Use strings, pegs and some brown paper bags – and you have a wonderfully easy advent calendar idea for Christmas this year. Your kids will love opening the bags everyday till Christmas and find a new surprise everyday.
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Freebie | Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart Poster
Taken from an older Christian hymn, one of Aki’s favourites, this free printable poster comes in two versions: black text on white as shown, and a chalkboard look-alike. The PDF prints out at 8.5 x 11 and can be framed … Read More...
Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Say thanks with this creative centerpiece that will add the touch of earthy to your table decorations this Thanksgiving.
Adding onto the idea of Thankful Trees, Jenn created this sparkly version and we think it looks fabulous!
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Freebie | Printable Leaf Art
Here is some beautiful Fall decor for you: two printable leaf art prints from Live, laugh, Rowe. You can get the prints in either 4×6 or 5×7 for framing. Set them up in a lovley vignette for your Thanksgiving … Read More...
Freebie | Grateful For…. Layered Template
What are you grateful for? Record them using this free 12 x12 layered template for digital and hybrid scrapbook layouts. It comes to you courtesy of Designer Digitals, and designed by Cathy Zielske. Grab it here
Freebie | Give Thanks Printable Posters
When your thoughts turn to Thanksgiving, get a head start with these free printable give thanks posters in a chalkboard style from Kara at Happy Go Lucky. You can get either the landscape or portrait version. Click here to grab … Read More...
How to Make An Easy Knotted Jute Rosette
Learn to create a rosette using jute in this clever step by step tutorial by Jenn from Endlessly Inspired!
She even has a video of the whole process. The steps couldn’t be any easier (even I can do it!).
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Pinecone Flowers
Without spending too much money, Rachel of AdventuresOfADIYMom made these beautiful pinecone flowers using burlap, twine and of course, pinecones.
She used them to give a decorative touch to her candles and made an easy and cheap decoration for the … Read More...
Fresh Flower Halloween Sign
A very pretty Halloween craft – away from the gore and slash usually reserved for the craft activities these days. Make this pretty Halloween sign to welcome your visitors or as a conversation starter at home.
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Vintage Paper Clay Halloween Parade Sticks
Brenda from UniqueJunktique (love that name!) sent me this link suggestion for a parade of vintage paper clay Halloween sticks.
She has a great collection of vintage postcards for Halloween and she has used them as the inspiration for creating … Read More...
Wreath Made with Burlap
Is crafting with burlap the new trend? I am seeing so many suggestions pouring into our emails regarding crafts with burlap that it makes me think that burlap should now be officially recognized as the crafting product of the year.… Read More...
Tutorial | Paper Strip Pumpkins
These paper pumpkins by Guistina at Domestically Blissful are adorable! She used scrapbook paper, and other general craft supplies to make them. I especially like the way she made the stems. Get all the details here.
DIY Snowman Wreath: Versatile and fun!
I love this idea of a snowman wreath. And it is so versatile. For winter, dress him up in snow gear. For valentine’s day, add love gear – for Christmas – into Santa hat. You get the idea.
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Frozen Yogurt Pumpkin Bites
Perfect for the still hot days of September and appropriate for the upcoming holiday season, these pumpkin bites from mightydelighty are just the perfect treat.
Get recipe and details here: frozen yogurt pumpkin bites.
Project for Fall: Hanging Leaves
Gather leaves, dip them in wax to hold their colors, and suspend in front of a window. Gorgeous!
When dipped in wax, colorful leaves can be preserved through this season and beyond.
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Savory Sandwich Cake Recipe
Perfect for an afternoon tea party – or for the holidays – this sandwich cake recipe taken from an old 1959 book ticks all the boxes for being creative and wholesome.
It is called Smörgåstårta aka Swedish Sandwich Cake and … Read More...
Snickers Stuffed Campfire Bananas
Oh gosh! This has to be the cleverest idea yet to make a delicious campfire dessert.
The picture, IMHO, don’t do this dessert any justice. The hot banana, the chewy, warm and melted Snickers — all point to simple, dessert … Read More...
Tutorial | Sparkler Photography by Jennifer Valencia
Photographer Jennifer Valencia gives detailed steps on how you can take photos of sparklers for July 4th, and also capture the face of the person holding them. She addresses all the preparatory steps you need to take, as well … Read More...
Tutorial | Photographing Sparklers
Got sparklers for July 4th? Then you need this tutorial on taking photographs of them. Along with the sparklers you will need a camera with a manual setting, a tripod, flashlight, and some adult assistants – this isn’t one for … Read More...
Tutorial | Easy Fourth of July Starburst Craft
Make this quick and simple starburst for your July 4th decor using straws, cardboard, and other crafting supplies like paint and stencils. Get the complete supply list, and the directions over at Christina’s Adventures.