Our neighbors are delightful and very friendly. Every Christmas we receive a stockpile of delicious handmade treats from our neighbors. This year, I wanted to continue with the handmade theme, but make something that was useful and practical. I found this recipe from Gorgeously Green and then added my own creative touches to make it…
Crafts
Photography Monday: Photo Calendars Part III
The finished photo calendars for 2013. You need the following supplies to complete this project: your favorite photos album scrapbook paper calendar months adhesive I have my photos printed by my favorite processor and then start matching the photos to coordinating scrapbook paper. The months are created in Microsoft Word and printed on white copy…
Crafty Today: Christmas Tree Paper Garland
On Thanksgiving weekend, I visited a charming craft fair and saw marvelous paper garlands made by Paul Murray. I took his inspiration and created my own version. You will need the following supplies and tools to create this garland: Creative Memories Border Maker System Creative Memories Border Maker cartridge sewing machine vintage book paper ribbon…
Cricut Friday: Noel Tree Tag
I have another Christmas tag to share with you. You will need the following supplies and tools to create this tag: Cricut machine Cricut/Creative Memories Holiday Frames & Tags cartridge Cuttlebug machine Cuttlebug embossing folder Creative Memories Nordic Christmas Layered Stickers cardstock ribbon adhesive Set the Cricut machine to cut the tag at 3″ high. Proceed…
Crafty Today: Elbow Pillow
Aside from having a wrist rest, my husband needs an elbow pillow at his desk while he is working on the computer. Last week he asked me if I would make a new pillow since the old one had sprung a leak. I am always up for the challenge and enjoy making items that are useful and practical. …
Cricut Friday: Autumnal Banner
Time for another seasonal banner using my stash of supplies and tools. Let’s get going. You need these items to create this banner: Cricut Expression 2 machine Creative Memories Border Maker System Creative Memories Border Maker cartridge leaf punches small hole punch cardstock and patterned paper chipboard ribbon adhesive Cut out the letters at 1.75″…
Crafty Today: Thanksgiving Place Cards
Even though I set my table in a formal style, I still like to add my artistic flair. These place cards were very quick and easy to make. You need the following supplies to create these holiday place cards: Quickutz Revolution machine Quickutz leaf die 1/2″ alphabet stickers cardstock and patterned paper adhesive Cut the…
Crafty Today: Thanksgiving Napkin Ring
When I host a holiday meal, I set the table in a formal manner because I am a traditionalist at heart. This time I wanted to use my crafty genius to create a simple, but stunning napkin ring out of paper. You need the following supplies and tools: Creative Memories Border Maker Scallop Stitch Border…
Cricut Friday: Christmas Pillow Box
It’s box time and I created a fantastic project to share. You need the following supplies and tools: Cricut machine Cricut/Creative Memories Holiday Frames & Tags cartridge small circle punch 7mm rhinestone cardstock and patterned paper adhesive and hot glue gun Set the Cricut machine to cut the box at 2 1/2″, which is the…
Crafty Today: Christmas Tag #2
I have another Christmas tag to share with you. You will need the following supplies and tools to create this tag: Cricut machine Cricut/Creative Memories Holiday Frames & Tags cartridge Cuttlebug machine various Cuttlebug embossing folders Creative Memories Nordic Christmas Layered Stickers cardstock adhesive Set the Cricut machine to cut the tag at 5″ high. Proceed…