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CRAFTFLASH
Melted crayon art: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/crayon-art-4171505
Fantastic melted crayon art ideas
CRAFT MISS
Spool knitting: https://amzn.to/3uQnxWK
GIRLS JUST WANNA WEAVE POTHOLDERS
Potholder loom: https://amzn.to/3x21rlz
Potholder loops: https://amzn.to/2RqLwOy
Pipe cleaner ninjas: https://frugalfun4boys.com/pipe-cleaner-ninjas/
UNCOMMONPLACING AWAY
Life Glows On Notebook: https://amzn.to/3jr45hg
Waterproof notepad: https://amzn.to/3vRlTW9
Composition notebooks: https://amzn.to/34NgBip
Five-year notebook: https://amzn.to/2SYHvB4
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Unlined notebook: https://amzn.to/3vRMItl
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DOODLING OUR WAY BACK TO US
How to Doodle Everywhere: https://amzn.to/3vSwVud
Assorted doodles: https://www.shihoriobata.com/blog/things-to-draw/
Easy heart doodles: https://www.sweetplanit.com/home/2018/4/25/easy-heart-doodles-you-can-draw
Ocean doodles: https://www.crazylaura.com/best-bullet-journal-ocean-doodles/
ALL DAY LONG
Free online mandala makers: https://techconnecto.com/free-online-mandala-maker/
Free online kaleidoscope painter: https://permadi.com/java/spaint/spaint.html
Beginner ukulele: https://amzn.to/2Rnn14F
How to make a lei by Leilani: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDE8c8WM3ns
PATHS AND PLANS
Chocolate leaves: https://www.bakersbrigade.com/chocolate-maple-leaves-just-paint-and-peel/
https://www.thespruceeats.com/chocolate-leaves-521232
Origami kit: https://amzn.to/2SRW6hP
FIRST THING FIRST
Travel coloring books: https://amzn.to/3fRsla3
Free online collage making: https://canva.com
RECREATING YOUR CREATIVITY
Recreated albums:
https://www.smoothradio.com/news/quirky/madonna-albums-recreated-with-dogs-maxdonna/
GIFTS FOR THE GIVER
Canvas print services: https://www.techradar.com/best/best-canvas-print-services-online
Children’s Books and Recipe Books and other photo books:
Snapfish photo books: https://bit.ly/3vY11wk
https://www.mixbook.com/photo-book-pricing
https://www.mixbook.com/all-photo-books
https://www.mixbook.com/inspiration/text-toolbar
Copyright and royalty free photos:
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YEARNING FOR YARN
Crochet a faux fur blanket: https://www.mamainastitch.com/how-to-crochet-a-fur-throw-blanket/
Crochet flower patterns: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/easy-crochet-flower-patterns-978611
Yarn: https://michiganfineyarns.com/
Amigurumi crochet animals: https://amzn.to/2TBY7yV
https://www.diys.com/amigurumi-patterns/
BINGING ON CREATIVITY
95% wicked dark chocolate: https://amzn.to/3z5DMlO
Pouf ottoman: https://www.flaxandtwine.com/2012/04/a-tweed-pouf-ottoman-an-easy-chunky-knit/
Driftwood necklace holder: https://visiblymoved.blogspot.com/2012/01/diy-necklace-holder.html
Upcycled scarf and bead necklace: https://www.pillarboxblue.com/diy-jewelry-upcycled-necklace/
Slideshows with music: https://www.organizingphotos.net/imovie-slideshows-mac/
Digital photo frame with music: https://amzn.to/3ijb6Aa
Digital photo frame: https://amzn.to/34Lmb4Z
Online idea board for renovations and other projects free: https://www.canva.com/create/mood-boards/
WORDPLAY
Found poetry binder: https://amzn.to/3vZ4haY
Plastic page sleeves: https://amzn.to/3vSPQot
ENDLESS CHOICES
Button art: https://www.inspirationalz.com/diy-ideas/creative-things-to-do-with-old-used-buttons/
Repurposing old suitcases: https://premeditatedleftovers.com/naturally-frugal-living/10-ways-to-repurpose-old-suitcases/
Polymer clay succulents: https://fairygardendiy.com/diy-mini-polymer-clay-succulents/
Bicycle rim art: https://www.architecturendesign.net/21-brilliant-diy-ways-of-reusing-old-bike-wheels/
JUST A FEW MORE
Ombre stairs: https://akailochiclife.com/2015/08/paint-it-ombre-stairs.html
Kolam: https://www.2021kolam.com/
Downloadable kolam patterns: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K0oPR4cQ1-sDfzsH6WzoLq-S8fXv4Iu5/view
Stair risers: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/painting/21015602/paint-ombre-stair-risers
T-shirt yarn and projects: https://craftingwithkc.com/2017/12/01/making-t-shirt-yarn/
Boho macrame wall hanging for over bed: https://www.marchingnorth.com/diy-macrame-wall-hanging/
PORTRAIT OF AN AGELESS GODDESS
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Jambu Mermaids: https://amzn.to/3wWxenO
Birkenstocks: https://amzn.to/3cgUbtR
Dress for Success: https://dressforsuccess.org
FANCY MEETING YOU HAIR
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wigs and hair pieces: https://paulayoung.com
Scalp scrubber: https://amzn.to/3vVWtqk
Curly silvers group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1943436612549095
Curly Girls group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/707494335965428
My favorite co-washing conditioner: https://amzn.to/3cmJyG3
Double unicorn haircut: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/04/50/c0/0450c01ab50e67fd18d0058bef1f2808.jpg
Haircutting scissors: https://amzn.to/2TErUad
Faux hair scrunchie: https://amzn.to/3wTe4iC
Temporary hair dye: https://amzn.to/3x0wXjW
A LITTLE TWEAK HERE, A LITTLE TWEAK THERE
Plant based documentaries: https://plant-based.org/documentaries/plant-based-documentaries/
How Not to Die: https://amzn.to/2SYTeQq
Date syrup: https://amzn.to/3v2J6mZ
NATURAL WOMAN
Sea turtles hatching: https://www.10best.com/interests/explore/10-places-where-you-can-help-endangered-sea-turtles-hatch/
Ice sculpture without the chainsaw: https://www.instructables.com/Easy-ice-sculpture-for-kids-of-all-ages/
Balloons
twisting: https://amzn.to/3cjYeWx
Assorted: https://amzn.to/2SYha6k
Clear contact paper: https://amzn.to/3poF4UB
GROUP CREATIVITY
The Kindness Rocks Project: https://www.thekindnessrocksproject.com/
Painted rocks: https://modpodgerocksblog.com/10-painted-rocks/
Modge Podge outdoors: https://amzn.to/3ckDEp7
Acrylic paint pens for rocks: https://amzn.to/3z7tJg2
I Found a Quilted Heart Project: https://www.ifoundaquiltedheart.com/
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Your Are So Very Beautiful Project: https://craftivism.com/yasvb/
Wind Phone USA: https://windphoneusa.com/
Color a Smile: https://colorasmile.org
Knots of Love: https://www.knotsoflove.org/about-us
More Love Letters: http://www.moreloveletters.com/
Artisans for Hope: http://www.artisansforhope.org/
A Little Something: https://sites.google.com/site/refugeecraftsdenver/
Times Square Wishing Wall: https://www.timessquarenyc.org/whats-happening/nye-wishing-wall
Glynn Arts Center Wishing Wall: https://glynnvisualarts.org/wishing-well
Yarn Bombing: https://www.pinterest.com/suemgw/yarn-bombing-day-june-11/
Yarn Bombing Los Angeles: http://www.yarnbombinglosangeles.com/
Buy Nothing Project: https://buynothingproject.org/find-a-group/
Never Too Late Facebook group: https://facebook.com/groups/NeverTooLateReinvention/
THE DANCE BEGINS
Stepping stones: https://www.diyncrafts.com/25760/home/gardening/25-top-garden-stepping-stone-ideas-beautiful-walkway
Paint skin art: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/artist-leftover-paint-mini-plant-sculptures-36911661
Paint skin jewelry: https://smartartmaterials.com/how-to-make-acrylic-skin-jewelry/
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Wooden beads: https://amzn.to/3fTXDgv
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Claire Cook wrote her first novel in her minivan when she was 45. At 50, she walked the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of the adaptation of her second novel, Must Love Dogs, starring Diane Lane and John Cusack, which is now a 7-book series. Claire is the New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Amazon bestselling author of 21 books. Join Claire’s newsletter list so you don’t miss a thing!