How to make a mini quote sign

Are you still with me? It's day 8 of #12daysofchristmascrafts! Check out this incredibly easy and simple mini quote sign. This could be a fun project to get the kids involved in!

Supplies:

• small wood sign (Dollar Tree)
• alphabet stickers (Walmart) 
• paint (I used chalk paint)
• diamond wrap
• modpodge (not pictured)

Step 1: Paint over the image on the front of the wood sign. I painted about 4 coats. If you use a primer, it will take less paint to cover. 

- Painting only the front is necessary because the diamond wrap will cover the sides.

Step 2: When paint is completely dry, use alphabet stickers to write desired quote.

Step 3: Apply modpodge to entire painted surface to seal and ensure the letters stay on. These stickers don't have much adhesive on them.

Step 4: Attach diamond wrap around 3 sides of the sign using hot glue (or any craft glue). The bottom needs to be flat in order for the sign to stand.

I would never have used the sign the way I bought it, but this is adorable! Don't forget to tag me on Instagram @simplymindy3 with your Christmas crafts!

How to make napkin art on canvas

Day 7 of #12daysofchristmascrafts is a craft inspired by yet another You tuber The Magnolia Housewife. She made Fall Napkin pictures using wood. I had never seen this technique before and wanted to try it. So I did! But I used canvas instead of wood. 

Supplies:

• Canvas (or wood)
• Napkins large enough to cover the surface
  
• Plastic wrap
• Parchment paper
• Iron

Step 1: Cut napkin slightly larger than canvas, and separate paper so your left with 1 ply.

Step 2: Lay plastic wrap on canvas, napkin over plastic, and parchment paper over napkin.

Step 3: Iron on high heat setting (with empty iron) for a few minutes. Pay particular attention to the edges of the canvas.

 - You can lift the iron periodically to check for sealed edge. Continue ironing if not fully adhered.

*Tip* Use an old iron if you have one, or be sure the parchment is covering any exposed plastic wrap.

Step 4: Cut off excess napkin/plastic around edges, and file down any jagged edges.

*Step 5 and 6 are optional.

Step 5: Add ribbon around border of canvas. I did this because the print on this particular napkin was smaller than the canvas itself.

- I cut a strip of this glittered ribbon in half lengthwise.

Step 6: Attach a frame easel hinge (the piece that holds a tabletop frame upright) using hot glue. 

 - I had these from some small frames I used to make a lantern. I wanted to be able to stand them up on top of my fridge.

Aren't these cute? Come back tomorrow for day 8!

 

How to make a mini ornament wreath

Were halfway through #12daysofchristmascrafts! It's day 6, and today's craft is a mini ornament wreath. You can put these practically anywhere in your home. I made mine to hang on my diy wall mirror. 

Supplies:

• small embroidery hoop (mine is 6.5 inches)
• 3 packs of 16 count small ornaments (Dollar Tree)
• 1 pack of 3 flower clips (Dollar Tree)
• small jingle bells (I had these on hand, but they are also from Dollar Tree)
• hot glue

Step 1: Arrange ornaments around embroidery hoop until satisfied with placement.

 - I only used the inner hoop.

Step 2: Glue each ornament that will go in the center to the inner edge of the hoop. After attaching the first ornament, use glue on the bottom and one side of each consecutive ornament for optimal hold.

Step 3: Glue second color ornament around the top outside edge, in between each inner ornament.

This was before glue.

Step 4: Attach the 3rd color ornament, in the space between each outer ornament, to fill in the gaps.

Step 5: Attach a small jingle bell in the space between the inner and outer ornament. 

 - This is optional. You could add another ornament in these spaces, but I decided to use what I had instead of going to buy another pack. 

Step 6: Attach floral clip to hoop. I glued the first clip directly on to the hoop. With the second clip, I removed the flower (it pulls off easily).

To hang it on the mirror, I attached floral wire to the hoop. I have a tiny command hook in the center of the mirror to hang wreaths seasonally. 

Let me know what you think! I'm loving this one! 

Christmas faux floral arrangement

It's Day 5 of #12daysofchristmascrafts! Today's post is short and sweet. It's a simple floral arrangement I made to set on a tray in my living room. I initially planned on updating the vase I usually have on this tray, but I found this large green vase at a thrift store for $4 and could not leave it behind!

Supplies: 

• Vase
• Various floral stems
• Pine cones (used as vase filler)
• Ribbon

Step 1: Fill base of vase with small pine cones. The cones will serve to secure and camouflage the floral stems in the vase.

Step 2: Place the flowers in the vase and separate. I did not cut each stem from the bunch.

Step 3: Add berries, branches, etc. to fill in empty spaces.

Step 4: Add ribbon around the outside of the vase for embellishment. I secured the ribbon with hot glue.

And that's it! Such a super easy and quick project that takes a few minutes to do! Don't forget to tag me on Instagram @simplymindy3 with your Christmas crafts!

Diy Christmas Table Centerpiece

#12daysofchristmascrafts day 4! If you couldn't already tell, my Christmas decorating theme this year is traditional red and green, with white and silver accents. I pick a color/theme each year because I like my decorations to coordinate. That's the OCD in me... Lol. Anyway, here's my Christmas table centerpiece.

Supplies:

• 3 fluted tall cylinder vases (Dollar Tree)
• 1 3-pack of condiment cups (Dollar Tree)
• 2 large bags of red and white glass marbles (these were given to me by my mom)
• 1 roll of diamond wrap (Dollar Tree) - Optional
• Candles (I got a pack of 4 from Ikea for 1.99)
• Glue gun

Step 1: Glue one of the condiment cups to the bottom of one vase.

Step 2: For the second vase glue one condiment cup to the bottom (the same as the first vase), and glue a second cup (to the first) upside down.

 - The third vase will not have a base.

Step 3: Fill each vase with the glass marbles and place a candle in the center.

 - These candles are only about 3 inches tall. I placed each one in the vase with the marbles around the base to give the illusion of a taller candle.

Step 4: Add the diamond wrap around the base of each vase. This covers up any glue between each piece.

 - This step is optional, but I thought it was a nice finishing touch.

I placed my set of vases on a green charger plate on my table.

What do you think? Should I add anything to the charger or keep it simple? I hope your having a crafty Christmas! Don't forget to tag me on Instagram @simplymindy3 with your Christmas crafts!

No Sew Christmas table runner

It's #12daysofchristmascrafts day 3! Today's craft is a no sew table runner, made with burlap fabric and Christmas ribbon from (you guessed it!) the Dollar Tree! This project was so quick and easy, I want to make one for every season!

Supplies:

• burlap fabric (I bought this at Joann for 3.99/yd - plus I used a coupon)
• patterned ribbon (I ended up using just 1 roll)
• scissors
  
• measuring tape
• hot glue gun

Step 1: Measure and cut burlap to desired size. Mine is 50 inches long, without hangover, and 13 inches wide.

Step 2: Cut the ribbon about an inch longer than the burlap (by the length not width). And, after you find the "right side" of the burlap, place the ribbon facedown under the edge so the burlap overlaps about 1/2 inch.

 Step 3: Place the hot glue onto the edge of the ribbon and glue the burlap on top. Be sure to keep the measurement consistent along the whole length of the runner.

 - Be sure to protect your work surface. I did place a board underneath the runner for the remainder of the project.

Step 4: Keeping the runner in the same position, fold the ribbon face up and glue onto the "right side" of the burlap.

Step 5: With the ribbon overlap, fold over and glue underneath.

 - I cut the narrow edge off to decrease bulk. 

Step 6: Repeat steps 2-5 for the other side.

Don't you just love it?! Tomorrow I'll share my table centerpiece! Are you crafting this Christmas? Tag me on Instagram @simplymindy3, I'd love to see what you're working on!