Mini Wreath Ornament [Craft Projects Weekly]

Craft Projects Weekly (December 23, 2018)
This chipboard wreath can be varied using different twine or ribbons. Make some and use as ornaments or maybe attach to a gift as a second one.
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Mini Wreath Ornament

By Holly

This was just an experiment that turned out well! You can use all kinds of ribbon or string for this project.

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This Week's GuidesMaking a Beaded ScarfMaking Homemade Mod PodgeMaking Fabric BowlsMaking a Coat Out of a BlanketMaking Paper GlobesPainting a Bread BoxToday's Posts

Candy Nose Reindeer Ornament

By 15mhhm15

This is a cute and inexpensive candy nose reindeer ornament or small gift you can make for your kids to gift to their friends at school.

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Christmas Wreath Coloring Page

By Benetta

With adult coloring being a hot trend at the moment, chances are you might have a colorist in your family. Here is a cute stocking filler idea for such a person.

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Reindeer Candy Cane

By Holly

This is a cheap, fun craft that makes a cute gift for little ones 4+. When I was little, my elementary school class made these for Christmas. I hardly remember a thing from elementary school, but this must have been super special because the happy memory stuck!

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Yo Yo Christmas Tree

By Barbara

I love making yo yos while watching TV. They are a great way of using up fabric scraps or can be made from fabric purchased especially for your yo yo craft project. I decided to use some left over yo yos from my Christmas garland to begin this project.

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French Macaron Cookie Ornaments

By attosa

I think French macaron cookies are so incredibly cute. I love their soft curves, vivid colours, and matching filling. I have yet to make the actual cookies from scratch, but I've gone ahead and jumped the gun with these ornaments.

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Headband and Bangle Bracelet

By Sandi/Poor But Proud

Recycled headband and bracelet can be reborn with a little imagination!

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Towel Holder

By Ann Winberg

Using a leftover shirt sleeve, I made this towel holder for my stove. Cut the sleeve in a rounded pattern at the shoulder end. Turn wrong side out and sew around that cut edge.

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Snowflake Bow for Oversize Gift

By 15mhhm15

Did you a get a gift for someone that is too big to be wrapped? Instead of just purchasing a bow, you can make one!

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Punched Aluminum Ornament

By Camilla North

If you like the look of punched tin ornaments, but think they're too much work, try punched aluminum. Cut the bottom out of a small aluminum pan (like a pot pie pan).

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Christmas Candy Egg Carton Gift Box

By 15mhhm15

One way of reusing an egg carton is by making a holiday/Christmas candy gift box.

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Mini Christmas Wreaths

By Lisa Austin

I made these mini-wreaths for Christmas this year. I use the rims of two plastic yoghurt containers facing each other, then wrap natural string around the entire circle. I then go out into nature and start collecting things to glue onto my wreath.

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Pretzel Christmas Ornament

By Dana Sipe

These ornaments are easy enough for pre-schoolers to do. Just smear some Elmer's glue on the front of your pretzel and dip it in some glitter. Cut a piece of yarn for your hanger.

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Christmas Eve Pillar Candle Decoration

By Benetta

Here is an easy pillar candle decoration to make! Add some pizzazz to your Christmas Eve table with this craft, and be ready to wow your guests.

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Begin The New Year with Something You Love

By sharon6345

Many people make New Years promises, as I call them, only to find them failed by the next few months. I don't do those for one reason. Many promises begin with the promise to fail. I started learning that you have to find something you love in order to make it with joy.

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Easy Bird Feeder

By ShirleyE

There are lots of ways to make a bird feeder, but I think this is one of the easiest and most fun to make. It is an excellent craft for children to do because the end product looks good with only a minimal amount of skill needed.

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Fingerprint Santa's Sleigh

By tiffanytallent1981

This craft turned out to be one of my favorites! It is perfect for kids to do on homemade gift tags, Christmas cards, or even just for fun. The sleigh and reindeer are easy to create using only fingerprints and paint. Younger children will need assistance drawing in some of the details.

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Making a Glove Snowmen

This video shows you the steps to making a snowman decoration out of a glove.

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Paper Tube Napkin Rings

By 15mhhm15

I am prepping to co-host a small intimate going away party for my friend. I thought this would be a cute touch even though the items are going to be disposable.

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Gold Painted Branch Christmas Tree

By katrine2706

I love Christmas, everybody loves Christmas, but I don't always want to spend a lot for decorations especially with the Christmas tree. I don't want to buy the big ones that end up getting thrown away, since our place gets flooded every year and it feels like I have thrown away my money then.

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Crocheted Rosebud

This crocheted rosebud is super simple to make and is a great addition to a hat, scarf or even baby booties.

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"Stained Glass" Letters

By marie cecchini

Deli lids and scraps of tissue paper can make beautiful "stained glass" window decorations for your kid's room.

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Christmas Tree Hat

By marie cecchini

The best crafts are those that make you smile, and this one will. It's a fun holiday party hat that's a cinch to make (bear not included).

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Felt Christmas Tree Treat Holders

By R Barbara

These cute felt trees can be decorated in many ways to make a pretty treat holder for Christmas. Set them out on the table at each place or add a ribbon hanger and use on the mantle or tree.

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Paint Brush Santa

Take paint brush. I got one that had no color or varnish on handle and used a red thick marker to color the top handle. You can you spray paint or paint but I like marker it dries quickly.

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Making Linoleum Block Prints

By StellaBell

Linoleum blocks can be used to print cards, make your own wrapping paper, or simply for art. Instructions are also included to make stamps with foam insulation.

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Coffee Can Snowman Craft Project

By Linda

I spray painted an old coffee can with white spray paint then sponged white acrylic white paint for a textured look. I painted on black eyes, glued on a button nose, and drew on a smile. . .

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Oven Rack Pull Out From Paint Stir Sticks

By Vi Johnson

Make an oven rack pull out of wooden paint stir sticks using this pattern. I painted them white first, let dry and then painted family/friends names along with flowers and vines in their kitchen or favorite colors.

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Macaroni (Pasta) Angel Ornaments

By StellaBell

These are a lot of fun to make. These are instructions for making macaroni angel Christmas ornaments. My mom Susan made these for all of her children and friends many years ago. Ornaments like these adorn our trees to this day.

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Mini Christmas WreathChildren's Book Wall ArtI created this book art when decorating my son's farm bedroom. Since we went with a down on the farm theme, I wanted to incorporate some of his favorite books in artwork.Adding Water To Your IronI do a lot of quilting and, as you know, you have to iron a lot of quilt pieces. I was always running out of water for the iron. I have found a really neat way to have lots of water and be able to pour it in your iron without spilling it everywhere.Save Scraps of Colorful Paper for Scrapbook CardsKeep Thread From TanglingWhen hand sewing, whether a button or whatever, take the thread and run through a bar of soap. It won't tangle and makes the thread strongerTesting Fabric for ColorfastnessRemember, before starting a project, newly purchased fabric should be washed and dried prior to use. This will pre-shrink the fabric. You will also want to test for colorfastness at this time (reds in particular).Using Small Fabric Scraps For Quilt TopsEveryone who sews has lots of small scraps. I use mine to make quilt tops. Cut muslin or light color fabric into strips 4 inches wide and as long as you want the quilt (maybe 3 yards). Or you can cut squares about 10-12 inches.Curtains from TableclothsRight now, Christmas colors are on sale, including pine green and burgundy red, so please keep this in mind as I relate to you how to make a pair of curtains for less than $10.Use Head Lamp for Hand SewingI am adding iridescent ribbon to the ruffles on my daughter's prom dress and was having a difficult time seeing to sew. I found that using a head-lamp, the kind that you strap onto your head for hiking, etc. is wonderful to use when hand-sewing.Storing Large Quilting Pattern PiecesTo store larger pattern pieces for applique, I just roll them up and put them in a empty paper towel cardboard tube. I store them in a box large enough that if the pattern is longer than the tube it won't bend or tear.Making a Durable StencilTo make a permanent, strong stencil, save the hard clear plastic that comes out of bacon. Wash it, and draw your design on it and use an exact-o knife to cut it out. It is very durable and holds up well.Hot Glue for Gift WrappingAfter running out of tape during a Christmas present wrapping marathon I decided to try hot glue. It worked so well I haven't used tape since.

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