It was very exciting to do the 6 Crafty Countdown to Christmas segments for my friends at the "Six in the Morning" Show on CBS.

Many of you do not live in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area...
Those of you who do, did not even have electricity at the time...
NO WORRIES!!!!!!!!

You can watch ALL SIX CRAFT COUNTDOWN VIDEOS anytime you want. We'll make some whimsical gifts, wacky decorations, impress the most finicky friends and as usual, Have fun with it! Every craft can be used during the holiday seasons, birthday, special occasions, or feel free to change up the craft for every day fun.

HAPPY CRAFTING!

SNAZZY SOAPS

Supplies:
White Bars of Soap
Stickers or Photo Copies
Household Paraffin Wax
Double Boiler (or electric wok)
Tin Pie Pan
Water
Tongs
Sharp Knife
Glue Stick

Steps:
1. Unwrap soap and carefully carve off the brand name with a sharp knife.
2. Apply stickers or photo copies with glue stick.
3. Place tin pie pan in wok (or double boiler). Lay 2 chunks of paraffin wax in the pie pan. Pour water into the wok just until the pie pan floats above the bottom of the pan. Heat the wok on LOW and as soon as the wax melts, turn the heat off. (Never leave unattended.)
4. Grab the sides of the soap with tongs and dip face down into the wax, about 1/4 of an inch. Repeat a couple of times for a smooth surface.
5. Lay soap aside until the wax becomes firm.

COOL SODA POP CAN CHRISTMAS TREE!

I recieved this via e-mail this week!

JUST LUV IT! I think it is WACKY!!!

Had to share it!

Happy Wacky Holidays

Wacky Tassel Wreath

See what you can do with a silly $2.00 aluminum wreath? I covered styrofoam balls with glue and green glitter, made some brightly colored pompoms, a great big tassel, and lookie-loo! If you click on the photo it will enlarge for you to see that the giant tassel has a polka dot wooden top. This is my favorite tassel, and I move it around all the time to different spots in the house. So, of course I had to hang it on my wacky wreath. I didn't hot glue it to the wreath so I can hang it on a door knob after Christmas. Fun! You can get tons more ideas for Pattie Wack Tassels and Pom Poms on my website, and all kinds of crafty projects and supplies. Don't forget to sign up for the newsletter.

FUZZY PENS

Are you searching for a quickie office gift, teacher gifts, secret sister gifts, or stocking stuffers? These are super fast, easy, and everyone likes to get them! You can whip out a bunch of these fuzzy pens in about an hour. The thing I like best is that if you put the long loop on there, they can be necklaces for work, or a lanyard to your date book, purse or tote bag. Cheap, too! Use recycled pens and leftover yarns and Adornaments® and some double-sided tape, that's all.

Fuzzy Pens
designed by Pattie Donham

SUPPLIES:

Assorted Adornaments® Fibers (fuzzier is better)
Recycled Ball Point Pens (without the cap)
Terrifically Tacky Tape®
Scissors

STEPS:
1. Stick Terrifically Tacky Tape® from the point to the end of the pen and cut. Press the tape to insure the adhesive is secure to the pen. Repeat on the other side of the pen for complete coverage.
2. Cut 36 inches of fiber or yarn for the necklace.
3. Peel off the tape's clear layer. Attach the ends of the necklace to the end of the pen.
4. Starting at the tip of the pen, wind more fibers around the pen all the way to the end. Trim with scissors.

It was an elegant affair with it being semi-formal attire. Scott had to work late on a shoot in L.A. so he came later in his work clothes, but I didn't care. We still posed on the stairs for a little Christmas photo.

I've been saving corks for a LONG time, and hot glued them to a basket after cutting them in half with a bread knife. I also covered a couple of tiles with them for cool coasters. I use this basket all the time! It's great for laying a loaf of warm bread in a towel and placing it inside to stay cozy. I usually serve a brie cheese, a big bowl of olives, and a plate of olive oil and balsamic vinegar along with a nice dark wine, such as my favorite merlot.

Oh, as you can see, everyone was not quite ready for the camera to go off on the timer. Too funny! If you want to see more photos, go to John Nichol's Flicker photo gallery online.