Gift Giving 101 – Project #9 – Etched Glass

By Amber Graham/photos by Kelly Carr Etching a name or picture turns an ordinary dish into extraordinary! Gather your supplies: Glass Gift Item we chose a baking dish Contact Paper Craft Knife Glass Etching Cream (sold at most craft stores) Sponge Brush Stencil Design we used a last name printed off the computer This project [...]

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Gift Giving 101 – Project #8 : Chalkboard Tray

by Amber Graham/ photos by Kelly Carr Here is another great project using chalkboard paint!   Gather your supplies: Tray Sanding Block or Sandpaper Chalk Board Paint Sponge Brush Ribbon ***See notes in previous post regarding Chalk Board Paint.   Use your sanding block or sand paper to prepare the tray. This tray was metal [...]

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Gift Giving 101 – Project #7 – Chalk Board Paint Mugs

By Amber Graham/photos by Kelly Carr Fill these mugs with hot chocolate mixes, tea bags, cider, specialty coffees or candy – the possibilities are endless! You could even fill them with colored chalk and give to the teacher! Gather your supplies: Chalk Board Paint Paint Brush (sponge or bristled) Mugs You can find chalk board [...]

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Gift Giving 101 – Project # 6: Scented Fire-Starters

By Amber Graham / photos by Kelly Carr This project is so easy it would be a great one to do with children. Fill a basket with several of these and you’ll have an inexpensive, practical gift for your neighbors!   Gather your supplies: newspaper and/or brown or white craft paper pinecones, acorns, small smooth [...]

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Gift Giving 101 – Project # 5: Festive Christmas Candle

By Amber Graham / photos by Kelly Carr This is a project the entire family can easily do. Children might want to help you make one for their teachers or grandparents! Gather your supplies: inexpensive candles (try colored candles, too!) mod podge sponge brush epsom salt (find it at the pharmacy!) ribbon This project is [...]

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Gift Giving 101- Project # 4: Memory Jar or Scrapbook in a Jar

by Amber Graham/photos by Kelly Carr This is one of my favorite projects of our series. I don’t scrapbook but wanted a way to save family keepsakes and memories throughout the year. This jar contains supplies to jot down memories quickly, provides a place to keep small mementos, and looks great while doing it! Gather [...]

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