October 29, 2011

Christmas Candy Cane Ornaments

Here is a short video that will show you a very easy way to make candy cane Christmas ornaments! 
What you need:
1. Pipe cleaners (Christmas colors)
2. Wire (optional)
3. Little-medium sized bells
4. Candy canes
5. Hot glue gun 

October 27, 2011

Polka Dot nails

This is a picture of my actual nails that I did and you can do them too! All you need is two different colors and tooth picks or thin brush of those same colors, the rest is self explainable!

October 22, 2011

How to make play dough

 Here is a way to make play dough it looks very easy and I'm sure you could do it! 
What you need:
1. Flour
2. Salt
3. Water
4. Vegetable oil
5. Cream of tartar
6. Food coloring or dye 

October 12, 2011

Decorative Candles (Easy)

This is a fun way to make candles with cute little decorations on the outside. Watch the video and find out how!
                                      
What you need:
1. Cheap pillar candles (Lighter colors)
2. White tissue paper 
3. White card stock
4. Adhesive glue
5. Scissors 
6. Heating tool

October 11, 2011

Friendship Bracelets

I love making friendship bracelets These are very easy and fun to make so watch the video and learn how!
What you need:
1. Embroidery floss (you can find this at any craft store)
2. clothes pin or something to hold it down with (Tape doesn't work very well)

October 8, 2011

Pumpkin Nails

Here is a fun pumpkin nail art design for you to try! watch the video and lean how to do this. This looks easier than some of the other nail videos I put on!

October 4, 2011

How to Crotchet for Begginers

  Ever wanted to learn how to crotchet? Well here is an excellent video on how to learn how! I already know how and it's very simple once you get the hang of it! Watch the video and learn how! These will make great presents once you learn how to make something like a dish cloth or something else! 

September 25, 2011

Mail Art

Here is a cute way to do mail art! Give it a try! Watch the video and find out how!

September 5, 2011

Iced Pumpkin Cookies

I have not made these yet, but want to soon.
Prep time: 20 minutes , Cook time: 20 minutes, Ready in: 1 hour 20 minutes, 36 servings

Iced Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  •  
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt; set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup of butter and white sugar. Add pumpkin, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to butter mixture, and beat until creamy. Mix in dry ingredients. Drop on cookie sheet by tablespoonfuls; flatten slightly.
  3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool cookies, then drizzle glaze with fork.
  4. To Make Glaze: Combine confectioners' sugar, milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add milk as needed, to achieve drizzling consistency



Here is the link that I got this recipe from: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Iced-Pumpkin-Cookies/Detail.aspx  Please give all credit to allrecipes.com, not me.

August 11, 2011

Flip Flop Nail Design

Here is an awesome summer nail design!  I'm going try this out for myself when I get the chance.  Watch the video and find out how!
What you need:
1. Clear coat
2. Sandy brown nail polish
3. A few different colored nail polish (for the flip flops)