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Faux Pewter Polymer Clay Pendants

by Johnnie Collier

DIY Faux Pewter pendants using polymer clay by Crafts Unleashed, featured @savedbyloves

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Shaunte at Crafts Unleashed created these cool faux pewter pendants using polymer clay. This is a great project for novice to experienced clayers. If you have never used polymer clay before, and you like the idea of creating faux looks of all kinds, give it a shot. It is a medium that is inexpensive and easy to create with, right out of the package. You don’t need expensive equipment, just an oven, some household tools and your hands.

Here are some of my favorite Polymer Clay projects from SBLC. Just click the thumbnail to see the tutorials.

These and more polymer clay tutorials can be found in our TUTORIALS PAGE!

50+ DIY Stocking Stuffers for Girls & Women

by Johnnie Collier

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There are so many unique stocking stuffers to make for girls and women. From treats to jewelry to hair accessories and photo gifts, this round-up will give you plenty of inspiration resulting in Christmas morning cheer. The stockings were always my favorite part of Christmas growing up, because my momma gave it her all. Those things were busting at the seams come time to raid what seemed like magical, bottomless socks.

Some of my favorites in the collection:

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I am loving this Family Photo Go Fish gift idea from Brooke of The Crafting Chicks. How cool for the kiddos to be characters in the game. This is a winner.

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Make a box of princess dolls for the girls on your list, with tutorial and free printable backdrop at Lil Blue Boo. She can even color in the scenery herself. So cute.

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What girl (or woman still into hair flair reminiscent of her younger days) wouldn’t love these sweet snowflake hair clips from Torie Jayne. Best part… they are super easy and inexpensive, oh yeah, and fast!

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If knitting and/or crochet are not your thing, you can still make this repurposed sweater to lovely hat and mitten set. Mental note: must raid sweater section at thrift store! Even if you do knit, you can make this set using the detailed tutorial at One Pearl Button in a fraction of the time, not to mention it is eco-friendly. Bonus!

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When I saw this snowman poop stocking stuffer (words I never thought I would type) at Phar-Ma, I couldn’t take it. Now that is creative. See how to whip this lump of coal type gift using tic tacs and the free printable provided.

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DIY Dollar Store Custom Stenciled Gift Mugs

by Johnnie Collier

Today I have a great guy gift idea for you. This project only cost $1 and took just 5 minutes. Attention procrastinators: easy, cheap last minute guy gift here. You can actually make these for anyone on you list. It doesn’t have to be a mustache that you paint on here. Remember when I showed you these Martha Stewart stenciled mugs?

This project is similar, but I found these clear, big glass mugs at Dollar Tree. I made my own stencil but printing the mustache below on cardstock, cutting it out and tracing it onto contact paper. I cut that out and used the space left behind as the stencil on the mug. No die cut machine necessary.

I made one of these for everyone that is going to be at my family’s traditional egg nog New Year’s Eve get together. For some I used adhesive stencils, and others I used hand cut stencils I made from contact paper. I used Martha Stewart glass paint and her daubers to apply it. The stuff is great because you can bake it and it becomes permanent and dishwasher safe. Not to mention it applies beautifully. You can create professional looking gifts with no experience.

If you need some more handmade gift ideas, check out our 50+ roundups:

50+ Recycled Lid Crafts to Make

by Johnnie Collier

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This week I have some seriously creative uses for lids of all kinds. Mason jar lids, shoebox lids, bottle caps and more can be used to make ornaments, photo keepsakes, wall art, jewelry and much more. Lets keep those lids out of the landfills while stocking our craft supply box!

50+ Guy Gifts to Make

by Johnnie Collier

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Ask and you shall receive. Several of you have inquired as to a source for handmade Christmas gifts for men. I have brought you some of the web’s best tutorials for projects that the men in your life will cherish. Ties, toolbelts, watches and more, this roundup has gifts for guys covered with budget friendliness in mind. Enjoy!

Gift Wrap Hardware Store Style

by Johnnie Collier

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Need a unique, inexpensive way to wrap your Christmas gifts this year? I am loving Lowe’s Creative Ideas use of hardware store supplies for gift wrapped beauty. What a cool holiday repurpose. I am always wondering the aisles of tools and hardware, wondering how to creatively use the supplies in surprising ways. I never thought of gift wrap!

Make a Double Wrap Bracelet

by Johnnie Collier

Need a quick, easy, stunning Christmas gift to make? This double wrap bracelet tutorial from Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects fits the bill. It brings sparkly shine that is perfect for the holidays. I am thinking New Year’s Eve accessory! Head over for the full photo step by step and make a few for gifts this year.

Make an Aluminum Can Poinsettia Wreath

by Johnnie Collier

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Last week, I showed you this paper poinsettia wreath tutorial using a Sizzix flower petal die and card stock. I decided to use the same die to create this aluminum can poinsettia wreath. The “wreath form” is a stove top piece I picked up at my local Habitat for Humanity Restore, making this an all around eco-friendly holiday decoration. Total project cost – about $1.

My Aluminum can rose video shows you how to cut the cans. Be careful – they can be sharp when cut.

For creating the flowers using the die or template (provide in the following linked post), see the paper poinsettia wreath tutorial:

I use alcohol inks to color my poinsettia petala , like I showed you in my aluminum can leaf wreath tutorial. To give each one some variation, I went over the petals with copic markers. For the leaves, I used Martha Stewart Glitter paint. I sealed my leaves with Mod Podge Pearl Spray Sealer. I love the look of this sealer with the alcohol ink.

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To adhere the flowers to the circle stove part, I use Beacon Fabri-Tac. This stuff rocks. It is like hot glue in a bottle. Dries strong and fast.

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I finished the wreath off with a silver wire ribbon bow. I love it against our off white door. It was going to be a gift, but it just can’t leave that spot. Sometimes that happens, right?!Like aluminum can Christmas decor? Check out our aluminum can angels:

Dollar Store Stenciled Gift Mugs

by Johnnie Collier

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I snatched up these plain white coffee mugs from the dollar store recently, with Christmas gift mugs in mind. These are perfect to fill with treats, greeting cards, or gift cards for display on Christmas morning. Stencil custom monograms and text with Martha Stewart’s glass paint and adhesive stencils for a personalized keepsake. Give them to neighbors or coworkers. They will never know you paid $1!

SUPPLIES:

Dollar store coffee mugs

Martha Stewart glass paint

Martha Stewart adhesive stencils

Rubbing alcohol

Paint daubers or stencil brush

TUTORIAL:

Clean mugs with rubbing alcohol

Plan design and place stencils

Apply Paint

Carefully remove stencil before paint dries completely

The paint is permanent after 21 days of air drying, or you can speed this up by baking per instructions on Plaid’s website.

Upcycled Sweater Cowl DIY

by Johnnie Collier

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Winter weather is here, and it is time to start thinking about cowls. Over at Stuff Steph Does, learn how to upcycle your old sweaters into this cozy neck warmer. What a perfect project for a Christmas gift. Grab that pile of sweaters and get going.