Chubby Gingerbread Picture Frame Ornament

 

Hi !

How are you? 

I know you're busy....but I wanted to share this idea with you.

I've been on the search for a Baby's First Christmas ornament

 but I'm not liking the ones I find.

I saw these wood frames in the craft area at DOLLAR TREE.

OKAY, yes it's a flower...but stay with me.

I thought I could turn them into a

chubby gingerbread man.

I purchased a set of two and cut them apart

and removed the staples

I gave them a light sanding.

I found some paint in my stash...no label...not sure of the color.

I also had some puff paint.

I painted front and back.

I cut a piece of cardstock and mylar for the photo opening.

I used a sharpie to draw a face and the puff paint along the edges.

I wanted to personalize the frame.

I plan to give it as a gift.

They tiny bow was glued in place.

I was happy with how they turned out.

Do you still see a flower?

Maybe you can see from the first picture there was also

a house shaped frame.

I picked one up-

I made a couple of the house frames.

I painted it to look like their home.

I used an eye pin at the top so the ornament can hang.

You could just hot glue a ribbon or bow for hanging.

I wanted to leave room at the top to personalize

the ornament with the family's name and date.

These frames make great gifts.

I was able to make 2 gifts from 1 set.

1 set of 2 was $1.25 !!!!!

I hope you can find some too!

Thanks again ! It's so nice to have you visit.

xo Lisa S

No Bake Faux Gingerbread Cookies

Hello!

Let's make some C O O K I E S ! 

I used Air Dry clay for this project.

Crayola- Model Magic is available at most craft stores,

usually with the crafts for kids.

It comes in many colors.

I purchased the EARTHTONE-

it's paintable but not necessary.

The clay dries in 24 hours.

I worked with half the package at a time.

Kneed with your hands to soften up a little.

I used a rolling pin to flatten out the clay.

Roll between two sheets of parchment paper.

My rolling pin is just for crafts ( not for food )

They look so cute already!

After I rolled out all the clay- there was just a bit left over.

So I pressed the remainder of the clay into the cutter,

This way I had no scraps!

Half of the package made 10 cookies

Yes, there is a Chicken in the mix!

My Mom loves to decorate with chickens 

so I made one just for her!

This clay is sponge-like and lightweight.

When the cookies were completely dry,

I decorated them with white puff paint.

The puff paint was from HOBBY LOBBY about $1.30

Easy to decorate !

See how they look on a plate ?

I put them in the kitchen, tucked inside a sifter.

For fun I added a book.

My children loved the story of The Gingerbread Man.

So glad you were able to stop by!

I tried to make our visit short and SWEET!

XO Lisa S

Shaker Cards, Tags and Ornaments

 Hello my friend,

Christmas is coming sooner than I would like.

I don't know where the time goes.

I've been shopping and decorating-

Going to parties!

One of my favorite parts of the season is

WRAPPING GIFTS!

I wanted to make some unique tags this year.

This is a photo copy of one of my own Shiny Brite boxes.

I printed out some labels and

cut out the center to create a window.

I save scraps of cellophane packaging.

You can use envelopes, cracker and cookie bags.

I found a piece to cover the window.

It was trimmed and glued to the back side.

I like to used Fabric Tac.

I found these sequins at the Dollar Tree !

Just $1.25 each.

The are a beautiful assortment of colors.

You can make your mix of colors as you go-

I did a little at a time.

Mixed in a small bowl -

Leave one side open to fill- then glue closed.

For this box lid I added a small piece of tinsel garland

behind the cellophane.

I glued an old photo inside.

The boy has on a winter hat and coat.

These photos are from an old friend who passed away.

I helped her clean her home when she moved to assisted living.

Her family did not want them, I didn't have the heart to

toss them.

On the back of the photo -

1st xmas 1938

I used a silver

 chenille stem behind the cellophane window,

to create a mini sparkling tinsel icicle package.

To create a tag I add an eyelet and ribbon.

I used Distress ink along some of the edges.

The box of cookies had such adorable graphics....

I held on to it until I got inspired!

I used small scissors to cut out the mini Gingerbread Babies,

I just knew they would look good in the window

along with some small seed beads.

I cut this one below a bit shorter and filled it with sequins.

I also wanted to make a see-through window.

I used a poly bag used for postcards.

The window was cut and than a pattern cut for the back.

It made a nice ornament for the tree.

These can be tucked in a card or package.

The tags with the sequins are fun to shake!

I just couldn't stop- I was having so much fun!

So I'll be using these for Christmas gift tags this year.

I will probably tuck a few inside Christmas cards.

They are just the right to make a pocket for a gift card.

Thanks for the visit!!!

xo Lisa S

I even made a couple of Birthday cards!

Tip-

Do you dislike glitter?

Try emptying your paper punch.