How To Make Footprint Butterflies

Supplies You'll Need:

Paint

Canvas

Marker

Take a paint brush and paint the bottom of your child's foot. You can make it one solid color or you can print blotches of different colors. Press it down on the canvas. Repeat with the other foot. But make sure that the feet are together by the outside of the foot. Use the marker to draw a body, head and antennae. 

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Jellyfish in a Bottle Craft Tutorial

This craft is perfect for any kid no matter of the age.
I'm 23 and I think it is a really cool idea.

You'll need:

Plastic shopping bag

Water bottle

Blue food coloring

Thread

scissors

First, cut off the handles and the bottom of the bag. Then cut the sides of the bag so you have 2 pieces. We will only be needing 1 piece. 

Take the half and make a little balloon in the middle and tie it with the thread. Don't tie it too tight as we will need to put some water in it later on.

Next cut the longer part into a bunch of thin tentacles. You can cut some of it off if it looks like it will be too bulky for your water bottle.

Next turn your jellyfish over and pour a little bit of water into the head. Make sure you leave some air in there or it won't float.

Put your jellyfish in your water bottle.

Add a few drops of blue food dye. Not too much otherwise you won't be able to see through the water.

And you are done. Let the kids flip it over and see their jellyfish float. I know when Aubree gets older I will definitely be making this with her :)

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Upcycled Tshirt Racer Back Tank Tutorial

I've made a few of these already and I must say I am in love with them. They are comfortable and it's not to much fabric for when you're working out. It's best if you use a shirt thats a size to big for you otherwise it might get a little tight.

Get an old tshirt and cut the sleeves off at the seams.

Next, cut off the collar.

Then cut about 1.5 inches farther down into the collar. When you get halfway fold it over so you can use it as a template so the collar of the tank top won't be crooked.

Start about an inch away from the edge of the collar and cut all the way to the bottom of the arm holes.

Now cut about a 2 inch strip from one of the sleeves and cut it so it lays flat.

Bunch up the back of the tshirt and wrap the strip around it twice and tie a knot.

You can twist the strip so that the know is in the inside.

Now you have an awesome new tank top :)

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Upcycled Tshirt Headband Tutorial

Now that you have that left over fabric from making the work out racer tank, why don't you make a matching hairband to keep sweaty hair out of your face.

Cut the seam of the end of the sleeve. Then cut about 9 strips at about half an inch to an inch wide.

Pull on the strips to make them curl up.

Take one of the strips and wrap it around the other strips and tuck the ends into the knot.

This is what it will look like when you are done.

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Upcycled Tshirt Dog Rope Toy Tutorial

This is a cute idea if you have extra scraps of fabric from making scarves out of old tshirts or if you have random pieces of fabric lying around.

First I cut 6 strips about 2 feet long from the body of the shirt and braided them together. Repeat this 2 more times for a total of 3 braids.

Then simply braid all three braids together and tie knots at both ends. Make sure to cut of the extra fabric left at both ends after you knot it.

My dog loved this! It's a cheap toy that's good for puppies that like to chew on everything.



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Another Upcycled Tshirt Summer Scarf Tutorial

Who doesn't love wearing a scarf with a cute shirt or some tank tops in the summer to add some color and style?

Get an old t-shirt and cut the bottom hem off. I used an old cotton knit shirt for this not just a regular cotton shirt.

Then make a cut all the way across right underneath the armpits

Then cut strips up the shirt about 5 inches make them thin about 1/2 an inch wide

Then pull on the ends to make them curl up

And you my wonderful friend are done :) 

Short, simple and SO CUTE!

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How to Keep Your Heels Nice & Smooth

Take an old pair of socks or new if you don't mind destroying them

Cut them about 2 inches past the heel

Put them on at night with lotion and your heels will stay incredible soft even if you wear flip flops a summer long :)

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