I am doing my very first (handmade) ornament exchange this year. Miss Ann Marie over at White House, Black Shutters (No, she doesn't sell shutters) is running it. I signed up not really knowing what I was going to do. My ornament kind of evolved if you will. I am so in love and will never be throwing away a light bulb again! So here is the 411 on how to make these bad boys. Any old burned out light bulb can be turned into an ornament. Modge Podge, glitter and a bit of ribbon is all it ...
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Gift Tags Anyone?
I have gift tags for y'all. We have lots of holiday printables available, so be sure to check out our printables page. Maybe you plan ahead or maybe your are the type of person who is wrapping up a gift last minute wishing you had an adorable gift tag, but dreading going to the store. Either way--we have you covered. For the record--I'm the one doing it last minute wishing I had taken care of it earlier. Always. Every.single.time. As you can see, there are two different designs. One ...
Christmas Crafts for Kids: Handprint Ornament
Christmas crafts for kids are a fun way to create memories and maybe even some homemade Christmas gifts. Is there anything sweeter than a handprint ornament? I think not. This handprint ornament is the cutest gift for parents and grandparents. Christmas Crafts for Kids: Handprint Ornament- Supplies Needed Pattern (download available at bottom of post) Foam in the following colors: Flesh tone for skin Red for hat and berries (optional) White for hat brim, mustache, beard, eye ...
My Holiday Home
The home is dressed for the holidays! That is a lot easier then getting me dressed for the holidays (haha), but we are working on that! The long, slow journey of losing this baby weight and then some. Slow and steady wins the race, right? I digress. Holiday home tour anyone? Don't mind if you do... Thanks for touring our holiday home. Hope you got some ideas and if you haven't started yet, I hope it put you in the holiday ...
Simple Holiday Gift Printables
I love Christmas, I do. I love all the creativity of gift giving and decorating and crafting. I love the smell of a Christmas tree and the warmth it brings to a space. I love the twinkling lights and the sparkly ornaments. I love that the husband gets extra days off of work and we get extra family time. I love the music. I love the food. I love the pure joy of finding the perfect gift for a loved one. I love the wonder in the young one's eyes. I love a lot about this season. It truly is a ...