Christmas decorations are going back in their boxes, but before it's all gone..... Let's do a small review.
Miserably pictured (above), and no less darling, is the nativity shrinky dink ornament in action on my stepmother's miniature tree!
I made this little snow scene a few years ago. I'm reluctant to share because obviously his hat is weird and his arms are dumb. But ...don't give up on me! ... check back next year, when I have it all dialed in!
This is my new tree topper, made last January, for my miniature tree. I love how it came out but I admit that, at night, I wish it was all lit up. But, it's cute.... I'm forgiven.
Don't forget, January is really the best month to get on those Christmas crafts that you didn't get to this year. The sooner you admit this to yourself, the happier you'll be!
Christmas Craft 2011: Shrinky Dinks!
Every year, I find a new way to do a homemade ornament. How did I land upon Shrinky Dinks this year? ... I guess it was the little one in my desk drawer that I did years ago. I am here to remind you how fun they are. These were done with colored pencil. The top snowman circles are about 2.25 inches and the final ones shrink down to a delightful 1 inch. So tiny and so cute.
I decided to add a hole in the top, afterwards, with a wire from one of those office binder clips. A needle was too thin -- the office clip was perfect. Using the open flame from the gas stove, I heated it right up and easily pushed a hole into the tops of these. Make sure you have some ventilation going, as it gets noxious quick. Add some thread and you have a cute little ornament for your tiny tree or just a small momento for a friend.
The possibilities with shrinky dinks are pretty endless. Enjoy!
As you drive around Austin searching for Christmas gifts, make sure you stop in FLOCK off south Lamar. There's a collection of wonderful handmade goods, like jewelry, candles, scarves ... and my paintings! They really look at home there.
Address: 2120 Oxford Ave Austin, TX 78704
[tip: you know BYRD's right nearish oltorf? it's right behind their parking lot]
