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Wednesday
Holiday Pinwheelin'
Tuesday
Krazy Kanzashi
Monday
Gift Card Ornament
Thursday
"Pin" Me
| I love taking a project and changing it into something else. This pin is one of my favorite examples of that. Originally, I showed you how to make the "JOY" ornament. Then, I miniaturized it and made it into a pin. I think this is a great gift for teachers, co-workers, friends...and don't forget to make one for yourself. PLUS, this project is so easy, the kids can make them, too. | |
| What you need: 1 red pipe cleaner 1 green pipe cleaner 1 1" plastic ring 1 pin back small red bow hot glue gun | |
| Start by wrapping the green pipe cleaner around the plastic ring. When completely wrapped, adjust to make sure there are no gaps. | |
| Use the red pipe cleaner to form a "J" and a "Y", making sure to adjust the size to match the ring. | |
| Now use hot glue to attach letters to each side of the ring, and add your bow. Hot glue your pin back, watch your placement so it doesn't show from the front. Voila!! A crafty holiday pin! |
Monday
Mice In Multiples
| For the past few days, I have been in mass production mode. Every year my oldest daughter likes to craft a little something for her co-workers. This year, however, her schedule is so full between college and work, I volunteered. | |
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| I just love these candy cane ornaments. They are quick, easy, and always bring a smile to the recipient's face. HERE is just one of the many places where you can find instructions for how to make them. These adorable mice make great gifts for just about anyone, hang on the tree, attach to packages, and more! |
A "JOY" To Make
Thursday
Send A Little Love
Thanks to One Pretty Thing, I learned about a site called, My Baby's Bling, which is owned by Chanda Brady and is dedicated to helping preemie babies and their families feel that someone cares, and give them a little bit extra love.I would love for my reader's to take just a few minutes and whip up a few of these absolutely adorable baby eye masks to help babies who are in NICU. Click on over and read Chanda's story, get the pattern, and then send a little home-made love to help with her cause.
Then, enlarge the pattern and make a few for the day-sleepers on your holiday list. Maybe, even, one for yourself, for those occasional stolen afternoon naps.
Wednesday
Bag It Up!
I would like, however, to add one thing. When I thought about actually using them, I realized there was no way to hang them on the bag dispensing racks that most stores use when bagging.
No problem! I added grommets to my bags so they can be hung from the same rack and utilized in the same way as the offensive plastic bags. (Click the pic for a better view.)
I'm also going to make a few in Christmas fabric to use as a gift bag.
Monday
Saving Green While Being Green
I came across a great pattern for making re-usable, reversible grocery bags. Green and Unabashed has a fantastic step-by-step, picture laden, tutorial. The pics above are of the bag I made from the directions. I especially like it because there are no straps to sew on. It was pretty easy to make and fairly speedy.
I wanted to make these bags for myself, but I'm thinking these could be really great DIY gifts for the "green" conscious folks on your holiday list. I have two daughters in Jacksonville, who do a lot of shopping at Sav-a-Lot and I think they would love to get half a dozen of these to take along.
