Friday, December 29, 2017

Top Ten Favorite Crafts for 2017

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Hi everyone! It's that time of year when we look back to see what projects were among the most popular and do a round-up of the favorites.
I've always tried to create projects that are inexpensive and easy to make. Most were repurposed, recycled, upcycled, projects that highlighted using everyday items like bottles, ribbon, paper, wire, natural fibers and even hot glue.

Here's a look back at the favorites or most viewed starting with #10. I hope you are inspired to try a few! Please click on each link for the full easy to follow tutorial:


# 9 - Dollar Store Fall Leaf Handcrafted Pumpkin



#8 - Decorative Ribbon Easter Egg DIY

 #7 - Hot Glue Shamrock Brooches

 #6 - Searching for Treats - A Bunny Butt Craft





#2 - Decorate a Thrift Store Find with DIY Wire Flowers

#1 - Large Decorative Borax Crystals



As we say goodbye to 2017, I would like to thank each and everyone of you in this wonderful blogging community for your interest, encouragement and support in my crafting adventures.  I appreciate all of you and wish you the very best in the coming year! Have a great 2018! It's going to be amazing!






Thank You!


Tuesday, December 26, 2017

New Year's Eve Festive Bow Centerpiece

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Having a New Year's Eve Bash this year? How about creating a festive bow centerpiece for that special occasion?  Arrange a bouquet of bows made with your Bowdabra on top of a cake stand and fill in with the new year's numbers!  Wow your guests with this lovely bow centerpiece decoration!

Please check out my full tutorial here on Bowdabrablog where I'm on the design team.


Thanks for stopping by
and take a little time to enjoy,

Happy Holiday Crafting!

Sunday, December 24, 2017

Friday, December 22, 2017

Christmas Holiday Link Party Features

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A huge "THANK YOU" to everyone who participated in our 2017 Christmas Holiday Link Party!  We loved all of your wonderful Christmas and Holiday ideas, recipes and inspirations!  There were so many wonderful shares! Each of the hostesses are featuring their favorites and I'd like to share with you my top faves:

I fell in love with this adorable Wood Block Snowman by Trisha @ Blowing Away Out West! She has some serious woodworking skills in making this outdoor welcoming snowman! I think you'll be surprise with her complete tutorial!





Christmas will be a bit more festive with these amazing Edible Christmas Candles! Can you believe it? Be sure to get the recipe for these easy to make in ten minutes treats!

Edible Christmas Candles





Do you love the look of buffalo plaid ribbon and wood slices? Then you will love this holiday craft project! Check out the complete tutorial for these adorable handcrafted Christmas Ribbon Trees by Laurie! So cute and very trendy! 


And finally, it's amazing what Lisa @Cucicucicoo makes - Felt Poinsettias from repurpose sweaters! I love recycling and this is an easy way to use those old worn out wool sweaters that might be otherwise thrown away! And the best part, you can use these lovely felt poinsettias in so many different ways for the holidays!


Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas at the 2017 Christmas Holiday Link Party! Be sure to visit the co-hosts for more wonderful Christmas Holiday Party Features!