Category Archives: Crafts

Refrigerator Magnets & Calendars

Posted on November 20, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

Refrigerator magnets are fun to make, as well as fun to receive.  A couple of years ago my daughter and I had a photo shot will our dogs and my granddaughter.  We used old Halloween costumes to dress up the … Continue reading →

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Make Earring out of Minature Ornaments

Posted on November 17, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

Make holiday earrings out of minature Christmas ornaments in just a few minutes.  All you need is a some ornaments and some earrings shown above.  Use plyers to pull open the loop then slip on the ornament and close the … Continue reading →

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Candy Coated Christmas Tree Pretzels

Posted on November 15, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

These are great to make for class room parties or bake sales.  The pretzel molds and be purchased at Michaels or JoAnn craft stores or over the internet.  Melt the candy melt wafers and spoon into the mold and make … Continue reading →

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Minnie & Mickey Mouse Mini Cake

Posted on November 12, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

This little cake was for a birthday party with a Minnie & Mickey Mouse theme.  I made the pink and blue mouse background out of fondant with a skewer inserted and left to dry before they were inserted.

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Teapot Miniatures

Posted on November 11, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

These teapots I found at a swap meet and cut them using a miniature drill. You have to do this on a ceramic teapot. Once I cut the teapot I paint the inside with glass paint then sprinkle in some … Continue reading →

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Eggs as Ornaments

Posted on November 9, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

You can make beautiful ornaments out of eggs.  The first thing is the crack the egg and pierce the yoke so it is easier to get out.  Once out I put the egg in an antibacterial bath and let it … Continue reading →

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Dog & Cat Stockings

Posted on November 3, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

I put Halloween away and it’s time to start working on my Christmas projects.  The stocking above are fast and easy to make.  For the dog stocking cut out the shape of a bone and for the cat a mousey.  … Continue reading →

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Halloween Bake Sale

Posted on October 30, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

Today was our annual Halloween Bake Sale at work.  We had a types of treats and crafts for sale with all of the proceeds going to the homeless shelter down the street from where I work.  A special thank you … Continue reading →

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Halloween Candle Holder/Center Piece

Posted on October 6, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

I made these as desk decorations for some of my friends at work.  I painted a wood base dark green but you don’t have to use a base if you don’t want to do the florial arrangements.  On the inside … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat Brownies

Posted on October 6, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

These little trick or treaters bring a lot of smiles to any graveyard.  Michaels has a kit that makes these finger puppets.  I hot glued a skewer on the inside of these finger puppets for this brownie.  I also make … Continue reading →

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Decorating Pumpkins Craft Day

Posted on September 27, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

My Friends and I get together for destress sessions at work every once in a while.  With Halloween right around the corner we decided to decorate pumpkins last year.  Everyone brought glue guns, wiggly eyes, felt to make hats, feathers … Continue reading →

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Fondant Cut Outs for Cupcakes

Posted on September 21, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

When I first started out I had several classes for kids.  On one class I took out some fondant and showed the kids how to color fondant using a toothpick and gel food coloring.  The fondant was just like play … Continue reading →

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Cookie Cutter Shelf

Posted on September 8, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

I wanted a small shelf for all of my cookie cutters.  My husband put a 1’x1′ piece of wood all around the kitchen area.  I painted the wood and had a great little place to display my cookie cutters.

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Turtle & Dinosaur Eggs

Posted on September 2, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

To make these eggs you must first make sure they are cleaned out and then wash then in an antibacteria wash and let dry.  Paint eggs with clear finger nail polish.  The second coat is with nail polish call crackle … Continue reading →

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Little Cook Books

Posted on August 21, 2012 by lynndaviscakes

With this year screaming by it is time to start thinking about craft ideas for Christmas.  Last year I made little cook books for my family and friends.  I found an binding system on the internet for $25.00 and my … Continue reading →

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