Gift Sticks

Add sticks like these to gifts, flowers, tied to a wine bag, or baked goods topper. They can be arranged as a gift in a bouquet. Want to learn how? N33rd can help.

Curb Appeal

These are becoming a tradition @ N33. Easy fall decorations that celebrate the return of cooler weather. E-mail me if you want a set of pinwheel centers for your own project.

Special Effects

Give any photo interest. Photoshop elements has many options to go from flat to textured in a few easy steps. Go here for textured backgrounds. **Garland class available just give a holler. Credits: Frame-Katie Pertiet, Brick Texture-MorgueFile.

Celebrate Bouquet

Made this bouquet for a friend's 50th. A whole sheet of newspaper makes a flower big enough for an exterior decoration (see Nov. & Oct.). Play with center sizes and crape paper fringe. Glue stick, glue gun, printed papers and you are ready. Wrapping paper also makes a nice easy fold. Instead of bouquet try as a cake topper or gift tag.

Save the Jars

Hang them in trees, or create a one of a kind table scape.  Supplies provided. Sort and see other class offerings under the Find it by Topic heading.

New Class Offering

Felted Objects - These are felted rocks. They make great paper weights. They look good on any shelf. I must admit just looking at them on my window sill cheers me up. Make a multi or monochromatic set. Get a group together, these are super easy. I'll show you how.

Welcome Friends

Front Door Flowers.
Decorations don't have to be expensive or plastic. Try these. I remember making/hanging these as grade school promotion decorations a few years back. We made them out of tissue paper. I saw a website that used newspaper and had to try it. Cute. Fun hostess gift. Picturing lime green, pink, white, and reds for the holidays. Hung or on a stick? Hmm. Click photo to enlarge, then hit back button.
Credits: Grunge background and frame- Jessica Sprague Font -Rough Draft.

Velvet Pumpkin Classes

A shout out to Steph and the ladies. Warm up the coffee pot.This project is fun and easy. See you Friday.

Make Your Message Rock

Found objects make great artsy gifts.
Gather the rocks, mix up the colors and paint a set. The kids made a set for Grandma's birthday a few years back. I love it. We arrange the rocks on the table for decorations every year. Use inexpensive acrylic paints, foam brushes, and paint pens or sharpies. Great for garden art too.

Last Minute Gift

Photo Transfer Table Runner
What do you give a girl who desires less gifts to dust and more time with family? Pictures and memories. This idea popped into my head the night before our trip. I used digital pictures and scanned a few oldies. After adding a some fun frame effects and grunge to the edges, I printed about 7 pages of photos onto transfer paper. I packed up the trimmed transfers and finished the ironing the day of the party. My sis was a big help with fringing and placement. Try this idea to make cloth napkins, a full sized table cloth, or banner. Include scanned artwork, old photos, or text to truly personalize it. I think this would work great as a holiday themed table piece too. Want to make a class of it? Contact Nancy.

Controling the Clutter

A Place for Paper
Picking up and organizing toys used to be the challenge. The toddler variety with all the pieces of colored plastic was the worst. Nowadays my organizing nightmare is paper - school work, bills, tax stuff! Having things at my fingertips or by the phone is a necessity. If it's sittin' out and looking good, I have a lot less quilt about it! If you've been to scrapbook section of the craft store lately, you've noticed that paper has come a long way from barnyard motifs and plaids. U-pick the paper, I have the rest of the supplies.

Yes You Can

Decorative Flowers from Soda Cans: Easy
Keeping it green. Recycle project. A small vase full of these makes a great gift. Bring your favorite, colorful pop cans. Nancy has the rest of the supplies.

Create a Banner

Project rating: Easy
This one is easy. The hardiest part is deciding which elements to incorporate. Make your banner for any occasion. B-days, Welcome Home, Holidays. Bring those old paper supplies and add a few more from me. Up for this class? No time, want one made for you? Contact Nancy.