I was strolling through the hardware store earlier, wanting some ideas for Christmas projects. I was in the “wood bits” section, and KNEW that these wood bits would make a super cute, super simple Santa. Because c’mon, how cute is this guy? Just a piece of decorative wood trim, some paint, felt, and (of course) […]
[Continue reading...]30 Minute Snowy Bowl Holiday Decor
The Holidays are here. We can ignore it, or we can embrace it. I’m choosing to give the holidays a giant bear hug. Because before I know it, all of this fun gift-giving, holiday crafting, family time will be over… and I’ll have to wait until next year. So I’m perfectly fine with Christmas […]
[Continue reading...]Easy Holiday Ornaments!
It is Holiday Hangout time again! Check out all the fun posts on Crafty Hangouts this week! Today, Angie and I are sharing a couple fun ornaments… I’m making a super simple jingle bell wreath, and Angie is making a button Santa. The jingle bell wreath is easy to make, and I take you through […]
[Continue reading...]Simple Fall Wreath
I know that once November 1st hits, we’re supposed to be all gung-ho for Christmas. And I promise you, I really AM. In fact, I might start decorating the house for Christmas this week. Maybe. The jury is still out… but before I dive head-first into sleighbells ringing, snowflakes on my nose, and the scent […]
[Continue reading...]Fast Paper Flower Wreath
My mom’s favorite flowers are Mums. She loves mums, and I think they’re great fall flowers. I’d love to make nice fall mums out of paper using this paper flower tutorial, out of red, yellow, orange, and other great fall colored tissue paper, and use those to make a great (and fast) fall paper flower […]
[Continue reading...]15 Minute No Knit Scarf
I’m “yarn challenged”. I don’t knit, and I don’t crochet. So I rarely head over to the yarn aisles of the craft store. But on a recent trip, I had my mom with me. She does knit and crochet (further proof that I was a difficult child – my mom can practically crochet in her […]
[Continue reading...]Snow Ornament
I love making ornaments. Every year I make more… it doesn’t seem like there is such thing as “too many” ornaments. And when I decorate my tree, I take time to remember when the ornaments were made. Like the wooden ornaments I made for my first tree. Or the felt ornaments made with friends. Each […]
[Continue reading...]Scrabble Tile Ornaments
Are you ready for all the countdowns? You know… less than 55 days until Christmas… only 7 weeks until Christmas… as if Christmas isn’t going to suddenly be here before we know it without us counting down the days, minutes, hours, seconds, and Saturdays until the big day arrives. Some of us have been preparing […]
[Continue reading...]Fast and Easy Monster Crafts
Looking for some Monster decor? A craft to entertain the little monsters in your life? Just need a little monster crafting fix? Whatever your reason for wanting a fast and easy monster craft, here are over 30 great and simple monster crafts. Wood Block Characters Little Felt Ghouls Peg Mummies Plastic Lid Monsters Cardboard […]
[Continue reading...]Last Minute Trick or Treat Bag
Every Year I leave making a Trick or Treat bag until the last minute. Sure, I could send my kids out with a pillowcase… but carrying a pillowcase made heavy with candy is rough on young hands. I could give them a plastic grocery bag, but my inner DIY-mama cringes at the thought! So I […]
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