This DIY tutorial walks you through how to make a sheep costume and a cow costume for a manger scene or halloween costume!
I've done pretty well this year, and have actually made all my Christmas cards. (I did last year too, but only managed about 6 cards!) All of the cards (except the poinsettia one) I have adapted from other people's designs - mainly found on Pinterest, so I claim no originality at all! I'm really grateful that people share their creativity, so that 'copiers' like me can have fun making stuff too. (These cards were the inspiration for this one.) (The original idea for this card is by Karen Aiken, here.) (The original of this card is by Jan Hobbins, here on the Sizzix blog.) (I think this is the original card here.) I did come up with this one though - I just got the new Tim Holtz Sizzix poinsettia cutter, and cut out cream cardstick, which I coloured with Copic pens, and then moulded into foam with a ball tool, to give a bit of dimension. I stamped the petals with a little script stamp, and then added some 3D Clear Gloss Finish around the edges, and glued a few beads in the centre. I like how it turned out (though I like anything which involves using my new Copics at the moment!) Some of the products used:
Christmas cookies don't have calories, so bake up a batch of every single one.
Hello Little Birdie Crafts fans! I am thrilled to be back with my second post as a guest designer for Little Birdie. If you missed my first post, a step card tutorial, you can view it here. Today I am sharing a heritage layout with you AND a tutorial where I'll show you how to make this layout and the floral vine. A Vintage Style Layout I am using a vintage photo taken in the early 1940's during WW II on this layout. Vintage layouts are some of my favorites. To achieve a vintage look, think muted colors, browns, creams, the softer color palette. Torn edges and papers add an authentic look. I always think to myself, what would something look like if it had been created 50 years ago and had been handled by many people? The edges would be ragged, perhaps a few tears and stains, these looks characterize the vintage look. Tutorial Step 1: I like to save every scrap of paper that I can, so when you see a paper on top of another paper, you can believe that I have cut the center out of the back paper! So for the first layer, trim a 1" frame from a 12" x 12" paper. Step 2: For the next layer, trim a 12 x 12 paper to 11 ¾" x 11 ¾" and distress the edges. Then use the Script Stencil to stencil on some words. Step 3: Tear contrasting strips of paper and layer as shown in the photo below. Step 4: Now let's make a floral vine to use on our layout. Take 5 small wire stemmed roses and twist 3 roses together. Next, twist two roses together. Now glue the two sets of roses together as shown in the photo. You can twist the ends of the two sets together. Step 5: Glue some greenery from the flowers along the wire stems. Step 6: Select 3 larger flowers to use in the center. Trim away excess cardboard so that it doesn't show beneath the flowers. There you have a pretty vine that will look lovely on your layout! Step 7: Add the floral vine to one side of the photo and arrange more flowers on the opposing side. Now add a title and any other embellishments you like. Now you have a beautiful keepsake heritage layout. Thank you for joining me a Little Birdie Crafts today! Supplies Used from Little Birdie Crafts Stencil - Script Flowers - Rosalind Moonlight Flowers - Rosalind Swiss Coffee Flowers - Pauline Swiss Coffee Flowers - Daisies Swiss Coffee Other Supplies Maja papers: Frost Basics, Vintage Romance, Vintage Summer Thanks for stopping by today!
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I still remember what it was like, cupping my hand under my mouth to catch the crumbs. Biting into a krumkake at my grandparents’ house at Christmastime, I knew that the cookie would inevitably shatter. I just had to be ready to contain the pieces to a moderate mess. The cone-shaped cookies, as golden as […]
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These candle centerpieces will inspire your own table décor.
Learn how to make wind chimes using stuff from your recycling bin with this fun craft tutorial. Soda Can Wind Chimes are great because the silver material glistens in the sun and the thin metal makes a lovely sound when it clinks against the attached washers. Find out how you can make these pretty DIY wind chimes with this easy, recycled craft tutorial. Just because recycled craft ideas are made out of used materials does not mean they can't be gorgeous. Garden decorations like these lovely Earth Day crafts will add some sparkle to your yard and cost you absolutely nothing to make.
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I've done pretty well this year, and have actually made all my Christmas cards. (I did last year too, but only managed about 6 cards!) All of the cards (except the poinsettia one) I have adapted from other people's designs - mainly found on Pinterest, so I claim no originality at all! I'm really grateful that people share their creativity, so that 'copiers' like me can have fun making stuff too. (These cards were the inspiration for this one.) (The original idea for this card is by Karen Aiken, here.) (The original of this card is by Jan Hobbins, here on the Sizzix blog.) (I think this is the original card here.) I did come up with this one though - I just got the new Tim Holtz Sizzix poinsettia cutter, and cut out cream cardstick, which I coloured with Copic pens, and then moulded into foam with a ball tool, to give a bit of dimension. I stamped the petals with a little script stamp, and then added some 3D Clear Gloss Finish around the edges, and glued a few beads in the centre. I like how it turned out (though I like anything which involves using my new Copics at the moment!) Some of the products used:
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Santa, Santa, Santa's.....Here's some cute Vintage inspired Santa Christmas Seal Cupcake picks. Could be used for Appetizers, Cake topper, napkin rings, stuck in a wreath or garland, flower PIck. These are copies of vintage Christmas Seal images that have been enlarged and printed on a glossy vinyl special paper then applied to heavy Cardstock and glued to food safe wood picks with white tab applied over pick. The front is water resistant, back is not, but with a little extra care they could be used several times. Great gift for that baker is your family. So fun to take atop some goodies for the Office. Pack of 12
• Vintage Santa Claus baking picks Perfect for cupcakes Santa seems to be running while holding his sack full of presents Made of plastic Great condition. You will receive all 17 picks •Measurements• Picks are just under 3" tall
This listing is for all 5 vintage Santa picks that are pictured. These could be used as tree or wreath picks, crafting, or anywhere in your Christmas decor. Super cute! Please look closely at all photos for condition and sizing.
Add a touch of sparkle and shine to your holiday décor with these 24 sparkling red swirl ball picks! These beautiful picks are perfect for decorating your Christmas tree, mantle, or anywhere else you want to add a touch of festive flair. Each pick features red swirl balls with a sparkling finish. The picks are easy to use and can be inserted into any type of floral arrangement or holiday decoration. They are also perfect for use in DIY projects, such as creating wreaths, centerpieces, and other holiday crafts.
Christmas cookies don't have calories, so bake up a batch of every single one.
Vintage holiday week continues here at Sammy Davis Vintage ... and this post is probably my favorite so far because researching these vintage ornaments on
