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 Friday, November 25, 2011

Freelance Friday: Holiday Burlap Napkin Rings


It is only one day after Thanksgiving, but now it is really time to begin preparing your Christmas decorations. Instead of buying Christmas decorations, why not try making your own? It is very affordable, and there are several easy to make craft projects. Here is an example of a great homemade Christmas decoration that a blog friend of ours made over on, Mural Maker. Aren't these burlap napkin rings so cute? They are unique, and only require a few supplies to make. The paint used in this project is from the new Martha Stewart craft line. Click here to learn how to re-create this project.






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 Thursday, November 24, 2011

Teaching Thursdays: Tissue Paper and Yarn Xmas Trees
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!



Here is an easy project to make that will only take a few supplies to create. This project was created by Cathie and Steve. This is a great and simple to make project that your kids will love. Want to see more crafts from Cathie and Steve click, here.

PLAID Supplies

·       Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Glitter - Hologram Gold, 8 oz.



Other Supplies
3 Styrofoam trees – different sizes
Scissors
Tissue paper – pink; pale green and turquoise
Yarn – raspberry; olive dark turquoise
Wax paper


Instructions

  1. Cut the tissue paper into small random shaped squares. Apply the squares to the Styrofoam tree with Mod Podge. Topcoat with a layer of Mod Podge. Add additional layers of tissue. Allow for dry time between layers.
  2. Cut the yarn into 3 to 5 feet long pieces. (Use more yarn for a fuller wrap and less yarn for an open look.) Pool some Mod Podge Glitter onto a piece of wax paper. Saturate the yarn in the Mod Podge Glitter. Wrap the wet yarn around the cones. Allow to dry.

 



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 Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Web Wednesday: Hanging Snowflake Door Decor


I'm not sure if you have received your first snowfall of the year yet. I know we here in Georgia have not. If you are in the mood for snow try to create this hanging snowflake door decor. Here is a great winter craft project to create. Create these embellished snowflakes you can hang on a door, or on a porch. To re-create this project you will need a variety of FolkArt paints, and a few supplies. To learn how to make this project click, here. Enjoy this project and the snow while it lasts :)



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