Cute Christmas Birds...❥

Paper crafts
Well, y'all know I'm kinda fond of paper crafts, 
and these sweet wee paper birds are so very easy to craft.

Paper crafts
The kids will love to make them for decorating the mantel or bookshelf for sure!

Paper crafts
You'll need:
sturdy paper or card to make two bird shapes.
A bird template.
Two paper clips for each bird's feet.
A quick-drying craft glue.


First, you will need to print a bird template and cut it out.

Paper crafts
I just used this free one that I found on Pinterest.
You can choose any bird shape you like.
I printed this in a 4x6 size.

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Use the template to draw an outline on paper of your choice.
Use a double layer with the pattern facing each other.
Draw around the template and then cut the double papers.
Because these are for the Christmas decor, 
I have used Christmas themed paper.


Bend two paper clips per bird for the feet as shown.

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 Glue the two sides together using a big dollop of glue at the bottom of the bird's tummy to hold the paper clips.


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 Insert the paper clips and hold the two layers together for a minute while the glue sets.
You will have to manipulate the feet a bit so the paper bird will stand on its own.


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Use for your Christmas decor... 

Note:
Save this paper craft idea for Spring and make pretty Spring paper birds.

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#christmascrafts



Thrift Shop Wood Bowl Makeover... ❥

I love paint  in all of it's glorious forms.
But I particularly like spray paint.
Rust-oleum primer and paint in one can is just the best.
No clog nozzle.
Perfect coverage every time.

 Here I have a dollar find from the thrift store.
Looking a bit sad and much past its best.

 Two coats of spray paint later...
with a wait of 20 minutes between layers.
Turn and paint the inside of the bowl using same procedure.

And once the paint dries this colour - which is Robins Egg
is a wonderful matt finish.
I love it because it is just like a chalk paint patina.

Upcycled gifts are a favourite thing to create...

 And with Christmas coming it's time to think about DIY and homemade gifts...

And I think whoever gets gifted this gorgeous upcycled bowl will adore it!
As it is so pretty and a perfect jewellery keeper.


#upcycling #spraypaint #homemadegifts




Chocolate Peanut Butter Nutters!

This one is all about peanut butter.
If you are a peanut butter nutter you are going to LOVE this sweet treat.

 All you need is:
A food processor to mix:
375 gram jar of quality salted peanut butter
40 grams of melted butter
and 2 cups of powdered sugar (Icing Sugar)
And that is it...
Mix and then roll into balls.


 Dip into melted dark chocolate using a fork or chocolate dipping prong.
Refrigerate till set, then serve.
I'm still to master the chocolate dipping,
but even a messy attempt ends up delicious!

 You can pop a peanut or a small chocolate into the middle of the peanut ball too...
or just leave them peanut butter nutter plain!
Deliciously yummy no matter what the occasion.
Actually who needs an occasion...
just make, eat and share!



#peanutbutter #sweets #treats #partyfood #eat  #homemade






KUMERA - The Easiest Pot Plant To Grow! ❥

As I was chopping my kumara (sweet potato) up for dinner,
I was looking at the sprouting ends and thought,
how fun would it be to grow them, just like we did as kids!
Kumera must be the easiest pot plant to grow.
All you need is a sprouting end.

As you can see this one already has some tiny little leaves forming.

 I sat the ends in a little dish of water,
 and placed it on the sunny end of my kitchen bench.

The leaves started greening up,
roots began to grow.

After one week this is what you have.
Lots of leaves and a whole lot more green.
It's time to plant! 

I bought this hanging basket which is 35cm in size from Bunnings.
Fill the basket with potting mix.

 Place the kumara on top of the mix.


 Cover with more  potting mix.


For an extra pop of colour, I planted impatiens in the basket too.

After a week your plant is furling around...

Grow in the summer with or without complementary plants, 
 and you will have a fabulous green twirl of heart shaped leaves.
Eventually the vine type runners will hang down, but do bush up the growth a little by snipping the vine ends once the desired length.
 It will put on a show for the entire summer if watered regularly.



#nzbloggers #sweetpotato #potplant #hangingbaskets #deck #porchdecor






A New Photographic Quote: Home...


Popping purple with this gorgeous iris photograph...


A new quote for you to use as a screensaver, or print, frame and gift.




#quotes #iris #flowerphotography #spiritualquote





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