Are you tired of not getting the right technique into applying the royal icing on your homemade cookies? Then read on to find out the secret to making the perfect royal icing this Christmas season. We decided on some Christmas-themed cookies for the kids with really adorable designs to make them even more appealing. Image Credit: Preppy Kitchen via YouTube Set the yolk aside and pour the egg whites into the mixer....

Today, painting or decorating rocks can be considered one of the most leisurely hobbies. Also, for cat lovers out there, this is perfect for you. The design she uses is a cat sitting with the moon as the background. Image credit: Annamoon FineArt on Youtube The final product is very whimsical and pretty. It can be a curio item as well. Materials: Directions Begin with priming the rock with two coats of white gesso....

Personalize your festivities and make your easy fabric baskets right on time for Christmas or any holiday. This is a perfect gift for space savers out there. Or for those who are looking to organize their stuff but are bored with the usual monochromatic containers. Image credit: Trefa Craft on Youtube Then, cut it out neatly with your scissors. Fold it in half lengthwise with your cut-out guide and your main fabric....

These ornaments are quick, cheap, and simple to make. Plus, you’ve got the option to also use whatever is lying around in your storage. Whats more, its up to you how to design them according to your trees theme. Image credit: Katia Nikolajew on Youtube Ornament # 1 Supplies: Directions: Cover half the ball of Styrofoam with thumbtacks. Mix baking soda and black paint and paint the uncovered half of the Styrofoam ball....

One of the things we remember during Christmas is how angels sang during the birth of Jesus. Their voices marked the start of the celebrations. The steps are simple, so you’re free to even let your family members help out. Image credit: MiLena on Youtube Materials: Directions: Using a pencil, outline the base of the cone on the fabric. Cut a piece of the material about 5-7 mm from the outline....

Of course, we cant just come to one empty-handed. Insert a 20-strand yarn inside the material. Then, cut the fabric into 6, 10 cm pieces. Image credit: Red Blossom Designs on Youtube Vertically fold the pieces in half. Take your needle and thread and attach the ends of the pieces. After that, tightly terminate the thread. Then, repeat the steps to secure the pieces in place. At this point, you now have a flower-shaped fabric....

Tis the season to be jolly! And without a doubt, these sugary sticks will boost your neighbors Christmas spirit. Then, cut your 2 by 4 wood into pieces that are 3 thick. Image credit: Isaac Alexander DIY on Youtube Cut 9-10 bits for the top shape and 7-8 pieces for the bottom figure. Using a marker, trace onto the front part of the plywood the shape of a candy cane....

The tips and procedures helped level up the dish, thats why Im sharing this recipe with you too. Add the butter and pulse again, but do not overdo it to keep some chunky texture intact. Add the heavy cream then pulse just until the dough is sandy and sticky. Image Credit: Sugar Spun Run via YouTube Pour the crumbly mixture onto the baking pan and flatten it using your hands or a spoon....

Materials: Directions: 1. Attach and crap the chunky yarn around the bottom until you reach the top of the can. [social_warfare] 3. Image Credit: A Well Purposed Woman via YouTube Ribbon Tin Can Supplies Wrap a large ribbon around the tin can and cover the bottom with a cork. Cut a faux fur for the beard, glue to the bottom half. Decorate the top and bottom with black velvet then wrap a burlap ribbon in the middle of the can....

When you think of Christmas, you would probably think of Santa Claus and his reindeer. The most popular reindeer is Rudolph, and theres even a song dedicated especially to him. So, have you thought about having Rudolph gnomes as decorations this year? Image credit: Patti J. Good on Youtube Or maybe even just reindeer gnomes, because Rudolph might be somewhere with Santa. Good can help you out. You dont need to spend a lot to make one reindeer gnome by yourself....

One major problem that I always encounter is losing the needles and pins Ive used. Thanks tosewingtimeson YouTube for this wonderful tutorial. Mark 1cm on the top and bottom on one side. Image Credit: sewingtimes via YouTube Set the first star aside. Fill the insides with polyester fabric and end the small opening with a blind stitch. How to make DIY Star Pincushion

To make her pecan sandies cookies, she came up with her own recipe. Add the white granulated sugar and beat again until the mixture is light and fluffy. Mix in the brown sugar one more time, being careful not to overmix it. Image credit: Catherine’s Plates on Youtube Then add in the egg, vanilla extract, and salt, and mix thoroughly. Dough will begin to form as soon as half a cup of flour has been added at a time....

To be able to prepare the dishes well, then you should have a pretty sharp knife. After using this method, your knives will be very sharp that they will pass even the paper test. Cut out the shape of the disc and set it up on the bench grinder mount. Image Credit: TAOW via YouTube Apply less pressure when sharpening the knife and hold it at constant angles for both sides....