A Snowy Luminary...❥



DIY a some gorgeous festive bling.
Or make one to gift and share the love of Christmas.

All you need to make these Snowy Luminaries are:
A Clear jar with an opening big enough to place a small tealight or candle.
(I used one that was 13cm tall , with a opening that is 7cm wide)

A small bag of Epsom salts.
(Epsom Salts makes fabulous fake snow.)

Matt Mod Podge glue.

Some decorations for the neck of the jar.
(rope, christmas ribbon, faux berries & pine or anything Chjristmasy)


To make:
Coat the bottom 3/4 of the jar in a Mod Podge glue.


 Roll in the Epsom Salts

Press the salts onto the glue.
Set aside to dry.
Then paint a second layer of Mod Podge over the Epsom Salts to set it to the jar.
Set aside to dry.
  
Bind the jar neck with the twine.


Add your embellishments. 


I used:
natural twine for the neck of the jar
some faux berries
and some gold plastic leaves.



I always save bits from old decorations for crafting new things.

 And a tea light candle.
I wish you could smell these ones...
OH MY they are so delicious you could almost eat them!
Handmade by Living Light - Golden Bay - New Zealand
https://www.livinglightcandles.co.nz/

Place the Snowy Luminary in your Christmas home decor and light at night.


And you have your own DIY Festive Bling.



Or gift to someone special this Christmas.



#christmas #christmascraft #candles #luminary





Mock Christmas Pressie Stack...❥

How cute are these little mock Christmas themed parcels.
And they are perfect for added fun to the Christmas decor.

To make you will need:
a selection of boxes in various sizes to stack
Various Christmas themed paper to wrap the boxes
Craft Glue
Sellotape
Embellishments: stickers or images from old Christmas Cards
 or coloured in stamp designs
coloured string



Wrap each box in chosen paper.




Embellish as desired.


Stack and place on sideboard, bookshelf, or coffee table.
Add a 'Cute Christmas Bird' to the top.
Tutorial to make the birds is HERE.



#christmasdecorating #christmas #craft





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.

Paper crafts
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.

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


Paper crafts
 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.


Paper crafts

Use for your Christmas decor... 

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

Paper Crafts
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#papercraft #birdcraft #paperbirds #nzbloggers 
#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






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