Grape Vine Wreath Snowman

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How adorable is this snowman made out of grape vine wreaths!  This idea has been around for awhile, but he is so simple to make and fun to add your own personal touches too!  He can hang from your front door or hang him inside.  Even quicker, make him out of green wreaths. Materials: 1 18" grape vine wreath 2 12" grape vine … [Read more...]

Frosted Glass Candle Holder

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A can of Frosted Glass spray paint, stickers, decorative punches, and a glass vase or recycled jar, the possibilities are endless! Materials: Frosted Glass spray paint Glass vase, candle holder, glass jar Stickers Decorative punches Directions: I'm using two sizes of snowflake punches.  Punch out the stickers and firmly … [Read more...]

Pine Cone Deer

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How cute are these little deers!  Just pine cones, sticks and glue, add a red pom pom nose or a jingle bell, couldn't be easier.  The kids will love helping find the perfect pine cones and sticks!! Materials: Pine cones different sizes, and not broken or too old Sticks and branches for legs and antlers Glue: Hot glue or any strong … [Read more...]

Paper and Bead Ornaments

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So fun and fast to make these beautiful balls using decorative paper punches!  Every year I like to have a "girls" holiday party, and what would a party be without a party favor, these are this years party favor! Or maybe a bowl of the flower balls to match your decorator!   Materials: Decorative punch (I using a … [Read more...]

Beaded Ornaments

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If you like a little extra sparkle on your Christmas tree, you'll love these beaded ornaments!  This is the perfect ornament to make and take to an ornament exchange, and you will be the hit of the party! Materials: Glass seed beads and or glass bugle beads Glass or plastic Christmas ornaments (any size) Glue: Mosaic Mercantile … [Read more...]

Halloween Banner

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This fun Halloween banner made from card stock is the perfect easy decoration.  Make it with all ghosts, pumpkins or one of each, it's up to you. Materials: Card stock paper white, black, orange, yellow, green, brown Scissors White gel pen for cat and black pen for monster Cord or string Tape Tacky Glue and or Double stick … [Read more...]

Wire Spiders

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Spiders, spiders....everywhere!  Black wire and seed beads for eyes will be all you need for making these spiders, you will have a jar full in no time!  If your children want to help make spiders, let them use black pipe cleaners, pony bead eyes and follow the same directions! pipe cleaner spider Materials: Black 26 gauge wire (I … [Read more...]

Magazine Art

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Recycle your magazines into art! After making flowers from magazine pages and seeing all the color possibilities I wanted to see if I could make a picture for my hallway using only the colored pieces from the magazine page!  With time, patience and some Mod Podge I made this!   Materials: Old magazines (6 to 10) Canvas or … [Read more...]

Coffee Filter Flowers

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It's so quick and easy to put together these beautiful coffee filter flowers.  They can be made in any size and can be used on gift bags, gift tags, or on a wreath!  These coffee filter flowers are stuning in white and the paint dipped coffee filter flowers are just as easy. White coffee filter flower with inked edges Paint dipped … [Read more...]

Tissue Paper Balls

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It's so fun to make these tissue paper balls, your children are going to want to help! They can be made in any size and any color, they instantly add color and a wow factor to any party. Materials: Tissue paper (larger ball 8 to 12 sheets) Fishing line or string Scissors Directions: Lay out and flatten the tissue paper, you … [Read more...]