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The student news publication of Libertyville High School

Drops of Ink

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Do You Want to Built A Snowman?

DIY Christmas Decorations

1. Olaf Door Hanger: This DIY is somewhat time-consuming.

Olaf door hanger (inspired/photo by eadsfamilymagic.com)
Olaf door hanger (inspired/photo by eadsfamilymagic.com)
  • Materials:
  1. large drawing paper
  2. pencil
  3. hot glue gun
  4. 1 yard of burlap
  5. white paint (2 or more large bottles)
  6. black paint
  7. orange paint
  8. black, orange, and silver puffy paint (optional)
  9. 2 small bundles of quilt stuffing
  10. foam snowflakes
  11. a sponge paint brush
  12. pins
  • Steps:
  1. find a picture of Olaf that you like
  2. sketch him onto large drawing paper
  3. cut out along the out side
  4. pin Olaf to burlap
  5. cut along the edges
  6. repeat on another piece of burlap
  7. pain both pieces of burlap with white paint and sponge brush (make sure it’s all covered)
  8. let it sit and dry over night
  9. draw on his face
  10. paint Olaf’s face
  11. use puffy paint to accent Olaf’s nose, eyes, and buttons by outlining them in the same color
  12. use silver puffy paint to draw designs onto snowflakes
  13. pin pieces of Olaf together
  14. gently stuff  Olaf with quilt stuffing
  15. hot glue the edges as you go
  16. glue snowflakes around Olaf

2. Sock Snowman

Sock snowmen (inspired/photo by Bill from Pintrest).
Sock snowmen (inspired/photo by Bill from Pintrest).
  • Materials:
  1. white socks
  2. rubber bands
  3. scissors
  4. ball end pins (black and yellow)
  5. fabric (for scarf)
  6. buttons (optional: to be sewed on)
  7. dried beans (or small beads)
  •  Steps:
  1. cut off the foot half of sock
  2. turn the sock inside-out
  3. tie the end of the sock
  4. fill bottom half of sock with dried beans (or beads)
  5. tie rubber band midway up the sock (top of dried beans or beads)
  6. fill top half of sock with dried beans or beads (should be relevantly smaller than bottom half)
  7. tie rubber band around around top of sock (top of dried beans or beads)
  8. put ball end pins in as eyes and nose (triangle shape)
  9. (optional) sew on buttons down the middle
  10. tie fabric around the “neck” as a scarf
  11. put the bottom half of sock (the part that you cut off at the beginning) on top as a  hat
Wrapped picture frames (photo by StephanieLynnBlog.com).
Wrapped picture frames (photo by StephanieLynnBlog.com).

3. Picture Frame Present

  • Materials:
  1. picture frame
  2. wrapping paper
  3. ribbon (optional)
  4. bow (optional)
  5. tape
  •  Steps:
  1. wrap picture frame like a present
  2. tie ribbon around it (optional)
  3. tape bow on (optional)

4. Water-less Snow Globes

Water-less snow globes: inspired (and photo) by poineersettler.com.
Water-less snow globes (inspired/photo by poineersettler.com).
  •  Materials:
  1. glass jars
  2. artificial snow
  3. hot glue gun(and glue)
  4. assorted mini christmas trees and snowmen
  5. glitter
  6. spray adhesive
  7. white spray paint or krylon glitter blast (silver)
  • Steps:
  1. remove lids and spray paint them (white or silver)
  2. spray trees and snowmen with adhesive then sprinkle with glitter
  3. hot glue trees and snowmen to lids
  4. fill jars with small amount of snow
  5. screw lids back on

5. Mason Jar Prism Light

Mason jar prism lights: inspired (and photo) by Pintrest.
Mason jar prism lights (inspired/photo by Pintrest).
  • Steps:
  1. pour glue onto paper plate
  2. brush glue on jar
  3. place glass stones in whatever pattern starting on top
  4. (optional) tie ribbon in bow around the lid
  5. place candle inside jar
  • Materials:
  1. glue
  2. glass stones (christmas colored)
  3. mason jar
  4. paint brushes
  5. (optional) ribbon (silver or gold)
  6. tea light candle

6. Hot Glue Snowflake Ornament

Snowflake ornament (inspired/photo by Pitter&Glink).
Snowflake ornament (inspired/photo by Pitter&Glink).
  • Materials:
  1. glue sticks
  2. hot glue gun
  3. wax paper
  4. dish detergent
  5. ornament template
  6. glitter
  7. mod podge
  8. small paint brush
  9. string or wire
  • Steps:
  1. print out a simple snowflake image
  2. put a sheet of wax paper over the stencil snowflake
  3. cover wax paper with dish detergent (mix with a little bit of water for easy spreading)
  4. trace image with hot glue
  5. wait for it to dry and peel it off the wax paper
  6. (optional) run under cold water to remove excess paper from the back
  7. cover ornament with a layer of Mod Podge (with paintbrush)
  8. cover with glitter
  9. hot glue a loop of string or wire to back of ornament

7. Snow Candles

Snow candle (inspired/photo by RecklessGlamour).
Snow candle (inspired/photo by RecklessGlamour).
  • Materials:
  1. epson salt
  2. Mod Podge
  3. foam brush
  4. pan or dish (to avoid mess)
  5. red candle
  • Steps:
  1. apply Mod Podge with foam brush
  2. sprinkle with salt

8. Light Canvas

Light canvas (inspired/photo by thechildatheartblog.com).
Light canvas (inspired/photo by thechildatheartblog.com).
  • Materials-
  1. canvas
  2. white chalk
  3. spray paint (color of choice)
  4. white paint
  5. silver glitter paint (optional)
  6. paint brush
  7. metal skewer
  8. christmas lights
  • Steps
  1. paint canvas with spray paint
  2. mark with chalk on each side where you want the word to start/end
  3. use chalk to write out the word
  4. mix white paint with a bit of glitter paint
  5. paint over the word several times (adding width each time)
  6. use the metal skewer to poke holes at desired width apart for lights
  7. use the back end of paint brushes to poke through/ make holes wider
  8. put lights through holes from the back

9. Ornament Tree

Ornament tree (inspired/photo by Thrifty Crafty Girl from Pintrest).
Ornament tree (inspired/photo by Thrifty Crafty Girl from Pintrest).
  • Materials:
  1. medium sized styrofoam cone
  2. ornament balls
  3. garland
  4. hot glue gun
  • Steps:
  1. take off all ornament tops
  2. push them into the side of the foam cone
  3. take them out (one by one) and hot glue them in
  4. repeat step 3 all the way around and up
  5. cut garland to fit in open spaces between ornament
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