft that turns those cheap foam pool noodles into a math game! Use different colored noodles for […]

Trap Door with Creepy Fingers

Trap Door with Creepy Fingers

Spook your friends this Halloween with this homemade creepy trap door.

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