Tuesday, April 9th, 2013
Great decorating idea from RAZ Imports showing the versatility of the posable Elves from the 2013 RAZ Aspen Sweater Collection. The arms and legs are wired so you can place them into all sorts of positions. The Aspen Sweater Elves measure about 28″ (from the toe to the cap outstretched). This year the elves are [...]
Tags: aspen sweater collection, centerpiece, christmas decorations, elf, raz
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Sunday, April 7th, 2013
The 2013 RAZ Aspen Sweater Collection contains hundreds of rustic, or natural looking products along with tons of knitted, furry pieces. These Twig Bundles first came out last year from RAZ and was very popular. This year they have provided them again along with some new ideas. The bundles of twigs are very realistic looking, [...]
Tags: christmas decorations, cross, raz, star made from twig bundle, wreath making
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Saturday, March 30th, 2013
While browsing on Pinterest today looking for Easter Egg ideas…..I thought….why not consult my old 1950′s Betty Crocker Picture Cook Book and see what Betty had to suggest about Easter Eggs……the good old days remember? Well…..not necessarily so)))) But we do have to give Betty kudos for her ingenuity of the time))) Check out this [...]
Tags: easter eggs
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Friday, March 29th, 2013
Looking for a fun project to do with the family? Well look no further……The Candy Cottage is the perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening with the kids creating your own family masterpiece…..”memories made sweet.” Gingerbread Cottage The Candy Cottage is shipped to you in a box and does require assembly, but snaps together [...]
Tags: activities for kids, Candy Cottage, centerpiece, gingerbread house, reuseable candy house
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Thursday, March 28th, 2013
This post will help to show you how to create a beautiful spring Deco Poly Mesh using a round Twig Work Wreath, one roll of Deco Poly Mesh, assorted burlap ribbons and other embellishments. (please disregard the differences in the color of the mesh due to lighting) The Twig Work Wreath is a product that [...]
Tags: deco poly mesh ribbon, spring wreath, tutorial, twig wreath, work wreath, wreath making
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Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
This new Children’s Print from RAZ just arrived yesterday and just as soon as I saw it, I thought of a wreath that could be created using the print. The print is about 13″ x 13″ and looks like a used chalkboard. The writing is “Be the most brilliant color in the box.” The print [...]
Tags: crafts, deco poly mesh ribbon, paper mesh, probow, square twig wreath, wreath making
Posted in Bow Making, Crafts, Deco Paper Mesh, Deco Poly Mesh Netting, Grandchildren, Pro Bow The Hand, Twig Work Wreath, Uncategorized, Vertical Line Mesh, Wire Edge Ribbon, Wreath Making | Comments Off
Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
Vintage Romance by Craig Bachman Imports. This is one of my favorite trees from Craig Bachman and we spent quite a bit of time admiring it when we visited the Showroom a few weeks ago. It’s a basic green tree with tiny clear lights and just drenched in burlap and natural colors. Would make a [...]
Tags: burlap, christmas decorations, craig bachman, decorated christmas tree, fuzzy wool roping, garland
Posted in Beaded Garland, Burlap, Christmas Decorations, Christmas Tree, Decorated Christmas Trees, Fuzzy Wool Roping, Garland, Wire Edge Ribbon | Comments Off