Six day to go…and then it is CHRISTMAS! Here is a fabulous last minute gift that you can create for your family or friends. This hand lettered family Christmas tree can be done with print, cursive or even digitally then colored with whatever you love most. I love this because it is a creation that expresses the love we have in our blended family! Here are the directions to create …
Free Christmas Preschool Printables These How Many?Free Christmas Preschool Printables are great for using in the classroom and at home. They can be used in a variety of ways to teach academic skills. The How Many? free holiday printables are also great for crafting and creating. I am excited to share them with you and can’t wait to see what you create using them. Ways to use the Free Christmas …
This homemade dark chocolate peppermint bark is delicious! It was super crazy simple to make and not only is pretty but it is yummy too. It is great for cookie exchanges or to wrap up festive and give as a gift. I got everything I needed at World Market, of course. Being an ambassador for World Market really makes my life so much sweeter. First step…gather your stuff. My girls …
This fireplace mantel advent calendar was created using my die-cut machine from Sizzix and the Santa hat die that I designed and license to them to sell. I think it came out really cute and can’t wait to start sharing the treats tomorrow. YAY for December and for all of the celebrations. I cut out 50 hats in red felt (25 fronts and 25 backs) and the fuzz with white …
This post is sponsored because I realllllly wanted to participate in sharing how awesome and amazing Heidi Swapp’s holiday line of baking products is this year. The ideas and opinions are of course mine. Holiday baking with Heidi Swapp is a fabulous way to create adorable little treats and goodies. Before you read any further, add shopping at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store to your list because that is where …
When decorating with a theme that is somewhat obscure, sometimes creativity is required. This DIY felt garland for sock monkeys is quick and easy…like CRAFT LIGHTNING! Creating for this series is always such a blast because I LOVE things that are simple and come out awesome! To make this adorable garland, I cut out circles and hearts in sock monkey colors on my Sizzix Big Shot. Then I sewed them …
Glue art is always a hit with kids. This Elmers Glue turkey decoration is super fun and festive. You will need: Elmers Glue Watercolor Paper Watercolor Paints Brushes The trick is to doodle your turkey with glue several hours before painting. If you are in need of doodle support, you can trace your hand. The glue has to be dry for it to work. Watercolors work the best for filling …
Things happen fast in today’s world. Often times before there is a chance to reflect and celebrate gratitude, we are quickly on to the next life thing. Here are a few quick ways for helping kids (of all ages) to be thankful this wonderful month of November and Thanksgiving. Cards: Make cards and send them to people you love and appreciate. Jars: The second one is great for kids who are …
Seven Layered Black Olive Spider Dip EEEEKKKKKKK!!!!! We love Mexican dips with tortillas around here so this layered black olive spider dip is a hit. I made it last night for Halloween snacking as an alternative to candy and the kids went nutzo. It is pretty simple. Here is the recipe. [amd-yrecipe-recipe:25] Which layer would be your favorite? Mine? The cheese of course!!! Oh yeah, about those leftover black olives. …
Not too long ago my friend Katie was here visiting. She used the pumpkin die that I designed for Sizzix and Ellison to create an adorable project. I used her garbage to create washi tape pumpkins from scraps! She taped up a piece of card stock. Then ran it through the Big Shot with my pumpkin die. This is what was left over to trash. I rounded up a few …