tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72395170462386745852024-03-14T02:17:37.280-07:00Make it easy craftsQuick and easy crafts, crafting tips, recipes and free craft tutorials Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824473397605172813noreply@blogger.comBlogger53113tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239517046238674585.post-18631215646319166222023-10-04T06:20:00.002-07:002023-10-04T06:20:45.977-07:00Celebrate autumn - How to make easily make a colorful fall pumpkin topiary<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBFfg1XSXz2ANq-b99bXe96BZrNNL3-sZordfRwVJDptH6a7Fl7QDSp3c9mQ8-ejAa7OHlte9D7iCvO7OVlCwfKX_KPSNQWWxCAl0RKgsupTIn37CEDwyHEz-8FS2lbaCcZDkCMcQ-4nyVhJW8JndLHThZRww5PVmILoktXH6mTsoKhT0OorRgiG5wbRX/s1500/Pink%20Torn%20Photo%20Food%20Recipe%20Pinterest%20Pin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pumpkin topiary" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrBFfg1XSXz2ANq-b99bXe96BZrNNL3-sZordfRwVJDptH6a7Fl7QDSp3c9mQ8-ejAa7OHlte9D7iCvO7OVlCwfKX_KPSNQWWxCAl0RKgsupTIn37CEDwyHEz-8FS2lbaCcZDkCMcQ-4nyVhJW8JndLHThZRww5PVmILoktXH6mTsoKhT0OorRgiG5wbRX/w266-h400/Pink%20Torn%20Photo%20Food%20Recipe%20Pinterest%20Pin.png" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">Learn how to make this colorful fall pumpkin topiary with this quick and easy DIY. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">Pumpkins are everywhere right now. If you want to pumpkin spice up your décor follow this easy tutorial to create this super easy pumpkin topiary. Check out the dollar stores for stacking pumpkins, grab some supplies, and let’s get started!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Materials:</h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">Spray primer<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">Stackable pumpkins<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">Acrylic paints in a choice of colors<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">Small Paintbrush<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">Misc. fall florals and berries<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">3 yards of 1 ½’ wide green ribbon (I used double side greens)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">Green Ribbon bow<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">Glue gun and glue sticks<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Instructions:</h3><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">First, spray all your pumpkins with a coat of primer and let dry. (You should do this outside or in a well-ventilated area)<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">Next, decide what colors you would like your pumpkins. You can paint them solid or paint a pattern. Anything goes. I decided to paint one orange, one cream, and the top one brownish red. Apply one coat and let dry, then apply the second coat and let dry completely.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">Make a bow for the top of the pumpkin. To make a super easy and beautiful bow try using the <a href="http://bowdabra.com" rel="nofollow">Bowdabra bow maker.</a> It’s like having an extra hand.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">While your pumpkins are drying, you can make your bow. <span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="-webkit-standard, serif" style="color: black;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">Finally, snap the pumpkins together. I like to secure it even better by adding a bit of hot glue. Now, using the hot glue attach foliage, florals, leaves, and berries all around the bottom edge of the biggest pumpkin. Continue adding florals all around where the second pumpkin attaches to the first one. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">Tie the green bow to the stem of the top pumpkin and add some leaves in between the bow. You have a gorgeous pumpkin topiary to display indoors or on a front porch in an urn.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;">Note: You can go one step further by wrapping around some twinkly lights and hiding the battery pack under the largest pumpkin<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824473397605172813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239517046238674585.post-18922146314770664172023-04-12T05:00:00.003-07:002023-04-12T05:00:00.226-07:00How to use a simple technique to make super fun spring friendship bracelets<p style="text-align: left;">In this easy DIY tutorial, you will learn how to easily make some fun spring friendship bracelets in just minutes with just a few supplies. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyP86o4Q9m2KrAsd3rCyufQ84qk4uSyCnWgROrHMz_DYZ5KnD35VGh_BKKK0mMuyX0N7oxrF58KBCp_r3LNeSCQbJTNK3Yp4N2Fet7Hm4UqrqryhX98Phz3Wz8ubuF3X5y4uonuyKMOss3KHs-vGTXocOIg6E5X-_cVdd2sILupjCJALTFMxuTWs93A/s1080/Beige%20Modern%20Hello%20Spring%20Instagram%20Post.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="spring friendship bracelets" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyP86o4Q9m2KrAsd3rCyufQ84qk4uSyCnWgROrHMz_DYZ5KnD35VGh_BKKK0mMuyX0N7oxrF58KBCp_r3LNeSCQbJTNK3Yp4N2Fet7Hm4UqrqryhX98Phz3Wz8ubuF3X5y4uonuyKMOss3KHs-vGTXocOIg6E5X-_cVdd2sILupjCJALTFMxuTWs93A/w320-h320/Beige%20Modern%20Hello%20Spring%20Instagram%20Post.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h5><br /></h5><h3 style="text-align: left;">Materials:</h3><p>Pack of Green and yellow mini rubber bands or desired two colors</p><p>Two pencils</p><p>3 inches of wrapped floral wire</p><p>Wire cutters</p><p>Needle nosed pliers</p><p>Ruler</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Instructions:</h3><p>First, place two pencils side by side. Next, slide a green rubber band in a figure-eight shape on the pencil. (See photo) Next, slide on a yellow rubber band, and then a green one. You just need to slide these on without a figure eight. (See photos)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjtCoT9NB-3V-uQA3T4lFFbqwda_55fZ7hi4hZ8lqTu0ut_0j9tOglyExoifNjJUAlTF_F6CrpAF6wcGkhi6Xxac-JaQ-WQgK59FHOispvgYUpvHTKk8Q__TKvVGfgjbRKv8XekOteBEqrR72_xk1XTv1C43VqKQozJTiLFL7ScTVxsdfB3tQpxYwHpg/s640/IMG_0658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="625" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjtCoT9NB-3V-uQA3T4lFFbqwda_55fZ7hi4hZ8lqTu0ut_0j9tOglyExoifNjJUAlTF_F6CrpAF6wcGkhi6Xxac-JaQ-WQgK59FHOispvgYUpvHTKk8Q__TKvVGfgjbRKv8XekOteBEqrR72_xk1XTv1C43VqKQozJTiLFL7ScTVxsdfB3tQpxYwHpg/s320/IMG_0658.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikYxvT3C5HfO8lnGMSFI2Y3Kq2JNUCN0n7yKlgxQGMFTUEam1kvMtCLhPwcJtt-yn6ETIIBhbZ5GP0TDI31dyfhcKOfhy_1RA0zmg2J4EqooXYQ7DRxU7f9VE7ZDxvTvFhHf7oIkU8UMtuEGGzNBPVRmGmOKaa1uH_Ccf2kSpB33OBKb24Tk6g4bigig/s640/IMG_0659.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="spring friendship bracelets" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikYxvT3C5HfO8lnGMSFI2Y3Kq2JNUCN0n7yKlgxQGMFTUEam1kvMtCLhPwcJtt-yn6ETIIBhbZ5GP0TDI31dyfhcKOfhy_1RA0zmg2J4EqooXYQ7DRxU7f9VE7ZDxvTvFhHf7oIkU8UMtuEGGzNBPVRmGmOKaa1uH_Ccf2kSpB33OBKb24Tk6g4bigig/w240-h320/IMG_0659.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Now, lift the bottom rubber band and pull it over the top of the pencil. Repeat on the opposite side. (See photo)</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLWOxJQAfKZtbFBS3ZrkSZfTOepWEedbpv_B6LvI1Tjh9xoQ7Q7J86j1HhBVq2qOjGw1J3EO_lPrEHmkAZhcArEVss_4-SsCIkAs0U4sKh7-47lkosZF9Ned1y7WTbcPiMG17mqV8jzBRrETnz73FgGQmxQwZlNzOpfl0zs6MoxHgWUlEmuB8Yf2h0A/s640/IMG_0662.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="spring friendship bracelets" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvLWOxJQAfKZtbFBS3ZrkSZfTOepWEedbpv_B6LvI1Tjh9xoQ7Q7J86j1HhBVq2qOjGw1J3EO_lPrEHmkAZhcArEVss_4-SsCIkAs0U4sKh7-47lkosZF9Ned1y7WTbcPiMG17mqV8jzBRrETnz73FgGQmxQwZlNzOpfl0zs6MoxHgWUlEmuB8Yf2h0A/w240-h320/IMG_0662.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>Add a green rubber band and repeat step #2. Continue adding rubber bands and pulling over the top alternating green and yellow. You will start to see a chain forming in between the pencils. As it grows, pull on it slightly to keep it even.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkMpuv3Q4jO0u0Ciayd-RZpwcqCDU8vhdV28AzDWavpeGVyYM2qo8FlG0uXfPDrQ857Uu3104o9t9lx5g8NWdHSspeKNI-0PdxNKMJcvm1zyKQxJxTSKPO0X1pAatZnSXvsun5PXLTFeY5GTLc6p4VROTmz8GALBCxa_qOji3oqXiBTnR0XEYMKJCr6g/s640/IMG_0665.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="spring friendship bracelets" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkMpuv3Q4jO0u0Ciayd-RZpwcqCDU8vhdV28AzDWavpeGVyYM2qo8FlG0uXfPDrQ857Uu3104o9t9lx5g8NWdHSspeKNI-0PdxNKMJcvm1zyKQxJxTSKPO0X1pAatZnSXvsun5PXLTFeY5GTLc6p4VROTmz8GALBCxa_qOji3oqXiBTnR0XEYMKJCr6g/w240-h320/IMG_0665.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p>Keep adding bands to make the chain longer until you have a length to fit adjusting the wrist. Factor in the size of a one-inch wire curl closure.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0RdpqYSWlwdWmf30QE-_cHZGpE656iMnJS4yyf7nIBJL5Q8IAz9udyyJGCObJWNZqJPgtmhIatamXHAm9smnCExmE0wo15FouKtWN4K-uTt5VfWhZhqyCr2qYrABvrcgmoNApnbyfs03xmB7dFRTfb0C7GgLQc75g9loWrWDqoKTFF2qcAAzLqe7xw/s640/IMG_0667.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="spring friendship bracelets" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="530" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu0RdpqYSWlwdWmf30QE-_cHZGpE656iMnJS4yyf7nIBJL5Q8IAz9udyyJGCObJWNZqJPgtmhIatamXHAm9smnCExmE0wo15FouKtWN4K-uTt5VfWhZhqyCr2qYrABvrcgmoNApnbyfs03xmB7dFRTfb0C7GgLQc75g9loWrWDqoKTFF2qcAAzLqe7xw/w265-h320/IMG_0667.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Using the wire cutters cut a 3-inch piece of wrapped floral wire. Next, Insert the wire into the loose end of the chain loops. Curl the wire end around the rubber band loop.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81f5z9X_fj2DyEkUY05hlg9fe4lRVWI_gJfvNlRNkygd35XT7NEXaSgA21NXyi_dKXrTsezB5V4yTF3Q0njfXbEhvpOh7r6gFKHv3E3l8ihwMMRY_7qUYRIIEshTNbFTrN-gm7HPWGO6_eEXxn2clrszC4x-3o8V75Wo1WQP_SeEzJ0g1QLkx7CSFRg/s640/IMG_0668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="spring friendship bracelets" border="0" data-original-height="579" data-original-width="640" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81f5z9X_fj2DyEkUY05hlg9fe4lRVWI_gJfvNlRNkygd35XT7NEXaSgA21NXyi_dKXrTsezB5V4yTF3Q0njfXbEhvpOh7r6gFKHv3E3l8ihwMMRY_7qUYRIIEshTNbFTrN-gm7HPWGO6_eEXxn2clrszC4x-3o8V75Wo1WQP_SeEzJ0g1QLkx7CSFRg/w320-h290/IMG_0668.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Remove the other end of the chain from your pencils and insert the uncurled end of the wire in both loose ends. Now, curl it around as you did the other side and adjust if necessary.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlM8bYI0U8uRCAounpkllRiJiwotQcyDYuANVQmiY9qEoZQpuZ-O0ho8Xxjvleor_yy7W6CW5MJJ-XGO0zl1bVjjbB2nIOVTBrzicexFfuY-hWVI9bngouwVinRTGPKAshL7KrfW2nwFYaZIXSKfl8wLAhPL3DCp3GZhaAX4D322DDJtGSDBCmp1bS9w/s640/IMG_0670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="spring friendship bracelets" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlM8bYI0U8uRCAounpkllRiJiwotQcyDYuANVQmiY9qEoZQpuZ-O0ho8Xxjvleor_yy7W6CW5MJJ-XGO0zl1bVjjbB2nIOVTBrzicexFfuY-hWVI9bngouwVinRTGPKAshL7KrfW2nwFYaZIXSKfl8wLAhPL3DCp3GZhaAX4D322DDJtGSDBCmp1bS9w/w240-h320/IMG_0670.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGiIYA401KPQOVJQjbfXvtFXpKUGi_R7P-OxNnmIxtMuGWbyvZ95e6T-yDeuPjPwlUUPJfTlddD-HtAZD_foAjy2QC_MGbffa74bNcGa4GPRHI9v4jezOovdxVlka64znsyCPx-nAjp8cyd5_E31gIsAy3Bvm1r-kmSE64GHsQro5afe35OHpI8t_ww/s640/IMG_0669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="spring friendship bracelets" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGiIYA401KPQOVJQjbfXvtFXpKUGi_R7P-OxNnmIxtMuGWbyvZ95e6T-yDeuPjPwlUUPJfTlddD-HtAZD_foAjy2QC_MGbffa74bNcGa4GPRHI9v4jezOovdxVlka64znsyCPx-nAjp8cyd5_E31gIsAy3Bvm1r-kmSE64GHsQro5afe35OHpI8t_ww/w240-h320/IMG_0669.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqG9cfVmhhsmt5yxEcc_b5IVXumPCt2tuWfVD4NepiW5EmaA5Vow2j_BL794IzxGmTU8Bh5ZoSzTzaVQRg4n-sGO_Nr0COgebm7gEFmu9x6_ESK5tDjmhdKlufttQAmDOTEG65GvgzflEkVJSilDoSIT5g3kHxVO-MbSSvqsTAfHCF3Z6hX9O9hg59PA/s2000/Colorful%20Modern%20Hello%20Spring%20A4%20Document.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="spring friendship bracelets" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1414" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqG9cfVmhhsmt5yxEcc_b5IVXumPCt2tuWfVD4NepiW5EmaA5Vow2j_BL794IzxGmTU8Bh5ZoSzTzaVQRg4n-sGO_Nr0COgebm7gEFmu9x6_ESK5tDjmhdKlufttQAmDOTEG65GvgzflEkVJSilDoSIT5g3kHxVO-MbSSvqsTAfHCF3Z6hX9O9hg59PA/w226-h320/Colorful%20Modern%20Hello%20Spring%20A4%20Document.png" width="226" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><p><br /></p>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824473397605172813noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7239517046238674585.post-54742947016552756762023-01-11T07:04:00.003-08:002023-01-11T07:06:40.466-08:00How to dress up a fun candy bar for Valentine's Day<p style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Looking for a way to present a treat for Valentine’s Day, that is easy and allows you to make a bunch of them in minutes? Well, dress up this fun candy bar for Valentine’s Day. It’s a great idea for a party favor or a classroom. Easy step-by-step tutorial. I've used the Bowdabra to create the bow for this craft. You can optionally substitute a premade bow if desired.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Materials:</h3><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 15px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Flat candy bars, square or rectangular</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Heart scrapbook paper</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Tacky glue</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Scrunchy ribbon</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;"><a href="http://bowdabra.com/products" rel="nofollow">Mini Bowdabra</a></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Bowdabra bow wire</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Heart-shaped foam stickers</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px;">Ruler, pencil, scissors</li></ul><div><br /></div><div class="craft_part_blog" style="box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(74, 74, 74); color: #4a4a4a; float: left; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 15px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; width: 1009px;"><div class="craft_left_area" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 731.515625px;"><div class="blog_area tut" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: left; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 731.515625px;"><h3 style="text-align: left;">Instructions:</h3><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center;"><img alt="fun candy bar" class="aligncenter wp-image-40236 size-medium" decoding="async" height="351" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" src="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0468-350x351.jpg" srcset="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0468-350x351.jpg 350w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0468-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0468-280x280.jpg 280w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0468-100x100.jpg 100w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0468.jpg 639w" style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="350" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;">First, measure your candy bar and cut the scrapbook paper to fit around with the ends open. Glue on the bottom first, then wrap around the two sides and glue. Your candy bar is wrapped. Set aside.</p><div class="craft_part_blog" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: left; margin: 15px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; width: 1009px;"><div class="craft_left_area" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 731.515625px;"><br /><div class="blog_area tut" style="box-sizing: border-box; float: left; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 731.515625px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center;"><img alt="fun candy bar" class="aligncenter wp-image-40236 size-medium" decoding="async" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" src="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0468-350x351.jpg" srcset="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0468-350x351.jpg 350w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0468-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0468-280x280.jpg 280w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0468-100x100.jpg 100w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0468.jpg 639w" style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;">First, measure your candy bar and cut the scrapbook paper to fit around with the ends open. Glue on the bottom first, then wrap around the two sides and glue. Your candy bar is wrapped. Set aside.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center;"><img alt="fun candy bar" class="aligncenter wp-image-40234 size-medium" decoding="async" height="420" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px" src="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0474-293x420.jpg" srcset="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0474-293x420.jpg 293w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0474-105x150.jpg 105w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0474-280x401.jpg 280w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0474.jpg 447w" style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="293" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Next, cut a piece of Bowdabra bow wire. Then, fold it in half and insert it into the Bowdabra. You will have a loop on one side and two loose wires on the other side. This will serve as your slipknot. Tuck the ends under to stay out of the way.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter wp-image-40237 size-medium" decoding="async" height="420" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 334px) 100vw, 334px" src="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0470-334x420.jpg" srcset="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0470-334x420.jpg 334w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0470-119x150.jpg 119w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0470-280x352.jpg 280w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0470.jpg 509w" style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="334" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Cut about 12” of scrunchy ribbon and cut in half lengthwise. Begin feeding the scrunchy ribbon from the top down, like an accordion. Scrunch down with the Bowdabra wand.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center;"><img alt="fun candy bar" class="aligncenter wp-image-40238 size-medium" decoding="async" height="398" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" src="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0471-350x398.jpg" srcset="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0471-350x398.jpg 350w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0471-132x150.jpg 132w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0471-280x318.jpg 280w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0471.jpg 563w" style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="350" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Thread the two loose wires through the loop and pull tight while the bow is still in the Bowdabra. Remove and separate the ends, turn to the back and tie a knot. Clip the excess wire.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center;"><img alt="fun candy bar" class="aligncenter wp-image-40239 size-medium" decoding="async" height="420" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px" src="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0473-331x420.jpg" srcset="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0473-331x420.jpg 331w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0473-118x150.jpg 118w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0473-280x355.jpg 280w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0473.jpg 505w" style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="331" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Now, glue the scrunchy bow on the front of your wrapped candy bar. Attach a foam conversation heart to the center and a couple of smaller ones on the front.</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center;"><img alt="fun candy bar" class="aligncenter wp-image-40240 size-medium" decoding="async" height="420" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px" src="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0475-310x420.jpg" srcset="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0475-310x420.jpg 310w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0475-111x150.jpg 111w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0475-280x379.jpg 280w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_0475.jpg 473w" style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="310" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;">Now, go ahead and make a bunch because one fun candy bar is never enough!</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: center;"><img alt="fun candy bar" class="aligncenter wp-image-40241 size-medium" decoding="async" height="420" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" src="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pink-and-Purple-Hearts-Watercolor-GiftsDIY-Personal-Valentines-Day-Pinterest-Pin-280x420.png" srcset="https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pink-and-Purple-Hearts-Watercolor-GiftsDIY-Personal-Valentines-Day-Pinterest-Pin-280x420.png 280w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pink-and-Purple-Hearts-Watercolor-GiftsDIY-Personal-Valentines-Day-Pinterest-Pin-533x800.png 533w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pink-and-Purple-Hearts-Watercolor-GiftsDIY-Personal-Valentines-Day-Pinterest-Pin-100x150.png 100w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pink-and-Purple-Hearts-Watercolor-GiftsDIY-Personal-Valentines-Day-Pinterest-Pin-768x1152.png 768w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pink-and-Purple-Hearts-Watercolor-GiftsDIY-Personal-Valentines-Day-Pinterest-Pin-640x960.png 640w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pink-and-Purple-Hearts-Watercolor-GiftsDIY-Personal-Valentines-Day-Pinterest-Pin-800x1200.png 800w, https://www.bowdabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Pink-and-Purple-Hearts-Watercolor-GiftsDIY-Personal-Valentines-Day-Pinterest-Pin.png 1000w" style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; margin: 5px auto; max-width: 100%; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" width="280" /></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 11pt; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black;" /></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08824473397605172813noreply@blogger.com0