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Christmas DIY with Martha Stewart

November 21, 2011 By Michelle Barneck 14 Comments

With snow on the ground holiday creating is in full force and I am so excited to share this Christmas DIY project! The Christmas decor in my front room is a little more rustic so I thought a burlap Christmas tree would be the perfect addition.

Start out with some green burlap and Martha Stewart Water-resistant fabric stiffener.
Cut three circles from your burlap.

Make three cones out of cardstock by rolling it and hot gluing in place.
This is my ode to the road construction that’s been going on around here.
Over a piece of wax paper, douse your circles in fabric stiffener spreading it evenly over the whole surface. I just used my hands so I could really get both sides completely drenched on both sides.
Lay your circles over the cones, helping them to ripple just how you want them. I put a rubber band lightly around the top to help them stay, but it really isn’t necessary. Let them dry overnight.
Cut a sturdy cardboard tube (smaller and thicker than a paper towel roll, I think mine may have been the middle of a tiny wrapping paper roll?) to size. About half of what is shown here.
Cover in garden twine securing with hot glue along the way. Hot glue it to an upside down dessert plate.

Hot glue on your “circles” one by one. This can get tricky gluing where the ripples touch the next layer without having the glue show.
Grab your Martha Stewart Adhesive stencils.

Use the smallest snowflake and stencil all around the plate with Martha Stewart silver metallic paint.
I love that you can literally stencil ANYWHERE wtih these! Can you imagine trying to get in that tiny nook with a regulr stencil?! These were so easy to use I had all the snowflakes done in like 5 minutes!
I let the silver dry and then went back over and hand painted glitter paint over each snowflake.
Now here she stands, waiting patiently for the rest of the Christmas decor to join her on the day after Thanksgiving.
Check out these other fun Christmas DIY projects!
Tatertots & Jello: Holiday Stenciled Sign

The Silly Pearl: Fabric Pinecones
Oopsey Daisy: Holiday Beadboard Frame
Prudent Baby: Patchwork Baby Onesie Christmas Stocking
I received product and payment for this post – all opinions and project instructions are my own.

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Thanksgiving for Kids

November 20, 2011 By Michelle Barneck 4 Comments

In case you missed my guest post on A Glimpse Inside here’s an idea to make it a fun Thanksgiving for Kids.

So here it is, my fun little turkey friend for the kiddos I have lovingly named…

Terrence the Turkey


He may be a little shy at first, but once you get to know him he is a total Butterball.

Supplies needed:

2″ Styrofoam ball
Serrated knife
Brown paint
Foam Brush
5 Crayons
Pointy nosed pen
Brown cardstock
Yellow cardstock
Red Cardstock
Scissors


1. Slice off the bottom of the ball with a knife so it will sit flat.


2. Paint the ball brown.

3. In the center of the ball, push the pen in to the styrofoam about 1/2 inch to make a holes for the crayons. It has to be in the middle straight to the center or the crayons will tip the ball over.


4. Cut a body shape, beak, and gobble out of the cardstock.


5. Use your knife to make a slit in the styrofoam in front of the crayons to slide the body in.


6. Hot glue the beak on. Cut a tiny slit in the gobble and slide it on to the beak.


Find a nice place for him on the kids table…


or set him free to roam.


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DIY Under $5 Features

November 18, 2011 By Michelle Barneck 2 Comments

Thanks again for another great party! Let’s get right to the features because they are so darn fun!
Fall Scrap Tutu from Love Sweet Love
An adorable skirt even I can make!
Bread made Cornucopia from the letter 4
Totally festive and way easier than I thought it would be.
Pailette Embellished Bib Necklace from Inspiration & Realisation
Isn’t this knock-off cool?!
Laundry Room Sign from Ginger Snap Crafts
I have a soft spot in my heart for all things laundry related.
Speaking of laundry…
Link with the highest clicks:
$1 Laundry Room Shelf from Today is my Someday
Love the buckets for coins and other items!
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We all have our creative talents…

November 18, 2011 By Michelle Barneck 5 Comments

My one year old just found his.

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