I found those great 9 inch wood letters by Provo Craft and really loved them but just really didn’t know what to do with them so I decided to decorate them and add some black and white photos, something just a little different.  This was a great way to use some of my left over scrapbook supplies. I photo copied some of my grandkids pictures and used the black and white copies.  Please note that if you use photos that you have printed on your own printer, adding anything wet to them will run the ink, so don’t put modge podge on them. Once you have made copies then you can modge podge the photos onto your letters. The rest is just a matter of hot gluing your embellishments on. I cut some pieces of scrap wood for the base and hot glued the wood letters onto the base but you could hang them on the wall.

If you want to use the colored photos just glue them onto the letters instead of ModgePoge, then you won’t worry about them getting wet and the ink running.

(Sorry about that the photos aren’t the best, I am working on my photography skills)

Betty

http://www.chandlercreations.com

Bingo is an addictive hobby; adults often go out to play at special clubs, or pay for bingo every night. Many people play free bingo games online all the time. Kids love bingo too! And with smaller kids, it’s also a great way to teach them to recognize numbers, and improve their basic math skills. So try to tear yourself away from your own online bingo game, and get ready to have some fun teaching your kids to play too!

What You Need:

White & Brown Heavy Construction Paper
Scissors
Pencil
Permanent Marker
Black & White Pom-poms (small)
Glue

1. Fold a piece of construction paper in half. Use a pencil to draw the basic shape of a teddy bear –see picture, on one side of the paper. Outline the bear in marker, and cut out around the shape, with the paper folded. Now you have two! Use the first pair as a stencile to make more, some brown and some white, until you have enough cards for all the players. Use the markers to add faces to your bears, and also, to draw on six random numbers, between one and ten. Space the number apart enough so that six playing pieces will fit easily on the card.

2. Use glue to secure a small circle of paper to each pom-pom. The way they’ll sit flat on the playing cards. Make six game pieces for each player. If you like, you can draw a little face on each. Number each of the playing cards from one to ten.

3. Put your pieces in a small box, or cup, and place your cards in bag. Have the players pull out one card each, while you call out the numbers. To make things a little more interesting, say “brown” or “white” before each number, alternating between the two, while calling numbers aloud.

And then have fun! If you love to play bingo too, browse online for more internet bingo information. This post was inspired by Marie E. Cecchini’s idea, “Bear Bingo”, found at HighlightsKids.com.

I often like to put out a dish of candy, after dinner mints, etc. when I am having guests over. Trouble is, I don’t have a candy dish. Seems they are always getting broken (can’t seem to keep anything made of glass around here).

So, here’s a little something for when you just need a little bowl to put some candy in.

Here’s what you need:

Card Stock
scissors
mini brads (or glue will due)

Here’s what you do:

	Cut your cardstock to any size square that can be divided by 3. Score fold lines so that your paper has 9 squares.
	Cut center folds on opposite sides, only to center box edge. (See pic)
	Round the corners (if you choose)
	Fold up the rounded sides to meet in front of the middle squares.
	Finish with a mini brad, or just glue.

There you go…easy as taking candy…well, you know the rest.

I am a whiteboard addict.  I love the ease of leaving a note without looking for something to write on, or something to write with.  What I don’t love, is how much it costs to buy one that is a reasonable size.

Well, here’s a quick, oh so easy, project that will make your old whiteboard green with envy. Here’s what you need: picture frame w/glass tissue paper poster board mod podge velcro whiteboard marker

It’s so easy to make your own write-on, wipe-off surface. Just tear your tissue paper into pieces, and decoupage it onto the poster board. Then, trim the poster board to fit your picture frame. Assemble and hang. If you like, attach velcro to a whiteboard marker, and your frame. That’s it!!! What could be easier?

The board in the pic is in my home, it is huge. Not sure of the frame size, about 42″ x 36″? I LOVE it!!
Plus, I made some window clings to put on it. (Happy face!)

Happy Crafting!

These fabulous Gift Cans will be a surprise every time. Fill them with peppermints for Christmas, or candy hearts for Valentine’s Day, or maybe jelly beans for Easter.  How about stuffing it with baby booties for a mother-to-be, or barrettes and scrunchies for your little princess?
You can make this great project fit any occasion or personality!

Here’s what you’ll need: 1 can with pop tab lid 1 safety can opener E6000 adhesive circle cutter clear contact paper paper cutter or scissors 1 sheet of decorative paper

Here’s what you do: Open can bottom with safety can opener. Remove contents and clean can well. Cut a piece of the paper to match measurements of your can. Mine was 4″ high and 10″ around. Cut a piece of the contact paper the same height and 1″ longer than the paper. Adhere contact paper to one side of decorative paper. Place paper on can aligning with top edge and secure. Trim any excess protruding over cut end of can.

Now, do the same with the lid. Cut a circle to fit the top of your can, and line one side with the contact paper. Cut a notch in edge just large enough to fit around tab where it connects to the can. I found it difficult to leave excess contact paper and still get it on the can, under the tab, so I glued the circle to the top of the can. Fill the can with whatever you like and glue the bottom back on. Take your time with this, if you work at it, you can get it so that no one can tell it was ever open. Now, just let your spirit move you, embellish however you want. Add stickers, stamps, glitter, ribbon, etc. Your recipient will be in awe of your cleverness!!