4 Photo Gift Ideas

Take a wooden crafts letter (we chose "M" for Mom, but her first initial would work as well) and paint the outside edges with a bright accent color; let dry. Print a variety of meaningful black-and-white photos. Cut the photos to fit the front of the letter and adhere each one carefully using a thin layer of decoupage medium.

Gather inexpensive supplies--cardstock, photos, photo corners, and ribbon--for this easy-to-make card and frame combo. Cut a sheet of cardstock in half lengthwise, and tape ends together to make one long piece. Fold every 4 inches. Attach photos with photo corners. Punch a hole in the back and thread ribbon through to wrap around the booklet.

Mom's homecoming will surely be more joyful with this fun wall hanging.

Simply paint ready-made medium-density fiberboard to your desired color. When dry, select one letter and arrange photos over it, taping together with low-tack artist's tape (available at craft stores). Carefully flip the photos and letter facedown and trace around the letter with a pencil. Remove the letter and cut photos along the traced line. Adhere the photo collage to the front of the letter with a decoupage medium. Remove low-tack tape from photos.

Start with a 14-inch pillow cover. Print 3x3-inch photos of you and Mom on iron-on ink-jet fabric sheets, cut them out, and iron them on a 12x9-inch felt sheet. Hand-stitch around the photo edges with floss. Punch holes in felt and fabric strips and attach the strips to the edges of the felt sheet with scrapbooking brads. Hand-stitch or use fabric glue to attach the embellished felt sheet to pillow cover; add felt die cuts. Finish by stuffing the pillow cover with fiberfill or a purchased pillow form and stitching the cover closed.

Source:BHG

Mother's Day Gift Idea

Mother's Day is approaching. This craft idea is great for young or old recipients

DIY Ambient Paper Lanterns

Add ambience to your next dinner party with these fun and festive lanterns

Place them on the mantle or dining table. You probably have the materials hanging around the house. What could be easier?

What you'll need:  

1. Clear plastic water bottles from your recycle bin! Those with grooves are fine, they don’t show when lit.
2. white paper
3.  LED tealight candles. For a really bright glow, use Supernight  LED Lights like these
4. Clear tap
5. X-acto knife or Silhoutte Portait 

Creativity credit goes to Ananda at  apieceofrainbow.com For the complete tutorial with pictures and free template visit her blog.

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Elegant DIY Quilted Ornament

Make this elegant ornament 

What you'll need : A smooth foam ball, 6 pieces of fabric, cut to fit the design you’d like to create on your ornament.
Braided trim
Ribbon & pearl-tipped pin for the hanger
Scissors & glue

For a free pattern for this ornament, plus fabric-cutting template, visit theornamentgirl.com.

For complete how-to with pictures  click here

source: celebratemagazine.com

Reversible Wood Block Holiday Sign

One side says "Give Thanks," the other side says, "Joyous"

What you'll need:
Wood, Paint, Scrapebook paper, Modge Podge  and Sandpaper
 Kenneth Wingard's blog for the complete how-to with great photo's
             

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14 Stylish Cake Stands For Every Occasion

14 Stylish Cake Stands For Every Occasion

Cake stands are not just for cakes. They can be used to display cupcakes, cookies, and muffins. In addition they make the perfect base for a lovely centerpiece. Here are 14 festive and fun cake stands that will suit every occasion and celebration.

one: It's easy to make a cake stand with a decorative tall/short glass and festive plate. See DIY here.

two: This beautiful stand will turn any cake into a piece of art.  

three: These domed mini cake stands are an elegant  way to give some chocolate goodness as a gift.

four:  Who doesn't love polka dots? This two tier stoneware cake stand comes in blue, yellow and green.

five: If rustic is your style this DIY cake stand will surely be the one for you. See how to make it here.  

six: Any cake will be "dazzling" served on this whimsical stand.

seven: Nickel plated black orchid stand with granite by Michael Aram.

eight: Display a beautiful dessert on this rustic hand-carved pedestal. 

nine: Bombay jewel Benzara Traditional Style Decorative Cake Stand.

ten: Eye-catching silvertone stand adds touch of elegance to entertaining. Great way to serve desserts, appetizers or anything in between.

eleven: Add a whole lot of pop to your party. Bake a batch of cupcakes and set them atop these colorful cupcake stands!

twelve: Porcelain skirted cake stand plain round pedestal white with royal blue and white stripes ribbon.

Now go and bake a cake!!