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This easy decoupage crafting video shows how to decorate plant pots or a watering can, using paper napkins, PVA glue or mod podge and a crafting technique called decoupage. This is a fun, easy creative, garden themed craft project suitable for all ages, children, teens and adults. A fun crafty project! You can apply this paper and glue crafting technique, also known as decoupage, to lots of projects. Basically, any item glue will stick to can be decorated with paper (glass jars, tin cans, plant pots, wood items, etc). Materials needed for this project include: -Metal plant pot or watering can (clean with no rust). -Glue such as PVA glue, Elmer's, or basic non-toxic glue. -Optional: mod podge can be used instead of PVA glue. -Small paint brush, to apply glue. -Scissors to cut napkin pieces. -1 ply floral print napkin (simply separate napkin at edge to separate). -Water to clean paintbrush. -Varnish is essential for this project! If leaving outside, please apply a clear, non-yellowing varnish to protect your project, suitable for metal & exterior use. This is important to protect your work! Only a few materials needed to make this project. This simple crafting video introduces how to decoupage on metal for home interior décor, or for the garden. No watering can or plant pot? Use a tin can instead, which can be painted first. After decorating your piece, and when completely dry, don't forget to seal with a clear outdoor varnish - this will protect your paper napkin decoupage from coming off! This is a great weekend crafting project! A great craft at home project to stay safe. A good project for any time of the year, and for all ages or abilities. Young children should be supervised. Tips: Speciality decoupage paper is available in shops and online, however, you can use napkins and save money. Mod podge is a great glue to use, however, you can use PVA glue for decoupage projects and save money. To protect your piece, use a suitable wood/metal clear (non-yellowing) varnish. And a varnish for exterior use if leaving outside. Mod podge also make a product for exterior projects. Napkins: Use 1-ply napkins - most napkins are 2-ply or 3-ply. To separate, pull apart at the corners, to make a 1-ply napkin for this project. Cut decorations our of the napkin to apply to your project. You don't need to paint your item beforehand, but you can if you want and let dry fully – painting the item is optional. For more projects, visit: https://www.facebook.com/LetsCraftNI/ https://www.instagram.com/letscraftni/ https://twitter.com/LetsCraftNI Other 'how to' videos you might enjoy by Let's Craft NI include: Bunting Making: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rBlfFb52mA Birdhouse Decoupage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vm7-ImdqIA&t=3s Tin Can = Pencil Holders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32FmD8kpldQ Glass Jar Vases: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0aMmeiXTpk&t=40s How to Make a Rustic Vase from a Recycled Tin Can, Twigs and Garden Twine https://youtu.be/f8cxWKVNdcU

This 5 minute crafting video shows how to make vases using recycled glass jars or glass bottles, along with PVA glue and garden twine or yarn. This is a great craft at home project and a great way to recycle old glass jars such as jam jars rather than throwing them out. Easy and simple to make! This is a fun creative project that uses recycled items from around the house such as jam jars, and helps reduce waste. These mini vases were so much fun to make! They are a great way to decorate the home, or decorate for a party or an event. This do-it-yourself crafting project is easier than it looks! I made 3 little vases using a clean, recycled jam jar, soy sauce jar and a vinegar-type jar. Simply use glue (PVA glue or Elmer's glue) and garden twine to make your own home decor project! If you don't have garden twine, try using yarn or thin rope or cord. Materials needed for this project include: - Bottles, jars or glass, preferably recycled. - Garden twine, or yarn, or cord, etc. - Glue such as PVA glue, Elmers or basic non-toxic glue. Mod podge glue isn't necessary for this project, however, it could be used as well. - Small paint brush, to apply glue to bottle. - Cloth such as paper towel or kitchen role to wipe off excess glue. Optional: string some beads through jewellery cord or elastic, or add beads onto thread; hang or secure onto the jars, to decorate. During the covid -19 outbreak and home isolation, this is a great craft at home project. This is also a great rustic-look project for wedding decor that you can make yourself. Perfect for a barn wedding, country party, or for summer garden parties. Save money too by making your own! For more project ideas, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/LetsCraftNI/ https://www.instagram.com/letscraftni/ https://twitter.com/LetsCraftNI Other 'how to' videos by Let's Craft NI you might enjoy include: Button Crafting: https://youtu.be/5LnpfDn0F04 Decorate Summer Plant Pots or Watering Can: https://youtu.be/YdMq2vdgAGs Bunting Making: https://youtu.be/9rBlfFb52mA Birdhouse Decoupage: https://youtu.be/7vm7-ImdqIA Tin Can = Pencil Holders: https://youtu.be/hpV3atAMt_o Rock Painting (Lady Bird): https://youtu.be/z8ea4SKJbHY Watercolour Card Painting: https://youtu.be/Eg9lkSb6y8E Easy Rustic Flower Vase: https://youtu.be/f8cxWKVNdcU

This festive video shows different ways to set a fun and creative table for the Christmas Holidays, using lots of items you may have around the house. Simple and fast ideas that kids of all ages will love! Get create with some fresh or artificial garland! Add some Christmas decorations or tree ornaments, and have fun with your holiday table. Add nutcrackers, tree babbles, gnomes, battery operated lights, nutcrackers, any type of greenery, or perhaps a little fox or bird to the table for something a little bit different this year. Create a fun kid's holiday table! Easy and simple ideas to add creativity to your Christmas or New Year table setting! Fun and fast ways to decorate! Ideas: Add a ' Merry Christmas' craft paper motto inserted into a name place holder; Decorate a garland with dried pine cones, cinnamon sticks, and orange slices; Use battery operated lights on the table; Make a fresh greenery centrepiece using plants from the garden; Nestle napkins or cutlery into a mini Christmas stocking. Lots of low cost ways to decorate for the holidays, and great ideas for the kids to get involved! For more project ideas, please visit: https://www.letscraftni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LetsCraftNI/ https://www.instagram.com/letscraftni/ https://twitter.com/LetsCraftNI Other 'how to' videos by Let's Craft NI you might enjoy include: Elf Boot Napkin Folding How To: https://youtu.be/kYQI3GX6bLM Christmas Tree Napkin Folding How To: https://youtu.be/TSK-JPbpj4Q Button Crafting: https://youtu.be/5LnpfDn0F04 Bunting Making: https://youtu.be/9rBlfFb52mA Birdhouse Decoupage: https://youtu.be/7vm7-ImdqIA Tin Can Pencil Holders: https://youtu.be/hpV3atAMt_o Rock Painting (Lady Bird): https://youtu.be/z8ea4SKJbHY Watercolour Card Painting: https://youtu.be/Eg9lkSb6y8E

A festive 2 minute video how to fold a napkin into a Christmas Tree for your holiday table setting! A fun and easy way to decorate for Christmas or New Year. And the children will love it, including the big kids too! Simply follow the steps in the video to make your own Christmas Tree. Decorate! Add a paper or polystyrene star to the top. Perhaps add a little Christmas message... cut out a season's greeting from some recycled Christmas cards. ⛄ I've added a 'Merry Christmas' paper card topper, which cost around £1 (£1.50) for a pack of 8. 🌺 Materials needed: - a cloth napkin; - polystyrene or paper star for the top; - a festive paper motto to decorate (paper/card crafting item). Enjoy! This is a low cost way to decorate the holiday table, or the kids holiday table. For more project ideas, please visit: https://www.letscraftni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LetsCraftNI/ https://www.instagram.com/letscraftni/ https://twitter.com/LetsCraftNI Other 'how to' videos by Let's Craft NI you might enjoy include: Elf Boot Napkin Folding How To: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYQI3GX6bLM Button Crafting: https://youtu.be/5LnpfDn0F04 Bunting Making: https://youtu.be/9rBlfFb52mA Birdhouse Decoupage: https://youtu.be/7vm7-ImdqIA Tin Can Pencil Holders: https://youtu.be/hpV3atAMt_o Rock Painting (Lady Bird): https://youtu.be/z8ea4SKJbHY Watercolour Card Painting: https://youtu.be/Eg9lkSb6y8E Easy Rustic Flower Vase: https://youtu.be/f8cxWKVNdcU

This festive how to video shows how to fold a cotton napkin to make a little Elf Boot for your holiday table setting! A fun and easy way to decorate for Christmas or New Year. Kids will love it! Simply follow the steps in the video to make your own Santa or Elf Boot. Add a bit of ribbon or decorative wire to decorate. I've also added a 'Merry Christmas' paper card topper which cost around £1 (£1.50) for a pack of 8. Materials needed: - a cloth napkin; - decorative wire or ribbon to decorate; - festive paper motto to decorate (paper/card crafting item). Enjoy! This is a low cost way to decorate the holiday table, or the kids holiday table. For more project ideas, please visit: https://www.letscraftni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LetsCraftNI/ https://www.instagram.com/letscraftni/ https://twitter.com/LetsCraftNI Other 'how to' videos by Let's Craft NI you might enjoy include: Button Crafting: https://youtu.be/5LnpfDn0F04 Decorate Summer Plant Pots or Watering Can: https://youtu.be/YdMq2vdgAGs Bunting Making: https://youtu.be/9rBlfFb52mA Birdhouse Decoupage: https://youtu.be/7vm7-ImdqIA Tin Can Pencil Holders: https://youtu.be/hpV3atAMt_o Rock Painting (Lady Bird): https://youtu.be/z8ea4SKJbHY Watercolour Card Painting: https://youtu.be/Eg9lkSb6y8E Easy Rustic Flower Vase: https://youtu.be/f8cxWKVNdcU

How To Make Spider Halloween Decorations using Yarn - Kids Easy Low Cost Crafting Video. A fun Halloween project for children! Make spooky spider dens out of yarn to decorate the house and windows! This how to video shows how to use yarn to make these spooky spider decorations! Great for parties, Halloween decorating, and kids crafting. Kids love to craft and decorate for Halloween. This is low cost and uses items you may have around the house. Materials needed: • Yarn; • Scissors; • Small book approx. 3 or 4 inches wide (or 8 cm) – to wrap yarn around; • PVA Glue; • Plastic spiders. Halloween Spider Dens are easy to make! Steps: 1. Wrap yarn 100 times around the book. 2. Cut a piece of yarn 30cm / 12 inches to use as a tie. 3. Slip yarn down from the book, and tie tightly with a knot in the centre. 4. Us scissors to cut through loops at both ends. 5. Shake to fluff your pom pom shaped spider’s den. 6. Glue on a spider. Let dry. 7. Hang and enjoy. These handmade spider dens look great hanging from windows or light fixtures. A great low cost way to decorate. Glow in the dark spiders work really well! A lovely way to spend a morning or afternoon! Crafting with the kids is great for everyone and health and wellbeing. Creativity matters so why not enjoy a little crafting time! For more project ideas, please visit: https://www.letscraftni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LetsCraftNI/ https://www.instagram.com/letscraftni/ https://twitter.com/LetsCraftNI Other 'how to' videos by Let's Craft NI you might enjoy include: Halloween Wreath Making: https://youtu.be/SjUDa9qzAMc Autumn Lantern Decorating: https://youtu.be/flOn2mYju0I Button Crafting: https://youtu.be/5LnpfDn0F04 Easy Rustic Flower Vase: https://youtu.be/f8cxWKVNdcU Autumn Arrangement using Garden Plants: https://youtu.be/LkAKDlOsUOE Decorate Plant Pots or Watering Can: https://youtu.be/YdMq2vdgAGs Bunting Making: https://youtu.be/9rBlfFb52mA Birdhouse Decoupage: https://youtu.be/7vm7-ImdqIA Tin Can = Pencil Holders: https://youtu.be/hpV3atAMt_o Rock Painting (Lady Bird): https://youtu.be/z8ea4SKJbHY Watercolour Card Painting: https://youtu.be/Eg9lkSb6y8E Quick Flower Arranging (Secret is Tape): https://youtu.be/H5FBwGQoqYM

A fun Halloween project with how to video for kids! Make your easy simple Halloween wreath. This video shows how easy it is, and uses recycled fabric and spooky decorations glued or tied on! A great way to recycle an old dressing gown, fleecy blanket, old bedding, etc! A great way for kids to craft and decorate for Halloween on a budget, costing very little to recycle if using items you have around the house. Materials needed: • Plastic Tube & Tape (or Wire Coat Hanger, or wire wreath shape) approx 30 cm • Old fabric in halloween colours • Scissors • Ruler • Halloween Decorations • Hot Glue Gun or wire Easy Steps: 1. Make or buy a circle shape approx. 30cm in diameter. You can make a circle wreath shape using plastic tubing or a metal coat hanger and shape into a circle. In the video, I'm using recycled plastic tubing and I taped it together to make a circle. 2. Cut up old fabric into 8 inch by 1 inch pieces / strips (approx). 21cm by 3cm. Don't worry if the fabric frays - this adds to the spooky look! Or purchase fabric of choice. Tip: You can recycle old bedding, clothes or blankets for this project. Fleece and flannel work great! Simply cut into 8 or 9 inch x 2inch pieces. I've cut up an old tiger onesie and used some old curtains. 4. One by one, tie the fabric pieces to your circle wreath shape. Tie fabric as if the 1st step of tying your shoe lace. (No need to knot it.) 5. Push the fabric close together as you go, turning in different angels, and keep tying on more fabric! Until you get around the whole circle. 6. Tie or glue on Halloween decorations of choice. If using a glue gun, adult supervision is needed! Enjoy! Perhaps add battery operated lights to your wreath! A lovely way to spend a morning or afternoon! Crafting with the kids is great for everyone and our health and wellbeing... so enjoy a little crafting time, for Autumn, or for the upcoming holidays! For more project ideas, please visit: https://www.letscraftni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LetsCraftNI/ https://www.instagram.com/letscraftni/ https://twitter.com/LetsCraftNI Other 'how to' videos by Let's Craft NI you might enjoy include: Button Crafting: https://youtu.be/5LnpfDn0F04 Decorate Summer Plant Pots or Watering Can: https://youtu.be/YdMq2vdgAGs Bunting Making: https://youtu.be/9rBlfFb52mA Birdhouse Decoupage: https://youtu.be/7vm7-ImdqIA Tin Can = Pencil Holders: https://youtu.be/hpV3atAMt_o Rock Painting (Lady Bird): https://youtu.be/z8ea4SKJbHY Watercolour Card Painting: https://youtu.be/Eg9lkSb6y8E Quick Flower Arranging (Secret is Tape): https://youtu.be/H5FBwGQoqYM Easy Rustic Flower Vase: https://youtu.be/f8cxWKVNdcU Autumn Arrangement using Garden Plants: https://youtu.be/LkAKDlOsUOE

This how to video shows how easy it is to decorate a lantern for Autumn using a glue gun and artificial greenery and fall leaves. So easy and an enjoyable weekend project! The lantern is battery operated and decorated with artificial greenery and orange flowers for an autumnal look. Only a few materials are needed to decorate & make this Fall lantern. Materials used in the video to decorate the Lantern include: 1. Hot Glue Gun - can be bought online or a range of shops for around £5 / $7. 2. Lantern - the one in the video is battery operated. You'll find lanterns in home décor shops, garden centres or online. Prices range from £5 to over £100 (seriously!). 3. Greenery - can be bought online or at range of craft, hobby and home décor shops. Prices start around £3 per piece. 4. Ribbon - prices start around £3 for 2 metres. I used 2 metres of ribbon on this piece. 5. Rose hips (artificial) and orange autumn flowers for decorating - can also be bought online. I bought the stem of orange shiny flowers at a garden centre for £3.99 and only used 3 of the flowers... so can be used for another project as well! 6. Wire cutters (or good scissors) to cut stems of artificial flowers. Use wire cutters or scissors to cut your artificial greenery to the size you need, and glue on! TIP: Position your greenery in different ways on top of your lantern, before gluing! Once stuck down with hot glue, it can be tricky to reposition. The glue gun makes this an easy job! The hard bit is deciding what decorations to add! I've made this one for Autumn, but this could easily be changed for Christmas... adding berries in red or white, and holly instead of the autumn leaves. A lovely way to spend a morning or afternoon! Crafting is great for health and wellbeing... so enjoy a little crafting time, for Autumn, or for the upcoming holidays! This is a low cost way to decorate any room in the house and great for Autumn or the December holiday season. A great way to make seasonal arrangements! For more project ideas, please visit: https://www.letscraftni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LetsCraftNI/ https://www.instagram.com/letscraftni/ https://twitter.com/LetsCraftNI Other 'how to' videos by Let's Craft NI you might enjoy include: Autumn Arrangement using Garden Plants: https://youtu.be/LkAKDlOsUOE Button Crafting: https://youtu.be/5LnpfDn0F04 Decorate Summer Plant Pots or Watering Can: https://youtu.be/YdMq2vdgAGs Bunting Making: https://youtu.be/9rBlfFb52mA Birdhouse Decoupage: https://youtu.be/7vm7-ImdqIA Tin Can = Pencil Holders: https://youtu.be/hpV3atAMt_o Rock Painting (Lady Bird): https://youtu.be/z8ea4SKJbHY Watercolour Card Painting: https://youtu.be/Eg9lkSb6y8E Quick Flower Arranging (Secret is Tape): https://youtu.be/H5FBwGQoqYM Easy Rustic Flower Vase: https://youtu.be/f8cxWKVNdcU