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Paper Plate Garland for Christmas Decoration
Today I’m going to be showing you how to make this simple and easy paper plate Christmas Garland to help you decorate for the holidays. This is a great decoration along the stage at your Church’s ward Christmas Party! It’s cheap and easy too! Here is my Christmas Party Decorating Ideas Post where you can find more great decorating ideas. Here’s what you’ll need to make the paper plate garland…. Paper Plates (get the cheap/light weight kind) Red Spray paint A Box for spray painting in (I use a diaper box with the flaps cut off) Stapler or Tape Tape for hanging Start off by painting half the paper plates…
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Child of God Christmas Ornament Tutorial
Today I’m showing you how to make these adorable ‘Child of God’ Christmas Ornaments for the Primary children in your ward. They are simple and cheap to make and oh so cute! Here is the Christmas Party Decorating Ideas that I shared last year including a picture of the ornaments. Check it out for more fun ideas. Supplies: 1″ tiles from hardware store (I got mine at Home Depot) Vinyl (color of choice) and Vinyl Cutting machine (I have a Silhouette) x-acto knife Ribbon to match Vinyl felt scraps Hot glue gun Other: Vinyl transfer paper, pin for removing vinyl, card for applying vinyl The little square tiles come in…
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Homemade Christmas Gifts – For Her (Part 3)
Well its 2014 and time for another round of Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas for the women in your life….friends, mothers, grandmothers, daughters, neighbors, etc. If you missed Parts 1 and 2 you can find them here (Part 1 & Part 2) **And now Part 4 is here!! Here is my top 10 Homemade Christmas Gift ideas for this year. Hope you enjoy! 1. Birthday Board perfect for Grandma to keep track of all those kids and grandkids birthdays each year! 2. Candy Jar 3. Mother/Grandmother Framed Printables. 4. Wall Art Canvas. 5. DIY beaded Necklace from Bromeliad 6. Boot Socks! from Opps! I craft my pants. Okay that has got to…
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Thanksgiving Turkey Headband Tutorial
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I’ve got an adorable Thanksgiving Turkey Headband Tutorial for all you crafters out there. Pottery Barn kids use to sell these cute Turkey Headbands during the holidays but now they are hard to find so I made one for my little guy and I’m here to show you how you can make one too! Check out the tutorial below… Aren’t these the cutest!! (Pottery Barn on left, mine on right) DIY Thanksgiving Headband Tutorial: Supplies: Fabric Scraps for feathers Felt scraps for body Fleece or other soft fabric for headband Stiff sew-in Peltex Ultra Firm Stabilizer (sold by the yard at JoAnns in the interface section) Sewing…
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DIY Apothecary Candy Jar Decoration – a Tutorial
I was asked to help make a craft for our upcoming Super Saturday. (A fun day of crafts at my church) So I came up with these adorable Apothecary Candy Jars that make a perfect decorative piece for your home. I also made a few extra for my kids teachers for the holidays. (They make a quick and easy teacher gift!) They are also very inexpensive. Check out the tutorial below and let me know if you make any, I would love to see them! Supplies: Spray Paint (Color of your choice) Ribbon (I like using gross-grain) Wood Circles (I found these at Hobby Lobby) Wood Ball Knobs (Hobby Lobby)…
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All Things Fall Y’all Blog Hop & Giveaway
Welcome to the All Things Fall Y’all Blog Hop & Giveaway! Along with fabulous Fall DIY crafts, decor and recipes, we are excited to bring you the chance to win one of four CASH PRIZES totaling over $1,000! I am so excited to be a part of the blog hop and contribute my Halloween decorating ideas! Make sure to like my facebook page and follow me on pinterest (it will give you 2 entries into the giveaway)! So check out all the fun Fall ideas below and sign up to win some dough… THE ALL THINGS FALL Y’ALL BLOG HOP & GIVEAWAY IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY Kenarry: Ideas for the…
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Halloween Advent Calendar Tutorial and a few Trunk or Treat Ideas!
Can you believe it’s already October! I love fall, it’s my favorite season. I love the leaves changing colors, falling from the trees, leaf piles, the pumpkin patch, apples, hot cocoa, apple cider, trunk or treat, thanksgiving…..the list goes on and on! 3 of my cuties were born in the fall too! And in October my favorite decoration is our Felt Halloween Advent Calendar. It is the perfect way for the kids to countdown to Halloween. I made this several years ago with my sister-in-laws and we use it every year. Sometimes we put treats inside (like candy corn) or stickers, or activity ideas. Its always the kids favorite part of…
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How to Darken Curtains (the simple, easy method)
Need to darken your room or your kids rooms to help you sleep? Also know as ‘Blackout Curtains.’ Lining your curtains doesn’t have to be complicated! I know in the summer my kids have a hard time going to bed when it is still bright outside until really late. So here is a simple tutorial on how to darken your curtains quickly and easily, oh and its really cheap too… Supplies: Blackout Fabric (more details in the tutorial) Your Curtains Measuring Tape Scissors Thread (that matches your curtains) Sewing Machine Tutorial: First your going to measure the height of your window. You are going to want to add extra inches to the height so the blackout fabric goes several…
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Felt Christmas Tree Advent Calendar Tutorial-Part 4
I am so excited to finally post the final Part to our Felt Christmas Tree Advent Calendar Tutorial! In case you missed it here is PART 1, PART 2, and PART 3. Now that you’re all caught up lets finish up our Advent Calendar! Finish Circles: Now that your circles are all completed its time to iron on some interfacing to the back side. (You can find this at the fabric or craft store). Cut the interfacing to fit the back of your circles and then iron them on the back of each circle. This will help them stay stiff and keep the embroidery thread from fraying. Attach Circles to…
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Veggie Bars Recipe
I love to make a yummy snack for activities or parties. I made these last week for a baby shower I went to. Everyone loved them, I had lots of requests for the recipe, so here it is… Veggie Bars Recipe: Ingredients: 2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls 2 – 8oz. packages of cream cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 pkg. ranch salad dressing assortment of veggies (broccoli, mushrooms, green onions, celery, carrots) shredded cheddar cheese (I like to shred it with a thin shredder) 1. Roll out crescent rolls flat on an 11×15 baking sheet. Bake according to package directions. Until golden brown. Then let cool. 2. Blend mayo and softened…
