Holiday Decor Hot Cocoa Tray

 

I love it when a plan I didn't have comes together. After I refreshed my Cocoa Bar Sign, I thought this tray, which was originally going to be a Halloween project, would make a perfect companion. Before I fell from high atop the thing in October, I'd already painted it so all that was left to do was add some vinyl!

Supplies

• Plain Wood Tray (I got mine at Dollar Tree in the Not A $1.25 Aisle)
• Acrylic Paint
• Digital Cutting File (I found mine in Cricut Design Space)
• Cutting Machine (Cricut Explore 2)
• Vinyl
• Transfer Tape 

Here's my plain wood tray which I painted with two coats of white acrylic paint. I debated using the same image from my Cocoa Bar Sign but there were so many fun images in Cricut Design Space and what's the point of a subscription if you don't use as many images as possible, right? 

I chose this one that complemented the sign. Since I plan to use this to hold my cocoa toppings, I kept it fairly simple. Size to fit the tray, cut, and weed. Le sigh. The "H" and one of the "O"s decided to be difficult. I'm sure it wasn't me trying to weed too fast. No, couldn't be that. At any rate, I ended up with:

Oops! There was a time when my OCD would have trashed the whole thing and done it again. Growth! I went back into CDS and cut "HO" the missing letters. 

I went ahead and put the image without the missing letters, then added them afterwards.

And voila!

And I love how it goes with my Bar Sign.

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Holiday Decor Refresh: Hot Cocoa Bar Sign

 

Several years ago I made a Cocoa Bar sign and last year I meant to update it and never got around to it so I did it this year. I wasn't sure if the vinyl that was on there for those years would come off but off it came with an X-Acto knife!

Supplies

• Sign To Repurpose
• Acrylic Paint
• Digital Cutting Machine and Image
• Vinyl
• Embellishments

This was the original which I forgot to take a picture of before I removed the washi tape that was under "BAR".  I removed the lettering with an X-Acto knife then lightly sanded the surface. 

After sanding, I used white acrylic paint to cover the surface. Once dry, I applied a second coat since you could still see a shadow of the lettering. 

As the paint dried, I chose my image in Cricut Design Space, sized, and cut the vinyl. 

After weeding the vinyl, I applied the transfer tape. 

Then positioned on my sign and applied the vinyl. 

In my stash, I had a package of what I originally thought were loose snowflakes but turned out to be a garland. No problem...snipped a few from the string to finish my project and positioned atop the sign, then glued down with hot glue. 

Now I just need to make this year's batch of cocoa and marshmallows for Mr. Chocolate! 

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Happy Friday Eve and HAPPY THANKSGIVING, Creative Peeps! We focus this day on gratitude for what we have in our lives and among the many people and things for which I am grateful, I am grateful for the gift of creativity and creative people who share their talents at my party each week. If I didn't have a creative outlet, I don't know what I'd do. It's a kinetic energy that has to go somewhere!

I broke my own tradition and started my Christmas decorating this week before Thanksgiving. I stole some time yesterday to do a quick Thanksgiving Craft with these Decorative Candleholders. 

Whether you're hosting or visiting, wishing you a wonderful day. And from here on out...it's full speed ahead to Christmas and Hanukkah! 

Let's take a look at some great ideas for yourselves or as gifts. 

Crushed Glass Art is very popular right now and usually requires resin. The Apple Street Cottage has a wonderful project that doesn't use resin which can be challenging for people sensitive to fumes. Check out her Crushed Glass Christmas Tree tutorial! 

Gingerbread themes are everywhere and Master Pieces of My Life has a fabulous and fun project with this oversized Gingerbread Mug. Perfect to add to your decor for a little whimsy! 

Rae Dunn design remains classic and popular and these candles from Hunny I'm Home DIY are so fun and fresh! 

Sum of Their Stories was gifted old Saris by a friend. I think Saris are so beautiful...I picked up some little drawstring bags at a bead show made from old Saris and love that they can continue their life repurposed. Check out these gorgeous Christmas Ornaments made from Recycled Saris! 

Finally, Steph Creates shared a great upgrade to a Target Wood Sleigh. Fun and festive! 

Thanks to everyone who linked up and again, wishing my American friends a Happy and Joyous Thanksgiving. 

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Thanksgiving Decor: Glitter and Vellum Candleholders

 

Since I was out of crafting commission for most of October, I did what I never do which is skip decorating for Thanksgiving and go straight to Christmas. But, I thought I should have SOMETHING on the table that looks festive for Thanksgiving Dinner so I made these easy Candleholders from glitter paper and vellum! 

Supplies

• Digital Cutting Machine (I used my Cricut)
• Cut file (I used one from Creative Fabrica)
• Glitter Cardstock
• Vellum
• Double Sided Tape
• Glue Stick
• Hot Glue and Glue Gun

I uploaded the file to Cricut Design Space and didn't resize since I knew the dimensions worked with the glass candles I always keep on hand. It already has the perforation for the score lines and I just scored them manually using my scoring board and bone folder. 

You can use your digital cutter to cut the vellum but it was just as easy to use my papercutter. Each panel is 7.5 x 2.5. I put a strip of double-sided tape on the bottom of each perforated/scored panel and attached the bottom of the vellum panels. The top was more narrow than my tape so to secure the top of the panels, I just ran a glue stick on the available space. 

I love the kind that goes on purple but dries clear!

I used my glue gun and ran a line of glue on the tab that folds in to close the holder. Glitter paper can be stubborn with other adhesives. These slide right over the glass candles. Easy Peasy. Was all done before Mr. Chocolate even woke up!

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Happy Friday Eve again all and someone needs to explain how US Thanksgiving is a week away because I didn't agree to that! And what does Black Friday even mean anymore since I've seen sales since October!

That means full steam ahead to Christmas and Hanukkah, the start of which falls on Christmas this year. It's felt great to be back in my craft room and here's what I shared this week and had so much fun making!

Dollar Tree Disney Snowglobe Ornaments and Snowglobes

Dollar Tree Dollhouse to Gingerbread House 

So many busy elves! Let's take a look at some of the ideas shared at last week's party and with time enough to still complete!

Fresh Vintage by Lisa S lives up to her blog name with this new Vintage Christmas Tree Sign!

Sonata Home Design shared a great addition or alternative to a standing tree with this DIY Wall Tree.

The House on Silverado shared this magnificent Vintage Oil Lamp Upcycle! 

Much to my chagrin, Thanksgiving is not a big chocolate holiday but it is a big apple holiday so celebrate with these Apple Cider Mimosas from Organized Island!

Thanks to all who linked up and can't wait to see what's in store this week! 

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