💕 Crafts & Thrifty Finds Made With Love “Pressed Heart Frame”  ❤️🖼️ 💡 The Idea Create a heart-shaped design using pressed flowers or faux florals , framed as a piece of art. This is elegant, meaningful, and perfect for Valentine’s gifts or home décor. 🧺 Supplies: Picture frame (any size) Pressed flowers or  faux flowers/petals Cardstock or watercolor paper Glue (clear-drying) Pencil Optional: calligraphy pen or vinyl words ✨ Directions: Lightly draw a heart shape on the p

“Second-Chance Scarf Wreath”  🧣🌸 💡 The Idea Turn thrifted scarves  into a soft, full wreath  for doors or walls. This is a fantastic way to repurpose scarves that are outdated, mismatched, or lightly worn. 🧺 Supplies: 4–6 thrifted scarves (any color palette) Wreath form (foam, wire, or even a pool noodle!) Scissors Ribbon or twine for hanging Optional: florals, heart sign, brooch, or tag ✨ Directions: Wrap scarves around the wreath form, overlapping as you go. Tuck or tie

Turn a thrifted picture frame  into a beautiful wall-mounted or tabletop jewelry organizer . Practical, pretty, and perfect for giving new life to forgotten finds. 🧺 Supplies: Thrifted picture frame (any size) Chicken wire, hardware cloth, lace, or mesh Staple gun or strong adhesive Small hooks, knobs, or push pins Optional: paint, stain, ribbon ✨ Directions: Remove glass and backing from the frame. Paint or stain the frame if desired. Cut wire, lace, or mesh to fit frame op

“Book Stack Tray or Risers”  📚🕯️ 💡 The Idea Turn old hardcover books  into a decorative riser or tray  for candles, plants, or coffee tables. 🧺 Supplies: 2–4 hardcover books Glue or Mod Podge Ribbon or twine Optional small handles or felt feet ✨ Directions: Stack books evenly. Glue together and let dry. Wrap with ribbon or twine. Add felt feet or handles if desired. 🏡 Perfect for: coffee tables, bathroom counters, shelves.

💜 Crafts & Thrifty Finds Made With Love February 4 – “Second-Chance Lamp Glow-Up”  💡✨ (Thrifted Home Décor Repurpose) 💡 The Idea Turn a thrifted lamp or lampshade  into a custom décor piece with paint, fabric, or paper. 🧺 Supplies: Thrifted lamp or shade Chalk paint or spray paint Fabric, lace, or scrapbook paper Mod Podge or spray adhesive Optional ribbon or trim ✨ Directions: Clean lamp base and shade. Paint base if desired. Wrap or decoupage shade with fabric or paper.

💡 The Idea Turn a thrifted sweater  (or cardigan) into a cozy throw pillow . No fancy sewing skills needed—just warmth, texture, and second-chance charm. 🧺 Supplies: Thrifted sweater (adult or child size) Pillow insert or  old pillow stuffing Scissors Needle & thread, fabric glue, or iron-on hem tape Buttons, ribbon, or brooch (optional) ✨ Directions: Lay the sweater flat and cut a square or rectangle from the body. Turn inside out. Stitch or glue three sides closed . Turn

💜 Crafts & Thrifty Finds Made With Love February 2 – “Second-Chance Serving Tray”  🖼️✨ (Thrifted Find Repurpose) 💡 The Idea Turn a thrift-store picture frame  into a beautiful serving tray, coffee table piece, or memory display . This is all about second chances —perfect for your group theme. 🧺 Supplies: Large thrifted picture frame (wood works best) Scrapbook paper, fabric, wallpaper sample, or book page Mod Podge or glue Two drawer handles or cabinet pulls (thrifted or

🧺 Supplies (Dollar Tree–friendly): Canvas, cardstock, or wooden plaque Acrylic paint (purple, silver, white, or neutral) Foam brush or sponge Permanent marker or paint pen Optional: twine, cross sticker, faux greenery ✨ Directions: Lightly paint two footprints  on the canvas(You can trace shoes, use foam shapes, or freehand). At the top, write: “Walk With God” Inside or beside the footprints, write: Faith Obedience Trust Prayer Add small accents (cross, twine, greenery) if d

“Leave It With God” Prayer Wall  ✉️🙏 Releasing what you can’t carry into the next month. 🧺 Supplies (Dollar Tree): Small canvas or sturdy cardstock Mini envelopes (white, kraft, or purple) Glue or double-sided tape Marker, paint pen, or vinyl letters Optional: faux greenery, cross sticker, ribbon ✨ Directions: Glue 3–5 mini envelopes  onto the canvas. Label the top: “Leave It With God” On each envelope, write a category: Worries Prayers Things I Can’t Control What I’m Trus

💜 Dollar Tree Craft – Thursday, January 30 “Gratitude Chain of Blessings”  🔗💜 Theme:  Ending the month by remembering every blessing—big and small. 4 🧺 Supplies: Purple, silver, or white construction paper Scissors Stapler or glue Marker or gel pen ✨ Directions: Cut paper into strips. Write one blessing per strip. Link strips together to form a chain. Display on a wall, door, or prayer corner. 💡 Challenge Idea:Add one new blessing each day going into February. 📖 Scriptu

“Encouragement Scripture Candle”  🕯️📖 Theme:  Let God’s Word be your light in every season. 4 🧺 Supplies: Glass candle or jar Battery-operated candle Tissue paper or vellum Mod Podge Printed scripture or vinyl words Foam brush ✨ Directions: Cut scripture to fit jar. Apply Mod Podge and gently press scripture onto glass. Seal lightly over top. Insert battery candle. 📖 Scripture Ideas: Psalm 119:105 Isaiah 40:31 Philippians 4:13

“Faith Over Fear Pebble Art”  🪨✝️ Theme:  Choosing faith daily, even when fear tries to speak louder. 🧺 Supplies: Small canvas or picture frame Smooth stones or glass gems Permanent marker or paint pen Glue Optional faux greenery or twine ✨ Directions: Write words on stones: Faith , Hope , Trust , Prayer . Arrange stones on canvas or frame. Glue in place and let dry. Add greenery or twine for texture. Title it “Faith Over Fear.” 📖 Optional Scripture: “For God hath not give

“New Beginnings Snowflake Jar”  ❄️✨ Theme: January is about fresh starts, quiet hope, and letting God make all things new. 🧺 Supplies (Dollar Tree): Clear glass jar (mason or candle jar) White paint or Mod Podge Cotton balls or faux snow Snowflake stickers or stencils Battery-operated tea light Ribbon or twine (silver, white, or purple) Permanent marker or vinyl words ✨ Directions: Lightly coat the inside  of the jar with white paint or Mod Podge for a frosted look. Let dry,

💗 “Choose Love Candle Wrap”  🕯️❤️✨ Theme: Choosing love daily — in our words, actions, and hearts. This craft is simple, elegant, and faith-forward  without being overly seasonal. It works for Valentine’s Day and  year-round encouragement. ❤️ Supplies (Dollar Tree): Glass jar candle or LED candle Vellum paper, parchment paper, or tissue paper Permanent marker or vinyl letters Scissors Ribbon or twine Optional: Heart stickers Mini scripture tag Red, pink, purple, or silver a

“Heart Hands Kindness Banner”  ❤️🖐️✨ Theme: Love in action — showing kindness with our hands. This is a Dollar Tree–friendly , interactive craft that works great for families, kids, classrooms, or church groups. ❤️ What You’ll Need: Construction paper (pink, red, purple, white) Scissors Marker String or yarn Hole punch or tape ✨ Directions: Trace hands on construction paper and cut them out. On each hand, write one act of kindness: Pray for someone Call a loved one Give a co

❤️ Dollar Tree Valentine Craft Craft: “Kind Words Wall Hearts”  🧡✨ Theme: Choosing words that build others up. ❤️ Supplies: Foam or paper hearts Sticky tack or tape Marker ✨ Directions: Write one word per heart: Loved Enough Seen Valued Cherished Arrange hearts in a cluster on a wall or door. Change words throughout February. Optional scripture: Ephesians 4:29

“Open-When Love Notes Jar”  ✉️❤️ Words matter — love spoken lasts. ❤️ Supplies: Clear jar Pink, red, or white paper Pen or marker Ribbon ✨ Directions: Write notes labeled: Open when you need encouragement Open when you feel lonely Open when you need prayer Fold and place inside jar. Tie ribbon and add label: “Love Notes”

“Love Grows Here Mini Planter”  🌱❤️ Theme: Love grows when it’s nurtured — perfect for Valentine’s Day and everyday kindness. ❤️ Supplies (Dollar Tree): Small ceramic or plastic planter Faux greenery or small real plant Wooden heart pick or sticker Permanent marker or vinyl words ✨ Directions: Place greenery or plant in the pot. Add a wooden heart pick or heart sticker. Write or attach words like: Love Kindness Grace Optional scripture tag: 1 Corinthians 13:7

“Heart Words Glass Block” (Valentine Decor)  ❤️✨ Theme: Sharing love, kindness, and encouragement — perfect for Valentine’s Day without being over-the-top. This craft is simple, elegant, budget-friendly , and works for home, office, gifts, or church spaces . ❤️ What You’ll Need (Dollar Tree Finds): Glass block  (from Dollar Tree) Vinyl heart decals or heart stickers Black, red, or pink permanent marker  or vinyl words Battery fairy lights  (optional, fit inside the block) Rib

“Sabbath Stillness Scripture Stones”  🪨🕊️✨ Theme: Resting in God’s Word and embracing holy stillness. ❤️ What You’ll Need: 3–5 smooth stones Paint pens or permanent markers Small bowl or tray Optional: candle, greenery sprig ✨ Directions: Choose short scriptures or phrases, such as: Be Still  (Psalm 46:10) Trust the Lord Peace Write one phrase on each stone. Let ink dry fully. Place stones in a bowl or prayer corner. On Sunday, hold one stone during prayer or quiet reflecti