123 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 the effect you want .

Now Put the colored crochet string in a plastic bag and put stiffener or wood glue in it with a bit of water to dilute and make it easier to work with. Make sure string is well covered.

Pull string out a bit at a time from the bag, using your fingers to squeeze excess stiffener off. Wrap around the balloon in a criss cross fashion. Until it is well covered.
The idea is not to make it solid so allow small gaps in between the layers of thread .

Allow to dry
When egg is dry pop the balloon and remove it carefully.
Then you can glue ribbons, pearls, laces, or other decorations on the outside..
Or
cut it open and fill with Easter grass and other decorations then glue the seam back together with wood glue. Or you can just hang it or put it on the table as is.

Head: (Using Yellow or White)
Rnd 1) Ch 4; 11 dc in 4th chain from hook; join with a slip st in 4th ch of beg ch 4: 12 dc. Fasten off, leaving a 6″ tail to sew to body.

Body & Tail: (Using Yellow or White)
Rnd 1) Ch 5; 17 trc in 5th chain from hook; join with a slip st in 5th ch of beg ch 5; (18 trc), (slip st in next trc, ch 2, dc dec in same st and next trc (yo, insert hook in same st, draw up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook once, yo, insert hook in next st, draw up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook once, yo, draw through last 3 loops on hook to complete the stitch). Fasten off, secure ends.

Skip next 3 trc on body from Tail, using 6″ tail from Head, thread tapestry needle and sew head onto body through back loops of next 3 trc on body and corresponding 3 dc on head. Weave in end.

Legs: (Using Orange or Yellow)
Right side facing, skip next 4 trc on body from Tail, attach yarn to next trc; * Ch 5, slip st in 2nd ch from hook and in next chain, (ch 2, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, slip st in next ch on beg. ch 5) twice, slip st in last 2 chains of beg. ch 5, slip st in same st on Body, * slip st in next trc on Body; repeat from * to * once. Fasten off, secure ends.

Beak: (Using Orange or Yellow)
Skip next 6 dc on head from where head and body are joined, right side facing, attach yarn to next dc; Ch 1, sc in same st. Fasten off, secure ends.

Finishing:
Glue eye to head where desired and attach magnet to backside. Tie ribbon into a bow and glue to neck of chick. Enjoy!

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. No two will be alike either. But see that is what I like the best about it. You turn those keys into santas. Yes Santas.Just enough on top for a small amount of red for h at. Then look at what you have for long beard. Wish I had a  pic of mine . I flipped everyone out a few years ago when that was their ornament for the year. Hehe pretty smart and they look great :).

I was kinda smart on this creation.

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 glue over the top of your picture…allowing it to dry each time ..The more coats the longer the picture will last!

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 bead.

Thread pipe cleaner through the next hole.

Continue alternating beads and lace on pipe cleaner until you reach the end of your foot of lace.

Cut off excess of the pipe cleaner.

Fold up the other end of the pipe cleaner to prevent the beads and lace from sliding off.

Tie a length of gold embroidery thread to top to hang on your tree or wherever you like.

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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 on your decorations..

This can also be done by covering the cardboard ring with Christmas cloth or Christmas ribbon

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Fill one baking dish or dish pan with starch to a depth of about 2 inches; fill the second one with cool water. In custard cups or other small containers, dilute each paint color until it just barely drips from a brush. Then drip colors on top of the starch until the surface of the starch is nearly covered.

Create a pattern in the starch with one or many of your tools. Move the desired tool through the paint in straight lines, at geometric angels, in circles, or in rays. Even if you leave the dots undisturbed to produce a pebble pattern, no two patterns will be the same. Feel free to experiment and be creative!

Hold a card or piece of paper by opposite corners and bend it gently so the paper sags slightly. Lay it gently on top of the paint, but do not allow the paper to sink below the surface. Immediately lift paper back out of the starch. Hold it over the dish and allow the paint to drip off for a few seconds.

Rinse paper in the dish of plain water. Lift paper out of water and allow it to drip for about 15 seconds or until most of the water has dripped off. Lay the paper flat, paint side up, on a work surface to dry.

Cut a piece of wallpaper to the size you like.

Fold “accordian” style…like you did in school. Press down on pleats with your fingers to form a sharp crease.

Bunch one end together and secure (hot glue or whatever works for YOU).

Spread “pleats” open till they look how you want them to.

Decorate the gathered end with ribbon, small fabric roses, beads, whatever you like. Attach a piece of ribbon to back to hang on wall.

This may take a couple of tries….. as the size and pleating technique you use will differ the look… however it is VERY simple and VERY quick.

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 snowflake by drawing lines crossing over each other.

Now before it dries sprinkle the gluey flake with the glitter of your choice, we used a silver color.

Give it atleast 12 hours drying time, you will know when it is dry as all the white glue has turned transparent. Trying to remove it from the plastic whilst wet will create it to break so if in doubt give it several more hours, you can speed up the drying time by using a hair dryer also.

Once it is dried peel the snowflake carefully away from the plastic.

You should know have a very glittery snowflake that can be stuck to glass for decorations

Special Tip: try and keep them out of direct sunlight as they tend to crisp up and become to stiff

Pour the sand into the brandy glass (about 1/4 full). On top of this, place your pebbles or miniature shells over the sand (this should bring the contents of the brandy glass about half full now). Place your small clay saucer on top with the candle in it. Place smaller items around the candle.