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Craft: Lace Frill Sock Christmas Angel

Benetta
Silver Post Medal for All Time! 408 Posts

December 20, 2017

Turn a girl's cotton lace frill sock into a sweet little Christmas angel. A great way to use a mismatched sock for something useful.

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Craft: Pasta Christmas Tree

attosa
Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,246 Posts

December 18, 2017

This is a beautiful little centerpiece you can make from dry pasta, a foam cone, and paint. I think it'd be beautiful in any colour, but it really looks quite chic in gold with red accents. The farfalle bowtie pasta sitting on top is a cute little finishing touch.

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Craft: Christmas Tea Tree

15mhhm15
Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,298 Posts

December 12, 2017

This is a cute Christmas tea tree to make and gift to a tea lover, or as decor for the holidays. You could pair this gift with a mug filled with chocolates.

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Scorpio Adult Coloring Page

Scorpio Adult Coloring PageScorpios are born between October 23 and November 21. They are credited with being resourceful, brave, and passionate. Their weaknesses include being distrustful, jealous, and secretive. The Scorpio symbol is the scorpion's stinger. Have fun coloring this page created for your sign.

Virgo Adult Coloring Page - coloring page

Virgo Adult Coloring PageThe sixth sign of the zodiac is Virgo. Persons born under this sign, between August 23 to September 22, are know for their attention to detail. If this is your sign, enjoy relaxing with this coloring page.

Snack Box New Year's Noisemakers - 2 noisemakers

Snack Box New Year's NoisemakersThese are cute little noisemakers for the countdown on New Year's Eve! All you need for the main bit are some empty snack boxes, Popsicle sticks, and dried pasta or rice. Use a little paint and glitter to glam them up. Have a safe and happy new year celebration!

Christmas Triangle Candy Box Ornament - ornament on tree next to bottle cap ornament

Christmas Triangle Candy Box OrnamentThis was my first trial run to make Christmas favors for my niece's classmates. I would recommend making the triangles at least 3 inches at the base or longer and taller to accommodate more candies.

Easy Light Purple Christmas Stationery - card and wrapped gift of stationary

Easy Light Purple Christmas StationeryHaving some unexpected guests over for Christmas Eve? Here is an easy way to make a set of matching stationery, so that you will be able to make them feel just a special as all your other guests.

A toilet paper tube decorated like a reindeer and filled with candy.

Holiday Reindeer Candy HolderThis project was inspired by the Pez dispenser, where it's a toy on the top and gum underneath. Instead this is a reindeer with candy inside.

Wire Gift Tag Charm and Ornaments - wrapped gift with charm

Wire Gift Tag Charm and OrnamentsHere is an awesome way to personalize a gift, by adding a monogram initial gift tag charm that also serves as a Christmas ornament.

Happy Bow Wreath - finished wreath hanging on the door

Happy Holidays Bow WreathEven though I am not done unpacking, it occurred to me that I hadn't had time to decorate with any Christmas things. So today, I did something super easy and fast.

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Making a Duct Tape Poinsettia - finished flower

Making a Duct Tape PoinsettiaMy local dollar store had duct tape for 50 cents a roll so I had to get some in holiday colours to craft with, of course! They're great for decorations or sticking onto a wrapped gift. Here is how to make a simple, but cute, poinsettia plant with duct tape, paper, and a stick.

Clear Ornaments with Christmas Confetti - ornament hanging on the tree

Clear Ornaments with Christmas ConfettiI am seeing clear ornaments as a popular trend this year. Many stores are selling these Christmas confetti ornaments for $5-10 each. You can totally make some yourself.

Cupcake Liner Ornament - finished ornament

Cupcake Liner OrnamentThis a simple and cute ornament that looks like a carnation. All you need is a ball, some glue, and some cupcake liners. I like using metallic liners because they reflect light very nicely!

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Cute Reindeer Ornament - ornament hanging on the tree

Cute Reindeer OrnamentThis is an inexpensive and cute reindeer ornament project to do with your child. Most of the items you may already have at home.

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Easy Christmas Felt Garland or Bracelet - longer length for garland wrapped on stair rail

Easy Christmas Felt Garland or BraceletThis is an easy Christmas garland you can make with felt. I actually made the garland last year and used it again this year for the stair rail. I am showing you the same concept again, but as a bracelet. You can also make it as a necklace, and of course a garland too!

Let It Snow Paper Plate Craft - finished tree plate

Let It Snow Paper Plate CraftChristmas is just around the corner. Time to get the kids excited! Here is a fun Christmas craft that the kids can do. Turn a paper plate into a cute decoration. Afterwards, let them put it up against mom's fridge to share their excitement with the family. Whoo-hoo!

Plastic Bottle Christmas Tree - close up of tree with lights

Plastic Bottle Christmas TreeIf plastic bottles are gifted - they are gifted with many different ways to be recycled. And because it's the Christmas season, I'll make a table top Christmas tree from plastic bottles.

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Plastic Spoon Tree - tree in the garden

Plastic Spoon TreeHere's a fun and easy way to make a chic looking tree for the holidays, or any time of the year. I think they look lovely both indoors and outdoors. All you need are plastic spoons, a piece of paper, and hot glue. The bigger the paper, the taller the tree.

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Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments - two ornaments on flocked tree

Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree OrnamentsThis is a fun Christmas Tree ornament project for kids. Plus, looks nice against the Christmas Tree!

Bottle Cap Ornaments - 4 completed ornaments

Bottle Cap OrnamentsInstead of tossing out the bottle caps, you could make ornaments. These ornaments are the perfect size for a mini Christmas tree. You could also use this as an accent when wrapping presents too.

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Christmas Memorial Ornament

Christmas Memorial OrnamentThis is a memorial Christmas ornament. The dates of the loved one's life is painted or marked on the ornament, and the inside of the ornament holds the memorial card and is filled with seasonal decorations.

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Hot Air Balloon Decoration - finished paper plate and plastic cup hot air balloon hanging on the wall

Hot Air Balloon DecorationThis decoration is easy and fun to make and looks cheerful and colourful in a child's room. It is a great rainy day project for children to make themselves. Decorate it however you wish. You don't have to use marker pens. You could try decoupage or collage, stickers, or fancy sticky tape instead.

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Mini String Christmas Tree - finished green string Christmas tree

Mini String Christmas TreeI just adore this craft for the holidays! It costs next to nothing to make, yet it's such a great piece of decor.

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Present Wreath - finished wreath

Present WreathThis wreath is perfect to put above your fireplace near the Christmas tree.

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Stick and Yarn Snowflake Decoration - finished snowflake hanging on the wall

Stick and Yarn Snowflake DecorationThis is a craft using sticks, yarn, and glue to make a large snowflake you can hang both indoors and out. I used the stick handles from plastic spoons that I had leftover from another craft. You can also use Popsicle sticks or twigs.

String of Lights Nail Art - finished string of lights with red, blue, and green bulbs

String of Lights Nail ArtI love seasonal nail art. This is a continuous string of Christmas lights that goes from your thumbnail to your pinky nail.

Taurus Adult Coloring Page

Taurus Adult Coloring PageIf your birthday is between April 20 and May 20, you were born under the sign of Taurus. Those born in Taurus enjoy material goods and physical pleasures. Print out and enjoy coloring this Taurus zodiac page.

Aries Adult Coloring Page

Aries Adult Coloring PageIf you were born between March 21 and April 19 then Aries is your sign. Aries is the first sign in the zodiac and people born under this sign are seen as leaders of the pack, the first to get things done. Have fun coloring this zodiac page displaying a ram, the symbol for Aries.

Christmas Eve Pillar Candle Decoration - table wreath with lit candle

Christmas Eve Pillar Candle DecorationHere is an easy pillar candle decoration to make! Add some pizzazz to your Christmas Eve table with this craft, and be ready to wow your guests.

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Christmas Flower Ornaments - paper flowers in tree

Christmas Flower OrnamentsThese flowers are cute for hanging on the Christmas tree. They're made from toilet paper rolls.

Christmas Snow Globe Card - finished card

Christmas Snow Globe CardI made this Christmas snow globe card for my sister. It is extra girly, but you can alter the concept with snow flakes, stars, or other confetti/glitter.

Oh Christmas Tree Card - use dry brush and gold dusting powder to add shimmer, glue a gold star to top of the tree

Oh Christmas Tree CardChristmas is a time for family fun and building new memories. Here is a quick Christmas card that you and the kids can make together.

Popsicle Stick Wreath - finished wreath

Popsicle Stick WreathMy family and I love Popsicles. I have a drawer full of cleaned sticks that I've saved over the years. This is an awesome wreath you can make from those sticks. All you need is some glue, paint, and some foliage. This is a great craft for all ages.

Cancer Adult Coloring Page

Cancer Adult Coloring PageAlong with Pisces and Scorpio, Cancer is part of the water trigon in astrology. People born between June 22 and July 22 are said to be born under Cancer. Many personality traits are associated with Cancerians including being introspective, intuitive, emotional, and domestic.

Lace Frill Sock Snowman - cute little girl's sock snowman

Lace Frill Sock SnowmanHere is another idea of how a mismatched sock may become useful: by turning it into a sweet little snowman! It is winter after all!

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Pleated Ribbon Brooch - two finished pleated ribbon bows

Pleated Ribbon BroochThis ribbon brooch looks really classy. You can alter the look by changing the width and length of the ribbon, by adding or subtracting the number of ribbon pieces you use and by choosing ribbons of different colours and patterns.

Christmas Wreath and Tree Holiday Card

Christmas Wreath and Tree Holiday CardThis is a very cute holiday card to make for someone special. I like the 3D appearance of this card from the wreath to the Christmas tree. This card was made with items I already had at home.

Dryer Ball Snowman Stocking Stuffer - snowman's head peeking out of stocking

Dryer Ball Snowman Stocking StufferI made dryer balls for my 3 adult girls and decided to wrap them to look like snowmen, just for fun!

Easy Bird Feeder - hanging feeder

Easy Bird FeederThere are lots of ways to make a bird feeder, but I think this is one of the easiest and most fun to make. It is an excellent craft for children to do because the end product looks good with only a minimal amount of skill needed.

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Magazine Christmas Tree - tree on coffee table

Magazine Christmas TreeDon't throw away that old magazine. With a few folds and some paint, you can make a beautiful Christmas tree!

Pasta Christmas Ornaments - ornaments against a wood background

Pasta Christmas OrnamentsI am in love with making these ornaments out of dry pasta. Some of my favourite pasta shapes to create with are penne and rotelle, but any variety can be used. Go ahead and experiment!

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3D Straw Christmas Tree Gift Box - finished gift box

3D Straw Christmas Tree Gift BoxThis is a cute way to turn an empty box and some straws into a cute Christmas tree gift box. You don't need to paint or cover the box, just turn it inside out and decorate!

Homemade Christmas Wreaths

Homemade Christmas WreathsWant to personalize your own wreath with items you have around the house? Here is a quick and easy way to bring it all together in a wreath and enjoy it all season long.

Cute Mini Notebooks - closeup of finished books

Cute Mini NotebooksI found this craft somewhere on the internet and I'm trying to make my own. The difference is that I'm using recycled paper. One side is printed and the other is left blank, so I was thinking this can still be used for this kind of brilliant idea.

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Angelica the Elegant Christmas Angel - finished angel with features and wings added

Angelica the Elegant Christmas AngelTurn simple craft material and flowers cut from leftover embroidered net lace fabric into an elegant angel for Christmas.

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Christmas Ornaments Wreath - finished wreath with candy cane striped ribbon and silver ornaments hanging

Christmas Ornaments WreathLast year, I bought a bunch of Christmas ornaments at 90% off. This year, I am using those ornaments as decorations for around the house. This is an ornament wreath I made that can be hung indoors or outdoors.

Handcrafted Greeting Card with Stickers and Tape - closeup of finished card

Handcrafted Greeting Card with Stickers and TapeUse stickers and decorative sticky tape to make professional looking hand made greetings cards in minutes. Copy the one I have made to start you off, then when you have got the hang of it you can use different stickers in different positions to make a variety of styles.

Christmas Tree Table Decoration - decorated tree

Christmas Tree Table DecorationNeed a little something to cheer up your Christmas table? Here is an easy affordable Christmas tree table decoration you and your guests will enjoy.

Gingerbread House Christmas Collage - finished mini collage

Gingerbread House Christmas CollageLooking for a new idea for your Christmas decorations this year? Here is a great collage that you can make! It features a gingerbread house, surrounded by a snowy landscape. Display the collage on a mini wooden easel on your mantelpiece, and be ready to wow your guests.

Gumball Machine Ornament

Gumball Machine OrnamentThis is a really cute ornament for the tree and also make nice stocking stuffers.

Thrifty Holiday Gift Wrapping - wrapped gifts

Thrifty Holiday Gift WrappingI find it's more fun and definitely more cost effective to make my own wrapping paper from household items and scraps rather than to purchase rolls of different wrapping paper and big bows. It's also a nice touch of personalization to make something yourself. Here is how.

Upcycled Light Bulb Penguin - ornament hanging on tree

Upcycled Light Bulb PenguinLight bulbs that burn out make for fantastic crafts. Here, I've painted an old useless light bulb to look like a penguin, then wrapped it in some felt scraps and cotton balls so he's ready for the holidays. A simple piece of yarn glued to the top will make this a great ornament on your tree!

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Candle of Light Christmas Card

Candle of Light Christmas CardDuring Christmas, we celebrate the birth of the Light of the World. This mini adult coloring page turned card features a burning candle that serves as a great reminder of the reason for the season. It is an easy and cost-effective way to make cards for all your friends and family that will bring a special message of joy.

Inexpensive Ribbon Wreath

Inexpensive Ribbon WreathCan you believe this wreath was made with just a paper plate, ribbon and some spare floral decor I had?

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Cardboard Tube Christmas Wreath Wreath - finished wreath

Cardboard Tube Christmas Ring WreathI save all the cardboard tubes from toilet paper to make crafts. Here is a kid-friendly craft using them to make a Christmas wreath. Add some paint and a ribbon and you're ready to hang it up.

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Handcrafted Rag Made From Old Shirts - finished cleaning rag made from t-shirts

Handcrafted Rag Made From Old ShirtsI hate throwing away my stuff especially when I know that I could make other things from it, just like these two large sized cotton shirts. When I was very young, we made rags at school. They are made from strips of old shirts.

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Christmas Pinecones - decorated pinecones

Christmas PineconesBoth immature green pinecones and old dried pinecones make for great mini Christmas trees. They look so cute with cotton as snow and beads and necklaces as ornaments. They make cute little centerpieces. This craft is great for all ages.

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Eyes for You Greetings Card - finished card and envelope

Eyes for You Greetings CardMake a cute and funny card for a loved one to tell them they're the only one for you. Use wiggle eyes to replace the word "eyes" in the greeting. Its fun and easy to make.

Revamping an Old Statue Lamp - statue next to candle holder

Revamping an Old Statue LampMy statue lamp is no longer doing its job, but I wanted to keep parts of it due to the beautiful and old theme of the lamp. I decided to make one part a candle holder and use the other part as an accent piece. :)

Thankful Tree - full tree

Thankful TreeThis is a keepsake tree you can make for yourself, or a larger one for your kids and family to add to each day for the month of November. Each leaf represents what you are thankful for. It is a nice way to take the time and reflect on what we are thankful for.

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Trio of Bells Christmas Card - finished card

Trio of Bells Christmas CardCelebrate the festive season with a DIY card featuring a trio of bells. The bells are symbolic of the joy we celebrate during Christmas. The colors of the card can easily be adjusted, and can even be made in the traditional Christmas colors.

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Christmas Tree Card - front of finished card

Christmas Tree CardThis is a cute and simple card that can be created with craft essentials you may already have at home. Perfect for kids to make too!

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Cardboard Tube Santa Claus Ornament - finished Santa ornament

Cardboard Tube Santa Claus OrnamentThis is a fun craft for all ages using the cardboard tube from toilet paper and gift tissue paper. Use a marker to make Santas with different expressions! Happy holidays!

Miniature Wreaths - wreaths and silver snowflakes on silver tree

Mason Jar Ring Miniature WreathsI made three mini wreaths to hang on the tree using mason jar lids.

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Stenciled Tea Towels or Bags - finished towels

Stenciled Tea Towels or BagsI had some free eco-friendly bags and a simple tea towel that I decided to decorate. I will use them to wrap gifts for the holidays and not only save on wrapping paper (which wastes money and our resources), but will also be a pretty and useful gift for my recipients!

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Upcycled Calendar Christmas Wreath - finished wreath

Upcycled Calendar Christmas WreathI hate throwing away calendars from the previous years. I tend to keep the better pieces of large artwork from the nicer ones, then use the pages from lesser desired pages to do crafts. This is a Christmas wreath made of those pages.

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Vintage Star-Studded Christmas Gift Box

Vintage Star-Studded Christmas Gift BoxUpcycle an empty tea box into a beautiful vintage looking gift box. Decorate it with burlap, felt, and stars, and add a special touch to your gift giving. By adjusting the size of the burlap and felt, the same idea can also be used to upcycle cereal boxes.

Yellow Finch on Nest Adult Coloring Page - finch hanging from bottom of nest

Yellow Finch on Nest Adult Coloring PageThis adult coloring page was inspired by the yellow finch nests in our neighbor's garden. The nest of a yellow finch is a great example of nature's own little architects. This coloring page, apart from offering excellent relaxation, serves as a good reminder of how wonderful Nature has been created.

Angel Blowing On Trumpet Christmas Card

Angel Blowing On Trumpet Christmas CardChristmas is around the corner, and nothing is as special as a handmade card. This card features a delicate little angel, blowing merrily on a trumpet, celebrating the joy of the season.

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Traditional Leaf Bowl - leaf bowl filled with pieces of fruit

Traditional Leaf BowlLeaves, especial those of the Aspidistra elatior (cast iron plant), have been used to make bowls as decorations for thousands of years. This is the traditional technique on how to make your own at home.

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Making a Cardboard Dog House - write dog's name on a piece of cardboard and glue on, cover the front with paper if desired

Making a Cardboard Dog HouseI made my pup Oreo a cardboard dog house. She loves sleeping in it. She loves getting away from the kids and spends a lot of time in it.

Decorative Recycled Drinking Glass Stand - stand turned upside down balanced on the curled fasteners

Decorative Recycled Drinking Glass StandPaper fasteners sometimes run out of locks so, I have a bundle of these which I have collected for months. Even though they are still useful as paper fasteners even without the locks, nobody seemed to ever want to use this stuff without its partner.

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Christmas Tree Holiday Card - pom pom decorated tree card

Christmas Tree Holiday CardThis is a simple Christmas tree holiday card and a perfect project for the kids to make their own version, as well.

Christmas Draft Stopper - draft stopper at base of door

Christmas Draft StopperThis is cute and cozy way to stop those cold drafts from coming in under your door. A pool noodle is covered with cute Christmas socks, then filled with gravel and corked at the ends.

Fall Pumpkin Decoration from a Lettuce Keeper - finished decoration

Fall Pumpkin Decoration from a Lettuce KeeperI am decorating the house in autumn/fall décor; a little bit each day. I wanted a fancy pumpkin to sit in one of my baskets and display it in the kitchen. I love recycling/upcycling, so I poked around in the back storage room and decided that the old lettuce keeper would be perfect.

Pisces Adult Coloring Page - two fish pisces symbol

Pisces Adult Coloring PagePisces is a water sign and the last sign of the zodiac. People born under this sign, between February 18 - March 20, are aid to be empathic, intuitive, and artistic.

Aquarius Adult Coloring Page - ornate water jug pouring

Aquarius Adult Coloring PageAquarius, the water bearer, is the eleventh sign of the zodiac. Persons born under this sign, between January 20 to February 18, are defined as humanitarians who want to help the world better.

Capricorn Adult Coloring Page

Capricorn Adult Coloring PageCapricorn or the mountain goat is the zodiac sign for persons born between December 22 and January 19. Characteristics include professionalism and traditional values.

Lego Brick Halloween Costumes = two young boys wearing Lego costumes

Lego Brick Halloween CostumesWe had to get creative this year for Halloween costumes. These were very simple to make. Using a hot glue gun, attach small butter bowls to a cardboard box. Cut out holes for your arms. Spray paint and you are done.

Do You Wanna Build a Snowman Kids' Coloring Page - cute snowman coloring page

Do You Wanna Build a Snowman Kids' Coloring PageHere is a great coloring page to get the kids in a jolly festive mood! The kids will have a lot of indoor entertainment, forgetting about the fact that it is gradually getting colder outside. So, make them each a mug of hot chocolate and let them snuggle up before the fireplace, coloring tools in hand.

Moose Wreath - grapevine wreath with stuffed moose and chipmunk toys

Moose WreathI wanted to make a more natural seasonal wreath with things I had on hand. There a many variations that could come of this project with various wreaths and stuffed animals.

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Ribbon and Button Flower Brooch - finished wine colored ribbon flower pin

Ribbon and Button Flower BroochThis flower is easy and fun to make. I have turned mine into a brooch by adding a pin to the back, but it can also be used in other ways such as for a hair clip, on gift wrap, or pin it to your handbag/purse.

Printed Velcro Apple Trees - tree at red and yellow apples

Printed Velcro Apple TreesA popular theme in pre-k is apples! Students enjoy learning about them through field trips, games, and hands on experimentation. These apple trees are an easy fine motor activity that you can make for the classroom.

Quick Marbled Nail Art - finished nails

Quick Marbled Nail ArtA while ago, I shared with ThriftyFun how I do marble nail art with a water technique. This is a how-to for when you want it done fast!

Waving Snowman Candles - several snowman candles on table top

Waving Snowman CandlesThese are merry white snowman who wave happily at everyone who passes by them. They are full of seasonal cheer. I chose to do mine in black marker with pink cheeks!

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