Penguin Christmas Ornament Tutorial

Pop plastic bottles to make adorable penguin Christmas ornaments 

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Instructions :

1.) Two (2) liter pop plastic bottle (you can use smaller pop bottles to make smaller Penguins) you will cut through the top half of the plastic with a sharp knife of one of the pop bottle.

2.) Place the the one piece you just cut & place 2 pieces of pop bottle together.

3.) Use either hot glue gun or regular glue & glue the pieces together.

4.) Use White Gesso to cover the pop bottle.

5.) Draw with a black marker like in the photo #5.

6.) With Black Acrillic Paint paint around the outside of the belly line & bellow the bottle you glues on.

7.) Use whatever Acrillic paint color you want for your penguins hat for the base color.

8.) Chose another Acrillic color for the polka dots, snowflakes or stars you put on the hat.

9.) Paint 2 dots for the eyes in black paint & with orange paint make a small triangle for his/her nose.

10.) cut up new dish towel for scarves & cut ends to fringe. Tie the scarf around the neck.

11.) Use pom pom as a tassel & glue on hat.

Enjoy Your New Penguin Christmas Ornaments

Recycled Mason Jar Snow Globes Tutorial

Create a Winter Wonderland in a Jar, almost any kind of jar will works for this decors: olive jars, Baby-food, and pimiento are all good choices. Try to buy plastic or ceramic figurines at flea markets, craft store and hobby.

Materials needed:

mason jars and other jars of various sizes such as salt shakers, 

spice jars, jam jars, pickle jars

Small christmas trees

other holiday items you may want to glue

mini ball ornaments

glue gun

Epsom salts  

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Take a various trees and glued them to the lids of the jars.  Added a little Epsom salt to desired amount into the jar. Close the lid and turn upside down. That's it!

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A different jar, Took little trees and glued the ornaments onto the bottom of the trees and then put them in the jar upside down, added salt, closed the jar and those just float freely.

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Such a simple project and so impressive! You'll love upcycling items you already have laying around.

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Cool Upside-Down Christmas Trees

How would you like your holiday decor be something that was bold, sophisticated, wild, unique and interesting. Try upsideDown Christmas trees, look a bit surprising right? Seemingly it's not a new trend but it is making a comeback. The history said: in 7th century, a monk hung their christmas tree upsidedown as an evangelism tool to teach non-believers about trinity. And in the 12th century it has become the custom, especially in Europe by hanging an upsidedown tree as a symbol of Christianity. Good to know by designing your tree like this there's a less chance for your kiddos to knock off ornaments and you could fit more presents under. Easy to decorate since the widest part is at the top. The garland is a breeze, does not take up as much floor space, don’t need a fancy tree topper and are very hard to tip over. Does it make sense? Hope you turn things upside down this holiday season – literally.

Recycled Way to Wrap Up Christmas Gifts

A cool recycled way to wrap up Christmas gifts this year ! 

Need pointers on how to wrap a present? All you need is a recycled plastic softdrink bottle and a colorful ribbons. See this picture for easy-to-follow instructions, You have now a holiday wrapping ideas!