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!

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.

Paperback Book Turned into Christmas Decor

  Hi there !

My library has paperback books for 10 cents.

I thought it would be fun to  make a folded ornament shape.

Remove the books cover.

I didn't do any counting of pages. I folded 3 top to bottom, then 3

bottom to top.

          

You may like the shape at this point.

I went back and did a second fold every 3 top to bottom.

I had a wood scrap and an eye screw...put together it made a ornament

hanger.

This picture shows my mistake- an extra fold was necessary

but I don't think it will be noticeable.

To cover the base, I added some some beads to a button

then glued it in place.

You know I'm not crazy about glitter but I went ahead

and added it to some of the edges with white glue.

This one is glitter mess.

Thank you for stopping by !

It is always great to hear from you.

xo Lisa S