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...]
Beaded Wire Cross Ornament
November 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Believe it or not these beaded cross ornaments are easy and inexpensive to make. You can take this simple idea to form any shape with wire and then wrap in beads, maybe a star, heart, candy cane or Christmas tree! Materials: Seed beads Wire cutters 26 gauge wire 20 gauge wire (for the cross shape) Paper for shape … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Stand
December 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Want your Christmas tree to look taller and have more room for all the Santa gifts? This tree stand will give your tree a new look! Materials: Container (I have used a light weight plastic 14" tall with 18" opening) 1 1/2'' round PVC pipe cut to 14'' long 1 can of Great Stuff Gloves 1 small bag of fast setting cement 18" … [Read more...]
Framed Button Wreath
December 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This is so pretty and can be made using things around the house - scrap booking paper, extra buttons, some ribbon scraps, a frame (this is the perfect opportunity to use a frame that doesn't have the glass!). Materials: Frame with out glass *square shape I think works best; I'm using a 10" square frame White buttons different … [Read more...]
Button Snowmen Gift Tags
December 10, 2011 by 3 Comments
Recycle your buttons and scrap card stock into these easy snowmen gift tags! Materials: Card stock paper: red, white, green 2 white buttons with only two holes one smaller for head/larger one for body White gel pin String or ribbon Double stick tape Scissors and or paper cutter Black felt (for hat) Red string for snowman … [Read more...]
Jingle All The Way Holiday Shadowbox Decoration
December 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This adorable decorated shadow box frame is a simple gift that anyone would love or the perfect decoration for your mantel, bookcase or wall. Materials: Shadow Box Frame (any size) Wrapping Paper or Holiday Card Stock (that will fit into frame) Stickers (any size) to spell out "Jingle All The Way" Jingle Bells that will fit inside … [Read more...]
Wooden Clothespin Painted Santa Ornament
December 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A little paint, a little time and you have these adorable Santa ornaments for your tree or gift bags! Materials: Wooden Doll Pins 3 3/4" package of 30 (sold in craft stores) Acrylic paint: red, white, black, flesh tone Paint brush(s) Snow-Tex Glittering Snow (sold in craft stores in with the paints) 20 or 18 gauge wire Star … [Read more...]
Painted Wooden Clothespin Snowman Ornament
December 10, 2011 by 4 Comments
These little snowmen will add charm to any Christmas tree or gift box! They are quick and simple, and make a great project to do with the kids! Materials: Wooden Doll Pins 3 3/4" (package of 30, sold in craft stores) Red or Green felt for hat Acrylic paint: white, black, orange, red and or green Clear Gloss … [Read more...]
Button Snowman Pin
December 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
These cute little snowmen pins are so quick and easy (not to mention a great way to put all those spare buttons to use!). Materials: 2 buttons- smaller for head, larger for body: buttons with 2 holes 1 small pin back that will fit behind your buttons small strip of fabric or ribbon for scarf Super Glue or any strong holding … [Read more...]
Gift In Recycled Pop-Top Can
December 5, 2011 by 3 Comments
Looking for a unique and eco-friendly way toThe surprised look you get when you give the decorated can as a gift is so worth the effect. Recycling your pop top soup cans will be a sure way your special gift will be remembered! Materials: Pop top soup can (opened from bottom of can) Can Opener that makes a clean cut out from the side … [Read more...]
