Peek-a-boo Heart Jar Candle Holder...

Peek-a-boo Heart Jar Candle Holder...

using Christmas-themed music sheets, a little ribbon and a hint of lavender.

This is a sweet wee project for celebration decorating or to give as a gift.

Select a jar in the size you want.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the jar is heatproof
Print a music sheet -
or two if the jar is bigger than mine.

I used this music sheet printable:
http://olddesignshop.com/2013/12/vintage-christmas-sheet-music-free-download/
And this heart template:
http://www.2020site.org/templates/Heart-Template.html


Using a Sharpie pen, outline the heart in a central position on the music sheet.

 Cut it out.

 Extend the music sheet to wrap around the jar if necessary 
by glueing another piece to it...

 Glue onto the jar
 with the cutout heart centred at the front.

 Add a few sparkles...
some dried lavender to the bottom of the jar...
and a ribbon or string bow.

Finally, add a small candle or tealight.
Light and enjoy.
You'll smell the lavender as the jar warms up.

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Red Christmas Front Porch...

 The Christmas themed front porch started with 

the creation of the tin can wreath...

A bright pop of colour with a cute burlap bow...

Instructions can be found here:

http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/11/diy-tin-can-christmas-wreath.html

 Then a Dandelion wish sign was added...

Find the tutorial here:

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

 Wishes...

And dandelions... 

= LOVE!

 I think I squealed with delight when in the garden centre, 

I found this cherry red plastic planter!!

And the perfect Christmas shaped conifer to plant in it!!

This conifer is called 'Thuja occidentalis Smaragd'.

Another of my passions is Bonsai, 

and I will be trimming the roots of this darling 

so it can bring cheer in it's red pot for many Christmases to come.

 'Gazania Takatu Red' flowers pop against the creamy white pot...

 This is a Colourwave Sunbells called 'Tamarillo'...

A sweet miniature groundcover perennial petunia.

They are great in pots and hanging baskets, 

and by Christmas day this will be a waterfall of red overhanging the pot.

Loving the finished porch...

Loving the red and white...

I can wait for the white clematis flowers to come out on the vine.

In fact, I can't wait for Christmas!

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Christmas Dandelion Wish Sign...

Don't you just LOVE dandelions?

Don't you just LOVE wishes?

I do, so I thought let's create a dandelion wish sign just for Christmas...

Mine is quite big,

as I wanted it as a statement piece for the front porch,

 but you could downsize it if you want.

Paint a piece of wood (130cm x 18cm) bright RED.

Print the letters to the wish word
Make sure you flip it and mirror image it.
This is easy to do if you have Microsoft word.
Follow the instructions on how to do it at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGhSiREPy8w
I tested this out, and it works well.

Cut around each letter.

Place it into position on the wood.

Tape to hold.

Then brush water on it...this transfers the image.
Go over it in paint if you wish or leave it as it comes out.
Instructions on how to transfer this way can be found at
Upcycled Treasures...
http://upcycledtreasures.com/2013/05/diy-wood-sign-using-your-printer/
Or you can freehand draw the letters
  as I did using a black sharpie ink pen.

Then Paint it.


Next paint on some dandelion flowers...
and when dry give it a coat of clear varnish.
And here it is.

Wishing every visitor to Mia Bella Gardens a Dandelion wish.... 

Stop by tomorrow to see the completed Christmas front porch...

See you then.

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