Peppermints and Diamonds

Materials Needed: 1 sheet of A4 red paper 4 white squares (10 x 10 cm) 4 red squares (10 x 10 cm) 4 white squares (7 x 7 cm) 1 green rectangle (21 x 7 cm) 2 green squares (7 x 7 cm) A stick Scissors Glue (PVA glue recommended) Markers, stickers, or decorations Instructions: Take the A4 red paper and fold one corner to make a square. Cut off the excess to form a perfect square. Fold the square into a triangle. Then fold it again into another triangle. Open the paper back into a square. Flip the paper over and fold it into a rectangle. Keep the last folded side facing up. Fold it back into a triangle. Creating the Rose: Take the four white 10 x 10 cm squares. Draw a rose shape on one of them. Cut out the rose shape to use as a template. Take four 10 x 10 cm red squares and fold each into a triangle. Place the white rose template over the folded triangles and cut out two petal shapes from each. Glue the rose petals together at the right and left e...

Here’s a step-by-step guide to make a miniature snowy mountain house—perfect for a Christmas village display: Materials Needed: 1. Cardboard or craft foam or wood (for the house structure) 2. Hot glue gun and glue sticks 3. White acrylic paint or fake snow spray 4. Scissors or craft knife 5. Small twigs (for trees) 6. Cotton balls (for snow) 7. Bottlebrush trees (optional) 8. LED tealight (for lighting inside the house) 9. Decorative items (tiny wreaths, string lights, etc.) 10. Craft paper or felt (to decorate the house) 11. A sturdy base (like a wooden board or foam base) Step 1: Build the House 1. Cut out the house walls and roof from cardboard or craft foam or wood. Make it simple—a square base with a triangular roof works great. 2. Assemble the house by gluing the walls together and attaching the roof on top. Leave a window or door open for detail or to add lighting later. Step 2: Paint and Decorate 1. Paint the house in festive colors like red, green, or brown. 2. Onc...

  These are cute and express your heart felt gratitude to all those other people who have a significant input in your children's lives.  It could be for teachers, coachers, Sunday school teachers at the end of the year, but also part of a  leaving gift if they are moving on.  Even more valid is the uncles and aunties, and grandparents and anyone else that applies to the sentiments expressed on the page. You just need: mints self closing clear sellophane bag paper, printer, word processor pretty paper as a background sticker or embellishment gluestick

  Needed: Canvas A fabric that you like Ribbon Mod Podge Scissors Stapler 1.  Paste the canvas thickly with Mod Podge. 2.  Place your fabric on the canvas, taking great care that you have it lined up straight. 3.  Trim the fabric around the outside of the canvas, making sure that you allow enough room for the fabric to be glued to the back of the canvas. 4.  Fold the fabric as if wrapping a present corner.  Find  the fabric that is not seen and trim it away very carefully. 5.  Paste the top and sides  thickly, wait til it is dry. (20 minutes or so). 6.  Smooth out any bubbles on the canvas and leave to dry (should take 20 mins). 7.   Paste again thickly and you can do it one more time after a ten minute wait if you like a more textured look. 8.  Attach a ribbon to the back with the stabler in order to be able to hang the picture. 9.  Add any embellishments such as glitter gems or fabric flowers for the final touch.   ...

How to Make a Wheat Bag Wheat bags are a soothing and practical way to relieve aches or keep warm in winter. These colorful creations are simple to make and an excellent use of fabric off-cuts. What You’ll Need: Wheat (available at most health food stores) Funnel Sewing machine Scissors Pins Iron 20cm x 30cm piece of fabric 10cm x 30cm piece of fabric in a complementary pattern Two 17cm lengths of ribbon Note: Only use natural fabrics (e.g., cotton or linen). Avoid synthetic materials. --- Instructions 1. Cut the Fabric: Cut two panels measuring 20cm x 15cm and two panels measuring 10cm x 15cm. 2. Sew the Panels: Pair one large panel with one small panel. Align the 15cm edges (right sides together) and pin them in place. Sew along the pinned edge. Repeat with the remaining two panels. Press the seams to one side. 3. Assemble the Bag: Place the two sewn sections (right sides together), ensuring the seams align. Pin around all four edges. Stitch around the perimeter, leaving a 5cm openin...