If you need a feel-good story to start of your week, check out this one from the Denver Post about Orville “Mark” Skattum, an 85-year-old National Guard veteran (he served during the Korean Conflict) who has taken up loom knitting … Read More...
DIY Advent Calendars
The advent calendar has been used for many, many years in counting down for the Holidays. They are great for keeping little hands and hearts occupied during the anticipation of those days before Christmas, and these 15 ideas are perfect. … Read More...
Crayon Melt Glass Ornaments DIY from Instructables
I’m going to have as many tutorials for holiday decorations as I can find…these caught my eye cause the ornaments are so darn pretty!! Melted crayons and glass ornaments you can buy just about anywhere that sells Christmas decorations. Easy … Read More...
Make Your Own Poinesttia Monogram
Monogram décor is a huge trend across the board right now, and this craft is a no fail in combining the popular single letters with the season plant, the poinsettia. This project is so simple and easy you may just … Read More...
Handmade Gift Ideas
Who doesn’t love to give or receive a handmade gift? The idea behind the gift, knowing how much time and effort it took, makes it that much more special. If you are looking into giving handmade gifts this year, then … Read More...
Decorating With Christmas Lights
I love Christmas lights. There is just something about the soft, twinkling glow that is only seen during these next few weeks. The beautiful colors that can be found in so many different sizes gives us, as crafters, endless option … Read More...
3-D Wooden Christmas Trees
Laurie posted these handmade 3 d wooden Christmas trees she created with the scroll saw. I think these 3-D trees turned out very cool. While not everyone has a scroll saw, these still are great for inspiration! Laurie shares the … Read More...
Red & Green : Christmas Wedding Ideas
Do you have a wedding planned in the next few weeks, and are maybe planning to use the colors of the season as your wedding colors? Take a look at this post from Emmaline Bride and see some of their … Read More...
Fort Ideas To Keep Your Kids Happy Indoors
Thanks to the changing temperatures, it’s getting to be that time of the year when the kids can’t spend quite as much time outdoors. To help pass the time indoors, we, as parents, are faced with the task of coming … Read More...
DIY Christmas Pallet Block Ornaments
How beautiful and easy are these mini pallet block ornaments via Hannah at HomeTalk?
These cute ornaments are made using a simple template that Hannah provides that you can download and use in your very own creations. The design is … Read More...
Festive Christmas Wreaths
If you haven’t started to decorate for the Christmas season, you probably will be soon enough. Find the perfect wreath to tie into the rest of your décor with this post from DIY & Crafts. Each of these 33 ideas … Read More...
Holiday Memory Keeping | One Scrapper’s Approach
What’s your plan for holiday memory keeping this year? In this post, Jennifer Wilson of Simple Scrapper, outlines her approach for 2014. She talks about what sized album she will use, and why, as well as gives an overview … Read More...
Start Christmas early by making your home smell like it
What is a Christmas scent anyways? Is it the aroma of apple and cinnamon sticks on a heated pot? Or how above dried spices and fruit?
Maybe you like peppermint instead? Or just pine cones?
Whatever it is, this list … Read More...
Snowman Made From Plastic Cups
When I came across this fun Christmas snowman, I knew I needed to share it with all of you. I love the concept behind it, and how simple it is to put together. Best of all, it can be made … Read More...
8 Winter Scrapbook Ideas
I hear that winter has hit the Northern states of the US, so this is the perfect time to gather ideas for scrapbooking winter memories. SuzyQScraps shares eight of her favorite tips, including best colors to use, the perfect … Read More...
We’re Living in The Glass Age
I just saw a great video talking about glass with two of my favorite television guys, The Mythbusters. It’s really a commercial for Corning Inc., the glass manufacturer but it’s great information about glass and the technologies of the … Read More...
Beautiful Christmas Centerpieces
The Christmas season is by far one of my favorite holidays to celebrate, and decorate for. I love the lights, the colors, the music, and the smells. I also love entertaining and the Holidays are the perfect time to gather … Read More...
7 Ideas For A Great Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Hosting an Ugly Christmas Sweaters party is becoming more popular across the globe, and with these 7 ideas you can put together a fun sweater party before the craze of the Holidays begins. Take a look through our list and … Read More...
Ice Luminaries
The temperatures will be dropping sooner than later and though a lot of us are not particularly thrilled with the idea, we can still keep in mind the beautiful crafts and projects we can make with the season. These ice … Read More...
Make Thanksgiving Easier
Thanksgiving doesn’t need to be a pain for the host and her/his family. Yes, it’s all about going out of your way to be thankful to your loved ones, but does it have to involve bending over backwards to please … Read More...