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.
Take the Pine cone and using a small paintbrush or your finger spread some glue onto the inside edges around the cone , then over some newspaper or a bowl , sprinkle Mixed spices over the cone till it collects in the wet glue , give it a little shake and allow it to dry for several hours, before securing a Ribbon Bow to the top to hang with.
These Pinecones smell great and are very festive for Christmas , they also make lovely fillers in gift baskets for loved ones and friends , Hang them from your door handles or from your Christmas tree.
Sewing Machine -Using a sewing machine will be a great advantage when making these sachets. However, you will be able to make them using a needle and thread or fusible web when binding them together.
1. Fold the lace square in half and cut it. Fold each half in half again and cut them. You will use only 3 of the 4 pieces.
2. Fold each lace section in half, making a rectangle shape and iron it. Sew one short side and one long side. With one side folded over, sewing the others should make a tube shape with the top open. If you don’t have a sewing machine, you may stitch the sides by hand or insert fusible web and iron them together.
3. Fold the lace tubes inside out, so the seam is on the inside. Stuff each one with equal amounts of lavender and rose petals until they are plump. Be sure to scent your contents first by using a drop of fragrance oil. This works best if you mix the lavender, unscented potpourri, dried rose buds or rose petals in a bowl after you have scented it.
4. Turn the top section in to create a finished edge. If you are fusing it : Insert a small piece of fusible web and apply a hot iron to seal the end. Or hand sew it closed.
5. Find the center of the ribbon and place it under one of the small pillow shaped sachets. Stack the other two on top of it and tie the ribbon around all three. Knot the ribbon on top and tie a bow. Trim the ends of the ribbon in a V shape.
Glue the 1 inch pom pom on top of the 2 inch pompom with tacky glue.
Cut a 3/4 inch long by 1/2 inch wide diamond shape out of the orange felt.
Fold the felt in half and glue it as a beak to the small pom pom.
Glue the two eyes above the beak on the top pompom.
First, you need to determine a theme for the box, then cut pictures, words or designs from the magazines to fit the theme. Glue the pictures to the box, making sure that they overlap so that none of the cardboard is visible. The more cutouts the better. Let dry, then spray lacquer or brush Modge Podge to coat four to six times. Allow adequate time for each layer to dry. When finished, line the box with matching tissue paper and fill with cookies, candy or treats.
