Sheep Ornaments

Deck the halls with these cute little sheep ornaments.

All you need for this project is…

• Large white Pom Poms

• Small black Pom Poms

• Black felt

• Old fashion cloths pins

• Black paint

• Thin ribbon

• Small Jingle Bells

• Glue Gun

First paint all the cloths pins black and let dry.

While the paint is drying cut out strips of black felt into ear shapes.  Make the ends into rounded triangles.

Hot glue the small black pom pom to the large pom pom right in the middle

Next glue on the ribbon bow and ears to the top of the black pom pom

Glue the bell right under the ribbon

Glue the black cloths pin to the back of the white pom pom

Glue a loop of ribbon to the top of the pop pom for hanging

They make a great girt set or you can even tie them to a gift package.

Making a Band Book Mark

I have always used a big rubber band for my book marks, which works great but it is not too fashionable. I tried embellishing the rubber band but that to, was not fashionable enough for a good read.

I had beads and elastic band from a previous project that I thought would work for my new book markers. I found some jewelry eye pins and charms in the jewelry making section of the craft store to finish off the project with.

Here is what you will need:

• Stretch Magic bead and jewelry cord (1.5 mm)
• Jewelry eye pins (3 inch)
• Glass Beads
• Charms
• Needle nose pliers
• Wire cutters

String your beads and charm onto the eye pin in the pattern of choice.  I did mine about 2 inches long.  Next take your needle nose pliers and twist a loop on the end.  Clip the extra wire off with wire clippers.

It will look like this when you are done.  Next tie the stretch magic to one end using a fish hook knot.  Measure the stretch magic over a book to get the desired length.  Tie another fish hook knot.  Clip off the extra elastic.   

You know have a great a simple book marker.  This would also make a great gift for those avid readers. 

Here is the knot that I used. 

Knitting for Gifts

Knitting is something that is simple to do and it can make a great handmade gift. It is still not too late to go and grab some yarn and knit someone something warm. Everyone loves to get warm felt gifts made by hand.

When I make scarves I like to use two yarns at the same time. It is fun to mix and match and make different textures.

If you have never knitted before watch the short clips below. It is really easy to learn how. Join the fun.

Cinnamon Applesauce Dough Ornaments

You and your child will enjoy making these ornaments for your Christmas tree. It is a great sensory experience for the children with the texture and smell of the dough. Make plenty of dough because you will want to make plenty of them for the tree. You will love them for years to come, with the fresh sent of cinnamon for the holiday. You can also use these ornament for other holiday occasions like Mother’s Day.

What You Will Need:


• 1 1/2 cups ground cinnamon (you can get large containers at the dollar store or warehouse stores)
• 1 cup applesauce
• ¼ cup white school glue
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Wax Paper or Foil
• Plastic Wrap
• Rolling Pins
• Cookie Cutter or Plastic knives for cutting shapes
• Ribbon for hanging
• Straw to make the hole for hanging


How to Make Ornaments


• Mix cinnamon, applesauce and glue together in the large mixing bowl. Dough should be firm.
• Have children roll dough out on wax paper about ¼ inch thick
• Cut into desired shape.
• At the top pock a hole in it for hanging
• Place cut out onto wax paper for drying
• You can embellish ornaments with glitter
• Once dry string ribbon through hole and tie.

This is what the dough should look like when you are done mixing it.

Handmade Christmas

I found these composition books for $0.25 at the end of the back to school sales.  I picked up 8 of them for future use.  Not sure at the time I bought them what I would use them for.   

I finally decided on using these comp books for Christmas gifts for the girls in the office. I covered each book with fabric and embellished them with ribbon, rick rack, button and crafting flowers. Now these $0.25 comp books are a personalized journal. Here is what I did.

You will need

Comp books

Spray Adhesive

18” X 21” fabric scraps I used Quick Cuts Stax from Wal Mart

Card Stock Craft Paper

Hot Glue Gun

Measure and fold down the edges of fabric to fit the book. Iron the folds.

Spray the outside of the book with the adhesive spray. Place fabric onto the book and rub until it is good and smooth.

Fold the edges under the front and back flap. 

Embellish the outside cover with ribbon and any other items you would like to use to make it an original.

Once you are done with placing the ribbon on cover and tucking it under.  Cover the inside covers with the card stock scrap booking paper.  Adhere the paper with the spray on glue; rub to make sure all edges are good and sealed.