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18 Apr, 2010

Nature Eggs

Posted by: Jimmy In: Holiday Crafts

If using brown eggs, blow them out. You may use white eggs and dip them in steeped tea to turn them brown. You may also use wooden eggs for this project.
Take the toothpick and dip it in the craft glue then dot it onto the leaves or flowers you have chosen, then apply the leaf [...]

18 Apr, 2010

Easter Bread Egg Nests

Posted by: Jimmy In: Holiday Crafts

1 package dry yeast; 1 cup + 2 tbs. warm water, divided (water temp 105-115 degrees); 2 tbs. butter or margarine; 2 tbs. shortening; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1/4 cup + 2 tbs. sugar; 3/4 tsp. salt; 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water in a large [...]

19 Jan, 2010

Transparent Ghost

Posted by: Jimmy In: Holiday Crafts

1. Rip off a square of plastic wrap. Tie the wrap over the top of the straw so that it hangs down evenly around to form a ghost. Blow up the head of the ghost through the straw. Carefully pull the straw out and tie the yarn tight in a bow to [...]

19 Jan, 2010

Halloween Sponge Jack O’ Lantern

Posted by: Jimmy In: Holiday Crafts

1. Cut sponge into a pumpkin shape. You can make a paper pattern if you like before cutting and use it as a guide.
2. Using the permanent marker or construction paper make a face for your Jack O’ Lantern.
3. Insert the pipe cleaner in the top of your pumpkin for her it’s stem. [...]

16 Jan, 2010

String Easter Egg

Posted by: Jimmy In: Holiday Crafts

This is a messy craft so you will need to Cover work area with something like a plastic tarp (so things don’t stick to it) or large plastic bags.
Blow up balloons to the size you want your finished egg decoration to be.
Multi colored string looks great as well as plain colored string depending on [...]

22 Dec, 2009

use for old keys - Santas

Posted by: Jimmy In: Holiday Crafts

You can use the snow you paint on like you get at Walmart ect.You will wow whoever gets or sees these.I think I have an idea. I have collected keys all my life. And since Im a true blue designer of original ideas here is one for you.
You can and they take time since tiny. [...]

18 Dec, 2009

Christmas Gift Soaps

Posted by: Jimmy In: Holiday Crafts

First using the P.V.A wood glue paint one layer of glue onto one side of the soap that you will stick your picture to…then place your sticker or cut out onto the soap and allow to dry …Once the glue is dry apply another coat ….Keeping doing this till you have around 10 coats of [...]

10 Dec, 2009

Lace Candy Cane Ornament

Posted by: Jimmy In: Holiday Crafts

Pick out 20 beads in whichever combination you want (red, green or clear).
Cut off 1 foot of lace from roll unless you got pieces cut for your ornaments at the store.
Thread pipe cleaner through first hole of lace strip. Fold end of pipe cleaner up to prevent beads sliding off.
Add a [...]

10 Dec, 2009

Christmas Napkin holders

Posted by: Jimmy In: Holiday Crafts

Make this quick and elegant looking Christmas napkin rings using toilet roll inserts
Start by Cutting your toilet roll into 3 sections , to make 3 rings.
Then using the spray paint , Coat the rings with a generous layer of paint and allow to dry
Then using the bows and some clear craft glue , glue [...]

12 Jul, 2009

Snowflakes

Posted by: Jimmy In: Holiday Crafts

Start by deciding on how big or small your snowflake will be
Then using the glue draw the outline of the snowflake ( round circle ) with a heavy bead of the white wood glue, to make this easier purchase your glue in a squeeze bottle.
Once you have a heavy outline, create the inside of your [...]


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