Here some more projects that Teenies can do or adults might
like to do also.
Terracotta
Christmas Bells
Materials: 2 x
3" Terracotta pots 3 large, Gold acrylic craft paint, Cord, Spray on
varnish, and Large Beads
Directions:
Start by painting the pot in a base color. Suggested colors are
green, red and gold. Tie a knot in one end of some cord.
Thread on one bead then tie a second knot about 1 inch higher
then the first bead.
Thread the cord through the drainage hole in the bottom of the
pot. The beads should hang on the inside of the bell, one being the bell
clanged the other stopping the cord from going through the hole.
Once it is threaded through tie on a third bead to hide the
drainage hole from the top view.
Cut the cord to a desired hanging length. Tie a loop for the
hanger.
You may want to try two of these hanging together to form a
traditional two bell look.
Button
Star Ornament
Note: You can
make as an ornament or glue pin back on and give it as a gift.
Materials:
flat
unfinished wood stars, a drill for making the hanging holes, white acrylic paint (FolkArt 901 Wicker White),
glue (Aleene's Glass and Bead), buttons (white, pearl, rhinestone) in a variety
of shapes and sizes, seed pearls, or pearl beads, decoupage medium (Plaid Mod
Podge), sewing needle and thread for hanging
Directions:
Drill a hole in one point of each star. A power drill really
helps because they have a tendency to break or crack. Don't get too close to
the edge.
Paint each star with
acrylic paints—a couple of coats, and don't forget the edges.
Now for the buttons. Start at the point with the drilled hole
and place a button over it so the holes align. This is where the hanging thread
will be added later. You can either apply glue to the wood and then press the
button on or apply it to the button itself. You'll get the hang of arranging
them after a while. You'll want a good mix of sizes, shapes, and shades of
white, and to cover the surface without leaving too many open spaces or
overlapping the outer edges too much. Use smaller buttons on the points and
larger one toward the center.
After you have a base layer of buttons, go back and add a few
more to cover any open spaces. Flat buttons can rest on top and buttons with
shanks are perfect for filling smaller oblong openings. The seed pearls are to
fill any really small holes, especially near the edges. You're going for a layered,
crusted look—think royal treasure storeroom or pirate's treasure chest—the more
the better. You could add silver or gold
beads, trinkets, or charms.
Once you're happy with the results, let the whole thing dry.
Paint the back side with the decoupage medium for a shiny,
glossy finish. This works as glue, too, so you can add a little logo or message
that you've printed on paper to the back. If you do this you'll need a few
extra coats (with drying time in between).
Take a needle and make sure the hanging hole is clear (it gets
gummed up with glue and paint and Mod Podge). Then string your hanging thread
through the hole and knot it.
Beaded
Star Christmas Ornament
Materials:
wire
star form 10 cm in diameter (you can also create your own by soldering four x
10 cm pieces in the middle together),8 silver color tube beads for the center, 16
x 0.6 mm faceted crystal glass beads, 8
red color tube beads for the ends, 8 red glass seed beads, and 8 x 1 cm red
glass faceted opaque beads
Directions:
Add the beads to the first spoke in this order:
* one silver tube bead
* one red seed bead
* one 0.6 mm facted crystal bead
* one red 1 cm opaque bead
* one 0.6 mm facted crystal bead
* one red tube bead
When the beads are added, use needle nose pliers to form a
loop at the end of the spoke to prevent the beads from slipping off.
Continue in the same pattern for the next 7 spokes.
dd a wire hanger when finished.
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