Kids will have fun working on this kaleidoscope craft and decorating it to make it their very own. It’s a great project to do at home or with a group such as Girl Scouts or summer camp.… Read More...
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How yummy are these little treat bag? Using tools from We R Memory Keepers these are made with sealed bags and paper toppers decorated with embossed and punched elements. They are easy to make so you can create a big … Read More...
It is said that cats, black cats in particular, like to hang around in graveyards, so why not stitch a pattern of a black cat covered in a patchwork of skulls?
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I love Harry Potter themed everything for the classroom (not just because my daughter’s classroom has a Harry Potter theme this year) and I know she and her classmates would love this HP-inspired multiplication “Quidditch.”
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The Brown Sheep blog has a great post about how to sew a sweater together that will be helpful if you haven’t pieced a sweater before.
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These little fabric covered needle books are just the thing for taking a stitching project with you! Sedef Imer from Down Grapevine Lane has a tutorial at Diary of a Quilter showing how to make these simple fabric covered needle … Read More...
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Kerry printed up lots of cute little digital images, colored them with markers and cut them out to make adorable planner icons. These are a neat way to add some color and fun to your planner pages.
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Some folks may avoid black cats, especially around Halloween, for fear that they bring bad luck. We’ve yet to be convinced though so today we’re celebrating one of Halloween’s cutest creatures with this super simple craft! Paper plate crafts are one of our favorites, partly because of how quick and easy they are to make – take a look through the archives to get some ideas!
This project is especially easy if you start with black paper plates like we did. Using stickers as the details for the facial features make this a no-mess activity perfect for little ones or classroom crafting. The finished cats can be taped onto a wall to form a cute backdrop for your Halloween party. Or if you plan on dressing up as a cat for Halloween, you could even cut holes where the eyes are and attach an elastic or popsicle stick to turn these into masks! Whatever you decide, these black cats are the purrr-fect Halloween craft – keep reading for the instructions below.
Oh my, the Jack O’ Lantern on this card from Sandy Allnock looks like it’s actually glowing! But there are no lights, it’s just her amazing coloring skills. Using Copic Markers she’ll show you how to achieve that realistic glow.… Read More...
It doesn’t really feel like it’s ever going to be fall where I live, but that hasn’t stopped me from trying to wear some of my knit accessories.
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You know that witches have something mysterious in their teacups at all times, don’t you?
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Make uniquely personal holiday ornaments by embellishing clear ball ornaments inside or out! Holiday Ornaments presents an inspiring collection of projects in which the balls are accented with glitter, swirled paint,… Read More...
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Now that it’s almost October, it’s time to start thinking about Halloween.
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Double double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble! These mini paper mache cauldrons are the perfect touch for your Halloween party this year – every witch and wizard in attendance is sure to want one of their own! Fill them up with sweet treats, creepy crawlies, and magical fun for all the party-goers to bring home.
With the help of Mod Podge, some water balloons, and of course a few shades of Folk Art Acrylic Paint, these mini cauldrons come together in no time! You could even make a few extras to use as a centerpiece or decorate around the house. Learn how to make your own below!
Step 1
Inflate your water balloons and set on small bowls (or cut up paper towel rolls as shown here). Apply a coat of Mod Podge onto the balloon, lay down a small strip of newsprint, and follow up with another coat of Mod Podge. Continue this process, overlapping each piece slightly, until the bottom two-thirds of the balloon is covered. Allow to dry to the touch and repeat with two more layers, again letting dry.
Tip: Make sure your newsprint is torn in narrow strips – if the pieces are too wide, they won’t sit flat on the balloon and create unwanted texture.
Step 2
Once the paper mache has dried completely, use scissors to pop and remove the balloon. Then trim the top edge to make it even and the size and shape you’d like for your cauldrons.
Step 3
Apply a coat of black paint on the outside of the cauldrons. Let dry.
Step 4
On the inside, pick another color to look like a potion and apply a coat. Once dry, paint the top edge of the inside black as well so that it looks like your cauldron is almost full of the potion. Let dry.
Step 5
Use a craft knife to poke three small holes in the bottom of each cauldron, keeping them as equally spaced as possible. Carefully insert a wooden peg into each hole, adjusting them so that the cauldron sits evenly. You can also choose to secure the legs even more by using hot glue to attach them in place from the inside of the cauldron.
Note: you should be able to find wooden pegs similar to these in the wood aisle at the craft store. Alternately, you could use popsicle sticks cut into smaller pieces.
Step 6
Paint the cauldron legs black and let dry.
Step 7
Poke a small hole on opposite sides of the cauldron along the top. Cut a full-length black pipe cleaner in half and insert one end into a hole, bending it on the inside to hold in place. Feed the other end through the other hole, again folding the very end slightly to secure it to the cauldron.
Hi let me introduce myself. My name is Michelle and I am the heart and soul behind Sparklingtwi.
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