Sticky Hearts

Whenever I get my issue of Disney Family Fun I tear out all of the projects I want to do and put it in a file. This project came from February 2011 and was a lot of fun. The reason I hadn't done it sooner was because I kept forgetting to pick up a heart cookie cutter. I still have not purchased one but decided to improvise instead. The shape I used was made from two strips of foam stapled together. It worked great! Just a warning the glue is sticky but a lot of fun!

What you need

Scraps of yarn

Cornstarch

water

cookie cutter

Directions

1. First you will need to make the glue. Mix 1/4 cup of cornstarch and 1/2 cup of water in a saucepan and stir until smooth. Then heat the mixture over medium heat until it's thick and translucent.

2. Cut your scraps of yarn in approximately 12 inch pieces.

3. Laying your cookie cutter on a sheet of wax paper coat your yarn pieces with the goo and lay in a thin layer inside the cookie cutter.

4. Once the shape is full you will need to wash your hands and then press the yarn flat.

5. Let it dry and you are done!

Painted Christmas Ornament

Each year I have Liv create a Christmas ornament to give to her Grandparents. Last year I found some wooden ornaments at Hobby Lobby for her to paint. I applied a basecoat to each ornament and let her do the rest. I must say it did not turn out to bad for only being 1 1/2!

I will post this years ornament once it is complete. December is a very busy month both at home and in the office so hopefully it is not the last minute like usual!

2011 Christmas Card

I always have so much fun when it comes to putting together our Christmas card. This year was especially challenging since I now have two little ones to photograph. May I present (pun intended) our Christmas Blessings:

Since Bennett is not yet sitting up this idea worked out great. He is actually sitting in his Bumbo inside the box. The hubby sat nearby and I took a zillion photographs until I finally captured at least one of them both looking at me. Now I can't wait for next years card!