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Easter Basket / Centerpiece

A New Twist on Easter Basket design. Make an exciting edible centerpiece for an Easter gathering. This design is a fun and festive idea for your child’s Easter party at home or at school, and it’s easy to make as a family project. Share thoughts and photos of your own project. Instructions and what you […]

Happy Independence Day!

I can’t believe it’s already July 4th- Homecoming is right around the corner. Here’s a cute idea for the 4th. It’s a red and white Mumzi with blue ribbons added. The stars and flags are buttons from our local craft store. The America heart is a sticker and then I added a tinsel pom to […]

What is a Homecoming Mum?

In  Texas, and the southern states surrounding it, Homecoming is a tradition dating back to the 1950’s and is signified and exemplified by Homecoming mums and garters with mums.   The garter mums are normally given to the Boy. The Girl receives a much larger, more elaborate version.  They can be made or purchased, but when […]

SPIRIT BOOSTER

The new Spirit Booster is ready to use right out of the package. It comes with a pin on the back- ready to wear.                                             OR  You can add a variety of embellishments to really jazz it up. Add specialty ribbons easily by simply lifting existing ribbons and gluing. You can add garlands by just gluing to […]

HEART CHAIN

I’ve seen this done with paper strips and thought it would make a good homecoming mum chain. To make a 24″ chain: Cut 15 -10″strips of #5 or #9 acetate ribbon. Fold in half with the shiny side out. Bring ends of ribbon together as shown.            Line up with fold  & staple across bottom. […]