12 days of Christmas pinspiration (day 10)

Day 10:

Snowman Gift Tags
from:  Better Homes and Gardens

What you'll need:

1.  Brown Paper Sack

2.  Three Cotton Balls

3.  Small Twigs

4.  Hot Glue

5.  Scissors

6.  Black Marker

7.  Hole Punch

8.  Raffia or Twine

Cut tags from the brown paper sack and punch a hole in the top.  Hot glue the cotton balls, one on top of the other, in the shape of a snowman.  Attach tiny twigs for the arms and draw on a small black hat.  Attach some twine to the top and add to your holiday packages this year.

Be sure and visit Better Home and Gardens to get other great ideas for tags to add to your Christmas packages this year.

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12 days of Christmas pinspiration (day nine)

Day Nine:

Dipped Pine Cone Wreath
from:  Style at Home

What you'll need:

1.  Brown spray paint
2.  16" Styrofoam wreath
3.  Wire
4.  50 large-sized pine cones
5.  100 medium-sized pine cones
6.  30 mini pine cones
7.  Latex paint
8.  Rod
9.  Paint tray
10. Glue gun
11. Ribbon
Spray paint the Styrofoam wreath and let fully dry.  Using a piece of wire secured to the base of the pine cone, dip directly into the paint can. Once completely covered, attach the other end of the wire to a rod and let drip dry into a paint tray. Repeat this process with a selection of different-sized pine cones. Let fully dry. (Note: When pine cones get wet, they have a tendency to close up, so you may need more than you think.)

Using a glue gun, adhere the unpainted large- and medium-sized pine cones to three- quarters of the wreath, holding each in place until the glue hardens. Use the small pine cones to fill in any gaps.  Finish with the painted pine cones using the same method described above.  Hang in a spot indoors with a pretty ribbon.

Be sure and visit Style at Home to get other great DIY ideas to brighten your home this season.

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12 days of Christmas pinspiration (day eight)

Day Eight:

Candy Cane Wreaths
from:  Frosting and a Smile

What you'll need:

1.  Candy Canes

2.  Baking Sheet

3.  Parchment Paper

Place the parchment paper on the bottom of the cookie sheet and lay the candy canes on the parchment paper.  Make sure the canes aren't touching each other and bake in a 250 degree oven for about 4-6 minutes.  

Once the canes come out of the oven, allow to cool for about 30 seconds.  Taking each candy cane, bend into a circle, attaching the next circle to the one before it.  Make a long chain and add to your Christmas tree or garland.  The candy canes can also be shaped into other designs, similar to the ones on Artful Parent.

Be sure and visit Frosting and a Smile to see other great DIY projects to add to your holiday decor this year.  And be sure and visit Artful Parent for tips and tricks to other DIY activities to do with your kids.

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12 days of Christmas pinspiration (day seven)

Day Seven:

DIY Rustic Pine Christmas Trees
from:  Liz Marie Blog

What you'll need:

1.  Three Styrofoam Cones

2.  Small Bag of Pine Pieces (similar to these)

3.  Hot Glue

Sort the pine pieces by size and work with the same size, if possible.  Hot glue on the pine pieces starting at the bottom working your way up the cone to completely the project.  You can be as symmetrical or as unique as you choose.  Finish the top of the trees with a small piece to have it come to a point. 

Be sure and visit Liz Marie Blog to see what other great projects she comes up with.  Such a fun and talented woman.  

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