Monday, January 23, 2012

First snow of 2012


We woke up on Saturday to this bit of 
Winter Wonderland.
I like small snowfalls like this.
Just enough to be nice.

This was Luna's first snow and she was a bit confused.
Can you tell?


(Her jacket was a gift.  Seems my friends like to dress her up as much as I do.)


She jumped and twirled in front of the door trying to decide if 
the trip would be worth it.
She eventually decided to try the snow.
Walked around for 2 minutes and ran right back in.


Mr. Michael was thrilled when he saw the snow and wanted to go out with 
his cool, new Spiderman boots.
At 9:00 am.
Did I mention it was freezing?
I got him to hold off until 10:30 am.


When we have snow, I make snow paint!
Go to your Dollar Store and purchase inexpensive spray bottles.
One for each color.
I lucked out and found colored ones to match the paint.
Fill with water and a few drops of food coloring
and let the little ones go to town!


These are always a hit.
Even if he had technical difficulties with orange.


After about 20 minutes, Michael presented me with 
Colorful Snow Castles.
He did a great job. 


Once he was colored out, it was time for a sled ride with Dad.



 Not a bad way to spend a snowy Saturday!

XOXO

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Friday, January 20, 2012

Those are some Angry Birds.



So this is what those pesky 1X1 glass tiles have been transformed into

Angry Birds Magnets!

I had originally made these little guys last year for an auction
to benefit a group of 
Incredible, Sweet, Supportive, Hot, Funny and Creative moms.
{Go OOF!}

As soon as my little Angry Birds addict saw them, he fell in love.
I promised him I would make him a set of his own.
Better late than never, right?

So a bit of a flashback to my last kiln POST
These little guys were pretty fiesty and I had to start from scratch.

When I finally opened up the big kiln and found perfect little clear tiles,
I was thrilled!



 I gathered some pics and created a little Angry Birds printable last year
and picked my favorite feathered friends.
Oh, and some of those mean little pigs, too.


Get your Angry Birds printable page HERE.

So here is my list of materials to create this fun little guys.


Clear Glass Tiles or Blobs
Angry Birds printable
Mod Podge and Brush
Magnets
Strong Glue
Pen and Scissors 

First, Take you glass tile and make sure the image fits.


I do this for all my tiles and images.


Trace around each tile with your pen and cut out the shape.
Be sure to cut inside the line.
I also line up my tiles in the same order and set aside.



Grab your first tile and corresponding cut out.
Paint a layer of Mod Podge to the back of the tile

and then place the picture
Face Down on the Mod Podge.


Apply a coat of Mod Podge to the back of the paper 
and set aside to dry.
You should apply at least 3 coats, allowing drying time in between.


Once dry, take your magnets and apply some glue to the back.
Center the magnet on the back of the tile and press.
Let Dry.


Notice how I have them spaced out?
If you keep the magnets too close they will pull towards eachother.
(Yes, this is from experience and a mess of glue and magnets everywhere.)


And here is the finished product!


Super cute, functional and 
they made my little man giggle. 

Ok, they make me giggle, too.  I love them.
Hope you do, too.


XOXO

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Wondering what's in the kiln, now?

Remember the glass tiles from this post that didn't come out so well?
So I tried to fix them up in my 6X6 inch baby kiln....




Thing is, the baby kiln is super awesome, but as with any baby
you have to watch it,
since it doesn't have an automatic timer like by big kiln.

I had every intention of checking on it every ten minutes, 
but then the little man asked me to help
him with a craft...
and the tiles were over-fired.

1600 degrees.

How is that a problem?
Well, they get this nasty frosted film all over them.


Yuck.
Not the look I was going for.

Anyway, I had to start from scratch.
With a fully supervised little helper. 
 (Safety first, peeps)


A new sheet of glass.


cut into 1 inch strips



then into one inch squares.



2 layers, 1495 degrees and a timed kiln later later....


(don't mind the spots, it's just the non-stick coating chipping.  I have to reapply.  
But I was lazy and just arranged the tiles around them.)


They are perfect for my next little endeavor.
More to come!

XOXO
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Monday, January 16, 2012

Beautiful and Quick Handmade Gifts

I wanted to share the last of my Christmas Handmade Gifts
these are very easy and 
SUPER CUTE!
You should keep them in mind for any gift giving opportunity.
Trust me.

First on the list were these adorable rosette bracelets.



I had first seen them via this Pinterest pin from Sew.Craft.Create.
She has the best tutorial for sewing these babies.

I opted for and different assembly technique.
And out came the hot glue gun...

I cut a circle of felt about the size I wanted the final rosette to be. 
Mine was about 2 inches.

I chose a complimentary color to the 2 fabrics I was using.
I love Green and Baby Blue.
Yellow and Baby Blue isn't bad either.

I then cut a strip of fabric approximately 14 inches long
I decided to leave the edges frayed since I liked the look.
Tie a knot at on end and then hot glue it to the center of the felt circle.
Then twist and glue until you cover the felt.


I then cut a rectangular strip of felt then width of the circle
I ran hot glue down both of the long lengths
and attached to the circle.

Take a length of chain and measure your wrist.
Cut to length.
Add a Toggle Clasp to either end of the chain with jump rings
Thread through the felt rectangle
Find where you would like to attach your charm.
Attach with a jump ring.


I made two for my friends. 
They both loved them.
The fabrics were bother very much "them".


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Next up were another two tee-shirt scarves.
I've made one for myself earlier this year and love it.
Two of my friends commented on it so I figured they may like their own.

I used the same technique I saw on this great video.


The only difference is that I sewed my seam for the scarf.
I just like the finished look.

Just place both sides of ruffles together,
measure the length you want
and sew the seam.



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Last up were more kiln fired bottles.


A blue cheese dish with glass beads and matching spreader.


A mini Corona bottle that makes the perfect spoon rest.
The guys LOVE these.
Turns out Corona paints the labels on their bottles,
so they stay intact after firing in the kiln.



Everyone loved their handmade gifts.
Or at least said they did...  :)

Make something from the heart.

XOXO
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