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Archive for October 28, 2010

Festive Facets


Papier-mache goes from plain to pretty in minutes. Paint a six-sided ornament with blue or sage crafts paint; let dry, Dry-brush the ornament with silver paint; let dry. Turn the ornament upside down so the string is at the bottom; tie on a crystal. Glue ribbon down the middle of each side. Allow one of the ribbons to make a loop on the ornament top for the hanger.

Easy Snowflake Ornament

Even with 8 points, these painted snowflakes evoke the real thing. You may want to use a measuring tape or ruler to ensure straight and equal lines.

What You Need:

Let it snow — whatever the weather.
Newspapers
Light blue ball ornament
White glass paint
Fine liner paintbrush
Pencil with round-tip eraser

For directions, click here

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Snowflake Candle Decor

Secure mini snowflake ornaments to a large red candle using white map push pins — or any short pin with a round white head. Use additional pins as polka dots. Nestle the candle in a plate or decorative bowl filled with Epsom salts to simulate snow.