Kara's Kraft Korner: 2009

Monday, December 28, 2009

Project Display Board

I told April just last night, that I was ready for some non-Christmas crafts. This morning much to my surprise, I found this! I have the perfect spot for this -- actually two perfect spots, one and home and one at work. I'll be making this soon!

http://makeitandloveit.blogspot.com/2009/12/project-display-board.html

Friday, December 4, 2009

Snowman Gift Boxes

http://bluecricketdesign.blogspot.com/2009/12/snowman-gift-boxes.html

The Innkeepers Key

http://theidearoom.blogspot.com/2009/12/innkeepers-key.html

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Pop Top Cans

A cute idea for a fun gift.

http://bluecricketdesign.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-pop-top-cans.html

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Wreath Hanger

I really like this but as I read the instructions, I'm a bit lost as to why in the instruction pictures there are 2 spinals - but it looks like they only used one. I think I am going to give this a try so I'll let you know the outcome.

http://shanty2chic.blogspot.com/2009/12/shanty-wreath-hangers.html

Part 2 -- My Version of --

I really fell in love with these---

I wasn't hosting Thanksgiving so I decided to just make mine and use them with my Christmas decorating. I talked April into coming over last Saturday and we made about 8 in 15 minutes. She called me Thanksgiving morning and said how cute they looked filled with small pumpkins, fall leaves, cranberries, etc. I wish I would have run over and taken pictures but that thought didn't cross my mind until later - must have had turkey on the brain!

I really like how these turned out - I can't wait to change up the inside fillers for the different seasons! I had some berry picks that weren't being used so I cut the berries off and fill up the hurricane lamp. I have one more to fill and I think I'm going to use peppermint candies.

My Version of ---

Remember this....

Here is my version of the Christmas Ornament Wreath-

I like how it turned out but just a few tips if you decide to make this --

1. Hot glueing (is that even a word??) the top hanger things is a MUST! It does take a little bit of time but less time that having them pop off the hanger in the middle of your project.

2. Once I strung the ornaments on the wire hanger and pushed them together as tight as I could, I still felt like it needed some more volume so I hot glued more ornaments on top of the ones strung on the wire.

On a side note -- I've had many people ask me about the cloth I hang over my door, which is the paisley material you can see behind the wreath. I took the idea from my SIL, Marci - she was using hers as a decorative piece but mine is actually a MARRIAGE SAVER! Yes, a marriage saver! I like my front door decorated for each season but Todd hates how they scrap and scratch the door. (I will admit that after 8 years the front door decor really had made the front door look horrible!) Late summer, we had our front door repainted and it looked brand spankin' new -- but was missing the decor - so that's when I stole Marci's idea. I've sewn one for fall and now Christmas so when I sew a new one I will post the details. But now you know the secret to a happy marriage -- a piece of cloth over your front door!!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Dollar Store Version of Williams Sonoma Hurricane Glasses

Ladies, Ladies, Ladies -- this is an easy must do! I love these - I will be going to Dollar Tree today!

http://granvillehouse.blogspot.com/2009/11/dollar-store-version-of-ws-glass.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+granvillehouse+%28320+*+Sycamore%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

Friday, November 13, 2009

Easy Fringe Fleece Scarfs

http://www.makeandtakes.com/easy-fringe-fleece-scarf-tutorial

Thursday, November 12, 2009

July 4th Shirt - Could Be Altered for any Holiday

http://ourcozynest.blogspot.com/2009/06/4th-of-july-t-shirt-tutorial.html

Cute, Inexpensive and Easy Gifts

Sorry - no picture but take a look at the link!

http://beneathmyheart.blogspot.com/2009/11/cute-inexpensive-and-easy-christmas.html

Beautiful Napkin Rings and Ornaments

Love this idea! Maybe the boys and I will try this this year -- if I can handle the mess I'm sure these will create!

http://ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com/2009/11/diy-beautiful-napkin-rings-and.html

Making a Shelf Out of a Door

I saw this idea at the Gingerbread Shoppe in Preston this past summer and wanted to make one then. So I so happy to find a post that has the detail on it.

Sorry - no picture. But worth clicking on the link to see the picture.

http://theidearoom.blogspot.com/2009/11/make-shelf-out-of-door.html

Friday, November 6, 2009

Christmas Advent Calendar

Another amazing idea from Shanty2Chic -- are you beginning to realize why these sisters are one of my favorites?

http://kari-youcanmakeit.blogspot.com/2009/11/creative-guest-shanty2chic-advent.html

Monday, November 2, 2009

Cake Stand

Another great idea from Shanty2Chic

http://shanty2chic.blogspot.com/2009/11/whitneys-wannabe-antique-cake-stand.html

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Christmas Wreath

A Twist on a Traditional Christmas Wreath

http://www.eddieross.com/eddie_ross/crafts/page/2/

Friday, October 30, 2009

Chalkboards

Cute, Cute, Cute chalkboards for kids.

http://shanty2chic.blogspot.com/2009/10/ashleys-rustic-chalkboard.html

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Cookies for Santa

FUN FUN FUN Idea

http://kari-youcanmakeit.blogspot.com/2009/10/beckys-newest-kit-glass-etching.html

Vintage Dominos and Dice

I love this craft blog - probably one of my top favorite 3! I actually took the time to make these for some presents. They turned out really cute - at least I thought so.