Day 4: Paper clip angel

Today Hannah is guest posting her pick for today's craft.  Take it away Hannah...

This pretty angel necklace is great for a present . I hope you like it!

                                          "Hark the herald angels sing,Glory to the newborn King".

Materials:
Special Paperclips called small ideal clamps.
Sliver Pony Beads or any color pony bead you like
Silver Disk Beads (preferably with fluted or beaded edges)
Ribbon

Directions:

1. Take the ribbon and tie in a loop. Thread a disk and then a pony bead onto the ribbon and push up to the knot. Loop the ribbon through the clip and then through itself (see picture) slip both beads back down to sit flush with the clip.
2. Tie ribbon at top to make necklace.
3. Ta Da! You are done.

Day 2: Salt Dough Ornaments

Making salt dough ornaments is so easy; you may already have everything you need in your home!

Dough Ornament Recipe

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup salt
1 1/2 cups warm water

Rolling pin

Cookie cutters

Toothpicks

Parchment paper

-Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
-Mix flour and salt well. Gradually add water, stirring with a large spoon. Finish mixing with hands. Knead until soft and pliable.
-Roll out on floured surface about 1/8 inch thick. Cut shapes with cookie cutters. Place on cookie sheets. With a toothpick make a hole in the top of the ornament for threading string. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) until hard, about 1 hour. Decorate with paint and varnish to preserve.