A Glimpse Inside: November 2015

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Handmade Hangout Party #77

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I hope you have had a lovely day with your family and friends.

Plan on doing any shopping this weekend? Good luck on snagging the good deal.

Right now, it is time to party!

You can visit all of the hostesses at the links blow.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Rustic Thumbprint Keepsake Ornament

Apparently I am a little sentimental this year. I have another little project to help capture those little kiddos at this moment in time.

It is real easy, nothing fancy, but will forever be special to hang on your tree.

This project only take a few minutes so it can easily be completed.

Here's what I did:

Supplies:

-Acrylic Paint

-Small Round Tree disc or branch (You can easily buy these at a craft store these days but this is actually from a branch our neighbor cut down and we just sliced it really small.)

-Twine

-Sharpie

Monday, November 23, 2015

I was out shopping one afternoon with my mom when she was in town and we stopped at a little shop in town that I've been wanting to go to for a while now. It is a fun little store with lots of reclaimed finds, furniture pieces, and unique decor and the store was decorated with Christmas decor.

I spotted this MASSIVE Christmas tree made out of old pickets from a fence and it had lights strung on it and it was so fun! I snapped a picture to show Travis, you know, just in case he wanted to be creative.

We didn't have any fence pickets but we did have some old wood so I was lucky enough that Travis was in the mood to get creative and made some trees for me on a much smaller scale with some reclaimed wood.

He only made one to start and I told him that it looked lonely and needed a little family. lol He had enough wood to make 2 more and I pretty much forced him to take photos while he created the so I could share them with all of you.

Here's how you can make some for yourself.

Supplies:

-Reclaimed wood or new wood would work as well

-Miter Saw

-Table Saw

-Wood Glue

-Staple Gun

-Nail Gun

Friday, November 20, 2015

{Feaure Friday} #54

Another Friday is here which also means the end of the year is inching closer and closer.

Where has this year gone?! I guess prepping for a move and making a big move for half the year can make a year fly.

But since it is Friday, it is time to show off some of the great ideas that were linked up to last week's Handmade Hangout Party.

Modern Wrapped Tree Ornaments from Made in a Day

French Provincial Dining Table Makeover from Mr. Wilson & Me

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Handmade Hangout Party #76

Sorry this is up a little late today but It's time to party!!

Show us what you've got this week!

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Allison from A Glimpse Inside

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Becca from From Gardners to Bergers

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Kim from Too Much Time on My Hands

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Heather from Twin Dragonfly Designs

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Easy Mini Tree Bunting Banner

“This post is brought to you by Core'Dinations and Blueprint Social. The opinions are 100% my own.”

I have a fun tutorial for you today using a totally awesome new product, Glitter Prints from Core'Dinations, which is actuallly unique, smooth glitter paper designed for printing on with your inkjet printer. How cool is that?!
You can now print on glitter! Easy and no mess, the glitter does not flake off! It is extremely easy to personalize and use since it works with any inkjet printer at home or in the office and prints with vibrant colors!

Are you ready to see what I created?
Here ya go...

If you've been around AGI for a while now, you know that I LOVE me some glitter in my Christmas decorations so I was super excited to check out this new product to add more glitter without the mess.

Here's how easy it is to use this new Glitter Print paper and to make this banner.

Supplies:

-Core'Dinations Glitter Print

-Paper Cutting

-Scissors

-Twine

-Of course, an inkjet printer

-and Tape (ignore the glue gun!)

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Simple Handprint Turkey Kid's Art

Thanksgiving is already next week, (say whaaaat?!), and I thought I would make a fun little art project with the girls to go along with the holiday.

This is super simple, in fact, you or your kids may have done this project while in school but if not it is so easy to do at home and have a little momento of your kid's hand prints at a moment in time.

Again, this is so easy!

Here is how to make some with your kids.

Supplies:

-Card stock paper

-Acrylic Paint in an array of colors for your turkey

-Paint brushes

-And of course, your little one's hands

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Crafter in Your Life

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Can you believe the holidays are right around the corner?!

Have any of you finished your shopping yet? If you have, good for you! I'm jealous! lol

I have a few gifts for the girls already but that is about all. Guess I better get on this whole shopping thing soon.

If you are like me that still has many gifts that still need to be bought, I rounded up a list of ideas perfect for any crafter in your life.

I'll start with some cool machines.

This machine adds foil to any of your projects as long as the ink is from a laser printer. You just run your design through the machine with foil over it and it heats the foil to the ink and you are set!

Heidi Swapp Minc Foil Machine Starter Kit, 12 in.

There is also a smaller 6 in. machine as well.

Friday, November 13, 2015

{Feature Friday} #53

Another Friday is here which means another week is coming to a close and the holidays are knocking on the door and the end of the year is near. How is this possible?! I am so not ready!! lol

In the mean time here are some great features for you today.

I realized I accidentally shared features from last week's Handmade Hangout Party yesterday morning when I meant to share the previous week's features since I skipped my post last week. SO.... you can check out features from last's week party here and this week's post is from the party 2 weeks ago.

Stenciled Sentiment Pillow from Karen's Up on the Hill

DIY Potato Bin from Scrapality

Thursday, November 12, 2015