DIY ~ Candy Cane Rudolph's

 

Number Nine..

I might have to extend this past 12 DIY's...the feedback is amazing!!! :)))

Would you guys like it if I continued it?!?

 

Today we are making

Candy Cane Rudolph's!

 

YOU WILL NEED:

candy canes

red pom poms

mini googly eyes

curling ribbon

brown and black pipe cleaners

glitter pipe cleaners

hot glue gun

 

Start by glueing two googly eyes on side by side.

 

 

Now add your pom poms as the nose.

 

 

Once those have set, tie somecurling ribbon around the "neck"/

 

Cut your pipecleaners in half and stick a glittery one and a matte one together.

Wrap around the curve of the candy cane and twist at the top.

Bend the pipecleaners to look like antlers!

 

That's it!

easy peasy eh??

 

Cheers,

Messy



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Messy

Cheers,

Messy



DIY ~ Handwarmers

 

I love these things!

They are amazeballs for chilly dog walks.

I also heat them and put them in the top of my hat :)))


For craft Number Eight we are making...
Handwarmers!

WHAT YOU NEED:
fleece fabric
embroidery thread
rice
whole cloves
sharpie
shape template
pinking sheers
sewing needle

Start by laying out your fleece fabric and drawing multiples of your template.

Using your pinking sheers, cut them all out.

Take two of your shape and sew around the edges leaving a small hole to add the rice.

Once you have sewn around, fill with rice.
Add 4 - 5 whole cloves to the pouch for a wintery aroma when heated.

Sew up your hole.

Bundle in two's - one for each pocket!

To use, microwave for 20 seconds and voila!

Cheers,
Messy

This is How I Cook ~ Double Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies

Oh. My. Gawd.

 

One word.

 

Amazeballs.
 

  

Tally found these cookies on Pinterest and really wanted me ("us") to make them.

He did help. LOL

He turned the oven on.

And put the cookies on the sheets. Heehee.

  

I spiffed them up a little since I didn't quite have enough chocolate chips.

 

Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) cold, unsalted butter, cubed
1¼ cup sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup dark cocoa powder
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp. coarse salt
1 tsp. baking powder
 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 1/4 cups butterscotch chips

 

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350˚ F.  

In a large bowl of an electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar. 

Beat together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. 
 

Blend in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. 

Mix in the cocoa powder until well blended. 

Add the flour, salt and baking powder to the bowl and mix on low speed just until incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula. 
 

Place on the prepared baking sheets, a few inches apart. Bake 16-20 minutes.

 

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.



 

Yummy, yummy, yummy!!!!

Try em out!

 

Cheers,

Messy

DIY ~ Christmas Leaf Ornaments

 

For Day 7 we are making

Christmas Leaf Ornaments!

 

 

This idea started because I saw them at Zeller's for $7 each and I knew I could make them cheaper!!!

 

YOU WILL NEED:

silver or gold Christmas balls

craft leaves (veins)

mod podge

old paintbrush

clear coat

ribbon

silver or gold glitter
 

 

Start by coating your Christmas balls generously with mod podge.

 

Lay your veiny leaves on and press down with your fingers until they are totally wet with mod podge.
 

 

Coat with mod podge again making sure there are as few bubbles and ripples as possible.

Sprinkle lightly with glitter.

 

Let dry over night.

 

Once set, clear coat for protection.

 

Add a ribbon bow and hanger.

 

 

Cheers,

Messy

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DIY ~ Glitter Clothes Pins

 

Day 6 and this is my most favorite DIY!

Glitter Clothes Pins!
 

YOU WILL NEED:

wood clothes pins

mod podge

old paint brush

glitter

clear coat

 

 

Using an old piece of cardboard, clip your clothes pins on with a little space in between.

 

Coat the top of the pins with mod podge and cover in glitter.

Tap off extra.
 

 

I did four at a time so the mod podge doesn't dry before I glitter.

Once they are dry, clear coat them so all the glitter stays on better.

 

That's it...it's just that easy!!!
 

 

 

I love these because they are great for decorating the tree, holding up a garland or making a greeting card clothesline!!! :))

 

Enjoy!

 

Cheers,

Messy

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PL Peek ~ The Christmas Tree

 

After humming and hawing over whether I should put a Christmas tree up or not, Tally convinced me to, and boy am I glad he did!

He even helped me up it up which made putting the star on top very easy! Hahaha!

 

 

Here are some of my most favorite ornaments I have collected over the years :)

 

I bought this one last year at a craft fair I was in...so much work and detail.

 

This cupcake ornament came from Canadian Tire a few years ago.

 



I bought this ball at Ten Thousand Villages in Calgary the year before I moved.

 



This cutie patootie is one my Mom passed down my way...I remember these from growing up and putting them on our tree.

 



This is one of my Mom hand-me-downs :)))

 



A baby ballerina I've had since I was little!

 



I love the way it turned out! :)

And I love that Tally helped me :))))

 

Cheers,

Messy

 

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DIY ~ Christmas Bunting Banner

 

On the 5th day of Christmas I made myself a...

Bunting Banner!

 

WHAT YOU NEED:

2 different colors of scrapbooking paper

pen

scissors

hemp rope

hole punch

 

First decide the saying you want to make.

Examples: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Ho Ho Ho.

 

 

Cut the number of triangles you want depending on how many letters are in your saying.

Don't forget a triangle for spaces too!!

 

 

I made my triangle 2.5 inches across the top and 4 inches high.

 

On the other paper you selected, write out your letters and make them a 1.5 inch scale.

 

 

Using double sided tape, paste your letters onto your triangles.

 

 

Don't forget to leave room at the top for your string!

 

 

Punch two holes in the top of each triangle.

Weave your hemp rope through leaving long ends so you can hang it up!

 

 

Super easy and cute eh?

 

Cheers,

Messy

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My Faves ~ High Heeled Style

 

I just recently found the blog High Heeled Style.

This girl is amazeballs.

Some seriously rockin' outfits and one kickass sleeve tattoo.

I love her style, I love her pics...I love her blog!!!



Head on over to her blog and check it out!

You won't be disappointed...and I bet you try some of her tips!

 

Cheers,

Messy

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