Do you remember those little wooden spoons that came with the small cups of ice cream? Here is a way to turn that spoon into something beautiful. You will need: wooden spoon white paint markers small button scrap of fabric piece of cord Paint your spoon white. After it dries, color in the face and […]
Christmas
Tutorial: Melted Snowman Ornament
Have you seen those little snowman piece miniatures at the craft store? This is the perfect thing to use them for. My wonderful Aunt Nancy, is just about as creative as someone can be. Her specialty is Christmas ornaments and I grew up looking forward to her next creation. I have a soft spot that is hard to explain […]
Tutorial: Christmas Tree Ornament made from Pasta
This ornament is as simple as they come. It is fairly easy to put together and people love that it is made out of pasta. You will need: Wagon Wheel Pasta Tiny Bells Spray paint Hot Glue Cord to hang the ornament with Spray paint your wagon wheels green and bells red. Glue the wheels […]
Tutorial: Block Christmas Joy Sign
Did you participate in Craftaholics Anonymous’ Homemade Gift Exchange? I did this year and this is one of the creations that I sent my swap partner. My middle name is Joy, so Christmas decorations with the word Joy in them have a special place in my heart. You will need: Black Ribbon A wood block […]
Tutorial- Block Christmas Advent Calendar
You will need: Two Blocks 3.5×3.5 One Block 3.5×7.25 Scrapbook paper Mod Podge Black Vinyl or other way of putting letters and numbers on the blocks First sand and paint your blocks. I knew that I wanted to use red scrapbook paper on my blocks, so I painted them green to start. Then cut your […]