Tissue Paper Tree!

When I saw these fun tissue paper trees, I knew I had to make some. Then, when I read the tutorial and saw you used lots of hot glue, I was in LOVE. Most of you know about my addiction to hot glue. :) I used green tissue paper I had left over from wrapping presents to make this fun tree. It was super easy to make, but took quite awhile to do. I just put Love Actually in the DVD player and got to work.

Head over to Spunky Junky for an awesome tutorial on how to make these great tissue paper trees.
And take this tip from my soon to be released new book, Confessions of a Hot Glue Gun Addict; if you get hot glue on your skin resist the urge to wipe it off right away or your skin will come off too! If you wait a few more seconds and let it dry, then you can peel it off. You may have a little blister, but not the open wound you would have had!

(P.S.- I am not actually writing a book, I am just in a crazy mood today, heehee)

Christmas Tree Onesie

I made up this cute Christmas tree onesie for my friend's sweet little girl. It is SO easy. I used Steam-A-Seam to applique the fabric to the onesie, and then just top stitched around it. I am totally addicted to applique.

Personalized Bags!

I always love fun and functional wrapping. So I made up some fun re-usable bags to put my friends and family's Christmas gifts in. I picked up a bunch of nice re-usable bags from Pier 1 and Micheal's for only $1 or so a piece. The picture below is what the bag looked like before. Then I simply cut out there last names in white vinyl and put it on the bottom of the bag. I think they turned out so so so good! If anyone needs a quick easy gift or bag, definitely try these!

BEFORE

I'm Linking This Project Up To:
Under the Table and Dreaming Sunday Showcase
Whatever goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts

Santaphobia!

It's Nora's first Christmas so I was excited to head to our favorite store to get free pictures with Santa. Nora on the other hand, wasn't so excited!!! Where is my cute 3 year old Molly's picture with Santa you might ask... well, she wouldn't get with in 20 feet of Santa without having a melt down. Needless to say, the only picture I have of her this night was hiding behind dad in the corner. Ah, fun new memories!

Snowman Ornaments

Today I made these fun snowman ornaments. I had a lot of glass beads around the house from making magnets, so I thought these ornaments would be perfect to use some of them up.

Here are the supplies I used:
-Glass Ornament
-Glass Beads
-Hot Glue Gun
-Paint Markers
-Fake Snow

First I just hot glued the glass beads onto the ornament. I stacked 3 high to make a snowman. Next, I used a paint marker to draw on a face, arms, and buttons. And finally, I took the top off the ornament and filled the bottom with fake snow.

Seriously, that was it! SO EASY! I think they are really fun!
I hope you like this quick Christmas ornament. :)

I'm linking this project to:
Under the Table and Dreaming's Sunday Showcase
Whatever goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts

Easy Christmas Lights Kids Craft

Today Miss Molly made up some of these fun Christmas light gift bags to fill with treats for her cousins. This was a huge hit, since she loves any craft involving paint!

Basically I just used a black sharpie to draw a black light strand with little black ends for the "lights."

Then I gave Molly little plates of red, blue, yellow and green paint for her to paint the lights onto the strands.

Ta Da! Super cute kid made gift bags! I saw the light painting idea over at Meet the Dubiens.

Christmas 2009 Favorites

Here are a few of my favorite crafts and projects we did last Christmas season.

Snowman Boxes

Reverse Applique Shirts

Ornament Wreath

Kids Bow Wreath

Hand and Foot Print Reindeer