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Category: Winter Crafts

Upcycling: Stone Snowman Doorstop

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This little project is a great way to kick off the winter season with kids. The snowman can be scaled down or up according to what you want him for, don’t limit yourself to a doorstop; these little guys can work as paperweights, yard art or just something fun to sit on your mantle! Look for stones that have at least one slightly flat side to make assembling these easier.

Things you need:
Stones 2-3 for each snowman in graduated sizes
Sticky Ass Glue
White Acrylic Paint
Orange Acrylic Paint
Black Acrylic Paint
Small paintbrushes
Felt Square (in the color of your choice)
Scissors

Things to do:
1. Try out different placement combination’s until you find one you like.
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2. Squirt a dime sized (more for larger snowmen) drop of glue onto one of the rocks where you would like them joined and get the other rock wet. Press the two together and hold in place for a few minutes, wiping any oozing glue away with a rag. Repeat with the third rock.
3. Once the glue is dry, paint eyes, a nose and a mouth on your snowman’s face.
4. Cut a strip from the felt long enough to create a scarf to wrap around his neck. Cut the ends into a fringe and wrap around, tying in front to secure.
5. Place your snowman where you can easily access him to hold open doors or wherever you need a little holiday cheer!

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Coffee Bean Styrofoam Cone Tree Centerpiece

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Even before I started drinking coffee, I loved the smell of coffee beans in the morning. Now that I’m a devoted drinker of the stuff, I almost can’t start my day without the whiff of deep brown coffee beans being ground up to make my morning cup, especially on cold winter mornings. Which makes these little trees the perfect centerpiece for a holiday brunch, looking adorable and smelling divinely of rich coffee and spicy cloves.

Things you need:
Whole coffee beans
Whole cloves
Hot glue gun and sticks
Foam cones
Dowel Rods
Chocolate Bar Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint
Foam Brush

Things to do:
1. Begin by painting each cone with a coat of brown paint. This serves as an under layer to assure that no foam shows through. Allow the paint to dry before proceeding.
2. Insert one end of a dowel piece into the bottom of the cone, this allows you to hold the cone while attaching the beans without getting glue everywhere!
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3. Starting at the top of the cone, glue coffee beans and cloves all over the cone, fitting them tightly against one another to create a solid look.
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4. Continue to glue beans and cloves until the entire cone is covered.
5. Group along your table and enjoy the scent and smells from your holiday trees!

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