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Mini Paper Garland {diy}

July 13, 2013

Sometimes the little things can make a statement without being too showy like these mini paper garlands. Simply attach them to the shelves, walls and other empty spaces/areas to bring out a festive and fun look.

Another idea is to use paper garlands on packages.

Simple and easy craft project to make and fun to use.

Materials
1.circle paper punch 2.decorative papers 3.embroidery floss {twine, strings, etc…}
4.glue stick.

Cut the embroidery floss to the desired length. Punch out the circles and fold them in half. Apply glue to the back side of the circle and run the embroidery floss along the inside folded line. Press the two halves firmly together. The 1/2 circles should be about 3/4 to 1 inch apart from each other. Repeat the steps.

paper punch used for this project came from the Martha Stewart craft line
available at > Simon Says Stamp ⎜ Overstock ⎜ Walmart ⎜ Office Super Savers

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posted by: Kay

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Father’s Day Craft Project & Gift Ideas

June 8, 2013

Instead of a Father’s Day card this year, why not give him a personalized mini bulletin board. Take a basic 81/2″ by 11″ card stock paper and print the Father’s Day template {HERE} and fill it with special messages and pictures to give Dad.

Here are the finished mini bulletin boards my kids made for Father’s Day.

Print Father’s Day template {HERE}

In addition, here are some wonderful Father’s day gift ideas from the company,
Best Made.

images/sources: 1. The Annin American Flag ⎜ 2. Courage Badge ⎜ 3. Heavy Waxed Cruiser ⎜ 4. The Precision Folding Ruler ⎜ 5. The Lensatic Cruiser Compass ⎜ 6. Front Loading Toolbox ⎜ 7. Axes
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credit/sources craft project: bulletin board background tecture, Tim Jones ⎜ paper graphics, incompetech ⎜ small star graphics, Mel Stampz

{free printable for personal use only}

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posted by: Kay

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Paper Bird’s Nest {diy}

March 23, 2013

The inspiration for this project came from Fiskars, diy nest holder. I decided to use a regular brown lunch bag because of it’s lighter weight as compared to kraft paper or cardstock.

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Step 1 Supplies: a brown paper bag (makes 2 nests), scissors, glue stick and Jelly Belly

Step 2 Cut the bag as close to the bottom of the bag as possible.

Step 3 Cut 2 – 10 inch circles from the top part of the bag and 2 – 2 1/2 inch circles from the bottom of the bag. (the circles do not need to be perfect just a rough estimate)

Step 4 & 5 Take one of the two large circles and start at the outer edge with a pair of scissors, cut in a spiral to the center.

Step 6 Use your hand and crumple the cut spiral circle.

Step 7 Starting from the center, dab a little bit of glue on the paper towards the bottom edge and start wrapping the paper around itself. Repeat the two steps, dab glue every few inches to prevent the paper from unraveling and to secure the nest.

Step 8 Apply glue to the top of a small 2 1/2 inch circle and place it under the nest and press firmly.

Step 9 Add Jelly Belly to the center of the nest.

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{Easter/Spring table setting for kids}

posted by: Kay 13

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Easter egg gift tags & cards

March 16, 2013

I have admired vintage egg prints for years and collected a few for my home. Eggs are simple yet there is such a variety in colors and sizes out in nature. These egg and botanical images used to create tags and cards came from the Vintage Printable website. Go and check the website out, they have a wonderful collection of free images to copy or download.

Make sure to reinforce the punched out holes to prevent from ripping. I applied basic office supply white rectangle sticker tabs over the area before punching out the hole. Here are a few places to find hole reinforcements {Amazon} {Etsy}.

Gift cards are easy to attach to packages and bags or as place cards at the table.

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Free gift cards and tags to print for Easter.
Follow the instructions below the images.

Gift Cards
{click here to print cards PAGE 1}
{click here to print cards PAGE 2 }

Gift Tags
{click here to print tags}

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Happy Easter!

He is RISEN

MATTHEW 28:6

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posted by: Kay 5

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diy Valentine Treat Bags

February 9, 2013

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These Valentine treat bags are quick, simple and inexpensive to make from regular school notebook papers.

step 1 SUPPLIES: notebook papers (one sheet will make 2 treat bags), glue stick, scissors and stickers

step 2 Cut one sheet of notebook paper in half horizontally. Each piece will measure 8″w by 5 1/4″ h (approximately).

step 3 Along one of the two short sides, make a fold about 3/4″ in from the edge and apply glue in that small area from top to bottom.

step 4 Bring the opposite edge of the paper to the folded line and fold over the sticky glue section of the paper.

step 5 To make the flat bottom of the bag, make a fold about an inch from the edge, forming a crease. Open the base to reveal two triangles opposite each other. Press down and flatten them.

step 6 See picture as to where to apply glue (along the long open edges of the triangles and just one of the two bottom edges of the paper between the two triangles.

step 7 Starting with the bottom edge without the glue, fold about a half inch in towards the opposite edge.

step 8 Repeat step 7 on the other bottom edge that has the sticky glue on it. They will overlap each another about a quarter of an inch. At the top of the bag trim it using decorative scissors.

step 9 Fill the bag with treats, fold the top over and seal it with a sticker.

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posted by: Kay 15

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paper punch used for this project came from the Martha Stewart craft line available at > Simon Says Stamp ⎜ Overstock ⎜ Walmart ⎜ Office Super Savers

images/sources: 1. The Annin American Flag ⎜ 2. Courage Badge ⎜ 3. Heavy Waxed Cruiser ⎜ 4. The Precision Folding Ruler ⎜ 5. The Lensatic Cruiser Compass ⎜ 6. Front Loading Toolbox ⎜ 7. Axes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

credit/sources craft project: bulletin board background tecture, Tim Jones ⎜ paper graphics, incompetech ⎜ small star graphics, Mel Stampz

{free printable for personal use only}

MATTHEW 28:6

paper punch used for this project came from the Martha Stewart craft line
available at > Simon Says Stamp ⎜ Overstock ⎜ Walmart ⎜ Office Super Savers

images/sources: 1. The Annin American Flag ⎜ 2. Courage Badge ⎜ 3. Heavy Waxed Cruiser ⎜ 4. The Precision Folding Ruler ⎜ 5. The Lensatic Cruiser Compass ⎜ 6. Front Loading Toolbox ⎜ 7. Axes
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