SOCK SNOWMEN

Sock Snowmen!!

These cute guys are made from crew socks. They are filled with rice and then tied off. The top of the socks are folded over to make their hats! Then you can add embellishments such as ribbon, glue buttons on, etc. Their faces and arms are drawn on with magic markers and the noses are painted on. Easy and cute!

Wine Cork Keychain Tutorial

Step by Step Instructions: Wine Cork Keychain

You will need:     

wine cork (real cork or plastic, both work well)

(2) flat washers (size #10, available at any home improvement or

                               hardware store)

(2) screw eyes (size #212, home improvement or hardware store)

(1) large split ring (24 mm)

(1) small split ring (12 mm)

charm, silver-tone of your choice (get at Michael's, Hobby Lobby)

clear hobby glue (such as E6000, etc.)

                                             Step One

                Glue washers to each end of cork, allow to dry.

                                                                   Step Two

                After glue is dried, twist screw eyes as far as you can 

                     into each end of cork through the hole in washers.

                  Hint:  Apply a little glue to the threads of the screws to 

                            help secure them and ensure they won't back out.

Step Three

             Let glue dry, then attach large split ring to one screw       

                   eye and small split ring to the other screw eye.

                                              Step Four

              Attach your charm of choice to the small split ring.

                        The large ring will be for your keys!

                              Voila!! Your keychain is done!

Here are some examples of great wine cork keychains                              I have made and sold. I try to match the charm with the 

cork, for example, for a Turning Leaf wine cork I used a 

leaf charm, and I found a cute fish charm for Fisheye wine!   

                           

                                    Use your imagination and have fun!!

           These make great stocking stuffers, secret Santa presents,

                             great for bunco or door prizes...