Fold a fir tree

Dangling fir trees – light for hanging, and impressive when you look at them. You need a square base folded by the middle and the diagonals (see how on the picture). The difficult part is at the beginning, steps (1) and (4), (5) and (6), where the folded part has to be opened and folded inside. This is repeated three more times. When you are ready with the one side, turn the form and repeat the steps again. Cut the lower part with scissors. Make 5 symmetrical cuts at the two sides and start folding one after another, and your fir tree is ready. See more ideas for Christmas in KROKOTAK: Dangling fir trees – light for hanging, and impressive when you look at them. You need a square base folded by the middle and the diagonals (see how on the picture). The difficult part is at the beginning, steps (1) and (4), (5) and (6), where the folded part has to be opened and folded inside. Cut the lower part with scissors. See more ideas for Christmas in KROKOTAK:

DIY Elbow Patch While perusing Pinterest one evening, I came across an intriguing tutorial on the wonderful art of needle felting. I had to learn more – especially after realizing it entailed repeatedly stabbing a needle up and down into a piece of fabric or sweater. A satisfying stress reliever that results in something wearable? Sign me up. And now that I can officially call myself a needle felting maven (and nerd), trust me when I say that you’re going to have a blast with this technique. So grab your supplies and let’s get started on a pair of heart shaped elbow patches! You’ll need: With the sweater on, place a piece of tape about half an inch below the elbow. Align and center the bottom of the cookie cutter along the top of the tape. Fill the cutter, spreading out the wool fibers evenly. At the base of all felting needles are tiny, sharp burrs, which grab and interlock the wool fibers. Continue stabbing away until the surface is flat and even. Carefully peel the sweater away from the foam. Ta da!

Christmas Night Sky on a Bottle Christmas is just around the corner and my hands are itching with the desire to make something Christmas-sy. Instead of diving head first into the gold-red-green splashy decorations, I decided to make something simpler, something with vintage which I can naturally brag about. This is a very simple DIY project for crafty girls who love Christmas Eve and starry night sky. You can paint it on a bottle and snuggle in front of the fireplace to enjoy the romantic lighting. What you need One large bottle (you can try big mason jar, too); A set of old fairy lights (the string you have been planning to replace with a new one for several years will do just fine); Blue acrylic paint; Black paint - preferably spray paint but acrylic should work fine, too; Sharpie pen - black; One small iron candle or plant holder (depending on your jar's/ bottle's size) - actually anything you have that can support the project will be perfect. Instructions Paint the entire exterior of the bottle with the blue paint.

Handmade Decorations for Christmas We are sure you have seen all types of Christmas trees out there in the DIY world: from baked ones to those made from foam and candy. The creativity of people is just amazing. And inspiring! • a colored ribbon (any color you prefer); • colored beads; • a needle; • plastic thread; Here is what you’ll have to do.

DIY Bleach Tie Dye Last summer, we were obsessed with shibori indigo tie dying. No, really . . . we just about dyed anything white in sight. So when Free People asked us to include a DIY in their guest blogger series, we knew a new tie dye project was absolutely in order. And as the weather is beginning to warm up, what better time than now to start experimenting with reverse tie dye using bleach! Black tees and tops: watch out! To make a grid-like pattern, fold the shirt like an accordion and bind it between two pieces of wood or other flat shaped objects. Before you start bleaching, make sure you are wearing gloves and working outdoors or in a well ventilated area. The rusty brown color will slowly fade into a beautiful lighter shade as it begins to set. Your reverse bleach tie dye shirt is ready to wear! (top image from here, rest of images by HonestlyWTF)

Brickle A few weeks ago, I went to a barbeque. On the table there was plate of what looked to be a chocolate type dish that was crumbled up. I grabbed a piece, ate it, had eight more pieces, and then went on a mad hunt throughout the barbeque to see who brought the stuff and how much I would have to pay them for the recipe. After not too much work I tracked it down, and trust me. What’s fantastic about this stuff is many things. Directions 1) Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. 2) Then layer in crackers. 3) Melt the butter in a saucepan and then stir in the brown sugar. 4) Once it has simmered for a few minutes, pour it straight on the crackers. 5) Next, stick your baking sheet in the oven at 325 degrees for 5-10 minutes. 6) When you take it out of the oven, pour the chocolate chips on the tray right away. 7) Meanwhile, crumble up some heath bars. 8) After 5 minutes, use a spatula to spread out the chocolate and make the chips flat. 9) Then just stick this whole thing in the freezer! Ok. Cool.

myLifebox: DIY :: Origami Christmas Tree And finally I managed to post this origami tree tutorial...for those who follow me on instagram, you know I've made these last week. So if you wanna know how to make this.... Make Your Own Clouds Indoor Cloud Gazing Previous image Next image We spent a fair chunk of Labor Day weekend lazily stretched out on picnic blankets, engaged in imaginative cloud gazing with our son. There's a hedgehog, a Lego guy, a banana. But yesterday we were in the mood for some more, and not a single patch of condensed water vapor to be seen. cotton or polyester batting (the kind typically used in quilting)needle nose pliers wire cuttersscissors fishing linepliable wire (or paperclips)Scotch tape 1. We think these puffy clouds would be a great addition to any kid's room, showcasing a model airplane, a bird print, or to simply add a bit of whimsy. We're considering hanging a collection of these above our dining room table in a sort of homage to the end of summer. (Images: Ben Partridge)

how to transfer a photo to fabric Did you know you can transfer photos to fabric without using iron-on sheets? I love this technique. It's simple to execute and the end results are really pretty. Supplies Needed: Fabric (I used white quilting cotton), Gel Medium (I used this kind from Liquidex), Paint Brush and the image you want to transfer. How to transfer a photo to fabric: 1. Note: Don't be alarmed if your transfer isn't completely perfect. Well there you go! Little Things Bring Smiles: *Rustic Snowflakes* Our snow day has sadly come to an end. The sun has settled and the only place to be now is inside. I am inside with: - Adam snuggled next to me -Colden asleep on his bed -a good movie -a hot cup of hazelnut coffee -my warm, fleece pajamas -my slippers - (saved the best for last) an electric blanket Life is good. I thought tonight would be the absolute perfect time--since the snow and all :)--to share another craft I completed this week. Here they are: Adam decided they would "make incredible wall art" and even suggested where I hang them in the house. Have a wonderful night everyone :) To view tutorial click here.

Reusable Lunch Containers This photo originally appeared in FamilyFun Magazine Say buh-bye to those little plastic bags. With just a few snips, you can create a set of cool, eco-friendly, reusable snack and sandwich containers from juice cartons and milk jugs. What you'll need SANDWICH BOX: 1-gallon milk jug Marker Scissors Thumbtack Adhesive-backed Velcro dot SNACK BOX: Juice or milk carton, in any size from a half-pint to a quart Scissors Adhesive-backed Velcro dot How to make it SANDWICH BOX: Mark a clean 1-gallon milk jug as shown.