By Amber Graham/ Photos by Kelly Carr
These bracelets would be a great gift for girls to make for their friends, or for moms and daughters to make together for nieces and cousins.
They would also make great stocking stuffers!
Gather your supplies:
Jewelry Elastic
Beads
Ribbon
Matches or a Lighter (not pictured)
First, you will cut a length of elastic about 18” [...]
By Amber Graham/Photos by Kelly Carr
These would be nice to have on hand at Christmas when you have that person you forgot to get something for, or when someone unexpectedly gets you something and you would like to reciprocate.
You could also make up a basket full of things to pamper someone and add the sugar [...]
by Amber Graham/ Photos by Kelly Carr
Photo Coasters are an inexpensive yet unique gift for friends and family!
Gather your supplies:
4 x 4 Stone Tiles
Tissue Paper
Cardstock
Brush
Mod Podge
Clear Acrylic Spray
Self Adhesive Felt Circles
First, you will print a photo on to tissue paper. I did this in my printer by taping tissue paper to cardstock. Through trial and [...]
By Amber Graham/photos by Kelly Carr
Etching a name or picture turns an ordinary dish into extraordinary!
Gather your supplies:
Glass Gift Item … we chose a baking dish
Contact Paper
Craft Knife
Glass Etching Cream (sold at most craft stores)
Sponge Brush
Stencil Design … we used a last name printed off the computer
This project is probably the most involved project of [...]
by Amber Graham/ photos by Kelly Carr
Here is another great project using chalkboard paint!
Gather your supplies:
Tray
Sanding Block or Sandpaper
Chalk Board Paint
Sponge Brush
Ribbon
***See notes in previous post regarding Chalk Board Paint.
Use your sanding block or sand paper to prepare the tray. This tray was metal with a coat of semi-gloss dark blue paint. Roughing up the [...]
By Amber Graham/photos by Kelly Carr
Fill these mugs with hot chocolate mixes, tea bags, cider, specialty coffees or candy - the possibilities are endless! You could even fill them with colored chalk and give to the teacher!
Gather your supplies:
Chalk Board Paint
Paint Brush (sponge or bristled)
Mugs
You can find chalk board paint in the paint department of your local hardware [...]
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