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I thought what better way to kick things off. Then by sharing some of the fun we had at last years festive wreath workshops!
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Twig Christmas decorations are a fun and cheap way to decorate for Christmas. From twig star ornaments to twig candle holders and twig Christmas trees, there are so many things you can make when Christmas decorating with branches and twigs. Let me show you how to create great twigs Christmas decor.
It’s my humble opinion that simple fall decor is the best type of fall decor, and even better if it comes from natural and organic elements– like the 25 DIY acorn fall decor ideas below. I’d like to say it’s because I’m sophisticated, but really, it’s because I just do not have time to macrame...
A Kiwi classic, the pavlova is meringue-based dessert with a crisp outer shell and soft, light inside. Topped with lots of whipped cream and summer berries, the New Zealand pavlova is an iconic Christmas dessert that everyone is sure to love!
DIY Anthropologie Inspired Scroll Garland - Perfect for Hanukkah Parties, or used as backdrop for any dessert or buffet table!
Article Content: Before & After: A Modern Farmhouse Makeover The Features of The Aesthetics of Modern Farmhouse Fusion In Conclusion: The Timeless Allure of Modern Farmhouse Fusion Approximate Market Cost Furniture & Finishes $15,610 – $36,180 USD In the ever-evolving landscape of interior design, the Modern Farmhouse Fusion style stands out as an innovative and
Nothing says the festive season quite like Christmas pudding - dense, moist and loaded with delicious dried fruit.
Looking for a fun way to get sewing with your kid? Check out these 10 fun and easy ways to get your creative juices flowing!
These crisp iced biscuits are flavoured with warming cinnamon and ginger spices. They are sure to fill your kitchen with enticing festive aromas
It’s a big call I know, but will you check out these new sequin Christmas decorations from Papier d’Amour? Australiana,…
Create a delicious Thai-inspired pineapple, rice and coconut salad with this quick and easy 30-minute recipe.
Serve brandy butter as an accompaniment to Christmas pudding.
Step by step tutorial with photos showing how to make fabric Scandinavian star decorations
Follow Chardel as she shows you step-by-step how to make an EPP Moravian Star Ornament with Diamonds with fussy cutting fabrics.
Noël se prépare à l'avance. Pour vous inspirer ou tout simplement rêver, laissez-vous emporter par la magie de Noël avec ces 25 photos d'ambiance.
DIY paper Christmas trees from up-cycled books or newspaper. Easy paper crafts & beautiful decorations for vintage, farmhouse & Scandinavian modern styles!
As Christmas gets closer and closer I like to think about how I am going to decorate my windows.I am late in posting this articles, as the decorations you are going to see here, are the ones I made last year.This year, I am still not sure yet how I want my window decorations to be. 2020 was the first year I started to
While most were tucked up in bed, some of us were up early chasing the sunrise. We pulled ourselves from our snug cocoons and popped down to Blueberry Lake. Where a lucky few managed to both stay in bed and get the best of the lake… We wrapped up warm and took to the water just […]
Pine needles can be found HERE. Here are a couple holiday craft ideas for those who may be looking for cheap or nearly free projects for the kiddos. Pilgrim people above are made from older Eastern White Pine needles that can be found below trees in autumn. Just put a small bundle together and tie them with string in the areas seen here to the shape of a man and a woman. If you're really creative you can add simple clothing from material scraps. Pine tassels are made from Eastern White Pine needles, acorn tops, and hemp string. High winds brought down many green Eastern White Pine tree branches during a November windstorm and they, like the old needles, are useful in homemade, natural projects. Pine smudge sticks are easily made by gathering several pine needles in a bunch and tying them with cotton string. Certain cultures burn smudge sticks as part of a spiritual tradition to where they wave the smudge wand because the smoke, they believe, wards off evil spirits, heals, gives balance, etc. Personally, I like to burn them outdoors during a summer campfire because they smell wonderful and it sparks a conversation about the benefits of pine trees. Also, dried pine needles work too, and when mixed with sage, rosemary, or other dried herbs, including flowers, they make for a nice gift for a gardener, herbalist, forager, or anyone who simply loves the outdoors. Stay tuned for cooking with Eastern White Pine needles.
Article Content: Defining Features of Modern Transitional Style Elegance A Conclusion on Creating Harmonious Interiors Approximate Market Cost Furniture & Finishes $20,250 – $48,100 USD In interior design, the fusion of time-honored elegance with contemporary sensibilities gives rise to the captivating world of modern transitional style. This article delves into the intricacies of this popular
Handmade Christmas ornaments are easy and fun to make. Use these crafts to decorate your home for the holidays. Discover silver nature-inspired ornaments, felted animals, ribbons, rosettes, and more.
Bow decorate for ZEROBASEONE light stick. **Can be removed and put on easily.
Chances are you’ve bought at least a few of your gifts online this year, So here's a DIY to help you cover them up! This DIY 3D star decorations/ gift boxes
Besides the snow, it’s not hard to know that it’s Christmas time. Stores, homes, and really anything that can support a garland will be festooned with some sort of decor. While these can range from cheap and tacky to intricate and ornate, there are a few people out there who take it upon themselves to make something new and special for the holidays.
Learn how to make felt candle ornament to decorate your home for Christmas! Handmade ornaments also make a great gift for your loved ones!
In case you’re new here, you should know a couple of things: 1. Yes, we’re Jewish but we also incorporate aspects of Christmas decor because I like it. 2. We always decorate the house early in order to shoot for the Gift Guide. This year was really our first year fully being able to decorate […]
Original design created by Amy Stevens (occasionally available for purchase on etsy-http://www.etsy.com/people/ExpressiveCreativity) Stands 3" tall, 1 1/4" wide, 2 7/8" long. You will need: Sculpey polymer clay: Camel (042) Hazelnut (1657) 2 black seed beads ball headed straight pin or stylus flat headed straight pin tin foil toothpicks Head - 1" camel ball Ears - Two 3/8" camel balls Body - 1 1/2" camel ball or less Legs - Four 13/16" camel balls Neck - 3/4" camel ball Tail - 1/4" mixed ball Hoofs: Four 5/16" mixed balls 1) Legs: Roll four 13/16" hazelnut balls into approximately 1 1/2" long, slightly tapered logs. Pinch slightly above center and roll between fingers to create upper leg indent. Pinch slightly below center and roll between fingers to create lower leg indent. Use thumb or a flat surface to flatten the top. Angle the top on the outer edge and slightly flatten the bottoms. Make sure back legs are slightly longer than the front. Bunch two logs together, smaller ends up, angle legs toward each other. When in desired position, gently tap or press legs on a flat surface to flatten the bottom completely so it will stand steadily. Repeat for second set of legs. Once legs are standing, insert 1/2 toothpick through the length of each leg, leaving 1/2 exposed for the body to be pressed onto. Position front and back legs 1/4" to 1/3" apart to allow more stability for the body. 2) Hoofs: Roll four 5/16" black balls into approximately 3/4" long logs. Taper both ends and bend ends toward each other to create a horse shoe. Gently press onto each leg, then tap or press on a flat surface to flatten the bottom so it will stand steadily. 3) Body: Roll a small piece of tin foil into a rounded oval. [Using tin foil makes the thickness of the clay thinner. The thicker the clay the more likely you will get cracks in the clay during, or after the baking process. So, take my advice, don't skip the foil. :) ] Take 1 1/2" hazelnut ball or less and form over the tin foil into a slightly larger rounded oval. Flatten the oval slightly, to create a tummy. Then taper the top end where the hump will be. Firmly press your thumb into the thin side of oval to create bow in back near it's rump, and a small hump near it's neck. Round one hump, slightly shorter, for rump. Create a steeper slope for the other hump for it's neck. Insert 1/2 toothpick where head will be located, leaving 1/3 of it exposed for the neck to be pressed onto. 4) Tail: Roll 1/4" mixed ball into a cylinder. Gently round one end of cylinder and taper the other. Use stylus, or ball end of pin, to create an indent for tail on body. Press tail firmly to body at a 90° angle, curve tail down away from rump. Curve end of tail upwards just slightly. 5) Neck: Roll 3/4" hazelnut ball into a slightly tapered log. Looking at the ends of the log it looks like a circle, you will want to slightly flatten the circular shape into a pointed oval, thinner on the upper part of the neck, and rounder on the under part of the neck. Create an indent on the smaller end for the head to rest in. Using your finger as a guide, curl the tapered log around your finger. Flatten the wider end, and indent to curve around the body for easier smoothing. Press wide end into the toothpick, and smooth onto the body. Feel free to add more clay or take some away to make it look right. There should be no visible seems. Press 1/3 of a toothpick into the small end for the head to press onto. 6) Head: Roll 1" hazelnut ball into a slightly boxy egg shape. Flatten slightly. Pick one end for the nose, on this side press into the bottom to create a jaw line and flatten/widen slightly. Leave enough on the bottom to play with the mouth. On the opposite end where the eyes will be, round the bottom end to fit into the neck pocket. On the top, near the middle, round the edges slightly, and press the sides in a bit, so the nose is only a little wider than the forehead. Press onto toothpick and gently wiggle/pivot around the toothpick onto the body to create a bond between the two. Smooth out the seams, feel free to add more clay or take some away to make it look right. Use pointed end of pin, or stylus to make slits for nostrils, and lip indent. Use the side of the pin or stylus to pull some clay down and away just under the top lip for the lower lip. Round out the edges and adjust the lip to be positioned where you want it to be. 7) Ears: Roll two 3/8" hazelnut balls into rounded triangles. Use stylus, or ball end of pin, to create a rounded triangular indent for hallow of ear. Flatten edges along hallow for an even edge. Press firmly onto head, with most of the hollow toward the head. Pinch the top of each ear to make them more triangular, than round. 8) Eyes: Use flat headed pin to gently mark where seed beads will go on face. Place one bead on straight pin. Press surface of bead into clay, but do not let the pin touch the clay. Carefully slide pin out of bead. Use the flat end of the pin to gently push bead farther into the clay. Press the point of the pin on the outside of the eye, once in the middle, and once just above to create eyelash indents. Repeat again for the second eye. 9) Bake: Follow directions on Sculpey clay packaging. (275° F (130° C) 15 min per/ 1/4" (6mm)) (Word to the wise: Be sure to purchase a thermometer for your oven to make sure it is at the correct temperature. Let it heat up for at least 30 minutes or longer. To test your oven, take a plain piece of clay and form a disc 1/2" wide by 1/4" tall and bake in your oven. Always open windows and turn on ventilation. It's normal to smell slight fumes, but if you begin to smell a lot of fumes, or see smoke, your oven is toooo hot! Remove it from your oven, set your oven for 10° lower, and try again with a different disc of clay. Also, if you are using a lighter color of clay, it has a tendency to brown or burn, so before you bake it... cover the pan with tin foil, just like you would a turkey. :) Also, once your items are done baking, turn your oven off and crack the door with a wooden spoon, but allow your pieces to cool in the oven. This will also help prevent cracking because it will let the items cool off evenly and gradually.) Most of all, have fun while expressing your creativity!
