Crafts and DIY done in 30 minutes or less
These little paper Christmas Tree decorations take only a couple minutes to make, and are an insanely easy (and inexpensive) way to add a festive touch to any space. Perfect for school, church, or scouting events where you want to add a touch of the holiday spirit on a budget! To make your tree, you’ll […]
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I grew up loving to read and to craft. Getting to pass these two passions on to my sons is one of my greatest joys as a mom. That’s why, when Barnes & Noble gave me a gift card to shop in their store, I headed immediately for the kids’ books. My oldest is 7, […]
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This year, I made plates full of cookies for as teacher and neighbor gifts. But I wanted a few smaller cookie gifts to give to other special people who maybe didn’t need a whole plate of cookies. These wrapped cookies are great for the librarian, friends at school, or other people that you’d like to […]
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If I had to pick one favorite thing about Christmas, it might be Gingerbread houses. Or presents. But Gingerbread houses as presents – that is the best! These little Gingerbread house boxes are simple to make, and fun for the kids to decorate – without all the calories (unless you tuck chocolate inside – that […]
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Our elf, Ginger, doesn’t roast mini marshmallows on a toothpick over a candle with GI Joe and barbie. She doesn’t make snow angel shapes in flour on our kitchen table. She doesn’t poop peppermints in the toilet. She just sits quietly, collecting data for Santa, that she brings up to the North Pole each night […]
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If you’re planning a cookie exchange, or giving cookies as gifts this holiday season, make these cute cookie exchange plates – they are fast to make, and super inexpensive! These DIY Cookie Plates look better than a plain paper plate, and hold up much more nicely. And after your recipient eats all their cookies, they’ll […]
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With the holidays comes lots of gift giving – to family, friends, and neighbors. It is great to have some cute and practical gifts to give, and this Coal Car Gift Box is perfect to give to those who have been naughty this year! I was sent some wonderful lotions from Udderly Smooth, and thought […]
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These mini gift boxes are perfect for gift giving! You can tuck a few small candies or cookies in them, money, a note, or another small gift. They are a great way to show appreciation to a teacher or friend… and they are super simple to make! Expressionery sent me a few of their cute […]
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These earrings are quick and easy to make, and have so much style! You can make your fringe earrings in whatever colors you like, or make several pairs! They are also lightweight, and fun to wear! While you’re at it, you can make more fringe earrings as gifts. You’ll need: Earring frames from Cousin Perle […]
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Whenever I think of snowmen, I think of Olaf, and of the song from the Movie Frozen – “Do you want to build a Snowman?” … how fun it is to head to the snow and build a snowman! But, we live in a climate where we are unlikely to build a snowman. Lots of […]
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