DIY Mini Gingerbread House Snow Globe!

New tutorial! Create this mini gingerbread house out of paper, and place it into a snow globe (or, in this case, a faux globe - there's no water in it) filled with glitter!

Here is the pattern you'll need to make the house:

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Click here or the video below to watch the tutorial :)

Mini Paper Christmas Tree!

New tutorial! Today we're creating a mini Christmas tree out of crepe paper and wire! This isn't a quick project, but it is really cute!

Click here or the video below to watch the tutorial :)

Crepe Paper Pointsettias!

New tutorial! Learn to create a Pointsettia flower out of crepe paper!

To watch the tutorial, click here or the video below :)

DIY Advent Calendar - Countdown to Christmas!

New tutorial! This week we're creating this advent calendar! Count down to Christmas by turning over one card each day, starting on December 1st. On Christmas, turn over the last card and the complete picture is revealed!

A photo or message can be placed inside each card, such as a bible verse, a fun activity idea, etc.

Please click the link above or the video below to watch.

DIY Snowflake Bunting/Garland

New video! Shows how to create this snowflake bunting/garland!

Where I live, winter is really cold, snowy, and cloudy, 

so it's nice to put up some decorations to brighten winter up a little!

DIY Gift Bows

New video just went up! Shows how to make 3 different gift bows out of wrapping paper!

Paper Gingerbread House Tutorial

New video! Shows how to create a paper gingerbread house!

After the video was uploaded, I realized the clip showing how to put the house together accidentally  got deleted. To put together the house, fold back all the tabs, put glue on them, and glue the pieces together. If you have any questions, please comment below :)

Here are the patterns for the house:

(Make sure to print these at 8x10)

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Also, on the pattern below, don't cut the whole window out,
leave some space around the inner lines :)

If you create this, I'd love to see it! Tag me on instagram @essyjae or email me at pugdemonium1@gmail.com.

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Here is the template:

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DIY Snowflake Window Clings

New video is up today! It's about creating your own snowflake window clings out of dimensional fabric paint, also called puffy paint.

Here is the snowflake template. Be sure to print this at full size (8" x 10") unless, of course, you want to create smaller snowflakes.

I used Tulip Glitter Dimensional Fabric Paint in the color "Crystal Sparkles," which I ordered from Hobby Lobby. This particular paint worked very well for this project, but I'm sure you could use other brands and colors as well.

Also, don't feel limited to only making the snowflakes on this template. You could also easily freehand your own, all you really need is wax paper and paint.

If you create your own, feel free to tag me on instagram @pugdemonium. I'd love see them! Follow my blog with Bloglovin

DIY Photo Christmas Ornament

Here is my latest video, showing how to make a christmas tree ornament with a photo inside.

This would make a great christmas gift! Photos of pets, friends, or of family work great for this.

If you'd like to make one, you'll need:

Clear Glass Ornament {Michael's}

Glitter {White Gold, Michael's}

Microbeads {Cherry and Emerald, Michael's}

Ribbon {Michael's}

A Printed Photo

Hot Glue Gun {Walmart}

I used Photoshop to resize and print the photo, but many programs will work for this. Microsoft Word, Open Office, etc. would work as well.

Be sure to put some hot glue in the lid before putting it back on, to keep the glitter and microbeads inside.

If you make this, feel free to tag me on instagram @pugdemonium. I'd love to see it!

Candy Cane Wreath Tutorial

Here is my video on how to create a Christmas wreath that was inspired by a candy cane!

This wreath is very easy and inexpensive to make. If you'd like to try it, you'll need:

A Wreath Form {9" Flat Styrofoam Wreath, Hobby Lobby}
7/8" Red ribbon {Hobby Lobby}
1/8" Red ribbon {Hobby Lobby}
Hot Glue Gun {Walmart}

It's important to add that I accidentally ordered the wrong wreath. This was a flat, sort of transparent styrofoam one, so I covered the front and sides in felt before wrapping the ribbon. If you are going to make this, I highly recommend that you get a wreath that is the white, round extruded kind. This will work much better for this project, and won't need to be covered in felt.

If you try this project, I'd love to see it! If you have an instagram, tag me @pugdemonium.

DIY Christmas Countdown Plate

Here is my video on how to create your own christmas countdown plate, so you can count down the
days until christmas!

This is a fun and very simple project. To make it, you'll need:

A Plate {Red & white plate, Walmart}
Chalkboard Paint {in Dark Green, Michaels}
Acrylic Paint {Holiday Red and White, Michaels}
Small Paintbrush & Large Paintbrush
Ribbon {Red & White Ric Rac, JoAnn's}
Hot Glue Gun {Walmart}
Chalk
A Plate Stand

Optional:
Extra trim for the plate

Be sure to make this project a few days before you plan on using it, because you'll need to let each of the two layers of chalkboard paint dry overnight before it can be used.

*In red I've listed more info about what I used. If it's not listed, then it's something I already had and I'm not sure where it was from.

As always, if you make this I'd love to see it - tag me on instagram @pugdemonium.

Golden Snitch Tree Ornament Tutorial

I have a new video up, a golden snitch christmas tree ornament tutorial! 

Here's the picture of the "real" golden snitch: 

(photo above is from here)

Here's my pattern for the wing. Please note that this was designed for a small ornament, so depending on the size of your ornament you may need to make this bigger. The image below is the actual size (8.5 x 11) So make sure to print it at full size to get the wings right.

Click here to watch the video

There are quite a few versions now, but I think the original idea for the golden snitch ornament originated here