How to Make a Pair of Doll Earrings

I have a fun craft for the girls today.  I’m going to show you how to make a Pair of Doll Earrings.  These earrings turn out so cute…. they really are fun and playful.  These earrings are simply made from a few pieces of ribbon, some crystals and a few other materials.  They are simple, but trust me the craft is fun.  The Doll Earrings turn out looking like little tiny rag dolls…. just adorable.  So, grab the materials needed and meet me back here so we can get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show this tutorial step-by-step.

 

Materials Needed

– 2 small rectangles of ribbon (about 3 cm x 3 cm)
– thread and needle
– scissors
– 4 crystals
– 2 earring hooks
– 2 head pins
– round nose pliers

 

Step 1

Take a rectangle and fold it in half…

… then again in half, to obtain a small rectangle.

Round cut the corner. Unfold. It will look like that.

 

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Step 2

Place one crystal on one pin…

… then put it through the middle of the ribbon (it may be necessary to make a LITTLE hole with the scissors)

 

Step 3

Using the thread and needle sew under the crystal…

… like this…

… letting enough thread on both sides to tie it.

Cut the extra thread.

 

Step 4

Place another crystal on top of it.

 

Step 5

Using the round nose pliers, make a loop on top of the crystal…

… place the hook in it then close the loop.

This is the finished earring.

Repeat all the steps to make the second earring.

And, there you have it… your finished pair of Doll Earrings.  Aren’t they super cute?!   How did your earrings turn out?  Let me know in the comments below.  And, take a picture of the earrings and share them in the comment as well…. I’d love to see them.

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How to Make a Sweet Flowers Candle Holder

I have a really fun craft for you today.  I am going to show you how to make a Sweet Flowers Candle Holder.  This craft turns out really magnificent.  With the use of transparent paper around the outside of a candle the glow of the candle looks really lovely glowing through the transparent paper.  Keep in mind, you will need adult supervision for this craft.  Candles aren’t something to play with, so make sure to have an adult around to light the candle as well as stay in the room once the candle is lit.  With that being said…. let’s start the craft.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you how to make this Step-by-Step.

 

Materials Needed

– transparent paper with flower print
– scissors
– recycled jar
– tea candle

 

Step 1

Measure 1 cm over the height of the jar on the transparent paper…

… and cut it out.

You will have a rectangle a little bit taller than the jar.

 

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Step 2

Fan fold the short side…

… until all the rectangle is folded.

 

Step 3

Apply a layer of glue on the last folded side…

… and place it over the first one.

 

Step 4

Put the jar (with the candle) inside.

Now you can have an adult light the tea candle.

Notice how beautiful the candle looks shimmering through the transparent paper.  Doesn’t it look gorgeous?  Don’t forget to blow the candle out when you are leaving the room…. never leave a candle unattended.

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How to Make a Dried Flower Pendant

Today I’m going to show you how to make a Dried Flower Pendant.  I know we are smack dab in the middle of Winter, but I thought this would be a great way to bring a bit of Spring back in our lives.  Using a few dried flowers, or whatever materials you would rather use, you can make this super beautiful Pendant.  Imagine all the comments you would get on this pendant when you wore it…. and your excitement telling them that you made it yourself.  You would be so proud.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Step by step tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

 

Materials Needed

– cardboard (4 cm x 4 cm)
– dried flower
– dried moss (or you can use decorative green scented sand from the store, like me)
– craft glue
– scissors
– pin

 

Step 1

Cut the cardboard in the shape you want your pendant to be.

I chose this shape because this way my pendant will be easier to match with my clothes.

 

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Step 2

Make a hole on the upper part of the pendant, so you can put it on chain or cord when it is ready. For the moment keep the pin there, to prevent the glue from going there.

 

Step 3

Apply a generous layer of glue.

 

Step 4

Carefully place the moss on the glue, or pour decorative sand on it (plenty of it).

 

Step 5

Let it dry well.

 

Step 6

When is completely dried, turn it upside down so the extra decorative sand falls off.

*If you use dried moss you don’t need to do that.

 

Step 7

Apply a layer of glue on the dried flower (on one part of it)…

… and place it where you want on the pendant. Press as hard as you can without destroying the flower.

 

Step 8

Let it dry well.

This is the finished pendant, ready to be worn.

Doesn’t it turn out nice?  Did you make your pendant like mine or were you super creative and did it differently from mine?  Let me know in the comments below.  Don’t forget you can take a picture of your Dried Flower Pendant and leave it in your comments as well.  I’d love to see it.

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How to Make a Decorated Elastic for Your Hair

Here is a fun craft for the girls today.  I’m going to show you how to make a Decorated Elastic for your Hair.  The craft is super easy, but it is so much fun.  Made from a basic elastic and some extra buttons you have laying around…..  the elastic turns out so beautiful.  People will actually be surprised you made it yourself.  So, grab the few materials you need for this craft and let’s get started.

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Laura from  Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you how this craft step-by-step.

 

Materials Needed

– elastic for hair
– buttons in assorted colors
– needle and thread
– scissors

 

Step 1

Choose the place on the elastic where you will add the decoration.

Add the bigger button.

If it has 4 holes, we will use two of the holes to sew it to the elastic.

Take care to sew through the elastic, not around it. That way, the decoration will stay fixed.

 

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Step 2

When the first button is secured add the second.

Sew it well …

… and then the next one.

You can let it like that or you can add a crystal, a flower or anything you like.

That’s it!!  How easy was that?!  Now you have an original elastic that no one else has.  How did your decorated elastic turn out?  Let me know in the comments below.  Also, take a picture of your elastic and share it in the comment as well… I’d love to see it.

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How to Make a Fantasy Style Valentine’s Day Card : Dragon Valentine

Do you have someone special that you would love to give a Valentine’s Day Card too, but they aren’t crazy about the traditional Valentine’s Day Cards.  Well, if so…. I have the perfect Valentine’s Day Card Craft for you.  Today I’m going to show you how to make a Fantasy Style Valentine’s Day Card…. A Dragon Valentine to be specific.  The craft is an easy one, but don’t worry… it’s fun too.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade.

 

Materials Needed

– paper (not too thin)
– scissors
– design template (dragon)
– glue
– plastic ribbon (about 40 cm)
– glitter glue

 

Step 1

Save the dragon image from here and print it (you can also draw this dragon yourself).

Cut out the image.

 

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Step 2

Fold the paper in half.

Apply a layer of glue on the image …

… and place it on the middle of paper.

 

Step 3

Make some lines with green glitter glue around the image.

It should look like this.

 

Step 4

Cut 4 pieces of ribbon (just long enough to frame the image). With the scissor cut little triangles on one side of the ribbon (like in the next picture).

Repeat that for all the 4 pieces of ribbon.

 

Step 5

Apply a layer of glue on one side of the ribbon…

… and place it on the edge of the image.

Do the same with the other 3 pieces.

 

Step 6

Cut another piece of ribbon (about 3 cm).

With the scissor make cuts on its length…

… like this:

Then pull sudden on the cut end and the small pieces will curl themselves.

 

Step 7

Glue that piece of ribbon on the left upper corner of the image and make a little heart on it with glitter glue (I used mauve to match the eyes of the dragon).

This is the finished card.

See, the craft was fun, wasn’t it?  And, look at the great Valentine’s Day Card you have to give to your Someone Special!!  The real question is…. who are you going to give it to?

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How to Make a Doily Basket of Heart Flowers for Valentine’s Day

I have a fun and festive craft for you today.  I’m going to show you how to make a Doily Basket of Heart Flowers perfect for Valentine’s Day.  The craft is so much fun and turns out just absolutely lovely.  This basket makes for a perfect decoration for Valentines Day or better yet…. a gift for your someone special.  Either way…. the basket is sure to be enjoyed by any onlookers.  Decoration or gift… the choice is yours.  So, go off and get the materials needed and meet me back here for some Valentine’s Day crafting fun.

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How to Make a Doily Basket of Heart Flowers

 

Materials Needed

Round Paper Lace Doily

Glue

Red Paper

10-12 Pipe Cleaners

Tape

Scissors

Ribbon

Pen or Marker

 

Step 1

Fold doily in half.

To make this craft, obtain a round paper lace doily.  Fold once, as seen in Figure 1 above.

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Step 2

fold the right edges inward toward the center.

Now, find the center of the doily and then fold. Then fold the right edges inward toward the center. Crease in place, as seen in Figure 2 above.

 

Step 3

Do the same with the left edges.

Do the same with the left edges. When this has been done, you will have a figure similar to Figure 3.

 

Step 4

Attach a pipe cleaner handle

Paste a small red heart on each side of the basket. Attach a pipe cleaner handle in the manner seen in Figure 4.

 

Step 5

Cut 10 or 12 pipe cleaners, each into 2 parts of various lengths.

Cut 10 or 12 pipe cleaners, each into 2 parts of various lengths. Attach, with Scotch tape, tiny red hearts to the pipe cleaner stems. Fill the basket with these flowers. Tie a small bow of ribbon to the top of the handle. Glue onto each end of the ribbon a tiny heart. On one write “To My,” on the other “Valentine.”

 

Finished doily basket of heart flowers.

Look how beautiful this Doily Basket of Heart Flowers turns out.  Don’t you just love it?  It will make either a great decoration for Valentine’s Day or a gift for your someone special.  Either way…. anyone seeing this Valentine’s Basket will surely love it.

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How to Make a Heart Filled Vase for Valentine’s Day

Have you started decorating for Valentine’s Day yet?  After all, Valentine’s Day is just a couple of weeks away.  Well, if you haven’t started decorating yet for Valentine’s Day…. don’t panic yet.  I have the perfect craft for you today.  In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Heart Filled Vase for Valentine’s Day.  It will look beautiful as a decoration in your house.  Or, another idea…. give this Vase to your someone special this Valentine’s Day.  I have no doubt they will absolutely love it.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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How to Make a Heart Filled Vase for Valentine's Day

 

Materials Needed

Corrugated Cardboard (cardboard box)

Pen or pencil

Scissors

Red Paper (many pieces)

Glue

Pipe Cleaners

Tape

 

Step 1

corrugated cardboard has holes inside of it

Do you see how corrugated cardboard has holes inside of it?  Remember this because you will be using these holes later.

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Step 2

Trace a heart on corrugated cardboard.

Trace a heart on corrugated cardboard.

 

Step 3

Cut heart out.

Cut heart out.

It should look like this.

Like this.

 

Step 4

Cut our red paper hearts a bit bigger than the cardboard heart

Cut our red paper hearts a bit bigger than the cardboard heart.  Glue them on.

 

Step 5

Cut out different sized hearts.

Cut out different sized hearts.  Tape to pipe cleaners… cut to different sizes.

 

Step 6

Cut a piece of cardboard about the width of the heart vase.

Cut a piece of cardboard about the width of the heart vase.

 

Step 7

Cover cardboard with red paper.

Cover cardboard with red paper.  Cut slot in center of board.

 

Step 8

Stick heart flowers into holes in heart vase.

Stick heart flowers into holes in heart vase.  This is where those holes in step 1 get used.  Stick heart vase into cardboard rectangle’s slot.

 

Step 9

If heart vase doesn't stand on own you can reinforce it like this

If heart vase doesn’t stand on own you can reinforce it like this…. Cut a strip of cardboard and bend it and tape to back of red heart and bottom of rectangle board.

 

Finished heart vase.

And there you have it….. your finished Heart Filled Vase for Valentine’s Day.  Doesn’t it turn out just absolutely beautiful?  It is a perfect decoration for this upcoming Valentine’s Day.

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How to Make a Paper Bead Bracelet

If you love making jewelry I have a fun craft for you today.  I’m going to show you how to make a Paper Bead Bracelet.  That’s right…. it’s a bracelet made out of paper.  With paper you actually make the beads that make up this bracelet.  Surprisingly enough….. by simply rolling paper and adding glue it creates a very strong and durable bead.  Choose your favorite color paper to make the beads and the result is a beautiful bracelet you will be proud to wear with your favorite outfit.  So, let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

Colored paper

Scissors

Glue

Ruler

Pencil

Needle

Thread

 

Step 1

Using a ruler, on one edge of a rectangular piece of paper, mark points that are 1.5 inches apart… starting from the edge.

 

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Step 2

On the other end of the paper, mark a point 0.8 inch away from the edge of the paper. Draw a second point 1.5 inches from this point. Mark a few more points, each 1.5 inch away from the last point. After you are done, draw lines joining the points on both ends as shown below.

 

Step 3

Cut along the lines to get long triangles as shown below.

 

Step 4

Fold the edge near the wide end of the triangle and start rolling it as tight as possible.

 

Step 5

Apply some glue to the end of the triangle and roll to form a bead as shown below.

 

Step 6

Make many beads as shown below and thread them together into a bracelet using a needle and thread.

 

Step 7

Wear the pretty bracelet around your wrist and show it off to all your friends.

Isn’t it unbelievable that you can make such an awesome bracelet simply out of paper and glue?  How did your Paper Bead Bracelet turn out?  Let me know in the comments below.  Take a picture of your bracelet and share it in the comment as well…. I’d love to see it.

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How To Make Paper Carnations

Today I’m going to show you how to make Paper Carnations.  Paper Carnations can be used for many things…. Valentine’s Day, for example.  Valentine’s Day is coming up in just a couple of weeks.  These carnations would be beautiful in a bouquet as a gift for your someone special.  Or, for Mother’s Day…. what mother wouldn’t love receiving a bouquet of hand made paper carnations from their child?   They would certainly love it.  Or, just make these Paper Carnations any day of the week to give to someone special as a surprise.  No one could resist them!  So, let’s get started.

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Materials Needed

tissue papers (the one used for wrapping presents)

pipe cleaners/fuzzy wires

scissors

 

Step 1

Fold tissue paper into portions, enough to make 3 to 4-inch circles.

 

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Step 2

Stack 7-10 pieces of circles and by folding it, make two small slits in the middle. This is where you slip in the tip of the pipe cleaner, then fold it to lock it in place.

 

Step 3

Starting in the middle, gently fold the paper up, until all the side are pulled upwards.  Continue doing the same for the other papers underneath.

 

Step 4

When all the papers are up, gently arrange it to form blooming petals of your carnation flowers.

 

Step 5

Make a bunch of these flowers and you can place it a flower vase for a more attractive look.

Or better yet, make a bouquet of carnation flowers and give it to somebody for Valentine’s Day.  They are sure to love it.  How did your carnation flowers turn out?  Let me know in the comments below.

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How to Make a Lollipop Holder Gift for Valentine’s Day

Today I have a fun craft for you.  I’m going to show you how to make a Lollipop Holder Gift for Valentine’s Day.  It is a perfect gift for a friend, family or even a secret admirer.  Make several of these Lollipop Holder Gifts and give them to many people.  Whatever you would like to do.  The receiver is sure to love this gift.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you this craft step-by-step.

Materials Needed

– colored paper (not too thin) – measure two and a half lollipop size (without the stick)
– white paper
– scissors
– paints
– paintbrush
– glue
– pencil
– lollipop

 

Step 1

Take the colored paper…

… and fold it leaving 2 cm on top.

 

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Step 2

In the middle of the folded edge cut a triangle…

… like that:

 

Step 3

Fold the paper on one top of the cutted triangle…

… then on the other one.

 

Step 4

Bring the white paper on the short side of the colored paper and measure how big you want it to be.

Then cut it on the markings.

 

Step 5

Let’s decorate the white paper. With the pencil…  draw the middle of a flower, one petal…

… and many broken petals on the ground.

 

Step 6

With black paint and a toothpick paint the contour of your drawing.

It will look like this.

 

Step 7

Paint the petals as you wish.

Make the stem green and the middle orange.

 

Step 8

With black write on every petal “He loves me” or “He loves me not”, taking care that on the petal that is  still on the flower says, “He loves me”.

Like this:

 

Step 9

With red write,  “Happy Valentine’s Day”.  Let it dry.

 

Step 10

On the back side of the painted paper…apply a layer of glue…

… And place it on the colored paper, where you had measured.

 

Step 11

On the middle of the upper part make markings at 3 cm.

Starting on the markings make a circular cutting on the back part of the paper. Like this:

 

Step 12

Place the lollipop in the hole from the base …

… and close the box.

And there you have it…. you just made a Lollipop Holder Gift for Valentine’s Day.  Isn’t it just precious?  Imagine the surprise of the receiver when you tell them you made it from scratch…. they will love it!!

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How to Make a Potato Heart Stamp

I have a very unique craft for you today.  I’m going to show you how to make a Potato Heart Stamp for Valentine’s Day.  Yep, you read that right…. a stamp made from a potato.  It is such a clever idea, isn’t it?  And yet…. so simple.  You can make Valentines pictures and Valentines Cards with your Potato Stamp.  You will need a little help from an adult for this craft as it does call for a sharp knife.  An adult will use the knife to cut the top of the potato off.  So, make sure not to start this craft without an adult present.  So, with that being said grab an adult and the materials needed and let’s get started.

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How to Make a Potato Heart Stamp

 

Materials Needed

Potato

Sharp Knife (for an adult)

Butter Knife

Toothpick

Red Paint

Paintbrush

Paper

 

Step 1

Get a potato.

Get a potato.

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Step 2

Ask an adult to cut the end off of potato.

Ask an adult to cut the end off of potato.

 

Step 3

Cut heart into the potato

Cut heart into the potato with butter knife and a toothpick.

 

Step 4

Brush paint onto the raised heart.

Brush paint onto the raised heart.

 

Step 5

Now push the heart against the paper

Now push the heart against the paper… repaint the potato between each print to get the best printed hearts.

Isn’t that a unique way to make hearts on a piece of paper?  I think it is…. plus it is a ton of fun.  Now, why don’t you use your Potato Heart Stamps to make some great Valentines pictures or cards to hand out to your friends and family.  I am sure they will absolutely love them!!

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How to Make a Paper Doily Heart Valentine Box

Valentines Day will be here in just a few weeks.  And, with Valentines Day comes Valentines Cards from family and friends.  What better way to store these loving and wonderful Valentines Cards than to store them in a beautifully festive Valentine Box.  Today I’m going to show you how to make a Paper Doily Heart Valentine Box.  This box is a perfect way to keep your Valentines Cards for years to come.  A perfect way to keep your memories from this special Valentines Day.  Imagine how fun it would be to look back on this Valentines Day years later and read all your Valentines Cards.  It would be wonderful.  So, let’s get started.

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How to Make a Paper Doily Heart Valentine Box

 

Materials Needed

Printer

Paper or Cardstock

Doily

Scissors

Paste, Glue or Tape

 

Click on one of the Templates below to make larger and to print.  You can choose to use the colored template or if you prefer to trace your template on Cardboard or Card Stock print off the second template.

Colored Template

Color template for Doily Heart Box

 

Template to Trace

Paper template to trace valentine box

 

Step 1

Print out template.

Print out template.

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Step 2

Cut out template

Cut out template.

 

Step 3

Fold box and paste or tape together.

Fold box and paste or tape together.

 

Step 4

Now glue a doily around the outside

Now glue a doily around the outside to give it a lacy valentine look.

And, that’s it….. you just made a Paper Doily Heart Valentine Box.  Isn’t it adorable?  How did your Valentine Box turn out?  Let me know in the comments below.  And, don’t forget to take a picture of your finished Valentine Box and add it to the comment…. I would love to see it.

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How to Make a Chocolate Bar Box for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.  It is on February 14th and it will be here before you know it.  Are you prepared yet?  Do you know what you are getting your friends and family for Valentine’s Day?  Or perhaps you have a special person you have been admiring from “a far”.  Either way I have the craft for you today.  In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Chocolate Bar Box for Valentine’s Day.   You are simply going to start off with your receiver’s favorite candy bar and go from there to construct the perfect chocolate bar box for this special occasion.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Laura from DacianMoon Handmade will show you how to make this chocolate box.

 

Materials Needed

– colored paper (not too thin)
– glitter glue
– scissors
– ribbon (about 40 cm)
– paint marker
– glue
– pencil
– chocolate bar

 

Step 1

Measure enough space for the chocolate (let’s say 2.5 cm on every side of the chocolate bar) and mark with a line.

 

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Step 2

Fold on this line…

… and once again…

… like this:

 

Step 3

Cut the last part at 2 cm from the edge.

 

Step 4

On one of the small sides make a criss-cross cut.

 

Step 5

Unfold the paper.

 

Step 6

Apply a layer of glue on the back side of the chocolate bar…

… and place it in the middle.

 

Step 7

Apply a layer of glue on the ribbon too…

… as long as the width of the paper… then place the paper with the chocolate on top.

 

Step 8

Take the remaining paper…

… fold it in half…

… and draw a half of a heart on it.

Cut the drawing out.

Unfold.

 

Step 9

With the marker write in the middle of the heart “Happy Valentine’s Day”.

 

Step 10

Close the box and tie the ribbon making a knot on one side.

 

Step 11

Apply a layer of glue on the upper part of the back side of the heart, as I show in this picture.

Then place it on the box. Take care that the glued part does not touch the ribbon.

 

Step 12

Use glitter glue to decorate the heart.

Here is your elegant chocolate box…. ready to be given away to someone special.

Isn’t this chocolate box just fabulous to give out as a gift?  It really is.  Imagine how excited the receiver would be to receive it.  Now, the real question is….who are you going to give this awesome Chocolate Bar Box to for Valentine’s Day?

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How to make Decorated Pencils

In the last post I was talking about how 100 days of school will be arriving soon, and that got me thinking…. if you are almost at 100 days of school your pencils must be getting old and it is time for some new ones.  Well, instead of just using the same old standard pencils for school… why not take it up a notch.  Let’s make our pencils fancy and fun with some decorations.  Today I’m going to show you how to make decorated pencils.  The craft will be so much fun…. almost as much fun as these pencils will be to use.  So, let’s get started.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show this tutorial step-by-step.

 

Materials Needed

– pencils
– fluffy feathers
– craft glue
– paint
– metallic powder
– beads

 

Step 1

Let’s place some beads on a piece of paper.

Apply a layer of glue on the upper part of a pencil…

… like this. Spread it well.

 

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Step 2

To begin, press the pencil over the beads…

… then pour more beads over the pencil.  Do that until it is well covered all around.

Let it dry well.

Meanwhile let’s make the second pencil.

 

Step 1

Take the eraser out.

Fill its place with glue…

… like this.

 

Step 2

Place the feather where the glue is.  While it dries you can paint the pencil.

We will paint it all black.

 

Step 3

Take metallic powder on the paintbrush and spread it over the paint… do this before it is dried.

Like this:

Let it dry completely.

Now, both your pencils are finished.  Don’t they look fun?!  They are so much better than using just plain, ordinary pencils.  It almost makes you excited to do some homework, doesn’t it?   hmmmmmm…..

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How to Make Paper Chains for the 100th Day of School

It is hard to believe, but our children have been in school almost 100 days now.  And, if your school is anything like mine they have a big party celebrating the 100th day of school.  For the younger kids it is sometimes difficult for them to grasp  just how long 100 days are.  A great way to teach them how large 100 of something is….. is to actually show them 100 of something.  That is what today’s craft is all about.  I’m going to show you how to make Paper Chains for the 100th Day of School.  Ideally, this craft should be started on the first day of school and add a chain piece to each other each day of school until you reach 100.  But, if you haven’t started that already you can do this craft on the 100th day of school as well.  So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.

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How to Make Paper Chains for the 100th Day of School

 

Materials Needed

Colorful Paper

Scissors

Black Marker

Tape

 

Step 1

Cut strips of colorful paper.

Cut strips of colorful paper.

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Step 2

Write a number on each strip from 1 to 100.

Write a number on each strip from 1 to 100.

 

Step 3

Tape #1 strip into a loop.

Tape #1 strip into a loop.

 

Step 4

Take strip #2 and wrap around strip #1.

Take strip #2 and wrap around strip #1.  Tape.  Continue with this all the way thru #100.

 

Finished 100th day of school paper chain.

Now your chain is complete.  Hang the paper chain proudly and show the kids just how long 100 chains of paper is.  They will surely be amazed.  Remind them this is just how long they have been going to school.

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How to Make a Fruit Loop Necklace for the 100th Day of School

Depending on when your school district started school the 100th Day of School will be coming up quickly.  Now, is the time to start planning what kind of crafts you are going to do to celebrate the 100th Day of School.  I’m going to show you an easy, and tasty, craft for you to do…  Today I’m going to show you how to make a Fruit Loop Necklace perfect for the 100th Day of School.   Each child will get 100 of these colorful circles of cereal and they will string them to make a necklace.  The kids will love making it almost as much as they will love eating it.  So, let’s get started.

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How to Make a Fruit Loop Necklace for the 100th Day of School

 

Materials Needed

Fruit Loops (100 for each child)

String or Yarn

 

Step 1

Get enough fruit loops for all the children

Get enough fruit loops for all the children making necklaces.

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Step 2

String 100 Fruit Loops on a String.

Cut a piece of string or yarn large enough for a necklace and then string 100 fruit loops on it.

 

Finished Fruit Loop Necklace

The Fruit Loop Necklaces are now finished and are ready to be tied on each child so they can wear them proudly.  Don’t they look colorfully beautiful….. almost as good as they are going to taste.  YUM!!

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