Monday, 26 December 2011
DIY WHITE MDF REINDEER
DIY CHRISTMAS KISSING BALL
Oooh I made several of these earlier this year,
but this Christmas kissing ball is devine.
They are so easy...
you will need (direct links for everything you need are below)
a flower punch
lots and lots of pearl head pins
(floristry pins are great because they are shorter)
thin white card
ribbon
and a polestyrene ball
I sat in front of the Tv making these.
just layer two punch out flower shapes ontop of each other
push a pin through the middle and into the ball
bend the petals up alittle so you can put them closer together and fill the ball
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DIY FELT TELEPHONE
DIY GINGERBREAD HOUSE COOKIE DECORATING KITS
Oh these gingerbread house cookie kits are so sweet!!!
and with everything you need to decorate them...
you can pick up these small sectioned boxes very cheaply
no need for a cookie cutter, just cut a card template to your choice of shape...
or for ease see the link at the bottom of the page (this would be my option)
or for ease see the link at the bottom of the page (this would be my option)
and put the first layer on, so it's dry and ready for the fun bit...
for the full tutorial see Bee in our Bonnet feature.
I have got to give these a try, would be fab for a cookie Christmas party!
Have fun with your family!!!
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Thursday, 22 December 2011
DIY VOLTIVE CANDLE ADVENT CALENDER
I love this grown up advent calender...
and again so easy to make and wouldn't cost a small fortune either.
25 frosted glass voltives, stick on numbers and tealights.
light one each day, looks super cute!!!
from Bee In Our Bonnet
I found the photo on pinterest but can not find the direct link to item.
If you have it could you let me know thanks
Vonnie
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DIY CHRISTMAS SLEIGH BELLS DOOR SWAG
it's made from a belt, some bells glued on and an embroidery hoop!!!
told you it was easy
You really need to take a look at her fabulous tartan winter woodland table...
PAINTED NUTCRAKER DIY
I wanted to do this with two large nutcracker in front of the fire place, in white or gold...
but went back to the store and they were sold out :-(
just stripe all the glitter, gems etc from the nutcracker, sand down
and spray paint.
couldn't be easier!
PS I love everything about her hallway, how classy it this...
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
COSY TOES FREE PRINTABLE
Here's a cute idea for a sweet, CHEAP Christmas treat.
Winter warmer socks...
use some brightly coloured knee high socks...
add a coordinated nail polish, bell and ribbon!!!
the free printable tags come in winter blue tones and bright colours
how wouldn't love these, on a cold UK winter night.
Vonnie
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Sunday, 18 December 2011
DIY FORT KIT
Now this one is super EASY to make...
we still love to make dens, inside and outside and this would be a fab gift.
here's what you need:
2 single sheets
scrap of fabric for ties on the sheets
Rope
Flash Light or lantern
Clamps from DIY store
Glow Sticks
Clothes pegs
Suction Cups
Large pump bag
and don't think it's just for the boys!
Go Pink!
or go army camouflage
has a great tutorial to make your own fort kit.
Vonnie
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CAR PACK UP AND GO ANYWHERE BACK PACK
Here's another great idea for a pack up car mat on the go...
it's a drawstring bag with zipper sides...
how fabulous is this...
any little boy would be proud to have this.
check out the car back pack tutorial at a Happy Wanderer
Vonnie
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DINOSAUR / DRAGON TAILS
I so wish my Liam was still little, he would have so loved these...
real cute and real easy...
not many pieces so real easy to make.
for full dinosaur tutorial go see Jess
What about a red one with yellow spikes for a dragon?
I will come back doo with a dragon hat to go with the dragon tail!
Vonnie
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Saturday, 17 December 2011
HOLLY'S FABRIC PUMPKINS
I just adore these fabric pumpkins,
they are so easy to make and can be ade from scraps of fabric.
cut two squares / rectangle of fabric
dart in the centre of each
cut away exess fabric
make sten from two small green rectangles
atteched to one large rectangle then sandwich between the two
and stitch around the two pieces leaving gap at the bottom.
for full tutorial go to Holly's blogspot
Vonnie
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Saturday, 10 December 2011
MONOGRAMMED BAUBLE PLACE SETTING
These personalised baubles are look fabulous as place setting
and are also a fantastic favor for guests to take home...
they look SOO expensive, yes?
No!!
just a plain (lush brown is my favourite) and some rhinestone stickers...
loving the monogrammed place mats too...
(she even has tutorial on that too)
go check out her whole table it is FAB-U-LOUS!!
Vonnie
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THE GRINCH ADVENT CALENDAR
I L.O.V.E this...
How The Grinch Stole Christmas advent calender
with story book cards and a present in each day!
it's made from a over the door shoe caddy...
with a little fur and numbers glued on..
printable pages here and for full tutorial from chica and jo
A-DOR-A-BLE !!!!
Vonnie
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CHRISTMAS COOKIES
I am not the greatest cook,
but we are going to give these adorable cookies a good go...
but we are going to give these adorable cookies a good go...
Hanna makes them look SOOO easy...
Recipe and tutorial from ashlemieux
Great for gifts, bake sales and Christmas Fayre's?
Vonnie
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NUTCRACKER SOLDIER FREEZER PAPER CUSHION COVER
GLITTER CHRISTMAS TREE TUTORIAL
NAUGHTY OR NICE TREATS
These gifts are alittle naughty but oh so nice...
the above is coal soap...
but this is coal candy...
recipe from Sprinkle Bakes
or you can make these lump ofcoal rice krispie treats
Oh so much fun!!!
Vonnie
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