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DIY Circle Ornaments

DIY Circle Ornaments Kids Craft Tools: Scissors✁ Hot glue gun (done by parent) Hole puncher or use needle (done by parent) Glue for accessories  Accessories= ribbons, gems, beads Paint, markers, other drawing utensils Cup for drawing circle Thin Cardboard 1. Create your circles and rectangle to make the top of the ornament: 2. I took about 1 inch to about 4 inches in length and folded it to create the top part of the  ornament. 3. punch a hole in the top part of your ornament. With either a hole puncher or create a hole with needle. 4. Hot glue your top piece together, Then keeping the undesirable part of cardboard pieces in the inside, hot glue the two circles with the top in the middle of the two circle pieces. 5. Allow you and your child to use the imagination and go to town. Add the string to the top and other extras if you like!   Place them on a tree or wreath, or send  them out to family who will enjoy! Leave a comment if you enjoyed  creating these! ...

2017 female DIY Christmas gifts

           This year I decided to make my Xmas gifts. They feel more personal that way!! I don't have a big family so it is very easy to whip up a few things and be done with everyone on my list. I still have my husband's gift to put together, but I still have time for that. Whereas the others they have to go through the mailing system. And this time of year it can be a nightmare getting your package.   My first gift to the lovely ladies in my family I made these wonderfully crocheted headbands to keep your ears warm. I had unused yarn in my closet because I had gotten too much when I made my husband his scarf for his birthday. I think it's clever to use the craft material you already have when deciding what to make for gifts. I used this tutorial( crochet headband tutorial )up to where she wanted to make the stitch more difficult, but I didn't have time to get flustered by using a new stitch. So I just used the one stitch all the way t...