The Press-Dispatch
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A-10 Wednesday, December 12, 2012 The Press-Dispatch Make-your-own holiday ornaments Holiday decorating is a big part of the holiday season. Bins are taken out of the attic or garage, and decorations are once again given their opportunity to shine for several weeks before being packed away again. Among the many decorations families use to deck the halls are ornaments that were made by hand. This year creating homemade ornaments can be a crafty project that helps families make new holiday memories. Christmas tree ornaments come in all shapes and sizes and often tell the stories of holiday traditions. There are several different ways to create personalized, do-it-yourself ornaments and leave the cheap, easily broken ornaments from the dollar stores behind. Photo ornaments Mouse House shoppers Barbara Mitchell, left, assists Colton Hickman, Kadon Hickman and Trenton Hickman while Kendra Conner, Kerri Nelson and Dee Warner wrap presents the children chose for their family during the Mouse House in Winslow on Dec. 1. The event was sponsored by the Winslow Beautification Committee. Barb Chumley photo Fun photo ornaments showcase how a family has changed and grown over the years. Experiment with different ways to create these ornaments. You can glue a photo to a ceramic ornament and cover it with decoupage glaze to set it permanently. Try purchasing clear, glass ornaments, then remove the top of the ornament, which is usually spring-loaded, before slipping a photo inside and replacing the top. You also can laminate a photo, punch a hole in the top and affix a ribbon. erything from letters to animal cutouts to boxes and rocking horses can be purchased and finished. Turn keepsake boxes into painted and ribbon-adorned gift boxes. Stain a treasure chest that can be used to store reindeer snacks for Santa's Ceramic crew. Turn small decoraornaments tive pieces into ornaments The popularity of paint- for the tree. Paint and affix it-yourself pottery has led wood initials onto stocking to an increase in ceramic holders to identify to whom and crafts shops across the each stocking belongs. country. During the holi- Crafty individuals also can day season such shops offer turn plain wood plaques inmany holiday items that can to signs with clever sayings, be painted. Often the store such as "Park your sleigh will then fire the pieces af- here." ter they are painted so that Scavenge they are shiny and hardened around the for display. house Those who want to do Young children can use their painting at home can visit their local craft or any medium for making orhobby shop, where typi- naments. Garlands made of cally there are unfinished macaroni or popcorn are ceramic ornaments that traditional. Fabric scraps can be painted with acryl- can be sewn and stuffed ic paints found right in the with potpourri for homenext aisle. A finishing coat made scent satchels. Handof clear glaze will help pro- drawn pictures can be made tect the ornaments from and laminated and hung on the tree. year to year. The only obstacle with reWood crafts gard to DIY ornaments is a Many of today's craft cen- limited imagination. Hometers have expanded to in- made items can add whimsy clude sections devoted to and a personal touch to the unfinished wood items. Ev- holiday season. PRESS-DispATCH Shop local, shop now Now Taking Orders For Now Taking O ow ng • Fruit and Gift Baskets • Florida Citrus • Meat, Cheese and Cracker Baskets • Holiday Centerpieces and Wreaths • Cemetery Saddles Stocking Stuffers f Lots o the s for uy gift to-b hard- son! per om Cust e to mad our fit y get bud Teel's Chocolate Kitchen Indulge in holiday delights By Cindy Petty Berry's Produce & Country Market 1415 W. Brumeld, Princeton (812) 386-6365 Love is Beautiful Colored Diamonds Rings • Earrings • Necklaces Diamond Earrings Engagement Rings and Wedding Ring Sets for All Budgets 14K Mountings Starting at $79 386-7149 205 N. Embree, Princeton Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.- 5p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Goldsmith The Right to BeaR aRms Show Your Guns! Buy • sell • tRade • RepaiR Corner of Hwy. 41 North and 925 South, Haubstadt Phone: (812) 768-5566 Web: www.righttobeararms.us Email: theright2beararms@gmail.com If you're looking for holiday treats for that special someone, delicious desserts for holiday parties, or yummy goodies to fill Christmas stockings, come to Teel's Chocolate Kitchen in Fort Branch! Located on U.S. 41 at Coal Mine Road, Teel's Chocolate K itchen is owned and operated by Owensville residents Sonya and Todd Teel. In addition to the many delicious candies and chocolates, Teel's Chocolate Kitchen has a wide assortment of gourmet coffees and teas. For the holiday season, you can find coffee flavors in Peppermint, Christmas Cookie, Holiday Roast, Jack Frost, and Candy Cane. Sonya suggests you try her Holiday Cocoa Amore. Teel's Chocolate Kitchen will even grind your purchased whole coffee beans at your request. For a cool treat, try Teel's Chocolate Kitchen soft-serve ice cream and frozen yogurt. Looking for something different? Teel's Chocolate Kitchen will also do custom orders on cakes, pies, chocolates, etc. Call oPEratiNg HourS: Monday 10am-7pm Friday 10am-7pm Tuesday 10am-7pm Saturday: 8am-7pm Wednesday: Noon-7pm Sunday: Noon-5pm Thursday 10am-7pm Open Daily! Tiffany and Taran Teel assist their parents with the store. Here, they are representing Teel's Chocolate Kitchen at a local Bridal Fair. Contributed photo. them at 812-753-CAKE (2253). Open Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. After the first of the year, Teel's Chocolate Kitchen will be moving to the downtown Princeton square. Plans are in place to possibly expand menu options and more! Sonya tells us, "Be sure to like us on Facebook (Teel's Chocolate Kitchen LLC) to discover all the exciting news, flavors of the week, and more!" Holiday coffees, teas, and cocoa selections galore are available at Teel's Chocolate Kitchen in Fort Branch. Contributed photo. Season's SWEEtingS! We'll help you fill those Christmas Stockings! Give the gift of better vision! Designer Sunglasses from: COACH EYEWEAR Gift Certificates Available. J. Clay Bigham, O.D. Jeffrey D. Irvin, O.D. 831 S. 9th Ave, Haubstadt Located in Old German Town Plaza Heather R. Russ, O.D. 615-0277 • • • • • Gingerbread Snowmen Marshmallow Treats Santa Reindeer Food Santa Rice Krispie Treats Christmas Tree Pretzels Assorted Candies and Nuts including Diabetic Candy • Gourmet Coffee and Teas • Holiday Cocoa Packs Small individual Stockings with treats Great for teachers, bus drivers, Sunday school teachers! 7994 S. Professional Dr, Fort Branch Call us today at: 812-753-CAKE Tues-Fri 7am-6pm Sat 7am-4pm, Closed Sun & Mon