New Year's Party Hats

 I'm dusting off the old Aleene's Creative Living archives for these great party hats for your New Year's Eve celebrations!

Whether it's New Year's Day or a regular day, look great when you're workin' out!  Heidi Borchers designed this many years ago but it still would be the hit of your exercise class!

What You'll Need
Aleene's Flexible Stretchable Fabric Glue
Glitter, washable
Chalk pencil
Leotard
Belt, if desired 

How to Make It
Prepare the Leotard
Wash and dry the leotard following manufacturers laundering instructions.

Pattern
Draw two sizes of stars and cut out.  Place on leotard and trace with chalk pencil where desired.

Apply Glue
Cut a tiny hole in glue tip. Trace stars with glue. Sprinkle on glitter.  Let dry.  Remove excess glitter.

Care of Leotard
Do not wash for at least a week to make sure glue cures. Treat as a fine washable by turning inside out and washing in a gentle cycle.  For best results, hand wash and hang to dry.

Need an inexpensive holiday gift for a teacher, friend, really anyone who wants to be creative, eat healthy and unplug?  Check out our store for exciting books and videos.   Need something right away?  Check out the www.lulu.com site and you can print the books, put them in a binder and you're set with a unique gift for that special someone!

Happy Holidays!

Kids Decoupage Gift Ideas

 

I had to blow off the dust on this project - 1997!  Here's a great idea for a holiday gift for Grandma and Grandpa.  Pick a theme and find tissue paper, wrapping paper, cards or posters, have the kids cut them out and glue them on ceramic tiles.  Use raffia or ribbon to hang the tiles and they're sure to impress. 

How to Make Your Own Wrapping Paper

Gather up the entire family and get wrapping!  For the holidays, use your favorite colors and have at it!  Use any quality acrylic paint, different widths of paintbrushes and paint away until the wrapping paper is just to your liking.  Handprints make extra special gift wrap. Let dry and wrap it up!

How to Make a Time Capsule

 

Make a family time capsule that will be fun to put together and fun to open in a few years!  Use any quality paint, brushes, tissue paper and glue.

Shrink Plastic No Monsters Allowed Night Light

 

I came up with this project many, many years ago when my nephew, Justin, was afraid of monsters under his bed - he's now sixteen and definitely not afraid anymore!  This fun, yet functional project from my archives features shrink plastic that you can find at your local craft store.  Gather the entire family around the oven and watch it shrink before your eyes - it's magic!  Some of the products listed aren't available so just substitute like items.  For the baking board, sprinkle a regular cookie sheet with a little baby powder before you put your night light on it.  Sub a clear spray to protect the surface of the night light.