DIY "Cookies for Santa Plate"

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It's time for another MOPS craft! You may remember that I am the 'crafty gal' for my church MOPS group. I get to plan crafts for 50+ sweet moms. (Which is right up my alley!) This month, I wanted to do something Christmas related since we will be making this craft at our December meeting. We all have little kids, so I thought a "Cookies for Santa" plate would be perfect. The easiest way to decorate a white plate has got to be with a Sharpie. You simply draw and then bake to set. 

Before the meeting, I wanted to make a cute example to inspire our group. So I searched the web for inspiration. I was looking for photos of cute "Cookies for Santa"plates. I found lots of things that I loved.  Even though some of these are done with color- the design, lettering, or images could easily be replicated in Sharpie. With all of those cute ideas in my head, I was ready to make my own "Cookies for Santa" plate. 

1. Keep Calm and Eat a Cookie   2. Reindeer Cookie Plate   3. Santa Plate   4. Carrots for the Reindeer  5. Group of Plate    6. Plate and Ornament   7. B&W Trees    8. Tree with Bird

My favorite look was #8. I love that simple tree with ornaments from West Elm. So using my black Sharpie, I drew a tree. Then with a gold Sharpie, I added the gold star and ornaments. I finished it with some simple lettering at the bottom.

Now, let's talk about using Sharpies on plates. You may have seen tutorials about dressing up any plate or mug with a Sharpie. You may have read the post I wrote about Sharpie Plates last year {HERE}. But the most important thing to know about using Sharpies on plates etc is that you MUST use an industrial, oil based Sharpie. Otherwise-- it will rub off.

You must use the INDUSTRIAL 'PRO' SHARPIES- they are oil based and won't wipe off. 

Once I was happy with the look of my plate, I simply baked it for 30 minutes at 425 degrees in the oven. I will always hand wash this plate, but since I used the oil based Sharpies, my ink is now set!

Today I am off to the MOPS meeting to share this craft with the group. I will come back to this post later and update it with a few photos from the meeting. I can't wait to see what those creative mommas come up with!

Have you ever tried making a Sharpie plate?

PS- I got my plates for the project at the Dollar Tree {HERE} and I found the Industrial 'PRO' Sharpies at Staples {HERE}. 

UPDATE: Our MOPS meeting was a blast. I loved seeing the creativity in this group of 50 women. Here are a few photos of the 'Cookies for Santa' plates they made. These would also be cute gifts for delivering homemade treats to neighbors and teachers. 

A note about food safety and ink: 

We did ours with Sharpie-- which is not recommended to be used on mugs or cups where your mouth will come in contact directly with the ink. (If you are decorating a mug, put the decor an inch below the rim so your mouth won't touch the ink) 

However if it is for display/decorative uses- you can use it on plates and mugs etc. as much as you want. 

When I put treats on my plate I will use wax paper or plastic wrap between the treat and the 'inked' part of the plate. (For our Santa cookies- I won't bother since those cookies will be thrown away and not actually eaten!) 

If you are worried about ink and food- I would only recommend decorating the edge of the plate. 

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Crafty How To: "The Crafty Frame"

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With Mother's Day and Teacher Appreciation on the horizon, my girl and I decided to get crafty. So with a little scrapbook paper, a wooden frame, and Mod Podge, we made some sweet, simple gifts.

 Want to make your own Crafty Frames? Here is what you will need:
 -Wooden frames ($1 each at Micheal's)
-Scrapbook paper
-Pen
-Scissors
-Mod Podge
-Paint Brush
-Embellishments (buttons, trim, ric rac, flowers etc)

First, trace the frame on the back of a piece of scrapbook paper. Then cut it out. Don't forget to cut out the center too.

Then paint on a thin layer of Mod Podge to the front of the frame. Place the scrapbook paper on the wet Mod Podge. Then press and smooth out the paper.

Now comes the fun part, add the embellishments! Small items can be attached using Mod Podge, you might want to use hot glue for the larger items.

Afton was so proud of her frame :) She used some scrap paper to write a sweet note to her teacher. Such sweet handwriting- I love her spelling of 'best'!

 

This idea works for teachers, moms, or any time you want to give a handmade gift.

I am happy to share the printable for your Mother's Day projects. You can click the image below and drag it onto your desktop, or simply download and print.

and I made this one for you too!

Download Printables Here: 

-"Home is Where Your Mom Is"

-"School is Where Your Heart Is"

 The frames were so fun and easy. I am going to share it with my MOPS group next week- I can't wait for all 60 of my MOPS friends to make their own frames too.

What are you crafting for the Moms and Teachers in your life?

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Friends Don't Let Friends Shop Alone

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Looking for a good 'Girls Night Out'? Well, if you are a decor enthusiast, try your local Pottery Barn.

My MOPS friends and I met up at our PB for a free after-hours private shopping event. We were treated to a 'tablescape' presentation that was filled with tips and tricks using Pottery Barn's newest holiday products. Basically 'tablescape' is just a fancy word for decorating your table. And this table could be the big long one in your dinning room, the small round one in your kitchen, or maybe an entry or side table. 

Keep reading by clicking below...

Happy Crafting

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Guess how much burlap is on this roll....

Yep, 120 yards. That's 72 pounds worth of burlap.

Why in the world did I have that much burlap? To make 60 wreaths of course!

This year I am serving as the "Creative Chair" for my MOPS group. So for our first craft of the year, I planned for us to make burlap wreaths. The supplies were easy enough, 2 yards per person and one wire hanger. I pre-cut the burlap into 2 yard bundles and the ladies did the rest!

And despite the messiness, it was a lot of fun. Everyone worked at their own pace, helped each other, and chatted. Sixty crafty moms all left with a fabulous wreath for their home.

In addition to our craft, I shared a few pointers about Fall Decor. So in case you aren't in my MOPS group, here are some tips and trends for 'Feathering Your Nest' for autumn.

Mantles: 
-Look for natural elements. Try incorporating acorns, wheat, burlap and pumpkins.
-Fall Colors: Mix brown, tan, orange and pop of something bright.
-Shop Your Home: Use candlesticks, frames, mirrors, and glass containers you already have.

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Craft a Pumpkin:
-Make it fancy! Add paint: white, gold, silver, glitter.
-Mod Podge. Use fabric or scrapbook paper.
-Bedazzle: Jewels, ribbon, yarn.

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Wreaths: 
-Use burlap, rosettes, yarn, or even corn husks. Get creative, anything goes with a wreath!

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Read how to make this one at SouthlakeMoms.com

For detailed directions on how to make your own Ruffled Burlap Wreath, like the one we made at our MOPS meeting- read my October article in North Texas Kids by clicking here.

Special thanks to all my fabulous MOPS friends- I love crafting with you!!!

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