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Pattern for Bleach Bottle Santa and Mrs. Claus?I am looking for a pattern for Santa and Mrs. Claus made from bleach bottles.

 

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Making a Bleach Bottle Santa?Thank you for sharing your instructions on how to make the bleach bottle Santa. What size bleach bottle does one use and what size yarn ( I know nothing about yarn)?

 

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Making a Bleach Bottle Santa?Thank you for sharing your instructions on how to make the bleach bottle Santa. What size bleach bottle does one use and what size yarn ( I know nothing about yarn)? Thank you for your time.

 

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Keeping Cut Evergreen Branches Fresh Longer?I need to make multiple evergreen swags. I would like to cut them around November 21st and deliver them the first week in December. If I put them in water would that help?

 

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Making a Necktie Christmas Wreath?Did you remove the lining? And how long is the tie in the front, from the outer metal ring?

 

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Christmas Tree Made From a Coke Bottle and Tissue Paper?How do I make a Christmas tree with a Coke bottle, tissue paper, and glue? It is made by cutting tissue paper into squares and covering the whole bottle. I got this from Girl Scouts in 1967. Can someone help?

 

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Fabric Door Bell Decoration?I was wondering what is the size of the pattern pieces to cut to make this decoration?

 

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Making Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees?How can I put icing (like sugar cookie icing) on the outside of an ice cream cone to make it look like a Christmas tree with popcorn decorations?

 

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Making a Christmas Ornament Display Stand?I could swear I've seen a handmade ornament display. My little 40 inch tree is full of rust. I have had it since I was 13 yrs old; I'm 55 now. I hate to let it go, but it keeps going crooked. Anyway I'm thinking I could make a display stand and put those specific ornaments on it.

 

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Making a Toothpick Christmas Tree?Can I just do the spray snow and not the paint on the tree?

 

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Making a Christmas Angel?I know I asked this before about the little angel with the muffler. I am going to try and make her as close as I can. I just wish I could see her legs and the body. Can anyone help with some ideas?

 

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Making Gift Tags and Ornaments from Christmas Cards?How do you make gift tags and ornaments from the front of Christmas cards?

 

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Making a Jewelry Christmas Tree?What type of glue do you use to attach the jewelry to the fabric? I want something that I know will stick, but I don't want it to be noticeable. Thanks for your time and consideration.

 

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Best Glue for Making a Jewelry Christmas Tree?What type of glue do you recommend for the tree or decoration of jewelry on velvet?

 

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Making a Lighted Glass Block?I am making a lighted glass block with a photo on the outside with rhinestones around the photo and ribbon around the block to tie into a bow on top. What can I put inside the block with the lights or do I just leave it with just the white wire lights showing?

 

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Drying Okra?How to dry, or prepare okra, for a Christmas craft?

 

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Ironing Board Santa Pattern?Awhile back I saw a cute Santa Claus painted on an ironing board. I saved it, but can't find it now. Does anyone have a pattern you could share?

 

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Instructions for Making a Readers Digest Santa?Does anyone have instructions for making a Readers Digest Santa Claus?

 

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Neck Tie Christmas Tree Door Decoration?I saw somewhere how to make a Christmas tree out of holiday neck ties and now I am having a problem finding picture/site again. Can you provide any suggestions? This is for an office door decorating contest.

 

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Flipping a Knit or Crochet Christmas Stocking Pattern?Is there a way to "flip" a Christmas stocking pattern? I have one stocking with the "toe" going right. I have completed it. The next stocking, the pattern I love, only comes with the toe facing left. I would like it to match the first one (directionally) so when I hang on fireplace they will face same way.

 

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Painted Snowman Jars?I saw some jars painted in white with snowman faces on them. The paint was textured. What kind of paint was used? Anybody know?

 

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Making Alpine Christmas Trees?Does anyone know of a link, or instructions on how to make an Alpine tree trio? I can't find anything anywhere on the internet where I can download instructions, or a pattern, etc.

 

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Making a Christmas Decoration from Large Branch?I recently cut off a large branch from my tree. The branch is about 3/4ft high. I would like to use it as a decoration for Christmas. What is the best way to support it? A board or pot? Do you have any suggestions please?

 

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Making Detergent Bottle Santas?Does anyone have the picture and simple specific instructions for how to make a Santa face with beard using yarn, beard, etc. When younger, we made them at a ladies' church circle. They were a huge hit!

 

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Jewelry Christmas Tree Instructions?My friend loaned me a magazine with instructions to make a Christmas jewelry tree and pictures. I lent it to a friend who has mislaid it and can't find it. Can you help with the name of the issue? I would like to purchase it if I can.

 

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Making Lighted Glass Christmas Blocks?How do I get the lights to stay up in the glass without falling to the middle of the block? I tried glue and tape, but it didn't work. Any ideas, please?

 

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Making a Jewelry Christmas Tree?I have collected the costume jewelry, frame. I am ready to organize the jewelry on the black material. How do I make a tree shape? How do I sew on the jewelry?

 

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Making a Flower Pot Angel?I am looking for the instructions for a flower pot angel, #22 or #28.

 

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Santa Pattern for Brandy Snifter Candy Dish?Does anyone have a pattern for a felt Santa face that is glued onto a brandy sniffer and the hat is separate and fits over the top of it. You lift it up to get candy out of it?

 

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Shopping for Decorations for a Ceramic Christmas Tree?Does anyone know where I can find some plastic birds or butterflies for the ceramic Christmas tree? Please send me a message!

 

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Poem for the Baking Soda Snowman?Does anyone have the poem for the snow man filled with baking soda you use in the fridge?

 

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Covering a Plastic Pumpkin with Plaster of Paris?I have several plastic pumpkins that you're suppose to use paper mache to cover the pumpkin and paint it white to look like a snowman. Could I use plaster of Paris or will it fall off?

 

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Shopping for Outdoor Decorative Tinsel?I am fixing my Christmas outdoor lighted reindeer. I have painted the metal frame, rewired all the lights and would like to put a fabric called tinsel (which is used on all types of Christmas outdoor yard decorations) on the the body of the reindeer, but I'm not able to find this fabric anywhere.

 

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Pattern for Tomato Cage Santa and Mrs Claus?I am searching for a pattern to make Santa and Mrs. Claus made with tomato cages. The pattern I had was from a magazine in the 90s . I lent it to someone and they did not return it to me. I hope I can find the pattern so I can make them for my grandchildren for Christmas 2013. Thank you.

 

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Lighted Christmas Gift Box Decoration?I was at my doctor's office the other day, and they had these in the window. I see it is not glass, but some kind of wire or screen. These are so cute. I couldn't tell you how to make it, but I loved it when I saw it in the window!

 

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Recycled Paper Christmas Decorations?How can we make Christmas decors using recycled papers? I would like ideas and instructions. Thank you.

 

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Colored 9oz. Cups for Sparkle Balls?Where can I find colored or patterned 9 oz. plastic cups? Last year my local grocer had red and holly ones, but this year they are not carrying them. Sam's club is supposed to have neon ones, but they are only carrying shot glasses.

 

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Making a Lighted Jewelry Framed Christmas Tree?I am looking for information on making a vintage jewelry Christmas lighted picture frames.

 

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Bleach Bottle Mrs. Claus?I have made several Santa Claus projects. What I would like to know is how do I make a Mrs. Santa Claus from a bleach bottle?

 

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Christmas Noel Wall Hanging?I am looking for a pattern for noel wall hanging. I saw one I want on your suite.

 

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Making a Purina Dog Bone Wreath?I am looking for instructions to make dog bone wreath.

 

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Florist Clay Substitute for Crafting?I'm interested in making a snowglobe out of a baby food jar, but the website said use florist clay and other water-proof items.

 

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Making a Mothball Snow Scene?What is the proportion of vinegar, to bicarbonate of soda, to water?

 

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Styrofoam Santa?I use to make a Santa Claus out of Styrofoam, but I forget how. I'm trying to help my grandkids do this. Can someone help me out?

 

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Salt Dough Not Drying Completely?I have made a salt dough "house". It is quite flat, but even on the thinnest part I have noticed that it still seems a little soft on the back even after around 15 hours in a slow oven. The problem is I painted the front of it and varnished the front as well.

 

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Making a Magnolia Leaf Wreath?I am making a large magnolia leaf wreath. Is there a spray sealant I can use to put on the leaves to keep them from turning brown? The wreath will be hung up high in the church's sanctuary all through Advent.

 

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Making a Santa Window Decoration?How can I make a Santa looking at a window on a window?

 

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Make a Snowman With Plastic Cups?I am looking for information on making an eco plastic cup snowman.

 

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Free Pattern for Hanging Santa Decoration?I have been looking for a site that has a free pattern for a half body of Santa Claus, that is used to hang up. Does anyone have any ideas where to find it? Thank you for your help.

 

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Pattern for Hanging Metal Christmas Decorations?I would like to know if someone has a pattern for the metal crosses that look like they are made of flashing and painted with different color dots that you hang with a wire. I would love to make some for Christmas.

 

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Instructions For Paper Snowflakes?I would like to know how to make cutout paper snowflakes. Would someone please share the instructions with me?

 

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Decorative Styrofoam Holiday Candle?Does anyone have any directions that are shown in a picture demonstrating how you cut the egg carton, for the Decorative Styrofoam Holiday Candle project? And any other pictures showing how to make it?

 

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Ideas for Using Old Christmas Light Bulbs?I would like some ideas to use very old Christmas light bulbs. I have several of them.Thank you.

 

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Costume Jewelry Christmas Tree?I am looking for instructions for a Christmas tree made out of old jewelry.

 

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Fabric Christmas Trees?I love the fabric, handmade Christmas trees. I buy them at thrift stores. I decided to make some, but I can't find a pattern. Does anyone have the directions? There are 2 kinds; one looks like stacked stars and the other is shaped like a tree, 3 points on each section.

 

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Costume Jewelry Christmas Tree Kit?Can I buy a Christmas jewelry tree kit?

 

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6 Pack Ring Lighted Christmas Ball?Can anyone give me the directions for making a hanging lighted Christmas ball from the 6 pack plastic rings?

 

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Walnut Shell Christmas Mice?Does anyone know how to make Christmas mice using walnut shells?

 

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Making Original Snowflakes?How do you make original and interesting "snowflakes"?

 

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Simple Christmas Decoration Ideas?Does anyone have ideas for simple Christmas decorations for a beginner at sewing and simple crochet. I am on a fixed income and would love to have ideas to help pass time too! God bless and Merry Christmas!

 

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Paying to Have Holes Cut in Glass Blocks?I am very interested in making the Christmas decorations out of the glass blocks. Not sure I can cut the hole in them. I did find a place that will do it for $5.00 each. Do you think that is a fair price? I think it sounds a little high.

 

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How to Make a Primitive Wreath?I bought a wire wreath to make my mother a primitive wreath. We saw one in a store where you cut strips of cloth and knot it around the rings of the wreath.

 

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Pattern For Miniature Christmas Tree Made...Many years ago, while at a craft fair with my mother in law I learned to make a miniature Christmas tree from green pipe cleaners (or chenille stems for you language purists!).

 

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Christmas Craft Ideas Using Lollipops?Does anyone have any ideas for Christmas crafts using lollipops?

 

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Making a Grape-Vine Tree?Does anyone have the directions on how to make a grape-vine tree?

 

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Pattern For Brandy Snifter Santa?Years ago I had a pattern for a santa made from a brandy snifter. He had a felt face and hat.

 

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How to Make Holiday Candy Lights?Holiday Candy Lights. I am looking for directions on how to make a string of mini Christmas lights into a string of wrapped candies.

 

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Painting Christmas Tree Lightbulbs?Does anyone know how to paint on Christmas light bulbs? I have an assignment and that is to paint on Christmas tree light bulbs for Christmas decorations. Thank you.

 

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Instructions For Making Coat Hanger and Green Tulle Wreath?I'm looking for instructions to make a wreath from a coat hanger and green tulle.

 

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Putting Pictures on Lighted Glass Bocks?I have 300+ glass blocks in my yard and have seen the posts for the beautiful lit blocks for Christmas and other holidays. I understand how to drill the hole but how do I get graphics (pictures) on the front? Can you print something from the computer and glue it on? Paint it on? Can anyone help? Thanks!

 

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Making Pomander Balls In Humid Climate?Every year for Christmas I try to make old fashioned pomander balls: stud citrus fruits with cloves, roll in cinnamon, then put in a cool dark place for several weeks.

 

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Making a Wreath With Ribbon Loops?Does anyone have instructions on how to make a wreath or tree using ribbon loops? Please list if you do. Thanks.

 

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Snowflakes Shown On Carol Duvall Show?I need the pattern for making snowflakes out of empty paper towel rolls that was shown on the Carol Duvall show.

 

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Painting Santa On Old Bottles?I am looking for a pattern to paint Santa Claus on an old wine bottle or glass soda bottle. If anyone has any ideas where I can find that I'd appreciate it.

 

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Coffee Can Santa?I am looking for a cute pattern to make the coffee can santas and snowmen.

 

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Make Your Own Artificial Christmas Tree?I have an old artificial christmas tree and I would like to make trees from treated straight tree limbs by drilling holes in the tree limbs and inserting the greenery from the artificial tree. I have seen this type tree at Target this year.

 

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Creating a Lighted Brick?I am interested in creating a lighted brick. I saw the brick and it appears there is a hole in it and lights are inserted into the brick through the hole. Does anyone happen to have instructions for this brick?

 

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Ceramic Heads, Hands and Feet?I am looking for ceramic heads, hands, feet for 3 kings, Mary, Joseph, Jesus and the Shepard for a Draping Project. Leewards used to sell them, can anyone help? The heads are approximately 2 1/2 inches tall.

 

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Dryer Vent Candy Cane?Does any body have the directions for a candy cane made out of a dryer vent. I saw it in a magazine and now can't find it.

 

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Making Tinsel Balls?Does anyone remember throwing those cool "tinsel balls" on the Christmas tree as part of its decoration? I used to love those and you can't get those anymore. They're just round balls, and the tinsel sticks out all over them - I guess they look like koosh balls but made with tinsel.

 

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Santa Heads Made From Detergent Bottles?Last year I went to Florida to a Christmas bazaar and I saw Santa Claus heads made with wool and fabric from detergent and liquid soap bottles. Does someone know how to make them? Over here in Germany they don't know these decorations. I want to make some of them for my friends.

 

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Milk Bottle (or Carton) Christmas Candles?I have heard about people on Christmas Eve surrounding their house with candles in milk bottles or cartons. I would like to hear from anyone who can give me details on how this is done.

 

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