Category: DIY

15 Minute Infinity Scarf

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I love scarves!  Half the time I don’t even wear them to stay warm, I just love the way they look!  A few months ago I posted my first DIY Infinity Scarf.  I love that it’s been repinned so many times on Pinterest!

I had a little extra time this weekend, so I decided to make myself a more neutral infinity scarf with a remnant piece of gray knit I picked up for about $2.  Fifteen minutes later this is what I had:

I love that you can wear these in so many ways!

My favorite way to wear an infinity scarf is doubled up.
I also dig tying a knot along the bottom.

My mini-fashionista reminded me that I had picked up another remnant knit awhile back.  I have to admit, she’s been waiting patiently for her own infinity scarf.  Easy peasy…and voila:

Long enough, that Mommy can borrow it sometime (maybe!)
Doubled up…
Knotted…

She asked if she could model her new scarf herself, and of course, I obliged!

Isn’t she the cutest?!?  🙂

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Upcycled Paper Bag Cape

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My ‘lil guy just turned 4! He chose the theme for his party: Heroes v Villains. It was so much fun!
One of his requests was that all party goers be able to make a cape and a mask. My response? “Perfect!”
The capes were so simple and fun to make I couldn’t help but share. So here you go.

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Start with a paper grocery bag. Open it up completely and start cutting at the side seam.
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Continue to cut across the bottom and all the way around to the other side seam.
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Cut a semi-circle in the middle of the bottom flap (this is where the cape will fit around the child’s neck)
Next, open the edges of the circle where they are glued together and trim the ends so they are even.
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Then, gently peal off the handle and your cape is almost done.
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Finally, punch holes at the sides of the neck and tie ribbon through the holes. 
Now the kids are free to decorate and get creative!
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One of my favorite little crafters, hard at work!

These were so much fun and totally FREE to make. And you know us Aqua gals adore a bargain. 
Fit for a Superhero and a great Halloween craft as well!
I know what you’re thinking, “I can do that.” Know what? You can. And you should. Because we also discovered that if you turn it around to your front it makes an awesome adult-sized bib for eatin’ lots of BBQ!

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