by Sharon | Dec 23, 2014
Image and Template Compliments of http://buzzfeed.com
There is always something special about making your own ornaments. Some you may find work well for place cards or to string together to make an impressive banner to display in windows — especially the snowflake. You may find other uses for them. I do like to have something to replace the stockings on the mantle and these work out nicely.
Here are the templates you can print out on card stock. plain printing paper in white or a color of your choice:
Snowflake Tetrahedron
Simple Snowflake Icosahedron
Snowflake Icosahedron
Mountain Tetrahedron
Raindrop Cube
Paper Gems will give you a wide variety of templates of various shapes of gems.
Happy Crafting 🙂
by Sharon | Dec 16, 2014
I just bought bottled water yesterday. Now, I know what I need to do for the holidays! I may have mentioned that I’ve been invited to our annual block party — I always bring my own bottled water with me! Now, I have something to carry around and see how many people notice.
Sometimes simple ideas are the absolute best!
Need a Printable Label? Click Here!
Have fun!
by Sharon | Dec 13, 2014
I’ve been relaxing and thinking about what you take to our annual block party. Hors d’oeuvres are mentioned on the invitation. I can go to my local deli and order something for the occasion. I can bring candy as I’ve done before. I can also do something different. Which I think I will do.
I do like these. They are a bit different. There’s also:
And also:
That gives you a variety of antler styles. I believe a ribbon wrapped at the neck of the bottle is a nice touch, but as you can see it isn’t really necessary.
They all require the same basic materials:
- craft brown or red pipe cleaners
- googly eyes
- red pom poms
- ribbon is optional
- glue gun or glue of your choice
- scissors are always useful
If you need a video, I have one handy:
Well, there you go! These are great as inexpensive gifts to give to friends, neighbors, your lawn and pool person, even the mail carrier. It’s all part of spreading Christmas cheer!
by Sharon | Dec 12, 2014
This is basically a pictorial do it yourself project. Yes a picture is indeed worth a thousand words. To be honest with you, I’d thought about a project similar to this, but now that I see them, I’m motivated to give them a try. I like the idea of these terrariums. They do make a lovely display for every room of your house plus you could use either figures you’ve bought or paper crafts. I like the paper craft idea. With them being under glass, you won’t have small hands pawing at them. You won’t have artificial snow blowing about. This is a beautiful alternative to a traditional Christmas Village you may set up year after year. I do find these pictures quite inspiring.
You can build your base with just about anything:
- artificial snow
- seashells
- angel hair
- garland
- tinsel
- single color ornaments
- river rocks
- large Christmas lights
- tissue paper
- whatever tickles your fancy
You can place just about anything on top. This is an excellent idea for Christmas, but also for other holidays when you have the desire to decorate.
Allow your imagination to go a bit wild and have fun!
by Sharon | Dec 11, 2014
Mickey Mouse is all ready to help you celebrate Hanukkah with this delightful candy box.
Image and printable compliments of http://family.disney.com
Yes, this is a Free Printable that will delight your child or grandchild by putting something special in this Mickey Mouse Hanukkah candy box. Print it out on card stock, follow the assembling directions and fill with goodies. Mickey makes a colorful display . . . make several of them . . . you never know who will want one — they make excellent hostess gifts.
You may also enjoy these Disney Hanukkah Gift Tags.
Free Printable Hanukkah Gift Tags
There’s a nice selection that will delight and bring out the child in everyone on your gift giving list.
You may also find these Disney Hanukkah Place Cards helpful.
These will definitely dress up your feast!
Click Here for the Free Disney Hanukkah Place Cards
And how about a Mickey and Friends Dreidel
Yes, it’s a Free Printable you can make!
Click Here for Mickey and Friends Dreidel
My goodness! What a wonderful selection from our friends at http://family.disney.com
May you have a Happy Hanukkah!
by Sharon | Dec 11, 2014
Yes! You can make these with this Free Colorful Template.
The image and free printable is compliments of http://family.disney.com
And you also need this Mini Mouse Candy Box to keep Mickey company.
These Christmas Candy Boxes look great together or separately. They make excellent hostess gifts. Print out the free printables on card stock, cut them out, assemble and fill them with holiday goodies.
Let Mickey and Mini help with your Christmas celebration!
