posted by cindylouh on December 23rd, 2008 | Christmas, Uncategorized |
Here is a quick craft to keep the kids busy and also knock finding napkin rings off your list! I saw these years ago but don't remember where. I looked for a template but couldn't find one so I made one.
Felt Holly Napkin Ring Template
Download the template and print out on cardstock. Trace around the template with a sharpie marker and cut out just inside the black line so it doesn't show. Cut a slit where indicated on the template.
Glue (hot glue is quickest) 3 pom poms just above the slit.
Slip the opposite end through the back of the slit and you have a pretty napkin ring
Thanks for stopping by today!
posted by cindylouh on December 22nd, 2008 | Christmas, Gift Wrapping Ideas, free downloads, handmade gifts |
Here is a roundup of free printable Christmas gift tags and labels
From Bucklette
Bucklette's gift tags can be downloaded here. She has four charming sets so make sure you scroll thru her previous posts
I am loving these tags from Papercrave
Papercrave gift tags can be downloaded here
From Mushy
Mushy's printable labels can be downloaded here
From Sew Mama Sew a collection of tags perfect for you handmade goodies!
Sew Mama Sew gift tags can be downloaded here
From Yoonie at Home
Yoonie at Home free fancy gift tags can be downloaded here
more free gift tags from Yoonie at Home can be downloaded here
From Inside a Black Apple
Inside a Black Apple's free printable gift labels can be downloaded here
From Lollychops
Lollychops gift tags can be downloaded here
From A Fanciful Twist
Fanciful Twist gift labels can be downloaded here
From Delight.com
Gift labels from Delight.com can be downloaded here
From Grand Revival
Grand Revival gift labels can be downloaded here
From Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart gift labels can be downloaded here
From Angry Chicken
Really funny gift labels from Angry Chicken can be downloaded here
From The Little Window Shoppe
Little Window Shoppe gift labels can be downloaded here
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Keep the kids busy with DIY Christmas Tags
posted by cindylouh on December 11th, 2008 | Christmas |
When my son was in fourth grade he made these paper candy canes. He must have found the activity totally addicting since he brought home a dozen. I tied them to a long piece of yarn and hung them in my kitchen window. Each year they make my kitchen look so festive!
All you need is white copy paper, ruler, pencil, marker and clear tape
Cut the paper into a square. The size of your paper determines the size of your candy cane. We made our paper 8 1/2" X 8 1/2". Using a ruler make a red line about 1/8" thick down the edge of two adjacent sides of the square.
Turn the square face down and begin rolling from the corner without red lines
Keep rolling
Fasten corner with a clear piece of tape
Wrap about 3 inches of one end of the paper tube around a pencil
Unroll
Adjust top and trim off any extra paper on the top and bottom
Cute and simple!
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posted by cindylouh on December 10th, 2008 | Christmas, Christmas gifts, edible gifts, handmade gifts |
In our family these candy wreaths are a holiday tradition that was passed from one lovely and creative woman to her equally lovely and creative sister. What a joy to have known that incredible woman and what a blessing it has been for me to be able have that sister for my sister-n-law. Each year my sister-in-law makes these wreaths for my children to take to school to hang in their classrooms. What a sweet treat for all of the kids!
First you need curling ribbon, some pretty ribbon to make a bow, a small pair of scissors, an 8" or 9" embroidery hoop, spray paint or colored electricians tape and 3 lbs of hard candy.
You can also use the part of embroidery hoop with the metal closure-- just tape over the metal part to secure it together and make sure you place it at the bottom when hanging.
Did I mention loads of candy
First paint or cover your hoop with colored electricians tape (makes it a little prettier as the candy is removed). Begin by tying about a 2 yard piece of curling ribbon to the hoop and then covering the knot with tape.
Place a piece of candy on the hoop and tightly wrap the curling ribbon around the hoop catching the tail of the candy wrapper
Continue wrapping the candy to the hoop. If the curling ribbon runs short tie off the ribbon to the hoop and tie on another piece and begin again. Wrap the candy as close together as you can so you have a full wreath.
When finished wrapping all of the candy, tie on a pair of scissors for cutting off the candy.
Tie on a loop of ribbon for hanging and add a bow!
Sweet!
posted by cindylouh on December 23rd, 2007 | Christmas, Christmas parties, crafts, decorations, holiday decorations, party decorations |
Here is a quick solution for beverage markers---
place a 2-dimensional paper sticker on a metal rimmed office tag.
They were slightly difficult to attach to the glass, but worked in a pinch and looked really festive. If one had more time the wire ring could be changed to an actual wire beverage i.d. hoop.
