Framed Christmas Bauble Picture...

It's always fun to change up the décor for Christmas, and as I have been doing a bit of paper crafts lately,  I decided to craft a simple picture using Christmas scrapbooking paper.

This idea for the templates was originally for card making by Homemade Gifts Made Easy.

http://www.homemade-gifts-made-easy.com/handmade-christmas-card-ideas.html

But I have popped the picture I made in a frame for the mantel.

You will need to:
Gather together some glue, ribbon, heavy card, Christmas themed papers and embellishments.

Print this template and cut out the desired ornament shapes you want to use. 
I used two shapes.

Prepare a frame.

This old frame was painted red.

 There are many beautiful Christmas papers available. Choose two.

 Pencil (I used pen so you could see, but pencil is best) around your templates,
and cut out your two ornament shapes...

Glue into position on the card, which has been cut to the right size for the frame.

Stagger the heights of the two ornament shapes. 

Add ribbon hangers and embellishments.

When glue is dry, pop into the frame.

Simple Christmas paper craft the kids would love to do too!

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Christmas Crafting Ideas No:2...

Christmas craft time is here - because it's almost time to decorate!!!

Here are some decor, DIY and crafting with the kids ideas... 

Rudolph Christmas Picture...

http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/christmas-ideas-for-mia-bella.html

Glitter Stags Head Picture...

http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/christmas-picture-no2-glitter-stags-head.html

Music Sheet Angel Wings...

http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/music-sheet-angels-wings-just-for.html

DIY Tin Can Christmas Wreath...
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/diy-tin-can-christmas-wreath.html

Peek-a-boo jar heart candle holder...
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/peek-boo-heart-jar-candle-holder.html

Simple Burlap Bows...
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/simple-burlap-tree-bows.html

Gathered Burlap Mantel
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/gathered-burlap-mantel-with-candy-canes.html

Hole punch paint dip can lantern
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/hole-punch-paint-dipped-tin-can-lantern.html

 Birdcage Fairylights...
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/fairy-light-birdcageand-pretty.html

DIY Christmas table runner
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/diy-quick-sew-christmas-table-runner.html

Christmas Dandelion Wish Sign
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/christmas-dandelion-wish-sign.html

 Cinnamon stick and berry candle jar
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/cinnamon-stick-berry-jar-candle.html

Christmas Book Table

http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/cinnamon-stick-berry-jar-candle.html

Glitter Branches for last minute decorating
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/12/glitter-branches-for-last-minute.html


Pop over here for MORE fab ideas....
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/christmas-crafting-ideas.html

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Cake & Cupcake Decorating Idea....

Here is a really pretty way to decorate a cake.

Looks very impressive.

And can be done quickly.

For a simple icing bag, I use a plastic bag.
Instructions on how to do this are at the bottom of this post.

Works a treat!

The cake is just a simple chocolate cake.

Just use your favourite recipe or cake mix packet.

Sprinkle the cool, cooked cake with powdered icing sugar. 

And pipe the top with roses.

(Using the plastic bag technique).

Wipe the icing sugar off where the circular icing roses are going to be put, 

otherwise, they will slide off the cake.

Add some flower sprigs to the plate for a final touch of pretty...

 Share with your guests and ENJOY!

These icing roses are a great decoration on cupcakes too.

Make your icing...

You will need a Wilton 2D nozzle...

Cut the corner off a sandwich bag,  and poke the nozzle through.  
It needs to be a tight fit.

Sit the bag in a glass and spoon in the icing...

Close the bag squeezing the air out.

Start from the centre of each cupcake ,

 and twirl the icing around in a spiral motion as you squeeze the plastic bag.  

Hold it quite close to the nozzle (icing tip) so you have control.

My roses are never 100% perfect, and unless you are a cake icing pro, yours probably won't be either.  
Practice does make perfect...but I can guarantee your guests will be so impressed regardless!

I had to make cupcakes just so I could show you how wonderful they look (and taste!).
Banana cupcakes with raspberry butter cream icing roses...
So very pretty, don't you think?

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A Little Inspiration - Create Yourself!

 "Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself"....

This image is free to print for personal use.

Print, frame and gift, 
for your mood board or use as a screensaver.

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After The Rain...

It had rained all day, 

then just before dusk,

the clouds parted and the sun peeped out.

With raindrops glittering on the garden, it was irresistible!

Out came the camera, and here are the captured images:

Raindrops on rose leaves...

 Tiny reflective orbs of gorgeousness!

 Heavenly scented stock flowers drooping with the weight of the water...

 Raindrops with a little purple colour manipulation.

 droplets of water in black and white...

 I'm loving the colours of this snap of the tip of a drenched Iris bud...

But this rose bud is my favourite,

I've added some pink and lemon yellow hues to make the droplets pop!

As always, you are welcome to print my images for personal use.
Or use as a screensaver.

ENJOY   :)

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