This denim covered can is perfect for holding markers, pens, pencils, scissors or paintbrushes. Use scrap fabric and recycled blue jeans to make this fun pencil holder for your office, craft room, school art room or even a homework desk. A fun recycling project for any age! I use this can in my craft room to hold my older paintbrushes, Read More »
2012 has come and gone in what seems like a flash. I posted a lot of projects this year, but there will always be those that top the charts. Some won’t ever get a chance of getting into this list because they were added in last month of the calendar year, so I’ve also included the top 5 December projects Read More »
That’s right! In five minutes you can have a beautiful centerpiece or decoration for your entryway ready to greet guests. These festive lanterns are super simple and very impressive. Great for New Years! BUTTON TREE – Several people have already asked about the button tree above the trees. Here’s the link to my tutorial for the button tree. :) You Read More »
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Still trying to come up with a fun holiday gift to give to friends or an acquaintance? Make these snowman belly jars and fill them with edible treats, a fun way to present a gift that can be used even after it’s empty! When finished with the treats, you can use them as fun winter luminaries. I used DecoArt’s Americana Read More »
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It’s no secret that the mustache craze has hit like a tidal wave. Everywhere you look there are more and more projects popping up that include the mustache. Funny thing is I really am not into them myself, but someone I know wanted me to help with this set of mugs. She had seen these on Pinterest so I saved Read More »
Clean white and beautifully bold red are the main colors in Scandinavian designed ornaments and decorations for Christmas. These ornaments are pre-made, all you have to do is paint them! You can find these ornaments at Michaels craft store. They are made by ArtMinds and are plain white plaster. Just take out the hanger, paint, seal and put the hanger Read More »
Turn a plain veneer snowflake shaped plaque into a striking Scandinavian inspired Christmas decoration for your door. Bright red and clean white are combined for a beautiful contrast that is very apparent in Scandinavian pieces. You can find these sturdy veneer snowflake plaques at Michaels. This one is made by ArtMinds™. Remove the ribbon hanger and paint the entire surface Read More »
Whether you are a seasonal canner or someone who buys canning jars just for crafting, chances are you have some canning lids and bands lying around. Turn them into a rustic snowman ornaments with a vintage feel. Rusty canning bands are ideal for this craft! I tried rusting the lids myself with salt and vinegar, and while it looked like Read More »
Scandinavian style is very popular at Christmas, the red and white design is quite striking. The designs are simple and clean and look wonderful against a white backdrop or hanging on a white tree. These Scandinavian inspired ornaments are made from simple wood ornaments you can buy at Michaels craft store. I originally made these ornaments for DecoArt and used Read More »
Cherubs and Christmas certainly go together, though they often make appearances during Valentine’s Day and Easter as well. These adorable little angels are always among us and there are varying beliefs on what their powers behold. Many artists over the centuries have captured these little cherubs in paintings, and so I’ve decided to capture that in these ornaments. In case Read More »
Make a big statement this Christmas with this jumbo ornament. A big vintage snowman that is as big as the palm of your hand to grace your Christmas tree this year! I was actually inspired to make this because of an ornament I bought a couple of years ago. Problem was I made this ornament back in September, which of Read More »
Soldier ornaments, and not just from the Nutcracker, are popular for Christmas. While the Queen’s Guard of Buckingham Palace in England may not be as common, they are a wonderful addition to the Christmas tree. I am actually British born, though I’ve been in America my entire life. I still have family in England and of course my heritage is Read More »
Add a little antique flair to your Christmas tree this year with these vintage inspired snowman ornaments made from clay pots, fabric and antique matte Mod Podge. Rusty wire was used for the hangers, but these are highly adaptable to fit your tastes and craft supplies on hand. Have you tried the Antique Matte Mod Podge yet? I’ve tried it Read More »
I don’t think it would be Christmas without a lot of glitter and plenty of snowmen. You can make snowman crafts from so many different things. Anytime I see something round I almost immediately picture it as a snowman! After all, how can you resist that cute carrot nose? I always have CDs and DVDs lying around, so this is Read More »
Penguins are one of the cutest winter crafty characters out there, right up there with snowmen, don’t you think? They are really easy to make too, a little black, add some white and a few little touches and you’re done! These little penguin cut outs would make great gift toppers, fun place settings or even festive ornaments. While these would Read More »
Everyone has extra keys lying around that are of no use anymore. Don’t add them to our growing landfills, turn them into festive snowman ornaments to keep or give as gifts! My daughter’s boyfriend works at a hardware store that has one of those key cutting machines. One day he brought me a 2-liter bottle full of discarded keys and Read More »
Scandinavian Christmas decor has been around for a long time, but has really grown in popularity in the last few years. Scandinavian bird ornaments are very popular, so why not a pretty door plaque to welcome friends and family to your home? The beauty of this project is that you don’t have to be a “painter” to do it. If Read More »
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North woods items are quite popular, but they really seem to flourish at Christmastime. Silhouettes of bears, deer, moose, trees and canoes are among the most popular, but there are certainly other symbols as well such as pinecones and fish. Colors usually include browns and tans, dark forest greens and rich, deep reds. I made this little gift box with Read More »
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Craft sticks and glitter make up the majority of this fun craft for the upcoming Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. Share your festive holiday traditions and stories while gathered around the table making this project. A fun way to explain the meaning of the Star of David to your kids. Below is a short video that shows the glitter since photographs are Read More »
These pretty luminaries are dressed up with bleached burlap and old costume jewelry. A great way to use up miss matched clip on earrings from your grandma or for those fun thrift store finds. I found mine at the flea market, a big bag of mismatched earrings, necklaces and other baubles all waiting to be repurposed into something fun and Read More »
With the Christmas holiday right around the corner, there’s plenty to prepare for, including dinner and guests. Get your kids involved by having them make these glittery place holders that look like little Christmas presents! These would also make pretty tree ornaments or even gift toppers! If you haven’t seen them yet, Michaels Crafts Stores stock these adorably fun foam Read More »
Imagine glittery leaves, pinecones and acorns under the light of the chandelier at your holiday table. These pretty napkins are easy to make and with a little patience they’ll be gracing your table this Thanksgiving! I know that photographs don’t do glitter justice, so I made this short video to show the glittery effect. Also, if you are interested in Read More »
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This post brought to you by Bulbs. Dig, Drop, Done.. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you plant bulbs in the fall? Last year I planted a ton of tulips and this past spring I was so very rewarded for that! The colors were so vibrant and the sheer beauty they added to my yard was amazing. It’s getting pretty Read More »
This Thanksgiving themed vase turned candle holder is a perfect example of one of the things that will grace my home this holiday season. It’s easy to make and looks warm and inviting with a votive candle lit inside. So if you need a quick idea for Thanksgiving this year, there’s still time to whip one of these up! Every Read More »
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