Good-bye Frosty!

Frosty joined our family this Christmas and it will be sad to pack him up. I just wanted to say good-bye to Frosty and Happy New Year to you all! I'm excited to see what new projects 2011 will bring and all the things I'll learn from my friends in the blogging world.

Bubble Magnets

{I added the magnets on my photo frame}

I visited California last week and my amazing friend Becky (college roommate) gave me some gorgeous homemade gifts! One of those gifts were a set of four bubble magnets. They turned out so great I had to share them with you all.

Lookin good on Becky's fridge

An up close view of the magnets

The last one is in the bottom corner

She said is was so simple to make!

{Supplies}
:: magnets
:: clear floral stones
:: hot glue gun
:: glue stick
:: scrapbook paper
:: Scissors
::pencil

Steps 1: Trace around the rock with a pencil onto the scrapbook paper. Then cut the circle out. Use a glue stick to glue paper on back of a floral stone.

Becky added a letter sticker "B" to the paper

Step 2: Add a magnet with a glue gun on back of the floral stone.

I used the same magnets for my advent calendar

Thank you Becky for the great gift:)

Merry Christmas Everyone!

{Joy Burlap Birds}

I found these birds at Michaels for $1.00 and I grabbed them! When I started decorating for Christmas I realized a banner would be perfect for my mantel so I gave it a try.

{Supplies}
1. Birds from Michaels or any other cut shape on cardboard. You need to add a hole punch if your shape does not have one.
2. Burlap
3. Glue gun
4. Glitter
5. String and needle

Supplies

{Step 2}

:: Trace the bird onto the burlap with a light colored marker. Total 10 birds.

:: Cut bird out

Bird traced with yellow marker

{Step 3}
:: Glue Burlap birds onto paper birds with glue gun. Glue the other side on. Two birds per paper bird {front and back}
 {Step 4}
:: Apply glue from the glue gun to edges and sprinkle in glitter

{Step 5}
:: Add letters. I used my Cricut machine to cut our my letters and shapes. I also used my new Cheerful Season font by Creative Memories for the snowman and snowflake cut out. You can also trace your letters or use stencils.  

The Cheerful Seasons Shapes

This is what the Cheerful Sesaons cartridge looks like

My sister's mother in law is an amazing Creative Memories consultant and you can check out the great products at: http://www.mycmsite.com/sites/beckyomel 

I love Creative Memories Products!

Cute snowman cut out

{Step 5}

:: String on ribbon or twine. I used a needle and twine. I threaded the twine through the hole that was on the bird.

{Step 6}

:: Hang up

{Joy to the World a King is Born}

Jesus brings our family {JOY}

Music Photo Canvas

{Fun way to display old photos}

{I hung it up in the upstairs hallway}

These are two music sheet canvases I made. I got the idea from Jones Design Company. Once again she gives an amazing tutorial and I loved my first one so much I made two:)

Supplies:
1. Mod Podge
2. Paint brush
3. Book pages and or music sheets. I purchased old music sheets and old books at Goodwill.
4. Canvas- I bought the canvas with rod iron for $4.99 and canvas shown above for $1.99 at Goodwill:)

Step One:
1. Lay down paper and Mod Podge on till canvas is covered. I then went around the edges and folded the paper to the back. I wrapped the edges like wrapping a present.

Step two:
2. Let it dry. It starts to dry with wrinkles but when it drys it looks good so don't worry:)

{All dry and only a few wrinkles!}

Step 3: Hang up

{A fun shot from our downstairs bathroom}

{I heart Rod Iron}

What do you think? Are you inspired and if so Mod Podge away!

{Give Thanks}

I starting looking on blog land for a good Thanksgiving craft since I only have a few Thanksgiving home decor items. I found this one: At Second Street titled Give Thanks Banner- Free Printable. {Thank you Kalleen for such a great banner!} I did a fun twist by printing my letters on used grocery bags because I wanted a more vintage look.

Supplies:
1. Grocery bags or card stock/scrap book paper
2. Printer
3. Ribbon

Directions:
1. Print letters on paper and cut them out. I left a border around my letters. {I used grocery bags or you can use card stock/scrap book paper}

letters G and I

letters V and E

letters T and H

letters A and N

letters K and S

 2. Whole punch the top of letters. {I added eyelets to my punched holes to add color with a  Crop-A- Dile tool}

These are eyelits

A Crop-A-Dile Tool

3. String ribbion through the top {I used twine ribbon}

As a family we created a list on what we are thankful for!

{Family, Friends, Church, Summer, Our House, Family Trips, Milk, Night Night, Preschool, Bikes, Pizza, Curious George, Wrestling, Jesus, Yogurt and Blocks}

My 2 year old Landon and 4 year old Carter thought this was so fun!

Thank you for reading my blog!

Book Christmas Ornament

:{Supplies}

:: book pages
:: Small Wreath. I used a foam wreath that I found at Michaels. It was a pack of 24 wreaths for $5.00
:: glue gun
:: string for hanging {I used ribbon and twine}

{Directions}
1. Fold and tear book pages

I folded the paper in 1/2 then in 1/4's then in 1/8's. I then tore the paper on the folded lines.

2. Cover wreath with book pages. I used 1/8 squares of a page to cover the green wreath. I attached the paper with my glue gun.

3.  I then folded the 1/8 paper in half=1/16 and cover the wreath on the front. I then covered the back with the 1/16 folded paper.

{I heart coffee}

{Up Close View}

3. Add Spiral Rose
{This video was made in one shot....between the kids and the dogs I gave it a try so you can make a great spiral rose}

{Spiral Rose Video}

{If you can't see the video click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZWajw2Kvcw}

4. Hang on Tree:

What great Christmas presents! 

 {I made 20 so far for the kids teachers and family members:}

I linked with Cottage Instincts this week for this project. { #9 on her site}

 

Puzzle Christmas Ornament

My son Carter made this one and it's the best one!

I got inspired yesterday to make some more Christmas ornaments after I received Jones Design Company Christmas Tutorial email. I made a few from her tutorial which were amazing but then I came up with this one because my kids wanted to make one.

{Supplies}

:: sheet music and scrap book paper- Make sure the paper is double sided {I used Christmas colored paper}
:: plastic ball which were .75 cents at Michaels.
:: puzzle punch or cut our any shape {Christmas tree, Ball, Reindeer}
:: string for hanging {I used ribbon, burlap strips and twine}

{Directions}
1. Cut/punch out shapes

2. Fill Ball with paper punches

3. Put top of ornament back on and tie string. Then hang up ornament:)

It is a very simple ornament but the kids loved every minute making them:) They are already asking me about what craft we are doing next.

My Own Advent Calendar

My husband was out of town for 3 days this week so I had some free time at night when the kids were asleep.(I made this advent calendar and I'm so excited to open each day with the kids starting December 1st.) I found this great idea on the Somewhat Simple blog. Thank you so much Stephanie for sharing all you wonderful ideas. I can't wait to do a few more crafts from your site.

Supplies:
1. Glue gun
2. 24 Magnets
3. One -24 muffin pan
4. Scrapbook paper
5. Numbers 1-24 {stickers, Cricut machine}

Directions:

1. Cut 24 red stock {or any color} squares 2 1/4 inch x 2 1/4 inch
2. Cut 24 Christmas paper 2x2 inch squares {I used 5 kinds of paper}
3. Cut numbers out 1-24 {I used my Cricut to cut them, or you can use stickers}
4. Attached magnets to back with your glue gun

5. Fill days with fun activities, bible verses or a tiny piece of candy!

6. Enjoy with your family!

One more fun look:)