Cut pieces of curling ribbon into approximately 12″ pieces.
Tie a piece to a wire ring or wreath form. Any size can be used, but you may need more candy for larger rings.
Make a loop on one side of curling ribbon close to ring, as if tying a bow.
Slip [...]
Paint the round candleholders white. They may take 2 to 3 coats each. Let dry between coats.
Using pattern, trace and cut out 3 hats from Fun Foam.
Glue the two end edges together overlapping one over the other, holding them together with clothespins until dry.
Glue the top of the hat on top of [...]
Mix plaster as directed on package, and pour into plastic peanut butter jar, up to where the rim begins.
Place tree piece into the wet plaster filled jar. The plaster should be thick enough to hold the tree piece upright and centered. Set aside to harden.
Cut the spoon handles off from the spoons.
Drill [...]
For pillow, roll batting so it looks like a sausage. Place batting across wrong side of fabric, approximately 4-5″ from narrow edge. Fold fabric down to cover batting. Glue along sides and across fabric to secure. Secure with clothespins until dry. Hint: Place clear plastic wrap between clothespin and whatever you’re gluing. When project is [...]
Make Dough. Mix flour, coffee grounds, salt and sand. Gradually stir in only enough water until mixture holds together.
Do not over wet! Dough that is too wet takes longer to dry!
Mold handfuls of dough around small plastic dinosaurs (or other small plastic toys).
Allow up to a week to air dry! Plan your party fun [...]
Prewash and dry pillow and fabric following manufacturer\’s laundering instructions. Do not use fabric softeners in the washer or dryer. Iron to remove wrinkles.
Lay rough (glue) side of fusible web to wrong side of fabric. Iron for 3-5 seconds to adhere web to fabric.
Cut desired floral design from fabric. Peel away paper backing.
Arrange flowers onto [...]
Decide on your layout or look of your stepping stone before mixing your concrete, this way you won\’t have to rush through your design when the mix is setting up.
Mix cement according to package directions.
Poor into empty box. Let set a few minutes.
Press hand/foot. You can even write a message in the [...]
Paint bricks Medium Blue. Let dry.
Trace flower petal shapes (star, tear drop, ovals) onto foam. Cut out.
Glue down flower stems first, then fence posts and fence braces. Glue on flowers, leaves and buttons.
Sand birdhouse and wipe with tack cloth or damp paper towel.
If your birdhouse does not have a “silo”, create one! Cut dowel to fit size of your barn. Sand to gently round one end. Glue dowel onto side of barn. Make sure “silo” extends about 2″ above roof edge. Let dry thoroughly.
Paint “barn” [...]