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We are back again with the Movie Monday Challenge and I have to admit, this one was trickier for me. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day coming up we decided to go with the theme “Luck” and I really struggled to think of movies. Even Google searches didn’t pull up a lot of results. Finally, I landed on Freaky Friday (the newer one) and from there that led to this awesome Freaky Friday date night lantern.

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In case you haven’t seen it, Freaky Friday is about a mother and daughter who switch bodies. They cannot switch back until they are selfless for the other person. Of course, hijinks ensue which are hilarious but the concept got me thinking. When is the last time you did something with your husband simply because he liked it (even though you don’t) and vice-versa?

Think about how much your relationship would grow if you both did things for each other on a regular basis that the other person knew was exclusively for them. That would be pretty powerful.

That is where this Freaky Friday date night lantern comes in. After you’ve made it, fill it with date night ideas that you each love even if the other person doesn’t. Not only will this bring the two of you closer, it will also make weekly date nights at home easier.

Materials

Small Empty Red Coffee Can
Hot Glue Gun and Glue
Gold Glittery Ribbon (Similar)
Red and Yellow DMC Floss
Scissors
Small Rectangle of Cardboard

Step 1

Start by removing the label from your coffee can and cleaning the can thoroughly.

Tip:

The label will come off easier if you fill the can with hot water first and shake it with the lid on. This loosens the glue that holds the label on.

Step 2

Next, begin gluing strips of gold ribbon to the sides of the can with hot glue.

Step 3

Continue until the can has a strip of ribbon every 1 inch or so.

Step 4

Then add another strip of ribbon around the base of the can with hot glue. Make sure to overlap the ends to make it more secure.

Step 5

Repeat step four at the top of your coffee can. Be sure to do this on the bumped out part and not on the very top. You still need to be able to attach the lid.

Step 6

Now, unwrap your DMC floss and lay it out so that you can pull from it easily.

Step 7

Begin wrapping your floss around the piece of cardboard as pictured. Continue until you think you have enough for your tassel. I lost count of how many times I wrapped it. That is how many layers I made.

Step 8

After you have finished wrapping your floss, wrap the excess around the top to secure it temporarily.

Tip:

You can bend the cardboard if needed to get the floss through the center.

Step 9

Next, cut the bottom end of your wrapped floss.

Step 10

Carefully pull the floss off of the cardboard and permanently secure the folded end with a long piece of yellow floss. Knot it multiple times for best results.

Step 11

Next, wrap a piece of red floss around the top as pictured and secured with a double knot.

Step 12

Trim any excess red floss from the knots.

Step 13

Now trim the loose ends of the tassel to make them even.

Step 14

Then cut a hole in the center of your coffee can lid with scissors. I simply poked mine through. I didn’t try to get a perfect hole.

Step 15

Next, thread the long yellow floss through the hole in the lid from the top down.

Step 16

Tie a small piece of floss to the end of your threaded yellow floss. It doesn’t matter what color it is. Mine is red because I used the excess I trimmed from the knot around the tassel.

Step 17

Finally, tie the new piece of floss in a bow with the yellow floss and double knot. This will keep it from pulling out. Be sure to check the length at which you want your tassel to hang before committing to the knots. The knot placement will determine this.

Date Nights

Now that your Freaky Friday date night lantern is finished, it is time to fill it with date nights. We are currently trying to have one date night a week so we need a lot of ideas. Each of you should try to come up with at least 10-15 date night ideas. The catch is that you should pick things that you love that your spouse has maybe never tried or doesn’t enjoy quite as much. For example, I love Scattergories but my husband doesn’t really enjoy playing it. On the flip side of that, he loves playing video games and I have never really been a big gamer. These would both make perfect date night ideas for the lantern.

Fill It Up

Cut a piece of white printer paper into small strips (like fortunes from the movie) and fill them out with date ideas. Then toss them into the lantern and take turns blindly drawing one on date nights each week. Keep in mind that these should be dates that can be completed at home and in 1-2 hours ideally. You want to be able to whip them out after the kids go to bed and enjoy a fun date without being up until the wee hours of the morning.

If you want to add even more suspense to your Freaky Friday date night lantern don’t share your date ideas with each other. Let it be a complete surprise when you pull them out each week. If your husband isn’t a big chick flick or family movie guy, then you could totally put Freaky Friday movie night on one of the dates. Now it’s time to see what other lucky ideas the girls came up with for this month’s Movie Monday Challenge. I expect to feel lucky and inspired in no time!

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On the last (or fourth) Monday of each month, a group of bloggers participate in a #MovieMondayChallenge, hosted by C’mon Get Crafty! We decide on a topic, genre, or specific movie to use for inspiration and everyone gets free reign to create something wonderful!

This month’s challenge was. . . . “LUCK! Everyone was allowed to choose their own favorite film so long as it was inspired by the challenge word.

Now let’s see what everyone else was inspired to create for this month’s #MovieMondayChallenge!! If you’d like to join our Facebook group, you can request an invite here.

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You may be wondering how DIY credit card keychains can help you with debt free living. When you’re ready to get serious and truly eliminate your debt for good, you cut up your credit card. Why? It is because if you have a debt problem you are using credit cards as a crutch.

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Any time that something happens that you can’t pay cash for, you whip out a credit card. You aren’t paying them off every month and your debt is growing. It is time to get rid of the crutch and cut your credit cards into tiny little pieces.

Then turn them into these DIY credit card keychains so that you are reminded of your debt free goal every time you pull out your keys.

Cutting up your credit cards is hard. Trust me. We have $40,000 in debt (not counting our house). Of that, $36,000 is student loan debt. I have been out of school for almost 10 years and we are still paying on student loans. That is crazy to me!

On top of that, anytime we needed to fix a car or new clothes for the kids, we put it on a credit card. Something had to give and it was time to make a change.

Step 1 was ditching those credit cards. Now our safety net has to be cash and that’s terrifying. You have to make the choice, though, that you don’t ever want to be here again. These DIY credit card keychains are the perfect reminder of that emotion and that goal.

Materials

Keychain Bases (My heart one is actually a bracelet charm from Michaels)
Credit Cards
Key Rings
Jewelry Gel or Epoxy (You can’t get the Aleene’s I used anymore but this will work similarly)

Step 1

The first step is the hardest. Cut up all of your credit cards into tiny little pieces.

Step 2

Then add some jewelry gel to the keychain base.

Step 3

Next, spread out the gel to cover the bottom inside of your keychain base.

Step 4

Add the tiny pieces of credit card to the cavity of your keychain base.

Step 5

Then cover the credit card pieces in more jewelry gel.

Tip:

If bubbles form in your gel, pop them by sticking a needle or push-pin tip directly into them. Wipe off the needle in between each bubble otherwise they won’t pop cleanly and may split into more bubbles instead.

Step 6

Next, set the keychain bases aside to dry according to the package instructions. Mine had to dry for 24 hours.

Step 7 (Optional)

After your base has dried, if you are using a bracelet charm like me, use pliers to snap off the bottom ring.

Step 8 (Optional)

Then file the area down so that there are no sharp edges.

Step 9

Lastly, attach your key ring and put your keychain on your keys.

Are you ready to finally get out of debt once and for all? Stop giving your hard earned money to credit card companies. Cut up those credit cards and turn them into a reminder of what you’re fighting for. These DIY credit card keychains are the visual stimulus you need to keep you from falling back on that crutch. Don’t forget, I adhere to the plan laid out in Dave Ramsey’s The Total Money Makeover. If you haven’t checked it out yet, I highly recommend it.

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Get organized on a budget with these clever upcycles to get your home organized. These awesome ideas prove that you don’t have to spend a fortune on fancy organization products to wrangle your stuff. Instead, you can find items you already have around the house and turn them into functional pieces that keep everything where you need it.

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You see me write a lot about how being organized saves you money. It keeps you from unnecessary purchases, makes your life run more smoothly, and frankly is good for your piece of mind. Now, you can save money while you get organized with these clever upcycles to get your home organized.

Coastal Box for Saving Receipts (Across the Blvd)

Now that tax time is here, a lot of people are scrambling to get all of their financial documents and receipts in order. This beautiful DIY will make finding those receipts a breeze next year.

DIY Framed Pegboard (Intelligent Domestications)

Anyone else need more organized craft supplies? Then this upcycle is for you! It is amazing how much you can fit in a small space when it is well organized.

DIY Desk Organizer (Domestically Creative)

Speaking of the office, this adorable little upcycle is perfect for organizing your stamps, paper clips, and other small office supplies neatly on your desk.

Trash Bag Storage Dispenser/Container (Chas’ Crazy Creations)

We usually keep our trash bags in the box they came in. It works as far as organization goes but this easy upcycle would save us much more space under our sink. Find out how easy it is to make at the link above!

Easy DIY Magnetic Chalkboard for the Kitchen (Anika’s DIY Life)

Okay, not only does this help you organize your kitchen but it is also gorgeous while doing it. Can’t you already picture it hanging on your wall?

How to Store and Organize Stencils (H2O Bungalow)

This DIY isn’t technically an upcycle but it’s so clever I had to include it. Finally organize all of your stencils in an effective and beautiful way with this tutorial.

Colorful Confetti Keys (Sparkle Living)

Wondering how this tutorial helps get you organized? When you use a different confetti on each key it becomes fun a color-coded system for your keys. No more trying them all to figure out which one goes to the garage or the shed.

How to Make a Nail Polish Rack (Duct Tape & Denim)

Do you have an old spice rack lying around? Turn it into useful storage for all of those nail polish jars with this easy upcycled idea!

Now you can save money while you organize. These clever upcycles to get your home organized are easy to make and inexpensive. Think of how much time you will save when you don’t have to go searching through the house for the things you need. Now it’s time to get the party started. Link up your awesome new posts below at the Merry Monday link party. Then hop around to be inspired by what everyone is sharing. See you down there!

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