Weekend DIY: Yarn Bowl | Kanelstrand Two weeks ago, while discussing DIY ideas about our No New Gifts Christmas I mentioned a lovely yarn bowl that I wanted to make. Most of you know how much I value hand work be it just for the sake of mental health and the feeling of accomplishment. In a mostly virtual and fast-paced world, one of the most precious acts is working with your hands to create practical objects that can be touched. So, of course I didn't waste much time and dived happily at the project together with my daughter in the first moment available. The thing I like most about this project is that it is totally eco-friendly and should I even use the very fashionable word biodegradable? I made some slight changes to the original pattern, which I would like to share. 1/2 cup of flour4 cups of water3 tablespoons of sugarscrap yarn in the color of your choicebowl to use as a moldsaran wrap or plastic bag Mix well 1/2 cup of flour with 2 cups of lukewarm water. Anyway, the end result is just fabulous, don't you think?
Tile Coasters Sandy, from Reluctant Entertainer, is here sharing an easy and fabulous gift! What a useful gift for friends and neighbors. Embellished Tile Coasters Sandy writes… Last year when I invited my Balcony Girls into my home, our craft for the day was to make coasters for the holidays. The process is so easy! The craft began as we created stamped coasters Using these supplies3 ¾” x 3 ¾” unglazed tile Rubber stamps and ink pads Felt or cork (sticky sided) Spray fixative/varnish The cost per tile was 32 cents from Lowes. We made fun designs Spraying, drying and putting 4 felt squares on the bottom All tied up, ready to give away! I asked my Balcony Girls to think of grandparents, teachers, music teachers, a neighbor – to keep in mind who they’d want to give this gift to at Christmas! What I love about homemade gifts is the love that goes into them. Giving is a beautiful thing. Welcome, StumbleUpon visitor! Updating...
All Free Christmas Crafts- Free Christmas Crafts for DIY Decorations, Gifts and More working on: stamped salt dough ornaments A variation on the salt-dough ornament tutorial I did for Katy Elliott last year. They were rolled out and lightly stamped with ink before I cut and baked them. Happy holidays!
marta writes: how-to make a hot cocoa kit HOW-TO MAKE A HOT COCOA KITby Destri of The Mother Huddle There just isn't much that a three year old can create that isn't something only a mother would love. I thought and thought about what my little boy could make his friends for Christmas and finally came up with a Hot Cocoa Kit. Over the course of a week we worked on little projects to add to the kit, and I can't tell you how much fun we had with it. He got to mash things, melt things, sprinkle things, dip things, fill things....all sorts of sensory play. If you find your kids getting restless for the big day to arrive this would be a great project to tackle until it comes. HOT COCOA KIT You may choose to only add one or two elements to the kit, but I will give you a list of what we used. Supplies: • hot cocoa • almond bark or chocolate chips • candy canes and sprinkles • coffee creamer, cinnamon, nutmeg • plastic spoons • marshmallows • mug • various containers and baggies to package Set The Stage Chocolate and Peppermint Spoons
Message Stars Since the new year has started I’ve been trying to think of ways to be more kind to my self. Especially when that nasty gremlins try to creep in and stump me. I remembered this origami star video on You Tube and had to get them involved in my plan. I thought it would be fun to make a whole bunch with kind words and “you are….” phrases inside. I used 12 x 12 inch scrapbook paper and cut 1/2 x 12″ strips, then followed the video HERE*. *UPDATE! Be Sociable, Share! DIY Glitter Ornaments There’s no easier way to get into the holiday spirit with a craft that involves GLITTER! This sparkly ornament craft is tons of fun and very affordable. Another bonus: It’s very easy to clean up and won’t leave a trail of glitter everywhere. This craft makes for great Christmas gifts and they look awesome on the tree. Kids love it too and it’s a great way to keep them occupied when they’re home from school. Supplies Needed Floor wax – make sure it’s clear, Pledge brand with the blue cap bottle Fine glitter Clear glass ornaments Cotton swabs A paper cone funnel (or substitute an envelope with the corner cut off) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. These ornaments make great gifts. About the Author As a writer for HandbagHeaven.com, Sarah spends most of her days accessorizing with tote bags and women’s wallets, but outside of her job she spends time crafting, cooking, and shopping!
Christmas Wreath Ideas - How to Make a Christmas Wreath White Christmas Matte white spray paint transforms au naturel grapevine, twigs, and pinecones into an icy-looking Arctic circle. At your crafts or floral supply store, purchase an 18-inch grapevine wreath. At the floral supply area of the craft store, look for natural pods in a variety of shapes, pinecones, and seasonal nuts from an assorted-mix package to add texture and variety to the wreath. Using a hot glue gun, add these dried decorations to the wreath. Wire & Paper Sand Painting This photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine Sandpainting is the centuries-old technique of creating colorful patterns and designs using sand and other natural supplies. For their designs, the Navajo of the Southwest use crushed rock and other natural materials such as charcoal and crushed flower petals, but your child can try a simplified version of this ancient art using sandpaper and colored sand from the craft store. What you'll need Pencil Sandpaper Paintbrush Glue Colored craft sand Newspaper How to make it First, have your child use a pencil to sketch a design of her liking onto sandpaper.
DIY Wreaths - Easy Holiday Crafts at WomansDay Presents don’t just belong under the tree! Put them front and center with this charming wreath, decked with mini gift boxes that are wrapped and ribboned with care. Materials • 12" piece floral wire • 16" double rail wreath ring ($2.50; MaineWreathCo.com) • 25–30 small (2"–8" wide) gift boxes • Scrap wrapping paper • Tape • Scissors • Hot-glue gun and glue sticks• Scrap ribbon Directions 1. 2. 3. 4. Photo Bunting – How To Make Photo Bunting Bunting is a fun way to decorate for a party; it’s easy, pretty, and you can hang it anywhere you like. The other day here at Free People it was my sister’s Bridal Shower and for the occasion I made some bunting to hang delicately on the wall. The theme I used was “a couple in love” and printed out photos of her and her fiance throughout the years they have been together. The term bunting refers to a collection of flags made out of fabric, plastic, or card and placed onto a ribbon for hanging. What’s great about this festive decoration is that you can get super creative with ideas – there are no limits! Just have fun and make it look pretty. Here’s how I created the bunting for my sister’s bridal shower. What you need: A collection of photographs you want to use An outline of a triangle Glue A ribbon Scissors Step one: Position the triangle on the photographs onto an area that you want to be present in the triangle shape. Step two: Cut out the triangles that you drew. Tags: DIY
Create - wall art printable template | How Joyful Some months a go I shared the Love wall art template, along with that one I made this one, but unlike the previous one I wanted to make this word different and special, so no cardboard. Instead I used a piece of Styrofoam from a box we received last week. When I saw it a knew it was perfect for this project =] And instead of painting or covering it with fabric (my first idea) I decided to just go the Decoupage route with hot pink tissue paper. It ends up being so light! I just double tape mine to the wall and it works like a charm! **The download is a PDF format file, so you will need to have Abobe Reader installed on your PC or MAC. THE MATERIALS - 23×8 inches piece of Styrofoam (I just used one from a box but you can buy a piece at Michaels) - Tacky glue - 2 sheets of tissue Paper ripped unevenly with your hands - Sand paper - X-acto knife - Download the template below - Marker to trace template - Sponge brush [ Click on Images to enlarge] I hope you all enjoy and CREATE =] ps.
Visors Earth Day Visors Put on your earth day visor, roll up your sleeves and get your local park cleaned up for Earth Day. You need: Instructions: Decide what you want your visor to say. Use stickers to put your message on the visor. ©2010 MakingFriends.com.