by Sharon | Dec 4, 2014
I like the rustic look of these stockings. At your favorite craft store you can get wooden letters to adorn them or put names on them using fabric paints. These letters have been “glitterized”. Glitter isn’t my thing, it gets all over everything, but for those of you who are into it — go to town!
As you’ve probably guessed these Christmas Stockings are made from burlap, but you can use whatever fabric you choose. I know of a woman who used leather and vintage fur and baubles to dress them up. She also got into a denim style with pockets. There are no limits to what you can do with stockings.
I think a “western” style might be nice with interesting handkerchiefs for adornment and use denim, too. I like the idea of having pockets on the outside where you can tuck in little goodies and also put in candy canes. They make such a nice variety of them in all color combinations and flavors.
Here’s another image showing off the mantle in a rustic style. It’s nice to bring the outdoors in with your decorating. I do like pine cones and the “southwestern” style this gives. It’s amazing what can be done with garden or artificial clippings, ribbon and imagination. It’s also nice to be able to bring in some family heirlooms or go to a thrift store to find just the right things. I know many from different cultures who like to bring that into their decorating, too. People who travel have some items they picked up and this is a perfect way to display them, too.
I know I moved away from stockings, but the whole mantle comes into play as you try to tie everything together to make an interesting focal point that attracts the eye of your visitors and guests.
I do have some free templates for you. They’re of the stockings in three sizes:
Large Stocking Template
Medium Stocking Template
Small Stockings Template
Now, for the cuff, you’ll need to work that out and the burlap loop. The loop is no big deal, just a strip of fabric and sew it on your stocking. I was thinking about the cuff. You could fold it down and then sew fabric on it. You can also add to the top of the template — if it doesn’t fit on the size paper you use in your printer, you can print out another one and tape the extra section on your template to make it longer or free hand it.
You may want to do some interesting decorating with bells, garland strips, fake fur and who knows what you’ll find that will make these stockings special. I do like giving you the basics and then you get your imagination and creativity into high gear.
I hope this Rustic Christmas Stocking images and the mantle were food for thought and the article was helpful. We always get ideas from seeing what others do and then make our own to fit our taste and preference.
I included three sizes of stocking templates. You may be able to re-size them to create the size you want. I thought the small ones would be nice to put silverware in for your Christmas dinner. There are lots of things people do for that purpose. They’d also make excellent hostess gifts filled with goodies.
Thanks for stopping by!
by Sharon | Nov 28, 2014
Here’s a wonderful Christmas Tree Centerpiece that’s good enough to eat!
I doubt it’s going to last through Christmas . . . maybe I should buy some more bags of Hershey Kisses . . .
Image and Tree Idea from http://kitchenmeetsgirl.com
To make this “Kiss-Mas-Tree” you need to begin with a foam cone from your favorite craft store or dollar store. Select the size that suits the centerpiece you want to create. I ended up going for a large one and a couple of small ones. I know I’ll have nibblers — sneaky little angels they are.
You can go for the red and green ones and add the traditional silver ones for good measure or go totally silver or divide them up as I did. I made a silver and green small tree, a silver and red small tree and my large one I did with the silver, red and green.
These little kisses aren’t as soft as one would imagine. You’re going to need to have a clean turkey skewer to use to poke a little hole in the bottom of each Hershey Kiss. I used wooden round toothpicks, broke them in half . . . to secure the kiss on the toothpick and then stick it into the foam cone.
I started from the bottom and worked my way around, then up to the top. It’s a fun project for the kids to do, but keep an eye on the kisses . . .
For the top, you can get creative with the colorful garland or ribbon or stars . . . allow your imagination to go crazy! There are all kinds of great decorative touches available that you can buy and use to top these little trees off right.
Putting these kisses in a small jar as hostess gifts is also a good idea.
I’ll need to look into finding some labels . . . but you can use any of your tree topper left-overs to decorate the lids of the jars. Something to think about.
How about this!!!!!
Printable Candy Jar Labels from http://thegraphicsfairy.com
Here are labels that will do these proud.
Click the link under the picture and you’ll have more labels than you may originally thought you’d need. I like being able to decorate the bottom of the kisses — they look nice through the jar. The jar labels for the front and also for the top and the lid can be embellished, too. Be sure to check these out . . .
Don’t forget to tell your friends about TwoCansOnAString.com
by Sharon | Nov 12, 2014
Family.Disney.com has the absolute best FREE Templates you can print out for Thanksgiving.
I don’t believe Thanksgiving would be complete without having some hostess gifts for your young guests. It gives me a warm feeling inside that I’ve given something special to prolong the celebration just a bit longer.
These candy box Mickey and Mini Pilgrims are absolutely perfect. You make them by printing them out on card stock, cut them out and assemble them. Then you fill them with something yummy or special trinkets. It’s that special touch, only you can add that makes these Mickey and Mini Candy Boxes so special.
Without further chatter, here are the pictures and the links:
Now isn’t he a handsome fellow with his Pilgrim hat, a pumpkin and his own turkey drumstick!
Click Here for the Free Template
I haven’t forgotten Mini! She does look lovely as a Pilgrim with her special bonnet, apron and a beautiful big smile.
Click Here for Pilgrim Mini Mouse
This handsome couple will definitely brighten up your Thanksgiving decor. I always like to add a bonus or two in my posts to give you something else you can use by printing out on card stock, cutting out and assembling.
Chip and Dale are fun little characters to make this special Kids’ Table sign enjoyable.
Here’s the Free Template
You’re going to need a wooden dowel and a flower arrangement or a pumpkin to secure the dowel into.
Mickey Mouse Happy Thanksgiving Napkin Rings
You can print these out on either plain printer paper or card stock. They tie the Disney theme together at the adult and kids’ tables.
I have one more surprise free template for you.
Thanks for stopping by and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
by Sharon | Nov 6, 2014
This is a spectacular Winter Snow Globe you can make and display in your home. Then, when you’re finished, just fold it up and put it away. This is also excellent if you want to send it to family and friends.
Just click here for the free templates.
This is definitely what takes paper crafting to the next level. I hope you enjoy this snow globe and will make several for family and friends.
by Sharon | Nov 5, 2014
I love making gift boxes almost as much as I love filling them with goodies.
You just need the free template and some colored card stock paper to print out a variety of houses you can put together with glue or double-sided tape. Or have them all the same color. You may want to add some other greetings on your houses or some stickers. You could really get creative with these little House Gift Boxes. They remind me of small milk cartons.
I may want to experiment with the door and have it open for all the goodies to spill out . . . depending upon what you’ve put inside. The template is designed for opening at the top for delicious baked goodies. These are great for co-workers and neighbors, postal carrier and whoever else you would like to give a little gift.
They’re handy for kids to exchange small tokens with friends. I can imagine them being extremely popular. You may want to begin with a dozen. Soon, you’ll have a whole gift box explosion . . . people will want them to give for gifts, too. You could be in business making and selling these boxes.
For a change of pace, here’s a wonderful triangular gift box
You just print it out on white card stock and put it together with glue and you have a great gift box that is already decorated for the winter holiday season. You can put so very many things inside to the delight of everyone on your gift list.
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your free gift boxes!
by Sharon | Nov 4, 2014
Free Paper Craft Templates for Thanksgiving are an excellent way to decorate and get the kids involved, too.
The turkey, Indians and Pilgrims are a bit boxy, but they all go together to make a beautiful centerpiece or mantle decoration.
Let’s get started, shall we:
Isn’t this a handsome fellow? I’m thinking about having a whole bunch of these to adorn various nooks and crannies in the house. After all, this is our guest of honor . . . Click Here
This Native American Boy and Pilgrim Girl are a wonderful pair to adorn your table or any place that brightens the Thanksgiving season. Click Here
And here we have a Native American Girl and Pilgrim Boy. This completes a beautiful display you can make with your children. Click Here
There’s an added bonus with this free template . . .
Well, there you have a wonderful Thanksgiving collection you can display and share with family and friends. I have one more image to show you, just for fun:
Happy Thanksgiving!
