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Lighted canvas. Happy Tuesday to you all! I needed a little extra something as far as Christmas decor is concerned for my dining room... a show stopping attention grabber... and this is what I came up with. I was inspired while watching Castle... yes, Castle. Castle said, "On the shortest, darkest days of the year, people of all faiths celebrate the light. " And I realized that really is the reason why Christmas is the best of all holidays... we're celebrating His light. What you'll need: A canvas Chalkboard paint and chalk Something to poke holes with (a screwdriver, perhaps?)

A strand of Christmas lights Duct tape First: Paint your canvas.. 2 coats should do Second: Use your chalk and get creative with your fonts! Third: Poke as many holes as there are lights on your strand (mine had 140). Fourth: Push your lights through from the back. Fifth: Plug it in!!! The best part about this project is you can change the text every year... isn't chalkboard paint just the greatest thing EVER? Merry Christmas to all! How To Make A Wreath. Exercise Block. Eggshell coasters. Dollar store/mirror box. I am sitting here at my computer with a faint, goofy smile on my face thinking back to the first time I had a Dollarama revelation.

The first time I looked at something in one of their aisles and thought hmm … I could make something out of that. I don’t know if it was the buzzing of the fluorescent lights or the hypnotic drone of the soft rock, but something in me came alive that day. My body seemed like it was on fire. I had an electric sensation from my head to my toes as right there in the Dollar Store my innards gave birth to a something entirely new.

In the blink of an eye I developed the Dollarama DNA. Which is wayyyyy cooler than a Y chromosome by the way. So allow me to introduce you to my first born; my first project ever made out of Dollarama crap. Oh and by the way, in case any Dollarama head honchos who have the ability to ban me from all Dollarama stores happen to be reading this blog … “crap” is actually a term of endearment. Here we go ……… ! Bevelled Mirrors Hot Glue Gun done! Crocheted ice skates. 22 December 2012 So finally, here we are, shopping done, cupboards stocked, mulled wine and hot chocolate flowing. While the children sit down to watch Christmas movies I can get my crocheting out and relax.

I know that it's a bit late but I fancied making some more ornaments to go on the tree. I decided on some ice-skates which have a safety pin for blades. You could of course use a paper clip. They take no time at all to make. What you'll need: 3.5mm crochet hook Safety pins or paper clips about 3cm long. 8 ply cotton in 2 different colours I have written this pattern using the US terminology. Thread the main colour through the little hole at the end on the safety pin and make a slip knot. Ch 1, 8 sc going along the wire.

Ch 1, sc in each sc across but not in the turning ch. Now don't ch just turn and miss the 1st sc of previous row and sc in next and then sc in across row so that you now have 7 sc Turn, ch 1, 4 sc across Turn Ch 1, 4 sc across Turn Ch1, 4 sc across Carolyne xxx xxx. Glittery Cinnamon Pinecones | Christmas crafts for kids. Here's a kid-friendly craft to add some sparkle to your table this year. To top it off, you will enjoy the warm, inviting scent of cinnamon wafting through your home. A basket of these would make great teacher's gift too! What You Need pineconeswhite glueglitter, your choice of colorscinnamondecorative container, bowl or basket What you do Be sure to choose pinecones that are "open", spines should be spread apart not flat against the side of the cone. To dry them out and kill any bugs or mites that might be inside, bake pinecones on a cookie sheet at 200 degrees F for 45 minutes.

Paint the tips of a pinecone with white glue. Tip: To revive the scent of your craft, occasionally spritz with a liquid cinnamon potpourri or use a few drops of cinnamon oil on the bottom of the pinecones.