License Plates Christmas Tree Idea

dfgdfggfLicense Plates Christmas Tree Idea  – heck this is a great idea for a bachelor or someone with very limited space.

Make A Christmas Wreath Made From Paper Towel Tube

12111974_865135706939527_4898330760317110605_nDesigning with tubing from paper towels of toilet paper rolls can be never ending.  This design is very simple (and cheap YEAH) and can be made by children or adults. The tube was cut in 1.5″ increments – measured with a ruler then cut. If you just haphazardly go cutting it will show in the end product. After the tube is cut use spray paint to cover five all red and 33 green. Spray two coats and flip to other side and spray a coat to ensure a good covering. fold the tube to make a leaf design like in the picture. Assemble as shown using hot glue or Elmers glue. If you use Elmers glue use paper clips to hold together as you go and until dried! You can skip the poinsettia if you wish and glue on a large ribbon or silk poinsettia flower. Hang by using a ribbon tied to top.

7 Benefits of Coloring For Adults 

This article has a lot of good information on the benefits of adults and coloring. Seems it is very therapeutic.

7 Benefits of Coloring For Adults and Why You Should Join the Adult Coloring Craze Every major news outlet from CNN to CBS News is reporting about the adult coloring phenomenon. What once was an activity that kept so many of us entertained as children, is now resurfacing as a trend adults are coming to love. Therapeutic elements parents once sought to keep their children calm or entertained before dinner, are now being applied to adults, to help distract them from the daily pressures of life. That said, here are the top 7 benefits of coloring for adults: Your brain experiences relief by entering a meditative state Stress and anxiety levels have the potential to be lowered Negative thoughts are expelled as you take in positivity Focusing on the present helps you achieve mindfulness Unplugging from technology promotes creation over

Source: 7 Benefits of Coloring For Adults and Why You Should Try It – ColorIt

Midwest Mountains & Prairie

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2015 My Year In Review – Scrapbook Page

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Use this as a templet to create a year in review for your child’s scrapbook.  Help your child fill the form in and allow them to color the design in at the same time. This page in a scrapbook will also introduce another new year.