New Year's Tinsel Garland Wreath

Hello, hello. It's New Year's Eve! I have another New Year's craft to share with you today- a super easy wreath for your front door.

Introducing... the Tinsel Garland Wreath!

I'm usually not a big fan of things that are too sparkly or ultra-feminine, but it's NEW YEAR'S! If you can't have a bit of shimmery girliness on New Year's, when can you???

This wreath will cost you next to nothing, but will provide you with plenty of shimmer and holiday spirit!

Now that Christmas has come and gone, retailers are marking down Christmas decorations- get some tinsel garland and some festive ribbon. Then, head to the crafts section and get a wreath form- either foam or cardboard. You could even make your own!

First, begin by securing one end of the garland on the wreath form. Either knot it or tape it. Next, wrap the garland around the wreath form until the entire wreath form is covered. If you have plenty of garland, you can wrap it tightly- of you only have one pack, wrap it loosely.

Finally, cut a piece of festive ribbon, loop it through the wreath, and either make a knot or a bow!

Feel free to add other embellishments! I personally love how simple it is- just the right amount of sparkly tackiness.


See you in 2014!

Polymer Clay Fortune Cookies

Hey, folks! I hope you all are having a fabulous day, enjoying the last few days of 2013. I've had a great year, but I'm very ready for 2014 and I'm so excited to see what it has in store for me. I have a feeling that it's going to be my best year yet!

While most of us are probably thinking of goals and resolutions for the new year, a little good luck certainly couldn't hurt anyone...

These Polymer Clay Fortune Cookies are super cute and could be just the luck you need for a fresh start in 2014!

First, begin by rolling the polyer clay with a smooth drinking glass. I started to use a wooden rolling pin, but realized that a porous surface might not be best for clay that can have negative effects on your health. Continue to roll out the clay until the clay is even and about 1/8" thick. With a circle-shaped cookie cutter or the opening of a drinking glass (I used a regular mason jar), make a circle and trim any excess clay with an exacto-knife.

Gently fold the circle in half. Using both hands, gently bend the clay down over the edge of a drinking glass until you form a fortune cookie shape.

Once you are satisifed with the shape, bake it in an oven (or toaster oven) for about 30 minutes at 275* or according to the directions on the clay package.

Feel free to add your own fortune before baking! Just place your fortune in the middle of the circle prior to folding. Be sure to cover the fortune with foil so it doesn't burn!

These Polymer Clay Fortune Cookies would be so cute as favors at a New Year's Party, weddings, and many other celebrations. The possibilities are endless!


Tips & Tricks

Line the baking pan with aluminum foil for easy clean-up.

Do not overbake the clay!

Open the windows or door and turn on a fan while using the clay- wash your hands after handling the clay.