30 March, 2011

Playing With Trash: Cardboard Cell Phones

Hello everyone, I came across this site http://dollarstorecrafts.com/ today..and believe me, if you are looking for a craft site with recycling and under the budget projects, then this is the right place for you! The site shares crafts for as less than under $1.00 from used materials around your home so you don't have to spend too much on materials and you get a very satisfactory result. You can even find free tutorials on original projects with clear instructions.
Below is a cute craft project for your child using just a piece of cardboard. I used to throw away those empty cardboard boxes lying around the home not knowing just what to do with them, but now...This site has given me the inspiration to recycle and make a good use of them for my little girl. Now, how about you?? 
Thanks for visiting!

When you don’t have money for a new toy, get creative and make your own out of recycled cardboard. I made two flip-type cell phones out of cardboard for my sons, and they played with them for hours. Kids have big imaginations, and often get more fun out of simple (REALLY simple) toys than they do from over-the-top expensive toys.

I get discouraged when I buy toys and then my kids don’t play with them longer than five minutes. It makes me feel like I wasted money or chose the wrong toy. I feel bad about myself when I buy cheapo plastic toys in the dollar aisle at the store. My solution to all these negative feelings? I think “What would Laura Ingalls do (if she lived in the 21st century)?” Okay, I don’t know if Laura’s 21st century kiddos would play with trash-turned-toys or if she’d fall victim to the same challenges as we do when it comes to entertaining our kids. What I do know is that kids don’t understand or care how much toys cost. They just care if the toys spark their imagination.

One solution to combat mommy-toy-guilt (and I’m all about combating guilt in any form) is to give my kids toys that I make for them out of stuff that is on its way to the trash can. I find myself returning to this idea again and again (do you remember the Lego playhouse I made out of an old yogurt box?).
Supplies for Cardboard Cell Phones:
  • a piece of cardboard (corrugated is good)
  • heavy-duty scissors or X-acto knife
  • Pen or markers

Making a cardboard cell phone could not be simpler. Cut a rectangular piece of cardboard (leave a notch at the top for an antenna), and draw cell phone details on one side. You probably have cooler phones than I do, so just make your cardboard phone the appropriate shape for phones in your household.
Great things about the cardboard cell phone: it’s free to make, easy to replace if lost, easy enough to make for multiple children, is a good toy to stash in your purse in case you need an emergency toy. In addition, there are educational reasons to play with a pretend phone: teach your child about phone use (including phone etiquette and phone numbers), or help your child develop her imagination and social skills.
Making cardboard toys doesn’t stop with cell phones. Use cardboard to make nearly any toy you can think of – it doesn’t matter if they’re only 2D. Your child will enjoy playing with them no matter how basic they look. Ideas for other cardboard toys: tools (saw, hammer, etc.), kitchen items (a cardboard box turned into a stove was a big hit in our house), or pretend makeup (glue a piece of foil in your cardboard compact!).
Like I said, my children really enjoyed this simple toy, and played with them for hours over the course of a week, until they fell apart. No problem, though! Next time I need a quick activity for them, I can make one of these in about thirty seconds. Score one for mom!

12 March, 2011

~ Cute Felt Ear Studs ~

Lately, I received some blank ear studs I ordered from an online shop.Just want to share these cute darling ear studs I made with felt. They are so easy and can be made with any color you want to match your outfit.


Pretty Lady
Color : Baby Blue


Sweet Candy
Color : Baby Pink





Mini Romantic Rose 
Color : Maroon




Felt Hairclips Order from My Aunt


Finally, I was able to complete these felt hairclips ordered by my aunt for her grandchild. Cute aren't they?...











08 March, 2011

03 March, 2011

Malaysian Young MILLIONAIRE Reveals Internet Secrets

A young Malaysian millionaire Jason Tan reveals his secrets on how he makes millions on the Internet working only a few hours per week.

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For the first time ever Jason Tan is revealing his never before told secrets.

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Jasons Only In Malaysia Mah has been rated the number one opportunity by numerous online reviews and has been seen in Entrepreneur Magazine.

My Paintings

Just want to share a couple of picture I painted some years ago. These were kept in an old art file which I have been keeping since my school days.Most of the art pieces were done by me in my primary level and the oldest of them is an art work by me at 8 years old! might post them soon:) I have not been painting lately, so looking at these has brought back the urge to start painting again but firstly..let me find those paint brushes and paints which I must have misplaced somewhere!...hehehe..Thanks for watching.







02 March, 2011

Secrets Revealed! E- Books on FOREX MARKETING are up for grabs!


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