It was such treat to be invited to contribute to a hip blog, “Capture the Sweet Moments” , where I was able to share about the importance of creativity as I see it.
Please visit Erin’s blog to read all about it and to get to know her site. It’s a treat!
http://sweetmomentsblog.com/?p=447
Material of the week 12/2-12/8
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Zippers!
Not just for tailor’s anymore.
Weekly Wow
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Plastic Lid
I am not surprised that a spray paint lid was the inspiration for this snowman. I watch creators see from an “upcycled” perspective quite often. I was impressed though, which is a regular occurance as I’ve watched thoughts turn to ideas and ideas become dimensional, colorful creations.
Shaeli had such fun tinkering with fluff and cardboard to make the winter being that would wear her inspired hat.
Snowman
Shaeli
12 yrs
Thirty Days of Thanks # 30
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Prayer Flags
Prayer flags are a colorful expression of grateful thoughts and prayers we have in our hearts and they are so easy to make. They look happy in a garden or strewn from a mantle or anywhere you want a bit of grateful flair.
Scraps of fabric or paper work great, just cut a batch of twelve or so rectangles at least 2″ x 8″, use a length of ribbon, yarn or string about two yards long and a stapler. Once your rectangle strips are cut you can fold them in half over the string of choice and staple in place, it’s that easy. Ass another piece and repeat about 2 inches from the first and continue until all of your strips are place.
Take some time during the process to think about what the pieces may represent to you. Once displayed you will have a nice reminder when you look at your flags on display.
Enjoy!
Thanks again for joining us on our Thirty Days of Thanks adventure.
Thirty Days of Thanks # 29
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Thank You Board
They say the highest spiritual compliment is Thank You from the understanding that everything is a gift of some kind. Lets make that a simple statement on day 29 of 30. Thank you is definitely a word we could all stand to say more and hear more so lets display it more too!
All you need is a frame, big or small, some black acrylic craft paint (doesn’t have to be chalkboard paint ) and a piece of chalk. Paint the back of the frame on the side that shows through the frame. Once dry, write your message and you are ready to display. So fun.
This is a good time to thank you for joining me on this crafty endeavor, exploring 30 grateful craft opportunities. We still have one more to go but it has been an enriching experience to say the least. I hope you have enjoyed it too. I would love to hear about the grateful crafts you enjoyed the most.
Thirty Days of Thanks # 28
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Thankful Planting
I caught this idea in this month’s Sunset Magazine and loved the simple creativity. Talk about upcycling a squash! I am grateful for green.
I just love creations of the living variety, they bring lively energy to any room in a home. This creation makes good use of any squash you may have from holiday decor, allowing a sense of gratitude and fond fall memories to linger longer.
All you need for this project is a squash, be it pumpkin, butternut or an acorn which I used, a small potted succulent and some potting soil. You can even paint the squash with a little metallic paint to add pizzaz. Cut this top off the squash and dig out the seeds, then plant as you would with a bit of soil and the planting (removed from the pot).
I made mine for a hostest gift to say thanks for having us but you can make one just for you!
Thank you mother earth!
Thirty Days of Thanks # 27
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Thanks 365 Can
Another inspiration from mochadad.com, this crafty idea will reap rewards though out the year. Starting tomorrow everyone in the family can contribute to this container everyday or here and there until next Thanksgiving. A tradition is born! Next Thanksgiving the gang can gather around the table anytime of day to read the thankful notes collected throughout the year.
You can use a coffee container (or other round container ) or a box with a lid. Decorate to your hearts content with stickers, stamps or scrapbook paper. grab some note paper for thankful mentions. Cut a slit in the lid for the note drop. Then all you need is a little counter space for the next 365. This is the mother of all grateful!
Thirty Days of Thanks # 26
Tuesday, December 3, 2013Leaf Charms
Getting outside is always a good idea, using nature in a craft project makes it even better.
I found this idea on Better Homes and Gardens site. So simple yet alluring.
Head outside and gather leaves to turn into charms for guest glasses on Thanksgiving.
You will need leaves, a whole punch, string or ribbon, and a sharpie to create expressions or names for your leaf collection. Gather, punch, tie, and write-that’s it!
Thirty Days of Thanks # 25
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Thankful Candle
Try this quickie DIY creation to illuminate your thankfulness.
Using your computer for this craft gets the job done in just a few minutes!
Type your sentiment using your favorite font and color, setting it in the center of the page ( I set this font at 95 to get it the right legibility) then hit print!
Trim the upper and lower sections of paper away so you have a band with words to wrap around a glass jar, vase or even drinking glass and tape in place. You are ready for a votive, there’s sure to be one laying around the house somewhere.
Now light!
Pretty huh.
Thirty Days of Thanks # 24
Monday, November 25, 2013Paper Tepee’s
Craft your version of these native homes I spotted on Pinterest. I love the idea of connecting with some of the kinds of homesteads that were endogenous to our lands so long ago. It is a great way to link ourselves with the history of some of the indian cultures that are so relevant to the Thanksgiving story.
To make yours, grab any size and color of paper ( paper grocery bags work great ), scissors, tape, twigs from outside and markers or paint.
Take the paper and fold it from one corner to create a funnel and tape in position, then cut from the wide end to get your desired tepee height. Place the found sticks inside in to poke though the top and tape in position. Now your are ready to draw or paint your scene, making it especially your own. A table with several tepees strewn down it center would make a colorful centerpiece on any thanksgiving table.