tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32330468764234752842024-03-21T11:12:02.925-07:00Just BlendaAll my interest compiled right here...All My STUFF!! My ideas, ideas I have gotten from others, tips, tricks, tutorials I have collected, and projects that I want to do.Blenda Koderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09381341017753183667noreply@blogger.comBlogger187125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233046876423475284.post-67134046353140102042013-04-12T14:11:00.004-07:002013-04-12T14:11:35.346-07:00Homemade Kids Paint<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Blenda Koderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09381341017753183667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233046876423475284.post-50785742941520410622011-01-20T14:08:00.000-08:002011-01-20T14:08:46.114-08:00Will You Marrry Me?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDElG_Kg0zKwpeoqIqp6b5qAE6KYu1OV5Wf5zXSZ1B2VVpfkynB4sB9k6cYs9WJNOr4Kq4fJVD0Aol-wcwWN1waKNWteqijhXQyAaZi5TY8u5icXvflomtH91Rv_YHFowzBoB449ni6o/s1600/IMG_6867.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="185" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrDElG_Kg0zKwpeoqIqp6b5qAE6KYu1OV5Wf5zXSZ1B2VVpfkynB4sB9k6cYs9WJNOr4Kq4fJVD0Aol-wcwWN1waKNWteqijhXQyAaZi5TY8u5icXvflomtH91Rv_YHFowzBoB449ni6o/s200/IMG_6867.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_TmygZr6LS8NVE1oGrckKAv1q7BE_ZiMep7TsJMs61ywPePLzC4G7hxVkuN_I3PLuBW5MJTGzzX0Om4SlVcSLS1PkfFnRQqrvydIWU6OpAqTdAdRnj8dmreNrRp7t928D2i62V-Ip_g/s1600/IMG_6871.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_TmygZr6LS8NVE1oGrckKAv1q7BE_ZiMep7TsJMs61ywPePLzC4G7hxVkuN_I3PLuBW5MJTGzzX0Om4SlVcSLS1PkfFnRQqrvydIWU6OpAqTdAdRnj8dmreNrRp7t928D2i62V-Ip_g/s200/IMG_6871.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Blenda Koderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09381341017753183667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233046876423475284.post-56636814113526122282011-01-20T14:05:00.000-08:002011-01-20T14:05:56.107-08:00Painting FurnitureStart out with a piece of furniture covered in years of build-up. I bought this TSP degreaser, and it worked like. a. charm. It was $6.00 at my grocery store.<br />
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I’m quite careful about checking for coverage and lines as I go, but I don’t do anything special outside of that. I just keep rolling lighter and lighter until it’s completely smooth.<br />
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So…just to be clear. I did NOT sand this thing. I wiped it down really well with TSP cleaner, used the special primer (also with a foam roller), and painted a couple of coats of black paint on it. That’s it. No special finish over it.<br />
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I make sure that I use a cleaner to get all the grit and grime off any piece of furniture that I paint. TSP works best for me, and it can be found at Lowes, Home Depot, etc. You’ll be amazed at how much sickness you’ll get off the furniture by using this.<br />
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A lot of people ask me about primer, but I don’t have a set kind that I use. AND I don’t necessarily use a primer on everything (see below). The primer below is what I use if I don’t want to do a lot of sanding. <br />
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Benjamin Moore Metal and Wood paint. Beautiful coverage, smooth finish, and gorgeous look. <br />
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A lot of people wonder about the paint brush. I ONLY use a roller on furniture. I use little foam brushes to get into crevices and trim work, but I NEVER use a brush on the flat pieces. I truly believe this is the difference between a piece looking nice or spectacular <br />
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</div>Blenda Koderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09381341017753183667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233046876423475284.post-85130849304070795142011-01-20T10:19:00.000-08:002011-01-20T10:19:13.412-08:00Chalkboard ChargersI found some cheap, plastic chargers at my local discount store for $1 each. <br />
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1. This is the most important step. If you are using plastic chargers, spray them first with Primer made for Plastic!! I made the mistake the first time of using regular primer. That does not work with plastic! If you use primer for plastic -- your chalkboard paint will stick.<br />
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2. Spray your chargers with Chalkboard Spray Paint. You can find it at your local hardware store - like Home Depot.<br />
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<strong>Some other ideas: </strong><br />
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Birthdays<br />
Valentines<br />
Fourth of July<br />
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<strong>Another chalkboard paint idea -- </strong><br />
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These can be used over and over!Blenda Koderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09381341017753183667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233046876423475284.post-32936372169604527522011-01-20T10:06:00.000-08:002011-01-20T10:06:55.689-08:00Valentine Frames<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dollar Store Frames</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">E6000 Glue</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bag of marble accent marbles</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Scrapbook paper</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the great thing is that you can take out the Valentine XOXO and store them, and then use the Dollar Tree frames again for a different project.</div><br />
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I was going to decoupage the frame, but discovered that I only have the shiny Mod Podge, so I will do that later. <br />
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I love that it is a very inexpensive project. I used frames I already had, plus one bag of floral marbles ($1.50), scrapbbook paper I already had and E6000.<br />
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Took the pictures out of my Dollar Tree frames and traced the outline on my scrapbook paper. <br />
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Then I put a followed the outline on the X's and O's with a line of E6000 craft glue. I then put a line of marbles on the glue. Then I made another line on each of the X's and O's and put another line of marbles. And let them sit overnight to dry.<br />
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The next day I put the paper inside of the frames. The glass that comes with the frames I put behind the paper with the marbles on it. This way I won't lose the glass if I want to use it again with the frame for another project.<br />
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• Lunch with Mom<br />
• Movie and Popcorn<br />
• Bowling with a Friend<br />
• 1 Hour Computer Time<br />
• Trip to the Ice Cream Shop<br />
• Manicure<br />
• Pedicure<br />
• Mom will do your Chores for 1 Day<br />
• Dad will do your Chore for 1 Day<br />
• Trip to the Aquarium<br />
• Breakfast in Bed<br />
• Video Game Rental<br />
• Video Night<br />
• 1 Hour TV Time<br />
• Trip to the Mall and a Pair of Earrings <br />
• Shoe Shopping<br />
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• Back Rub<br />
• Dessert of Your Choice<br />
• Candlelit Dinner for Two<br />
• Breakfast in Bed<br />
• Night without Kids<br />
• Foot Massage<br />
• and a few unmentionables :) <br />
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I love candy so instead of just eating it, why not include it in my decor as well. I found a pack of these juju hearts for $1 at Smith's (Kroger) and knew they would be perfect for my heart ball. Ready for another super easy project?! Here we go...<br />
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• Juju hearts (I got cherry because if they were cinnamon I would eat them all)<br />
• Styrofoam ball (got it at the thrift store, about 3 inches)<br />
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3. Next, do a row with two with points up and one with bumps up. Line them up so the two with points up are on either side of a heart from the row above with the point down. The heart with the bumps up should align with the hearts from the row above with the bumps down.<br />
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4. Next row just alternates every other one again.<br />
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5. Turn the ball over and start steps 1-4 on the other side of the ball. You will have to get a little creative on that last row and just kind of put the hearts where they fit.<br />
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I chose to use these treasures I found at D.I. I think it was a dollar for all of it. Spray it will a couple coats of magic...<br />
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1. Use an old or inexpensive purchased Christmas stocking to make your own stocking pattern. Lay the stocking on a piece of newspaper or kraft paper and trace around the stocking with a pen or pencil, a 1/2 inch from the stocking edges. This will give you a 1/2-inch seam allowance.<br />
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2. Choose 1 yard of fabric for each Christmas stocking to be made and 1/4 yard of fabric for each cuff. Use a holiday print, quilted holiday fabric, or solid-color fabric or felt for your stocking. Make sure you have a coordinating thread color on hand.<br />
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5. Fold each cuff piece in half, wrong sides together, so that you now have two pieces that are 7 inches in length and the top width of your stocking pattern.<br />
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7. Use a sewing machine to stitch the cuff pieces to the stocking pieces. Sew 1/2 inch from the raw edges. Press the seams open with an iron.<br />
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8. Pin the two sewn stocking pieces together. Make sure that all edges match up evenly and that the right sides of the stocking pieces are facing each other. The pins should be perpendicular to the fabric edges.<br />
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10. Stitch along the edges of your stocking, 1/2 inch from the raw fabric edges. Remove the pins as you sew.<br />
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12. Hang up your new stocking and hope for lots of goodies.<br />
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Now, let's get to my design for today. I hope that you love my stocking!<br />
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You will need:<br />
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<ul><li>1/2 yard lime green for the stocking front and back exterior</li>
<li>1/2 yard of your choice for the lining</li>
<li>2 fat quarters of different stripes</li>
<li>batting</li>
<li>1/4 yard red fabric for the ruffle [NOTE: I MADE THE RUFFLE FAIRLY WIDE. THE MORE THAT I LOOK AT IT, I THINK THAT A SHORTER RUFFLE MAY LOOK JUST AS CUTE. YOUR CHOICE!] </li>
<li>coordinating thread</li>
<li>stabilizer</li>
<li>ribbon</li>
</ul><strong>Cutting:</strong><br />
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From the lime green fabric, cut:<br />
1 stocking front<br />
1 stocking back [reverse the stocking template]<br />
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<strong>From the lining fabric</strong>, cut:<br />
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1 stocking front<br />
1 stocking back [reverse the stocking template]<br />
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<strong>From the red fabric</strong>, cut:<br />
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1 ruffle, 6 1/2" x 42" - then trim in half lengthwise to yield two strips, 6 1/2" x 21"<br />
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Fold your exterior fabric together, selvage to selvage right sides together. Cut out the stocking template. Do the same for the lining fabric.<br />
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Open up the stocking/lining pieces. Pin the front/lining piece with the back/lining piece with right sides facing. Stitch all around and leave a 4" opening for turning. Turn right side out and hand-sew the opening closed.<br />
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Hand-stitch the ribbon to the inside of the stocking. Overlap each end of the ruffle from the front and the back ruffle. Sew a small black button or just a plain stitch to hold the front ruffle to the back ruffle. Repeat for the other side of the ruffle.<br />
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There you have it! Your very own candy cane Sweet Stocking!<br />
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This homespun stocking is a wonderful way to mark a first Christmas -- as well as his second, third, and fourth. Every year, add a new felt shape representing some favorite memory or object that your little one loves. Only the stocking requires sewing; the designs are glued on, for easy updating.<br />
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At your baby's first (perhaps even second) Christmas, he's not likely to have specific interests, so choose a festive decoration such as a Christmas tree or an initial. For letters and numbers, enlarge a font from your computer and trace. Draw other shapes or photocopy and trace an existing image; attach with fabric glue. Keep the basic shape simple, then add details with felt, yarn, or marker. Our snowflake's cutouts were made with a craft punch; the drum is embellished with embroidery floss.<br />
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<strong>Keepsake Stocking How-To</strong><br />
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Using our stocking templates, cut felt pieces.<br />
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1. Pin a cuff to each stocking piece, lining up top edges. Trim long edges of loop with pinking shears; fold, and place between one cuff-and-stocking pair as shown (line up top edges). Sew along top edges.<br />
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2. Flip cuffs up, and stack stocking pieces (raw seams out); pin. Sew around stocking (use 1/4-inch seam allowance), including sides of cuff; leave top open. Pink sewn edges. Fold cuff down; iron to crease.<br />
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One Figgy Pudding Jelly Roll by Basic Grey<br />
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- Two, 1/2 yard pieces of coordinating fabric.<br />
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- One 20' x 20" piece of light weight batting.<br />
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(I used warm and natural)<br />
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This is the pattern I used. I took it to a copy shop and blew it up so that the stocking measures approx. 7" x 15 1/2". I also added an extra 1 1/2" inches to the top because I wanted it a little longer.<br />
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Step 1 - Pick out 10 of your favorite strips of fabric from your Jelly Roll. Cut them in half length wise so you have ten 2 1/2 x 18" pieces.<br />
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Step 3 - Sew all strips together (1/4" seam allowance), starting with the 1" end of the strip being at the left end (start), and then next time the 2 1/2" strip being at the left end. Do this with all ten strips. Then using your favorite stitch, sew the fabric onto the batting by sewing in the ditch of each seam. Note: Make sure you start at the bottom left edge so the the extra batting will be at the top of the stocking.<br />
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Step 4 - Cut the quilted fabric in half like in the picture below. One will be for the red stocking and one for the green.<br />
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Step 8 - Layer fabric as show below and then cut out stocking.<br />
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Step 9 - Explained in picture.<br />
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Step 10 - Sew around stocking using a 1/4" seam allowance, then trim. Turn stocking right side out so the batting is in the middle. Also sew around the two stockings pieces that were cut on the folded fabric, place right sides together and sew - leave about a 2" opening on the straight side of stocking so you can turn it later.<br />
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Step 11 - Making the loop/hook - Take your 2 1/2 x 6" piece of fabric and iron in half width wise. Unfold and fold outer edges into the middle crease, then fold entire piece in half width wise and sew along outer two edges using about 1/8" seam allowance.<br />
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Step 13 - Pull the quilted stocking out through the opening of the lining stocking. Sorry, now it's green.<br />
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Two Super Cute His and Her Scrappy Christmas Stockings. The finished size of this stocking is approximately 6" x 15". This is a smaller stocking (that's just what I grew up with) so, if you like big ones you will need to adjust the pattern accordingly. You may need more like 3/4 of a yard of coordinating fabric and a few extra strips of the Jelly Roll. If you used your whole jelly roll, you can actually get 16 stockings because you can get 4 our of every ten strips. Just remember that you need a half yard of coordinating fabric for each stocking. If you don't want to sew any, these two will be up for sale in my etsy shop.<br />
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While kids are tucked tightly into their beds, their littlest gifts can be tucked inside a quilt stocking. Use a thick old quilt or plushy bedspread to make it. With a cutout stocking template, you can easily decide which part of the blanket will yield the best-looking stocking. Position the template so that the top of the stocking falls along a hemmed edge to make sewing a snap.<br />
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<strong>Quilt Stocking How-To</strong><br />
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Print the stocking template at the desired size; remember that the pattern includes a 1/4-inch seam allowance. Trace onto a piece of kraft paper, and cut out.<br />
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1. Position template so hem of quilt runs along top of stocking; cut out. Flip template over; cut a second shape, again using quilt hem for top edge.<br />
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2. Pin together, right sides facing; sew around edges with a 1/4-inch seam allowance, leaving top open. Turn right side out.<br />
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3. Sew ends of 5-inch ribbon to inside of stocking at back seam for hanging loop.<br />
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4. If you would like to line the stocking, cut two shapes from lightweight cotton; sew together, right sides facing, with 3/8-inch seam allowance, leaving top open. To hem lining, fold it down toward wrong side by 3/8 inch; topstitch in place. Nest lining inside stocking with wrong sides facing; hand-sew lining to stocking along top edge with a slip stitch. Iron flat.<br />
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Make a bunch of cozy holiday stockings out of fringed scarves, then fill them with small wrapped gifts, stuffed toys, and candies.<br />
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2. Remove template; pin pieces together around edges, then stitch around perimeter of stocking below cuff, leaving a 1/4-inch seam allowance (do not sew cuff edges). Cut notches at cuff, heel, toe, and ankle as on template; this will make seams lie smooth. Turn right side out; stitch along sides of cuff. Press cuff seams open; fold cuff over.<br />
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The pierced detailing on these felt stockings -- reminiscent of openwork on creamware china -- is made using decorative hole punches. Practice the patterns on a piece of scrap felt first, since placing holes in correct order is tricky.<br />
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I thought it would be fun to tweak it a bit and put it on a small board, with some "make-shift" mistletoe!<br />
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All I did was take a piece of scrap wood I had in the garage,<br />
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Paint it with some leftover blue paint we had from the kitchen... Sand down the edges, and then ink them with<br />
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Then I applied the vinyl and a claw hanger on the back... and, Wa-La!<br />
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I also picked up these leaved, green berries, and a small bunch of some white berries, and tied them with some white fabric... to make... "my own mistletoe," since all I could find at the store was red mistletoe.<br />
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So... you see those white berries up there, in my "mistletoe?" Well... I had some left over,<br />
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If you read my blog regularly... then you know that I'm a pathological picture taker. LOL.<br />
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Whenever I can... I snap pictures of whatever moment I'm in. I just LOVE looking back at the memories!<br />
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Needless to say, I have GOBS of pictures that usually just sit in my computer... to never REALLY be appreciated.<br />
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So I thought this next idea was a REALLY good one, for all those great pictures that you have, of close friends or neighbors... that don't make it into a frame.<br />
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I purchased these large, clear, plastic ornaments at Michaels Crafts, and put some of the leftover berry stems, inside.<br />
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I also added a little "2010" to the bottom of the photo, so that she could remember what year the picture was taken.<br />
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Then I used a foam bump out sticker, to make the photo stand out a bit from the paper... just to give it some more visual interest.<br />
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After this... I used some tweezers, to straighten out the picture a bit, and move it where I wanted it.<br />
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I pretty much used the same idea for painting and prepping this wood, as I did, for the Mistletoe saying.<br />
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Except I didn't use any distress ink, because I liked the color of the warm wood, peeking through.<br />
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This 1.5 x 7 inch piece of chunky wood is GREAT size to give as a gift, because it doesn't require a plate stand... and is beefy enough to stand on it's own!<br />
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I DID round the edges of the wood a bit, with a router and sand paper... but you don't have to :)<br />
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I just bought this plain, square, white plate from Walmart for... I think about $3 or $4 dollars.<br />
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and then put these two vinyl decals on the top and bottom!<br />
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I thought this idea would work well, because it can go in ANY style kitchen :)<br />
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If you would like to purchase any of the vinyl decals in these projects, you can get them from Wonderfully Wordy vinyl shop! :)<br />
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It was SEW easy! If you can sew along a line on a sewing machine you can make this.<br />
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1st Pick up a few sweaters at the Thrift store (or your closet!) <br />
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6th after tracing pin the sweaters front and back side together along the drawn sock.<br />
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8th Remove pins and cut out sock with about a 1/2 in seam allowance. <br />
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9th Sew around the sock again, and then zigzag just outside of your straight line to make sure it is secure<br />
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You will need a small loop to hang them, you can use what you like to create a loop, and attach it to the top back of the sock. Honestly I haven't done this yet, so I just used a binder clip, don't tell Santa!<br />
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One little trend in the Christmas sock area that I have noticedthis year especially, is just hanging a letter on the sock, instead of having their name on there. And I tried it too:<br />
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Print them out backward ( I just flipped the image horizontally in Photoshop)<br />
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glue to the front of the chipboard a paper that you like, (this is what will show)<br />
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4th Cut out the letter, and hang with the sock!<br />
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The final result:<br />
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Unfortunately we don't have a fireplace, so I hung them on the banister!Blenda Koderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09381341017753183667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233046876423475284.post-59494415918872427562010-12-02T12:11:00.000-08:002010-12-02T12:11:22.888-08:00Making Christmas Garland with Mesh Netting Ribbon<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Making Christmas Garland with Mesh Netting Ribbon </strong></div><br />
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They can be used to create your own beautiful garlands. By making your own, you can create stunning decorations to use around your home, inside and out. The poly mesh ribbon is great for outside wreaths, decorating around lamp posts, mailboxes etc. While the mesh holds up well outside, it will eventually fade in color somewhat.<br />
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You can choose your ribbon color and style, use contrasting material if you like, color coordinate with your existing decorating theme and add in interesting accessories or even your children’s handiwork. The combinations you can create are limitless.<br />
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Work garland is made of wire and twists similar to artificial Christmas tree branches spaced at intervals along the wire. It comes in several colors. We have white, lime green and red in stock.<br />
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Supplies needed include mesh netting (we used 21″ in this demonstration), scissors, embellishments (ornaments, sprays, contrasting ribbon, poly flex tubing, beads, etc).<br />
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Place the garland on a flat surface and straighten the twists. The end is crimped and can be used to attach to something sturdy to hold the garland slightly taunt while you’re working with it. I placed this one in the pegboard attached to the back of my work table.<br />
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For this garland we started with a roll of red mesh netting and white metallic. To make sure that my two rolls will be enough to make the garland, start with one color first, then after 12″ – 18″ down the garland, start including the second color. Ribbons don’t have to be the same size.<br />
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Continue bunching and working down the length of the garland. Add in your second color.<br />
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Avoid trying to make them exact. You want a loose effect and also the netting can be pulled and adjusted once the garland is finished.<br />
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This garland isn’t finished yet, but shows you about the finished size. I also took some narrow ribbon in red and white to fill in spaces where there seemed to be too much of one color. I may use some lime green contrast before I’m finished. This will be used in our home for a peppermint theme.<br />
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Ornaments or other decorations can be added to make a finishing touch. This garland isn’t finished yet. I plan to use more glittered ornaments, just waiting on the grandchildren to pick out what they want))) Lollipops and candy ornaments will add more color and shine along with glittered ball sprays, and some flex tubing. To use ball sprays, cut single limbs of the spray and use the twists to secure.<br />
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You can go down the entire length of your garland with one color, then go back and do the entire length with the second. Either way works fine. You might even want to wait until your place your garland on the tree, mantle, balcony etc. to place the attachments.<br />
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Color combinations are practically endless. This blue and lime green combination works well for multicolor decorating as shown in the Santa’s Workshop collections. The garland was made on a red work garland using 21″ lime green and blue mesh netting.<br />
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The work garland is easy to work with and its a lot of fun to making your own creation! Anything that you’re not happy with can easily be undone. You can also make a basic solid color garland and just change up your accessories and contrasting ribbon to create a whole new look! If you want to take the time, it can be dismantled, accessories removed and the ribbon rolled back up and stored for next year.<br />
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The work garlands are 12″ in length and generally yields a 9″ wide garland, depending on the tightness of your bunching and embellishments. You can make it tighter or looser, whatever works best for your decorating needs.Blenda Koderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09381341017753183667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233046876423475284.post-3656345086557320322010-12-02T11:28:00.000-08:002010-12-02T11:28:51.730-08:00Homemade Playdough<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXq5x6Qar8rEewUhkVmgkPa0nG3GMGATyrd75A0VGaHsfSt28FPdDin6wQF33b_9R9r-ywGc148SP2lzYUBF3jPRU4x82aDd1JgH5G00ZPmp5v7hYZsu3SPcC5qEBKnHuJ15jim37UHmQ/s1600/play-dough-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXq5x6Qar8rEewUhkVmgkPa0nG3GMGATyrd75A0VGaHsfSt28FPdDin6wQF33b_9R9r-ywGc148SP2lzYUBF3jPRU4x82aDd1JgH5G00ZPmp5v7hYZsu3SPcC5qEBKnHuJ15jim37UHmQ/s200/play-dough-2.jpg" width="133" /></a></div>From: <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.blogspot.com/">http://www.howdoesshe.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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It is SO easy to make and SO much better than the stuff you buy at the store. <br />
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This recipe makes the softest, sqUISHiest, longest lasting play dough…EVER!<br />
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<strong>Squishiest Playdough Recipe</strong><br />
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1 cup water<br />
1/4 cup salt<br />
2 tsp. cream of tartar<br />
1 Tbls. vegetable oil<br />
food coloring (I used 4 drops)<br />
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Just dump all the ingredients into your pot and give them a good stir. Enlist some small help if possible – they will think you are magic.<br />
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Put your pot on the stove and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it forms into a ball.<br />
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This would make a perfect gift for any kid – not just for Christmas, I’m thinking birthdays, party favors, gifts for the classroom kids, cousins, neighbors, anyone!Blenda Koderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09381341017753183667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3233046876423475284.post-30841751821462354282010-11-30T08:52:00.000-08:002010-11-30T08:56:14.078-08:00Personalize Casserole Dish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc728Ig14th6zSWSGLjESlbStusT8reiYpFUGp9UURIFA43ueEW-_fHmYXdIeTRCKZa9gXqZX9iz7eDNI_qqdEASxb4El-jwYD24s94XJCduM3zZUZZj_XbtZysP4bSzdMSsPnjlfSljA/s1600/DSCF7450.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc728Ig14th6zSWSGLjESlbStusT8reiYpFUGp9UURIFA43ueEW-_fHmYXdIeTRCKZa9gXqZX9iz7eDNI_qqdEASxb4El-jwYD24s94XJCduM3zZUZZj_XbtZysP4bSzdMSsPnjlfSljA/s200/DSCF7450.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>From: <a href="http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/">http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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With Christmas coming up, I thought that this would be a perfect gift, a personalized casserole dish. Everyone goes to some kind of potluck dinner and we all have had problems of getting our dishes back. So here is a way to personalize it so you don't have that problem anymore!<br />
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- glass casserole dish (any size)<br />
-contact paper<br />
-glass etching cream<br />
-gloves<br />
-sponge brush<br />
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<strong>This is how I made it</strong><br />
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This is what it looks like once the letters are cut out. <br />
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2) Place your contact paper on the casserole dish, without taking off the backing. <br />
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This is for you to kinda see where you want to place the paper. I would even maybe tape a piece of tape to make where you want the paper to begin. I didn't do that and mine it is a little off center<br />
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3) Now start to take off the back of the contact paper. <br />
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I took off a little bit and then pressed it onto the casserole dish. I slowly continued to take it off while pushing the paper down.<br />
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4) Make sure to get all of the air bubbles out, especially around the edges of the letters. If you have letters that have holes, make sure to add those also.<br />
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5) Using your glass etching cream and sponge brush, apply it onto the contact paper. Make sure to wear gloves<br />
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6) Allow to sit on there for 5 minutes. <br />
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-Here's a tip, when it's done sitting you can put the excess cream back into the bottle and use it again<br />
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8) Wash with window cleaner and dry<br />
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I have really wanted to have a focus more on gratitude and appreciating those around us this month. This is a fun idea to surprise someone who has made a difference in your life. I call it You "light" up my life.<br />
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• Black, red and green cardstock<br />
• Double sided tape<br />
• Scissors<br />
• Black marker<br />
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You can literally finish this in 15 minutes or less. It could be a fun mutual or family home evening activity where you could choose some family members, neighbors or community members you admire.<br />
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1. Start off by cutting the light string out of black paper. It can be any shape you like, just squiggle it around. I kept mine about 1.5 inches thick so it would be sturdy to lift once I got it all put together. I overlapped the edges about 1/2 inch and secured with tape.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBeDt76_W2Lwn7dTWKoFYRIYdywWVsdtpMl-3oMMUWKHDDd32qC2cRvwha9sDZYngSn2-FK71i7JzqMAV5VXZuVAC9cre-I1yDkhmrzeFzjKtEQp_nuiFepQ9A059IkxMzYIyzkAJAWQ/s1600/Nov10+059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBeDt76_W2Lwn7dTWKoFYRIYdywWVsdtpMl-3oMMUWKHDDd32qC2cRvwha9sDZYngSn2-FK71i7JzqMAV5VXZuVAC9cre-I1yDkhmrzeFzjKtEQp_nuiFepQ9A059IkxMzYIyzkAJAWQ/s200/Nov10+059.JPG" width="160" /></a></div>4. Once you have all the lights cut out write notes on each one about what you love and appreciate about that person. We did ours for daddy so I wrote notes from me and each of my boys. It could be fun to do this for grandparents, ward members, neighborhood elderly, etc. Also, be sure to write "You light up our lives!" on one of the lights.<br />
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5. Then comes the fun part, tape it to their door and let them know how much you appreciate them.<br />
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These directions make enough bath salts to fill up a 6.25 ounce glass bottle. According to the instructions, you can also add powdered milk or finely ground old-fashioned oatmeal (moisturizing agents), but I opted to keep the bath salts recipe as is.<br />
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What you’ll need ~<br />
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• 1/2 cup coarse sea salt<br />
• 2 tablespoons Epsom salts <br />
• 2 tablespoons baking soda <br />
• 1 to 2 drops premium fragrance oil in cinnamon or pumpkin*<br />
• Red and/or yellow food coloring, if desired <br />
• 1 4″ Cork Top Round Glass Bottle 6.25 oz <br />
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*Naturally, you can choose any fragrance you’d like for the bath salts (I just chose cinnamon and pumpkin for the holiday season) ~ just be sure the oils you choose are safe for bath products. I purchased mine from Save-On-Crafts.com, and they had a great selection of other scents. <br />
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Combine all your dry ingredients in a plastic container with a lid on it (I recommend an old plastic food storage container you won’t miss). Add the essential oil and food coloring (if you want the salts to have color), place the lid securely on top and shake, shake, shake!<br />
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If the essential oil and food coloring cause little lumps to form, just use a fork to break them up. Shake and stir the salts until you feel the color and fragrance is distributed thoroughly. Remove the lid from the container and let the salts air dry for an hour or so before transferring them to the glass bottle.<br />
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Use a funnel to transfer the salts to the glass bottle, pop in the cork, and you’re done!<br />
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If you’re going to make both fragrances, I would recommend using a different plastic container for each because the fragrance oils are quite strong and can leach into the plastic. Also, don’t use these containers for food afterwards ~ set them aside for other non-edible craft projects or recycle!<br />
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