Category Archives: Frugal Design Ideas

When the price tag is too high, make it yourself! Cheap artist craft ideas for home, office, garden, events, decor, wedding or gifts. Home made projects and solutions done on a shoestring budget.

Hand Made Organza Fabric Flower – How To DIY Frugal Craft Project

Posted on April 15, 2011 by

Attention all flower child crafters. I tried these amazing, quick, easy organza flowers using the no-sew tutorial instructions on this site http://www.pompomemporium.com/content/how-make-fabric-flowers-organza with great success. Cost of fabric  – only $1.67 for 1/3 yard of polyester organza fabric to make … Continue reading →

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Holiday Snowflake in a Jar Centerpiece Idea

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

Here is a quick, easy, frugal (my friends hate when I say cheap) snowy winter DIY craft project that can grace your holiday table or buffet. Make a few of varying sizes and cluster them for greater impact. SUPPLIES NEEDED … Continue reading →

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Sugar Cookie Ideas – Snowman – Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crust

Posted on December 4, 2010 by

Our annual Cookie Exchange party required me to whip up 3 dozen cookies and I couldn’t decide between these two designs, so I ended up making both. Each is a sugar cookie, made from a store-bought mix and each had … Continue reading →

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Aluminum Can Art – CuttleBug Style

Posted on June 20, 2010 by

Do It Yourself – Textured aluminum can metal (done w/Cuttlebug machine) If you own a CuttleBug (Provo Craft) machine or know someone who does, try this for inexpensive art materials. Carefully cut out the side piece from an aluminum can … Continue reading →

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Design Marketing in Chicago www.ElegantArtForm.com

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

It’s not ultra glamorous (yet), but the new site is live http://www.ElegantArtForm.com Chicago – Marketing and Design for any Budget. Explore the site and send me your feedback!

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Home made low cost bamboo tuteur

Posted on May 26, 2010 by

Hand made bamboo tuteur pyramid for the herb garden. Bamboo pieces are two feet in length and they were 25 for $1.00 at Dollar Tree. Only 6 were used for this project. Pieces were cut with a saw and wired … Continue reading →

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