I started this a couple years ago (2008) and every year we (or I) make an ornament or several for family and friends. Giraffe Ornament from last year Booga’s Ornament – which was published in Celebrate 365 last year. I really want my children to cherish their ornaments so I try to pick something that … Continue reading
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Snowscape from a Box – US Art Quest Design Team Submission
I found out about this Design Team Call, I was really excited because I love Pearl Ex and the Mica Flakes always remind me of my Historic Preservation Days at SCAD. Here is my submission – with a how to create a frame when you have no wood or glass and turn it into a … Continue reading
How To Make Santa Bookmarks
My daughters class is doing a book exchange for Christmas so we decided to make everyone in her class a bookmark for their new book. Materials: 3 Cereal Boxes Wrapping Paper Construction Paper – Red, White and Flesh Tone Spray Mount Glue Stick Bic Mark-its Scissors Metal Ruler Hole Punch 24 – 10″ Ribbon 24 … Continue reading
How To Make Chinese Yo-Yos
These are extremely easy and make prefect stocking stuffers or party favors. Total Time: 5-10 minutes Materials:Wrapping Paper 36″x6″1/4″ Dowel Rod Tacky GlueMetal RulerPencilScissors 1. Measure and cut a 36″x6″ sheet of wrapping paper. 2. Glue paper to 1/4″ Dowel Rod wind the paper around the dowel rod. 3. I glued the end loosely so … Continue reading
UPDATED: Countdown Santa Chimney Pattern (Only Took 2 Years)
UPDATED: It was brought to my attention that the files were no there. I apologize it took so long I had to rebuild everything because I in my infinite wisdom deleted the original files. So here is the revamped directions for the Countdown Santa Chimney Pattern. It only took me two years to complete this … Continue reading
I took the weekend off… (well not really)
I took the weekend off from blogging and worked on Christmas Projects and filling orders. WIP Money Clip – Almost finished Stamp I made to make the paper for the box Outside of the for the Money Clip Wire wrapped Bird’s Nest Close up of Bird’s Nest – I plan on doing a quick tutorial … Continue reading
Homemade Altered Calendar – Robin’s Nest Design Team Submission
I admit I am quite busy but I really enjoy my Design Team Work because it forces me to create something whether is it clay, resin or both. I decided I needed a little paper in my life so I am entering a submission for the Robin Nest Design Team. I love making books every … Continue reading
The Christmas Cookie List on a Tasty Tuesday
It is that time of year when the cookies start baking in my house. Here is the list pretty much identical to last year – I am pretty sure Divinity won’t happen this year: Chocolate CrinklesPeppermint Bark (it will make you howl at the moon)Sugar CookiesGrandma’s Rum BallsGranny’s Fudge (other grandma)Brittle (either cashew or almond) … Continue reading
How To Make a Rock Trivet
I saw this idea on Pinterest but it was just a prop for the tea kettle: I have several people in my life would truly enjoy something like this. I decided to create a how to and create this awesome, very easy trivet for a Christmas Gift. Everything I had to make this was on … Continue reading
Festive Friday Blog Hop – Card 22
Welcome to your next stop on the last Festive Friday Blog Hop of the year. It is hard to believe this is the last Festive Friday Hop this year I hope you enjoyed seeing some of my cards I have made. You should have just came from Cheryl Lindsay’s blog – Cherlin Ink. ©2011 A.J.’s … Continue reading
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