Original post with pictures is at http://nheilke.com/blog/?p=2628 Page corner bookmarks are cute, practical and deeply under-represented in the world. They’re easy to make, easy to customize, and will set you apart from all those same-same flat rectangular bookmarks. Corner bookmarks are where it’s at. ——————————————————————– What you’ll need: pretty paper of cardstock weight OR a combination […]
1 sheet orange construction paper Scrap strips of brown and green construction paper White craft glue Pencil String Scissors Cut orange construction paper into half-inch strips. Wrap strips around a pencil. Remove from the pencil and glue the end of the strip to close the circle. Repeat for as many circles as you need to […]
A few years ago a friend passed on a great tip on how to manage all of the candy that your kids haul in from trick or treating. Enter the Switch Witch. Switch Witch is a very kind witch (we don’t like things too dark or scary here) who comes by after Halloween to take […]
Greet your Halloween night callers with a row of mini pumpkins perched along your windowsill.   cardboard egg carton orange craft paint black or yellow craft paint (or black marker) green twist tie or piece of chenille stem newspaper scissors craft glue rice, beans, or candy to place inside the pumpkin  optional: green […]
A long (oblong) balloon A bowl that the end of the balloon fits in (this is just to hold the balloon while you work) Newspaper Flour and water A pan and a stirrer Scissors White tempera paint Paint brush A black marker  Papier-Mâché Glue: Make a simple, thin glue from flour and water. Mix […]
Looking for a rock-solid decorating idea to charm your visitors this year? Try lining up a windowsill collection of these mini stone jack-o’-lanterns.   Assorted stones (just about any shape will do) Orange acrylic paint and paintbrush Black permanent marker Twigs (1 for each stone) Tacky glue   Wash any dirt from the […]
 corn syrup empty clear bottle/jar – with or without a lid green food coloring crafting googly eyes   Pour corn syrup into your jar and add 2-3 drops of food coloring. Stir. Now add your googley eyes. These will float, unless you glue on a weight to the back of the eyes, or […]
 Toilet paper roll A black marker and/or paint Green marker or paint Googly eyes Glue 2 golf tees Scissors  Start by drawing a line on the roll to mark where the hair will start.  Color the top part black , a trick I did with my son so he stayed in the lines […]
