How much wood could a handy girl chuck if a handy girl could find wood? Ha, luckily I found a fallen tree in the woods behind our house. I brought a handsaw with me and cut it into into a manageable size that I could drag back to the house. I’m really excited about this gift idea! These Log Tea Light Pillar Candles are the perfect accessory for anyone’s table or mantle this holiday season (and beyond the holidays.)
December is here! Ack!!! Anyone else feeling the pressure? Did you buy gifts for everyone? Have you decorated? GAAAAHHHHH!!!!
Well, I’m here to help take some stress off your wallet and your to do list. Over the next two weeks I’m going to share with you gifts you can make in 15 minutes or less. There’s sure to be something for almost everyone on your gift list.
Meet me back here on Monday for the first tutorial. And stick around for all ten days! On Friday, December 14th if you still haven’t found an idea you like, I’ll set up a link party for everyone to share their own quickie DIY gift ideas!
It should be fun, wanna come?
You must think I have plumbing on the brain. After all our leaks, I’ve spent some time in the plumbing aisle. While there I came across these three things:
They are beautiful, don’t you think?! Can’t you see them hanging from your Christmas tree or on your door? What? No?
Okey dokey, come along I’ll break it down for you, this is going to be fun.
Lay out the hooks in a star formation.
Wrap two ends with the hemp string to attach them to each other.
Continue attaching all the hooks together. Be sure to weave down and around the elbows for better hold.
Shape the hooks until they are in a perfect star shape.
Cut a length of utility wire and wrap it around the star shape. Add curly q’s, bends and spirals…
…thread beads and jingle bells periodically.
Cut more wire and continue to decorate the star with beads and curled wire.
Finish off by adding a loop to the top of the star to act as a hanger.
Thread a ribbon through the loop and hang it on your door,
a window or another prominent spot.
Measure the diameter of your hose clamp (at its most open setting while it is still attached.) Set your compass to half the diameter and draw a circle onto the foam board. Cut out the foam board with the x-acto knife.
Widen your compass and draw a wider circle onto a piece of fabric. Cut out a piece of fabric and center it over the foam board circle. Lay the hose clamp over the foam and fabric.
Tighten the hose clamp with the screwdriver until it is snug enough to hold the fabric, but not tight enough to crush the foam board.
Decorate your circle with stickers, buttons, trim, ribbon, or whatever, you’re the creator!
You could also use scrapbook paper instead of fabric. The star and joy ornament decorations were created with the Silhouette CAMEO.
Hot glue the excess fabric to the back (or fray it to look like a mini-embroidery hoop. Glue ribbon or trim around the hose clamp.
Create a loop at the top for hanging the ornament.
My little guy insisted that we need to make an ornament for Santa 😉
These ornaments are so fun and easy. Be creative and let the kids have fun with this project. I can see a little handprint on the center of one for a keepsake ornament. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
Lay out the pipe straps in a star shape.
Thread hemp string through the holes on two straps. Knot the end of the string.
Continue until you have completed the star snowflake form.
You will need to finagle the star form until it looks good to you.
Tie a string through one of the star points. Add beads and tie a loop to hang your ornament.
What do you think? Am I plumb crazy or are these truly adorable ornaments I made from plumbing parts?
Disclosure: I have partnered with Lowe’s as a Lowe’s Creative Influencer. I was provided with a Lowe’s gift card to complete my project. The tutorial, photos and opinions expressed in this post are my own. I was not told what to write. #LowesCreator
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Last month, I was a little nervous to try a new power tool. I know…I know…shock and disbelief! But, y’all came to my rescue and helped share all your tutorials for using the Silhouette and other craft cutters. You really have to see all the wonderful projects that were linked up, like Atta Girl’s Tricycle Chair:
And Vintage Revival’s Wood Grain Lamp:
and I yelled “Stick a Fork in Me I’m Done Procrastinating!” when I laid eyes on All Things Thrifty’s Knife and Fork curtains:
After reading all your project tutorials, I was able to get a handle on my fear of the unknown and try out the Silhouette. Read more
I mentioned a while ago that Joss & Main contacted me about creating a curated collection of home décor and furniture that screams Pretty Handy Girl. I was very hesitant, but ultimately agreed to search their virtual warehouse to find things that I would (and do have) in my home. I mean seriously, y’all know I shop the curbside and behind dumpsters. I doubted that Joss & Main would have wonderfully aged and cozy warm décor finds that look like they’ve been loved more than the Velveteen Rabbit.
You can imagine my surprise when not only did I find enough items to create a collection, but I actually had to edit it down by 10 items. The entire experience was a lot of fun and when they sent me the final offering I was amazed at how similar some of the items look to things that I already own.
So, if you are the warm & weathered type (err — I mean — you like things warm and weather), you may like a few of the items I picked out.
My Joss & Main collection is now live and the items will be available until Oct. 1st. I can tell you that the items will be discounted from their usual retail price, consequently some cool finds will sell out quickly. (Don’t wait if you see an item that you really want. Throw it in your cart or you will be crying the blues. (I know this from past experience.) I hope you’ll take a quick peek and let me know if you like some of the things I picked out or if it all looks like it belongs in the dumpster. LOL.
One more insider tip: If you don’t have an account with Joss & Main, you’ll need to apply and wait for an invite before you can shop their sales. However, I have an invite for anyone that wants one, just click here to get your instant Joss & Main invitation (I get a $15 credit if you sign up, so thank you if you do sign up. No purchase necessary.)
I hope to be back tomorrow with a new tutorial for you, but I’m trying to get a little caught up after my sick days.
Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post for Joss & Main. I am honestly excited to share with you some unique finds for your home. I will receive a small commission from the sale as compensation for my time and efforts of putting the collection together. But, who am I kidding? It was really a fun experience. Like window shopping online!
