Catholic families (and those of some other faiths) celebrate All Saints’ Day on Nov. 1 as a time to remember and revere the saints honored by their faith.
It’s a great time to learn about some of the saints who … Read More...
Product Review: Stampin Up Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
The stitched look is such a huge trend in paper crafting right now and Stampin’ Up is right on top of it with their awesome new Stitched Shapes Framelits dies! This brand new set of thin metal dies launches today … Read More...
Tutorial: Vintage inspired ribbon rosette brooches
Cintia from My Poppet shows how you can create the loveliest vintage style rosette brooches out of ribbon and fabric covered buttons. The design is inspired by vintage prize and equestrian ribbons. Make some up for yourself – surely you’ve … Read More...
28 Thanksgiving Family Games & Traditions | {Free Printables}
Have some fun with the family at Thanksgiving dinner, plus add new traditions that you can scrapbook about with these 28 ideas for Thanksgiving games.
In this round up post (link below), you’ll find free printables for Thanksgiving trivia, Thanksgiving … Read More...
Project: Stamped Lampshade
Add a handmade touch to your home decor with a stamped mixed media lamp shade. By stamping on vellum and adding layers of paper, buttons, ribbons and clips you can design a cool lamp for any decor. Find project directions … Read More...
Winner- Country Life Coloring Book and a box of Color-Your-Own Greeting Cards.
Congrats go out to Jean M. of Oconto, WI as she is the winner of a copy of Country Life Coloring Book and a box of Color-Your-Own Greeting Cards. Coloring in sheets are a great way to calm the … Read More...
Easy No-Bake Thanksgiving Treats
After Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before you know it. Time flies and it is important to spend quality time with the kids even when busy. Amy at Bellyfull has found some no bake items that you can … Read More...
Dump and Bake Taco Casserole
Whether it is a busy work week or the upcoming holidays, I’m always in need of an easy meal that I can pull together and still eat at a reasonable time. Blair at The Seasoned Mom shares this recipe and … Read More...
Candy Bar Stash Chocolate Cake
A Chocolate lover cake recipe! This is also the perfect way to use up all those leftover candy bars from Halloween. Or maybe you might want hit the after Halloween sale, in case there isn’t any leftover candy. Melissa at … Read More...
Candy Science Experiments for Your Halloween Leftovers
Odds are good if you celebrate Halloween that your household is about to have more candy in it than you really want to or should eat. So why not turn some of that sugary goodness into a science project?
Stitch a Scarecrow or Some Scripture for the Harvest
We often think of scarecrows around Halloween, but they can be a symbol of the harvest that works throughout the fall.
This cross stitch scarecrow from AOK Corral is really cute, standing over corn and pumpkins.
The chart also includes … Read More...
Chocolate Cheesecake Cake
I can pass up dessert, unless there is a cheesecake present. This dessert also lets the guest eat their cake too. Who could pass up two desserts in one. A great dessert that could be served at Thanksgiving and Christmas. … Read More...
One Pot Stove Top Mac and Cheese
I’m guilty of eating the blue box brand
and serving it to the family. It is so easy to rip open the box, cook, add and mix. Easy for the kids to make too. Marcie at Flavor the Moments has … Read More...
How to make acorn bells
I’m am just a little bit obsessed with acorn crafts and this one kind of combines a fall craft with a Christmas craft. I bet it will be fun to paint the acorn caps before attaching them to the jingle … Read More...
Pumpkin Sandwich Cookies
It’s Halloween, but all the stores are starting to look like Christmas. Even the Thanksgiving items are going on sale and losing valuable space. Here is a cute sandwich cookie that will be a treat at your Thanksgiving dinner table. … Read More...
The 16th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show in Chicago is Dec 1st-4th
Are you ready for Holiday shows? For those of you in or around Chicago, here’s a great one to attend and start buying those Christmas gifts!
The 16th annual One of a Kind Holiday Show is a 4-day show that … Read More...
Color Pop Quilted Stockings
Christmas is coming, it’s time to get into the holiday spirit! Why not add a little pop of color to your decorations with these candy-colored stockings! Color Pop Quilted stockings tutorial
Looking for more Christmas Embroidery Patterns? Check these out … Read More...
DIY Owl Christmas Ornaments
This Christmas kids craft is lot’s of fun to make and can be adapted to suit different age levels. Personally I wouldn’t let my kids near a bowl of glitter unless we were outside and they were out their grandparents … Read More...
DIY Soap On A Chain
Forget about boring soap on a rope, Shrimpsaladcircus has stepped up the game and added a chain. These adorable soaps are made in a gemstone mold to make them resemble over sized gem necklaces. I think these would be so … Read More...
Crochet & Leather Who Would Have Thought
Who would have thought about combining the masculine structure of Leather with the sift fibers of crochet? Well apparently Makeanddocrew.com did and came up with this fun little project to create your own DIY Coasters. These would make great gifts … Read More...