Christmas Decor

Christmas is just 2 days away. There are so many Christmas decor/ gifting ideas floating around the net, shops are filled with all Christmas glittery shiny stuff. For a crafter anything and everything is source of inspiration. So today I am sharing some of the ideas/things that inspired me a lot and you might see a a twisted version  of some of those in my next projects.
    First one is these anthropologie handmade ornaments. Aren't these love at first sight case

                                                 source:http://www.anthropologie.com

Next in the list is these frozen themed ice candles. I have shared the source where they have tutorial also

             source: http://homemadedad.ca/ice-candle-holders-are-an-easy-kid-friendly-craft-for-a-snowy-weekend/

Next in the line up is the Santa sleigh which is made from toilet paper rolls. Check out the link below to get the detailed instructions on how to make it.

         source:http://www.woohome.com/diy-2/45-budget-friendly-last-minute-diy-christmas-decorations

    These easy to make crayon ornaments will adorn any Christmas tree. check out the link for tutorial 

source: http://www.theswelldesigner.com/2012/11/diy-crayon-drip-holiday-ornaments.html

How can i forget to checkout anything related to owls, even if I try to ignore my kids are not going to let me. I must admit sometime owl craft is cute like the one I am sharing. Link has picture tutorial

source: http://liagriffith.com/kids-craft-felt-pinecone-owl-ornamants/

crafts with the famous candy cane are also in my inspiration list.I am sure it is going to inspire you also after looking at the pics and when you learn how easy it is to make you will second my opinion 

                                   source :http://www.greenbriarfloral.com/candy-cane-mice/

                              source:http://dollarstoremom.com/2011/12/make-an-edible-candy-bowl/

source:http://www.thatswhatchesaid.net/2013/tiered-peppermint-serving-tray/

This Christmas themed ring tray is simply adorable. 

Source: https://www.parentmap.com/article/homemade-and-simple-gifts-kids-can-make-for-the-holidays?page=5

Having a discussion about Christmas and no mention of Christmas free that is not fair. here are Christmas trees which caught my attention

Source:http://www.myhempcraft.com/diy-christmas-tree-decoration/

 Source:http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/oh-christmas-tree/

Happy crafting

  

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Stone Art

Toady I am not writing about what i made but I am sharing an inspirational idea that opens up doors for lot of new crafts, all it needs is Naisha touch.
Stone craft is not new. We have experimented with stone lot of different ways. Today the inspirational ideas I have gotten for you is stone painting. I must say it needs lot of patience to do neat work but practice makes a man perfect.

You can always start with an easy one like below before you go to hard ones. Link below the pic has more ideas from the artist

Source:http://purplecandy.hubpages.com/hub/PAINTING-AND-DRAWING-ON-STONES

You don't have to restrict yourself to specific shape and size of stone, with your Naisha touch you can turn anything beautiful. The link also has a tutorial for the stone painting.

Source:http://diycozyhome.com/how-to-paint-stones-and-pebbles/

Don't have any painting skills no need to get disappointed, where there is a will there is a way.Look at these beautiful lace printed stepping stones. Link  has complete details of how to achieve that look. 

Naisha Tip: you can use small paper doily to do pretty small stones.

Source:http://the-wuvie.blogspot.com/2013/05/how-to-make-lace-like-stepping-stones_29.html

I loved the color combination for this stone

Source:http://www.handpaintedrocks.com/personalised-stone/

Don't get disappointed if you don't live near a river we have another inspiration idea for you to satisfy your creative side. This one uses the flat marbles which are available in any craft store. Great to keep for yourself and to gift.

source :http://imgarcade.com/1/easy-stone-painting-designs/

Below is treat for owl lovers like my kids. I am sure they will love if they get so many owls siting on their room wall. The link has other DIY also to get inspired. 
   

                                   

                   source : http://wonderfuldiy.com/wonderful-ideas-for-painting-stones-and-pebbles/#

Painted rock rings: how wonderful. Link has all the details on how to make these awesome rings. You can use the similar idea to made pendents also.

                                          source:http://followfashion.nl/diy-report-stone-rings/

It is Christmas time so inspirational ideas are not going to finish without Santa entry

source:http://paintingrocks.blogspot.com/2013/09/christmas-ideas-for-painted-rocks.html

Happy crafting.

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gift plate decoration

Nice way to give homemade cookies in a self decorated plate. I just used a left over birthday streamer to make flowers and leaves and put those on plate.I used procedure given  here to make paper roses

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Cute Little bracelet

Naisha's collection of handmade bracelets

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cushions with twist

Everybody loves a cozy comfortable sitting and if it is filled with designer, one of a kind something unique cushions it will be icing on the cake. I found some cushion ideas over the internet and used some of my own to add comfortable sitting in my house. Go over and you may find just the right one for you

made from an old bed sheet

made from an old painting. 

added crochet motifs on the ready made cushions

made from a table cloth. i loved the handmade embroidery

in below three cushions i  used the procedure give in the link below to draw the background and design is my Naisha touch

 http://littlesprouts.co/diy-sharpie-cushions-use-sharpies-to-draw-on-white-cotton-cushion-covers-have-an-adult-spray-with-rubbing-alcohol-let-dry-enjoy/

        this one is with smoking pattern. use the pattern given in the link below
http://www.shelterness.com/cool-diy-round-pintuck-pillow/

this one is special as i made this for my daughter

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