Framed Heart Tree

I used my 8x10 frame but decided to use the mat in this one so the opening is 5x7. I cut the bare tree from the ZooBalloo Cricut Cartridge (7") and the hearts from Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge (1/2", roly poly). Then I just glued them onto a piece of white cardstock.

The mat that came with the frame was ivory which just didn't work. So I gave it a coat of Valspar Frosty Berry and it looked much better.

I saw this darling frame on Pinterest and thought this would be an easy craft for valentines. For more details on it go to http://griffithsrated.blogspot.com/ . It is super cute and easy. There is only a few days left till February.

Paper Cupcake Stand

Here is the other template that you can go and printout to make for a great tea party of gift. They are on display at the store with the other Valentine ideas.

I found if at
http://www.blog.birdsparty.com/2010/09/tutorial-easy-paper-cupcake-stands-and.html

There are great ideas at this site. I hope you have fun making it like I did when I first saw them. (picture if from birdsparty also.)

Paper Mailbox

Come in and see the new display for Valentine's Day Ideas.
Here is one of the template you can make for that special day.
At Damask Love Blog there is a free template for the cute mailbox.

http://damasklove.blogspot.com/p/templates.html
Then click on Paper Mailbox template and print it out.
It is so simple and great for kids.

Come back and visit the blog for another template to come and ideas.

Paper Heart Garland

Get ahead now for Valentine's. Make paper heart garland that is so easy. You could adorn any place and make it festive for the holiday.

Cut your paper about an 1 1/2 wide strips and away you go. Have fun.

Open House

Thursday, January, 5th 2012

5:00pm - 8:00pm
In crop room.

Come meet our new Teacher and all there new projects that the other teachers have.

Make and Take's
and of course prizes. (must be present to win.)

See ya soon.

Cookie Exchange

Well it is that time of the year for celebration. My favorite thing during the Christmas season is to throw an annual cookie exchange. Who doesn't like a good cookie and variations to share or eat. This is my 4th time having it. I am so stoked to have it.

I encourage you to try it if you haven't it is fun and a good outing for all you having winter blues.

There are great ideas on pinterest that can help and blogs just for cookie exchanges.

If you are questioning it just do it.

Christmas Crackers

Make your own Christmas Crackers

I love these they are a great tradition to do at dinner time. The kids love them also. Have fun.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Lightweight wrapping paper, crepe paper or tissue paper
• Toilet paper rolls (2 per cracker, or one paper towel roll)
• Cracker Snaps (you can buy them at craft stores like Michael’s or online here or here)
• scotch tape
• Glue
• Scissors
• Ribbon
• Candy, toys, trinkets etc. to till it with

Here’s how to make em:

Step 1: Layout your paper, placing one toilet paper roll in the middle. Cut the second roll in half and place one at each edge, leaving about 2 inches between the one in the middle. Use tape to attach the cracker snap lengthwise in the middle of the paper. Tape both ends, but not the middle. (you can also attach the cracker snap in the middle of the rolls, taping the ends to each of the cut rolls)

Step 2: Start rolling the paper around the toilet paper rolls, glue it down as you go, to help keep it’s shape.

Step 3: When you’ve rolled it all the way up, make sure the edge is sealed.

Step 4: Pinch and twist in the paper in the gap between the middle toilet roll and one of the ends. Secure with a ribbon.

Step 5: Fill the open end with candy, toys and trinkets

Step 6: Secure the other end by pinching and twisting like before. Then tie with a ribbon.

And you’re done! If you want you can add additional decorations to the outside, or add the names of your guests and use as place markers at your table.

More ideas on www.talkcraftytome.com