The best part of the Christmas tree is the kid made Christmas ornaments and gifts. Every year when the kids would come home from that last day of school before winter vacation they would bring an ornament or gift they made in class. They are my favorites on the tree and under it too. How fun would it be if you had your kids turn their old clothes into upcycled …
Let’s make an upcycled denim stocking! Every year it seems like we add another stocking to the mix. Whether it’s a new pet, a boyfriend, a visiting relative or a friend; everyone gets a stocking to be filled in our home. This upcycled denim stocking is so fun to make because it uses jeans that in most cases have been greatly loved to the point of worn out. This post …
Let’s make DIY Wooden Holiday Decorations! Tis the season to make all the things, especially DIY wooden holiday decorations. With a new workshop filled with tools, we have been busy sawing, sanding and building this month. I am super excited to share both the ladder for holding holiday blankets AND our new family Christmas sign. Both projects are made from basic two by fours and with a little love and …
Giant Reindeer Gift Tags These giant reindeer gift tags are perfect for adding to packages or making garlands. Creating darling gifts that are wrapped in creative ways can be so simple and fun.They are super fun because once made, any message can be added which makes them 100% perfect to personalize. Reindeer make me think of the magical parts of Christmas. Animals that can fly and spend their days playing games …
The elf on the shelf is coming out next week and needs to know each night if you have been naughty or nice. This Naughty or Nice glitter sign is a perfect solution. DecoArt makes amazing Galaxy Glitter, a paint FILLED with glitter to make a project sparkle and shine. I whipped up this project in about thirty minutes so it’s a perfect one for crafters who are busy and …
I am excited about the new year that is right around the corner. Each year I choose a new word that will guide me through the twelve months in a direction that matches the meaning. For 2020, my word is dauntless. I plan to push forward in growing my brand fearlessly and with determination. Some of my tips for building a brand are ones that I am excited to share. …
Hand stitch a beautiful stocking for the holidays with this free mini sticking pattern. Holiday decoration are going up! It might seem early for some but it is time for me. Every year I add some new handmade items to our decorations. This year the first new handmade item is this darling stitchable felt stocking. I got the stitchable felt a while back and used it to make adorable Halloween …
It is time to stop what you are doing and plan a Gaylord Rockies weekend getaway with Marriott! I am totally a fan of spending quality time with people I love in places that are amazing and let me tell you, Gaylord Rockies totally is one of these places. I am confident that could write a book about my last weekend getaway to Gaylord Rockies but instead I am going …
This Cricut made snowflake garland is completely adorable. It is one of those projects that started out with a plan that quickly changed once in process. When I originally cut the snowflakes out of the Oly*Fun using my Cricut Maker, I was planning to use them to create handmade cards. However, once they were cut and scattered on my work table (next to some jar lids) I looked at them …
Homemade Gifts for the Holidays Christmas is coming. It is coming fast. I am excited to be collaborating with six different amazing artists to share their homemade gifts that I love. I personally have, and use, all of these in my life and gathered them together in this blog post to share them with you. I think that supporting artists (especially female) when shopping for gifts and holiday goodies matters. …