Snow days

I was lucky to get off two days from my job for the snow we received. I took advantage and worked on some projects. I finished a wool applique project, pattern by Buttermilk Basin. I painted some canning jars and put some spring flowers in them. I made a huge wreath, and some homemade cinnamon rolls.
Such a fun day! A day for me.

Projects

I enjoy crafting so much. But with working two jobs my time for crafting is limited. I was able to spend today crafting. I made a Valentine Wreath with all items from the dollar tree, except the gold ribbon that I got for $1.00 at walmart. If you would like to watch a step by step tutorial I am adding the link "This Southern Girl Can"  , this girl is so funny and offers so many quick and inexpensive tutorials.

I enjoy doing wool applique and have several projects that I want to get completed. I have the wool pieces cut and attached to table runner. It is called the January Vintage Table runner  pattern by Buttermilk Basin. I need to do the stitching and add buttons for the snowman's eyes.

I will show some projects that I want to complete this year.

Some Christmas around my house

I have most of my shopping completed. I have my Christmas cards and packages ready to mail. I kept my decorating simple this year. I wanted to share some of my decor with you. Next will be baking.
I love the entire Christmas Season.

LED Candles from the Dollar Tree DIY

I am so much enjoying making different Christmas crafts. My latest is LED candles with Winter images. I download an image that I like and print it on tissue paper. Here is a simple "You tube" tutorial on how to do it. How to print on Tissue Paper
 After doing this I gently tear around the image that I want for the candle. Apply modpodge to the candle where I want to apply the image. Gently apply the picture. I use a small wadded up piece of plastic wrap to smooth out the picture from the center outwards. Next I let this dry and apply another coat of modpodge to the picture. After this is almost completely dry I apply modpodge to the rest of the candle. I sprinkle glitter glass over it, regular glitter would work. Then I let this dry.  Here you have a beautiful candle for a little over a dollar.
 I wish I knew how to fix my blog so that you could leave comments.  Hope you enjoy this quick little tutorial.

My finished candles

DIY Pillow Cases

I love watching you tube videos by "Missouri Star Quilt Co.", she has a variety of tutorials on many things. She has a simple tutorial for making pillow cases. I decided to make them for my grandchildren for Christmas. Here are the two I have made for the girls. I am still on the look out for the right fabric for the boys. I think they turned out so cute. Such a fun and quick project. Here is a link to the video. Pillowcase tutorial

Mini Mouse is for Ruby.

The skulls I don't really like but my teenage granddaughter Riley loves them.

Dollar Tree DIY

I have been having a ball watching videos on Dollar Tree Christmas Hauls and Dollar Tree DIY
I am getting all kinds of ideas.

I made two pictures using frames from the dollar tree, a piece of scrap book paper, a Christmas ornament, some snowflake stickers and some ribbon.

I love how they turned out. And only a little over $2.00 each. I would like to share my projects with you.

I am not sure what is going on with blogger, but for some reason no comments are showing up on my posts. I did have an email stating that someone tried.

Having fun making wreaths

I have been having a ball watching you tube videos on making wreaths using mostly dollar store materials.
I have made five so far and am having so much fun. I will show you my creations. I know I don't post very often but I haven't been getting any comments. I know blogger has changed. If you see this post please leave me a comment, so I know if my blog is being seen. Now for the wreaths. I am especially proud of the red truck wreaths. And my grandson Jake and I made the reindeer one for his house, he had so much fun and is proud of his wreath.