Make it: Terrarium Ornament

I was racking my noggin, trying to figure out an awesome way to display my beloved terrariums on my Christmas tree without actually having to take care of them. And lo and behold on Pinterest I saw the Terrarium Ornament!

Terrarium Ornament

After you put it together, you won't need to water it either. It makes a great Christmas gift as well. And the things I put in there are from my weekend natures hikes (so it's cheap and free!). Here's what you'll need:

Ingredients

1 - Glass teardrop terrarium
Reindeer Moss
Acorn
Pine needles
Bark
Leaves
Plastic animal
Twine

Here's what you do:
1) Lay down reindeer moss first
2) Arrange all the other things on the list however you like on top of the moss
3) I spray painted my plastic animal a gold color
4) Tie a piece of twine to the top of the terrarium
5) Hang on tree
6) You're done! (here's a closeup)

Closeup

So cute and easy, right?!?

Til next time: Keep making, keep creating, keep doing!

Nori
Speedy's Hardware
www.speedyshardware.com

Make it: Cheap Christmas Gift - Painted Cup

So Christmas is coming up and you're looking for some ultra cheap but very thoughtful gifts to make for those special people in your life. Here's something that is quick and easy: the painted cup!

Here's what you need:

1 - white cup or mug

1 - painters tape 

1 - gold leaf paint

1 - small paint brush

1 - paint thinner for cleanup

Here's what you do:

1) place painters tape on cup to form an upside down "v" shape, do this on both sides 

2) press down the edges of tape really well so there won't be any wrinkles

3) give the gold leaf paint a good shake before you open it

4) paint inside the "v" using long strokes

5) let dry for 15 minutes and paint again

6) carefully remove painters tape

7) tada! You're done!

Note:

This painted cup is hand wash only! Don't put in dishwasher and don't scrub the painted part. 

Til next time: keep making, keep creating, keep doing!

Nori

Speedy's Hardware

www.speedyshardware.com