Learn about the meaning and history of the yarn and stick gods eye classic camp craft!
This article contains crafts ideas using paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls. Perfect paper roll projects for adults and kids!
These 13 German Christmas market foods are an easy and delicious way to turn your house into a Christkindlmarkt this holiday season.
After I posted my Christmas tree last week, I had a few requests for instructions on how to make the paper star. I think it might be hard to write out, but here it goes... Materials: - 4 strips of paper; 3/4" wide by at least 20" long - Thread or string to hang You will find large sheets of paper in an art supply store or the art section at Michael's or Hobby Lobby. I like to use a medium weight paper - not quite card stock but not regular copy paper. I use a self-healing mat, straightedge, and rotary cutter to cut the strips of paper. 1. Cut both ends of paper strips like those in photo below. 2. Fold each strip, not quite in half, but almost. See photo below. 3. Assemble strips in basket-weave pattern as shown in photo. 4. Here's another photo from a different view. See how the strips are entwined? 5. Pull tight so strips of paper look like this: 6. We are going to make a second basket-weave with our paper strips. Take one of the paper strips at top and fold over. So that your paper looks like this: 7. Now take one strip on the left and fold over to the right. Like this: 8. Repeat with the strip on the bottom, and then the last one on the right. For the last strip we need to finish off the basket-weave. Do this by inserting it under the other strips. See photo below: 9. So now, your paper strips look like this: 10. Now we are going to start making the points of the stars. Fold strip on upper right hand corner to look like photo below: 11. Now fold that strip straight down to look like this: 12. Fold the entire strip over to the left. Like this: 13. Now fold strip under. See photo below: 14. Now your paper strips will look like this: 15. Turn your paper strips counter-clockwise and repeat: 16. Repeat with remaining two sides and your paper strips should look like this: 17. Turn over and repeat with four remaining strips on back side. 18. Fold strips so they look like those in photos below: 19. Now we are going to fold the 3D points of the star. I think this part is the most difficult to explain - I hope the photos will help make sense of it! Hold paper in your hand and fold strip like shown in photo below: 20. Twist paper strip until it looks like photo below and insert under fold on the left. 21. Use your thumb to help form the point while pulling strip on left hand side. Pull tight, but not too tight until point is formed correctly. This takes some practice! 22. Turn star clockwise and repeat. 23. Repeat until all four points are complete. 24. Turn over and repeat until the other four points are created. The folding is done - your star should look like this: { Yikes, don't mind my dry, ugly hands. I had worked on a little project involving a saw and sandpaper earlier in the day, so that's my excuse! } 25. Now you need to trim the ends of the paper strips. carefully pull the strips tight and trim, careful not to cut your any folds on the star. Your star is finished! Use a needle and thread to attach a loop for hanging. I made this green star a few years ago by using wrapping paper. The paper was green on one side but white on the other so I use spray adhesive to adhere two two sheets of paper and then cut into strips. Good luck - I really hope this tutorial makes sense!
These German Almond Cookies are perfect for Christmas! Tender shortcrust pastry meets marzipan and meringue. No cookie cutters needed for making this traditional German Christmas Cookie recipe!
Stroll the German Christmas Market and cook along with holiday recipes, sweet or hearty, inspired by Christmas markets in Germany. With DIY food gift ideas!
This homemade five minute, super tasty Nutella Fudge recipe is the perfect recipe for a sweet treat for you and your family or even better, as a homemade gift for friends, family and teachers! #handmadeChristmas #homemadegifts #nutella #fudgerecipe
You will love these Olympic-themed party ideas, from food to backyard games and lots of kid-friendly crafts! Who else is super excited about the Olympics starting? We cannot wait! Especially since it's now been 3 years since the last Olympic games. As a family, we decided that we're going to have an Olympic-themed party for the opening ceremonies, and my kids are already brainstorming ideas. There are so many fun ideas that we found, we just had to share with you guys. Which one of these ideas is sticking out to you? I want to make them all! This isn't
At this national contest in North Carolina, these intricate and gravity-defying works of edible ingenuity might just make Hansel and Gretel think that warring with a witch was worth it.
Buttery cookies with a pecan-cinnamon swirl filling are easy to make and a hit with kids of all ages. The recipe makes three rolls of dough, which can be frozen until ready to bake.
I didn’t come up with the name, but it sure looks good. The name of this layered dessert has been around since the 70’s which is pretty impressive if you ask me. No doubt th…
Learn about three different types of conifer trees and their wellness benefits, as well as how to use them in three conifer cordial recipes!
Whatever breakfast experience you're craving IHOP delivers, and these IHOP copycat recipes will let you enjoy the same delicious flavors at home.
A family-friendly dessert idea for Rosh Hashanah: apple cupcakes with honey cream cheese frosting and shards of honeycomb candy. Remember when I said I was over cake for Rosh Hashanah and I was going to make a pie this year? Lies. All lies. As soon as I finished making that amazing Fig and Honey Custard...Read More »
An early taste of the Mail's exclusive festive series from the queen of the kitchen. Don’t miss tomorrow’s Daily Mail for her all-time classics.
25 Handmade Gifts for under five dollars! These DIY Gift Ideas are perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day, and any other special occasion!
Witch ball ornaments are non traditional, natural and beautiful. Create your own ball with magical properties for an easy DIY decor craft.
Use our free printable yahtzee score card so you can have a fun game of yahtzee with friends and or family. Easy and cheap family game night.
When I was little, my Mom went through a Kahlua phase that joyfully caused her to have ice cream in the freezer for like a month straight. Having any sort of sweets on hand was literally unheard o…
You will love creating these cute little fairy dolls made out of silk flowers and wooden clothespins. One of my sweet readers, Twila W., sent me the idea for this craft. Thanks, Twila! They were so, so fun to make! These miniature
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Bring a taste of the coffee shop to your candy-making with this recipe for Cappuccino Fudge. This white chocolate-based fudge has a robust coffee flavor and a beautiful...
A Scripture cake, also known as a Bibile cake or Old Testament cake came about many years ago The recipe was written entirely in bible verses. The idea was to learn how to bake and learn the bible verses too. The cakes were delicious, filled with fruits, nuts, spices and sweetner. Try them you'll like them.
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When it comes to making snickerdoodle cookies, there are two essential attributes the cookie must have: A cinnamon-sugar topping and a pillowy texture. While some...
Experience the magic of Christmas in Coburg, Germany, where they seem to strike just the right balance of festive spirit, local tradition and religious meaning.
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The winter holidays are upon us, and Jill and I have been enjoying getting ready for Christmas much earlier than we ever have before. We read recently that people who prepare for Christmas early are overall happier, so why not bring as much joy and light into our lives when we can? Usually we do not
This recipe for cinnamon rolls comes with a nice shortcut if you're short on time - use frozen bread dough. Of course, if you DO have time, making your own cinnamon roll dough is a lot of fun too.
Is it too early for Christmas, 'coz I have got some Hilarious and Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas for you?
Steeped in English tradition, this figgy pudding is sure to excite even the Ebenezer Scrooge types with its fruity sweetness and spectacular flaming presentation.
Make doughnuts the way Almanzo's Mother did in Farmer Boy.
Recipe for sweet yeast bread with a cream cheese filling and a vanilla glaze.
It's a shame to throw out the orange pill when you are finished eating it because there are so many fun and interesting ways to use it for fun DIY projects. Here you can find our top 10 ideas that will blow your mind! Did you know that you can…
This amazing list contains 50+ of the best cookie recipes you'll ever try! There are so many delicious recipes, it's hard to pick a favorite.
You can't go wrong with any of these deliciously cozy cookie recipes for your next baking project. Whether you prefer a warm oatmeal cookie or a no-bake treat, there's a recipe that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
