Turn Grandma's Old Jewelry into Christmas Decoration

Photo:  Hannah Jones via Facebook

If you have inherited Grandma's old jewelry and not into wearing vintage pieces you can celebrate them by turning them into a clever Christmas decoration using an old picture frame, black velvet around an inner cardboard layer and pin or glue the pieces to the velvet.

DIYHans Solo Frozen in Carbonite Fridge

This was posted on Facebook by Art Gallery and a guy in sharing his new shop fridge, which would be fun for many Star Wars fan Man Cave, playroom or garage (and perhaps a DIY for the freezer in my garage, if my son ever gets the monster tires off of his big truck moved out),

As it looked like it was a DIY I went in search of more information and found the following video on Youtube that explains how to make this:

BOTTLE CHRISTMAS TREES

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You would probably need to work in a bar or restaurant to have enough to make one of these lovelies, although a Facebook commenter indicated that her Mother goes through enough wine to have more than enough to make one of these. Guess even if the tree wasn't lit up, you could count on Grandma to be.

While pretty and unique, these would probably not be for any place that had children, animals or clumsy adults and would need to be on a solid foundation as it would be very heavy.

The one above appears to have a specially made rack to hold the bottles upside-down.  

The two below are on several tiers of circular glass decreasing in diameter.

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Retro Television turned Liquor Cabinet/Bar

Photo:  Relax Shacks

I don't have a liquor cabinet, but love this idea!

This was a post by Derek at Relax Shacks in response to a reader's email who was building at 10' x 15 foot tiny home and wanted suggestions for adding a bar for entertaining.

It would be fairly simple to make once you found an old TV that you want to use, remove the tube, hot glue some fabric inside, maybe add a small glass shelf or two and a touch light and it would be ready to go.

DIY Leprechaun Beard

Source: frenchknots.blogspot.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Isn't this adorable?   French Knots has a tutorial on how to DIY a beard for your own little munchkins out of yarn, pipe cleaners and a dollar store hat.

For instructions, click  here.

DIY Glow In The Dark Water Beads

Source: trainupachildlearnaswego.blogspot.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

With some highlighters and water beads (in the floral or craft section) of you local dollar store you go all mad scientist and create your own for decoration or play. Full instructions at Train Up A Child

Arm Knitting

I had never heard of this before, but it does create and interesting look and it can be made in about 30 minutes - no knitting needles required!

For more information visit "Simply Maggie" and click on the Knit and Crochet tab.   She also has some scarves for at  The Velvet Cove on Facebook under "Shop"  cost $27.00

20 Star Wars DIY'ed Shoes

In honor of the announcement that a new Star Wars movie will be made, I have rounded up 20 cool tributes to the movie in the form of DIY'ed shoes by its fans.

Custom Painted Star Wars Sneakers

Source: etsy.com via Janine on Pinterest

Clone Wars Stormtroopers Shoes

Source: google.com via Laura on Pinterest

Hans Solo and Yoda Shoes

Source: Uploaded by user via Shahla on Pinterest

Admiral Ackbar & Darth Vader Shoes

Source: mike2.com via Kelsey on Pinterest

Hand painted Darth Vader Wedding shoes on Esty

Source: etsy.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Star Wars (1st movie) custom painted shoes on Esty

Jabba the Hutt DIY Shoes

Source: starwarsblog.starwars.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

R2D2 Light Up Heels

Source: instructables.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Star Wars Decoupaged Heels

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Star Wars Glitter and Blue DIY Shoes

Source: thelook.today.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Modge Podged Star Wars Flats

Source: forums.theknot.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Clone Wars Heels

Source: thelook.today.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Darth Vader Flats

Source: blog.makezine.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Knit Converse Death Star and Fighter Shoes
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Custom TOMS - R2D2 aka R2DShoe - Hand Painted & Star Wars Inspired

Source: etsy.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Hand Painted Star Wars/Darth Vader Shoes

Source: Uploaded by user via Sue on Pinterest

R2D2/C3PO Shoes

Source: dorkadore.com via Jane on Pinterest

Star Wars Platform Hand Painted Heels

Source: Uploaded by user via Nalawatsu on Pinterest

Yoda and Darth Vader Shoes

Source: Uploaded by user via Emily V on Pinterest

Star Wars Decoupaged Heels

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DIY No Sew Fort Kit

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With Christmas just around the corner, a fun, inexpensive gift for a child to play with indoors on cold wintery days is an indoors for hours of imaginative play would be a DIY No Sew Fort Kit using 2 sheets, a cheap grommet kit and items you can get from the Dollar store.  



For the tutorial, visit Celebrate Every Day With Me

Ghosts Round Up

Today's Round up is Ghosts

If you have or know of a cool ghost post to share, please feel free to post it in the comments section.

Spooktacular Graveyard Cookie Cake

Source: landolakes.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

DIY Floating Ghost

Source: halloween-haunted-house.com via Sarah on Pinterest

Find Haunted Houses

Source: hauntedhouse.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

White Chocolate Strawberry Dipped Ghosts

Source: tasteofhome.com via Deborah on Pinterest

Framed Ghosts (with free downloadable ghost templates @ BHG)

Source: Uploaded by user via Kathryn on Pinterest

Boo-scotti

Source: landolakes.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Lawn Ghosts

Source: goo.gl via Colby on Pinterest

Disappearing Ghost Cookies

Source: landolakes.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Ghost Wreath

Source: blogs.babble.com via Cari on Pinterest

Bottle of Boos

Source: uniqueunusualandinterestingart.blogspot.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Pacman Ghost Graveyard

Source: favim.com via Ken on Pinterest

DIY Ghost Fridge

Source: jeanscraftycorner.blogspot.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Ghost Nuter Butter Cookies

Source: tablespoon.com via Jennifer on Pinterest

Ghost Eaters Queso Blanco

Source: landolakes.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

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Women's Flat Skull Shoes...buy of DIY

ShoePrivee is having a sale on the above for the next few days on Skull Shoes  for $29.99 an


Or you could purchase an inexpensive flat, like the one below on sale at Walmart for $8  (cut off the bow) then head to your local craft supply or Ebay and buy two iron-on rhinestone skulls (like the ones below) and glue them to the shoes with a strong clear glue, like E-6000 and create a DIY look at half the price.

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DIY Nerdy Keyboard Cat Wrist Rest

Source: urbanthreads.com via Kathryn on Pinterest

Although cats usually like to lay on the keyboard when you are typing (it is a cat thing) this kitty can help you type in comfort by giving your wrists a rest and decorate you desk at the same time. 

Urban Threads, a site that sells some very creative embroidery and digital art, has free instructions on how to make this kitty keyboard companion here.

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11 GIFTS UNDER $30 FOR THE STAR TREK FANS

This might also be a list for "Gifts For Grandpa" if he was (or still is) an avid Star Trek Fan

Star Trek Pizza Cutter at Think Geek for $29.99 would be perfect for the pizza lover on your list.

Star Trek Talking Communicator Keychain at Star Trek Gift Shop for $8.92 would not only keep track of keys, but be a source of entertainment and a conversation piece.

Just because they are toddlers doesn't mean you can't start Trekkiefying them with this 
Star Trek Feeding Set at Think Geek for $24.99

 

Star Trek Bottle Opener  at Think Geek for $19.99 for the bottled beer lover that is also Star Trek fanatic

 Star Trek Uno at Gifttrek.net for $6.97 featuring pictures of the cast for the Uno Trekkie.

If the Trekkie on your Christmas list is also a Pez collector, you can double their delight with these Star Trek Limited Edition Numbered Pez Dispensers at Star Trek Gift Shop for $29.94.

For the Trekkie into Christmas collectables there is this Star Trek Snowglobe  at Giftopolis.com for $19.99

 

If the Trekkie is into bling, this 3D Star Trek Enterprise Necklace at Gifttrek.net for $16.96 would be a good gift.

If you are crafty and/or technically inclined, you can make the following for little to no cost

Instructables has a tutorial by masynmachien to make a Star Trek Comminicator made out of an old mouse

Instructables has instructions by bchafy Build a Star Ship Enterprise out of pens, binder clips and CD

 I made this version of the Enterprise based on a tutorial here and posted more about it on my craft blog and it is made out of an old floppy disc.