Gift Idea - Bead Suncatcher...


If you love the joy of gifting handcrafts, then this one is for you.
Grandma would adore it - ((gift idea ;) ))
Or...
You can make them in festive colours 
hung individually use them to decorate your tree.
Either way - the bead suncatchers are simply FUN!

NOTE:
So this is where I will be honest with ya all.
This project was a near Pinterest FAIL!
This is what I discovered:

Don't buy pearl coated beads because they don't melt - your shape will disintegrate as you take it out of the mould.
Use a mould with a simple shape - hearts and circles are best.
Use a single layer of beads.
Some plastic beads melt together fabulously - others don't.
The clear glue backing method fixes this and makes the suncatcher stronger.
So now I have solved all these issues for ya all...
I can happily say 'It's a fun activity to do with the kids'.


You will need:
Plastic beads from the Dollar or craft store.
Old cookie cutter moulds.
Baking paper lined tray 
A skewer
Thick clear glue -(I used craft glue)
A piece of ribbon

To Make:
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees celsius (400F)
Place cookie cutters onto the tray
Pour a single layer of beads in the cookie cutter.
Place into oven
Bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Cool slightly.
Use skewer to poke edge to remove from the cutter shape.
When cold:
Spread a layer of clear glue on the back of each shape.
Run the ribbon hanger to join each shape.
 Leave 24 hours to set.
Hang, wrap and gift for Christmas...
Or hang on your tree.





How To Make Bows...

With Christmas on it's way it's time to learn how to make bows!
It's the the season for bows, because you need -
Bows for trees...
Bows for gifts...
Bows for wreaths...
Bows for the decor...
Today I am sharing links to a variety of bow making tutorials that offer you clear, step by step instructions.
So lets get bow making!


The 'Simple Burlap Tree' Bow
Via Me ;) 
Instructions HERE

Really easy, beautiful way to tie a gift bow for Christmas presents!
The 'Tulle Fluff' Bow
via Lamberts Lately
Photographic tutorial HERE.

DIY: How to Tie a Loopy Bow
The 'Loopy' Bow
(Great for Wreaths!)
Instructions via 'Save On Crafts' HERE.

Giftology: How to Make a Bow out of Ribbon
The 'Fancy' Ribbon Bow
video instruction via Hallmark & Giftology HERE.

The 'Paper' Bow
Via Charlets Website
The pattern and instructions are HERE.

Thanks to Duncan Hines for sponsoring my writing. There's no limit to the baking possibilities, so grab your favorite Duncan Hines mix and Comstock or Wilderness fruit fillings and Bake On! www.duncanhines.com. _______________________ Now is the perfect time of year...:
'Paper Curls' Bow
via source.


The 'Simple' Bow
Instruction video HERE.

How to Make a Paper Bow
The 'Peg & Label' Paper Bow
via ellinee.com
Instruction & templates HERE.


#bows #howto



The Only Thing...

Gosh this year has flown.
The christmas countdown is almost here...
and this quote will be the last for 2016.
That's because at Mia Bella Passions over the coming month 
- you guessed it - 
it will be all about Christmas.
I have saved the best for last...
well I think so anyway.
This quote is my 'absolute all time fav'.
It is so romantic and it's so me.



The only thing I am guilty of is loving in floods not raindrops.

Words shared with a beautiful raindrops on flowers image.

Enjoy.





Christmas Craft & Decor Ideas Year By Year...

Let's revisit Mia Bella Passions past years of festive crafts and decor
Nothing like a little help with ideas when you are just starting your Christmas planning...   

2014

Christmas craft Christmas craft
 Christmas craft
Christmas craft

Christmas craft Christmas craft 
 Christmas craftChristmas craftChristmas craft
Christmas craftChristmas craft

2013

Christmas craftChristmas Craft
Christmas sign

Christmas Inspiration from Mia Bella Passions.  :)
Now let's get creating!


#christmas #christmascraft #christmassign


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