Christmas Tassels, Project 52-34

I spent an afternoon working on a project that I have had in mind for awhile.  I think tassels are such a creative addition to home decor and wanted to make some Christmas tassels.  I used this helpful tutorial at kmckaydesigns.com.

I had picked up 3 ornaments on sale last year, and various fringe and ribbon to use for this project.

 

First, I used E600 glue to attach some candle cups to the ornaments.

 

 

I added fringe to the inside of the candle cups using my hot glue gun.  I even made my own fringe from some yarn for the snowman tassel.

 

Then I added ribbon cut into various lengths and loops until I got the desired effect.

 

It was fun trying to get just the right look.

 

By the time I got to the last ornament, I finally had

the process down & this one was my favorite one. 

I think the black & white ribbon just made it so cute.  Think I am

going to make some for Christmas gifts (shhhhhh, don't tell)!! 

 

I am linking to Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch

Tutu Bow Holder for the Princess

We were shopping recently, and my granddaughter (aka the Princess) saw a tutu bow holder that she really wanted.  The price tag made me frown, so I told my daughter I wanted to make her one if she would help me.

My daughter had a form, some fabric, and tulle that we could use for this project.  We only had to buy some ribbon at Hobby Lobby and we were ready to transform this:

We hot glued the fabric on and added some elastic banding to assemble the tutu.  We spray painted the hanger and re-attached it to the form.  Finally we added a pink flower (the princess' favorite color) and called it a job well done.  We are so proud of our teamwork!!

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Why Yes I Really Did Make It :)

Well this is the year that many of my classmates turn the big "5-0". No way can it be that many years since we graduated from high school. Anyway one of my dearest friends has her birthday in April, and I wanted to make her a cross for her collection!

So I asked Poppa to help me make one after I had gotten my idea together of what I wanted to make. I used my drawing skills (which are minimal) to make a pattern for him to cut it out of plywood.



Then I painted the edges and Mod Podged scrapbook paper to it and sanded the edges.



I added another cross and some ribbon that I found at Hobby Lobby. I added a hanger on the back and wrapped it up for my friend. When I gave it to her, I told her that Poppa & I made it for her, and she didn't believe me at first. Yes, I will definitely take that as a complement! :)



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Birthday Crafts

Our sweet granddaughter turned 7 yesterday, and we have been working on some birthday party decorations for a Fancy Nancy party. I made the birthday banner with scrapbook paper, cardstock, and a circle cutter that I got on clearance at Michael's. I made the letters on my computer. Easy and inexpensive!!

Then my daughter and I put together a little wreath. She took some cardboard and cut it into a circle and taped crepe paper on it. We added the flower, the number 7, and some ribbon, and ooh la la...

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Just Something I Whipped Up

A Little Inexpensive Craft

I bought this plaque with a hook at Hobby Lobby in the clearance section. I was wishing I had two of them, but my daughter bought the other one. I wanted a small hook to hang in my entry hallway for visitor's keys or jackets.

I took the plaque and mod podged some scrapbook paper on it. I added this wooden medallion that I also bought at Hobby Lobby. I painted it and glued it on and had my hubby hang it up on the wall. Gonna keep my eye out for another to put on the other side of the doorway. Easy & functional--my kind of craft, lol!!

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Beautiful Trash (can)

I came across this trash can at an estate sale and picked it up for a whole dollar.



With a little primer:




A little spray paint:




Add a little black paint:



And the finished product which I like so much better!!



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Craftiness (again)

I really have fallen for the beautiful pedestal vases that many bloggers have been using to decorate. There was one at Hobby Wobby (as my grandson calls it) that I adored, but it was $29.99. I was intrigued by this idea at Red Heads Craft More Fun and thought I would give it a try.


I waited until they were having a 1/2 price sale on their candle holders at Hobby Lobby and purchased the two pieces I needed for a total of $7.49. :) We had some silicone that my husband helped me use to glue the two together, and voila. (Sorry I didn't take some before pictures to show the two different pieces.)









Here is the vase decorated for Easter. I have to admit I was pretty proud of it and exceptionally excited for the total cost! And that's why I love to read blogs--the creativity is just flowing out there!!! :)


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Valentine's Craft

Well Danita and I got a little crafty again. We make good partners in crime, I mean crafting. Somewhere online I saw where you could take two candy canes and glue them together to make
a heart. Since all the stores have candy canes on after Christmas clearance, it seemed like a great way to decorate for Valentine's.

All we used was the candy canes, some ribbon, and the hot glue gun. This little hanging decoration was easy, inexpenisve, and turned out very cute (if I say so myself).









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Crafty Again: Making an Easter Wreath

I found instructions for making an Easter wreath out of plastic eggs here. I decided it looked like something that even I could do and other than the bow it was a simple project. I absolutely love the colors and the way it looks hanging on the door!








Happy Easter Y'all! ;)

A Little Craftyness Goin' On Around Here

I inherited a big bunch of buttons from my parents when we cleaned out their house. They are usually stored in a big mason jar and a tin container. Every now and then, Brie, Poppa, and I will get them out and play with them. There are all kinds of buttons in the collection, and we enjoy sorting them and finding unique ones that capture our attention.



I wanted to do something special with some of them but have been waiting on some inspiration on a neat way to display some of these special buttons. I finally came up with an idea when I saw a cross with buttons on it. I had one wooden cross that Freddie made for me several years ago, and he made another cross for Brie. We painted them black and began transforming the crosses into this really cool creations.







We both arranged our buttons on there just so, and I hot glued them to our wooden crosses. I have to admit the end result was just what I was hoping for. Now we just need to find a good place to display them.






(The one on top is mine, and the one on the bottom is Brie's)


I even picked up some gems at Michaels and hot glued them to another cross that Freddie made me. This one involved no special placement and was finished in less than half an hour.