Learn how to decorate putz houses (which if you did not know, I didn’t, is another word for the miniature Christmas villages) using this tutorial by Ann Martin at All Things Paper.
She used a kit by Carol Fisher … Read More...
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by Katie Smith
Learn how to decorate putz houses (which if you did not know, I didn’t, is another word for the miniature Christmas villages) using this tutorial by Ann Martin at All Things Paper.
She used a kit by Carol Fisher … Read More...
Add some extra pop to your holiday cards this year with a fun preset pop up card. Julie Davison has directions for folding, scoring and cutting the inside of a card to make a fun stack of present that pop … Read More...
… Read More...Cute and Crafty Printable Calendar for December 2015 to use as decor, in your planner or your December Daily Album. Print on card stock or paper depending on the usage. Head on over to iMom to get it, and while
by Anne Weaver
Anna from Tea and a Sewing Machine shows how you can sew a Scandinavian style felt bird Christmas ornament. The birds are a simple swoosh shape with heart appliques and buttons for details. They’re made entirely with hand sewing – … Read More...
Time to countdown to Christmas! I have made two countdown calendars, one with tea cups and the other with nesting boxes.
Pop on over to Sweater Surgery for the tutorial on how to make a 24 cups of tea Christmas … Read More...
Baubles of all kinds are having their time in the spotlight lately. You can find them made from flowers, recycled items, and now, made from Christmas lights. However, before you simply hang a jumbled ball of lights and call it … Read More...
Vary your gifts tags this holiday season by die cutting or punching a bunch of different tag shapes and adding embellishments like sequins and ribbon and strips of pattern paper. Stamp out all your focal images at once (like these … Read More...
Use this list to spark ideas for memories to document in December. There’s going to be a lot going on this month, so take a look at this list, and make notes on the things that apply to your family. … Read More...
… Read More...Here’s a great checklist of prompts you can use when putting your December Daily album together. Follow along day by day or pick and choose as you please. You can use these prompts to inspire photos or scrapbook pages throughout
Somewhere along the line we started doing Advent calendars in my family – mostly the little chocolate ones from the department store – and it’s a tradition I’ve kept up in various forms with my own daughter. I admit mine … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Do you love the look of a rustic Christmas? So does Diana Miller from The Girl Creative. She created a round up filled with ideas, and let me tell you- they are so inspiring! I’ve already decorated my house, … Read More...
Do you keep a stash of the little battery powered tea lights
for crafting and switch them out with your holiday decor? I do. I used them for eyes at Halloween in a skull decoration. These little snowmen are so … Read More...
Unless the mice are pets, you wouldn’t want them in your house. These cute cheesy mice might be the other exception to mice in the house. These cute little mice will be a delight to your guests, when they go … Read More...
This is the last day of November. You have one day left to wrap up any of those last minute projects and prepare yourself for the business of the holiday season. An advent calendar is a great way to count … Read More...
These Dried flower Christmas tree baubles are beautiful. I just love their natural feel. These would be perfect for my Bohemian trend crush I have right now. You could use lavender and pine needles for an aromatherapy aromatic scent. These … Read More...
That mischievous little Elf on the Shelf has been around for a few years now, but time does not age this little one. Do you have an elf who visits your house every year? We sure do. His name is … Read More...
The Gina K blog has a video showing how to make this elegant holiday card including die cutting and a technique using inks for a faux white washed wood look. Click here to watch.
-Heather
by Katie Smith
Are you wondering what you are going to give your favorite toddler for Christmas (or birthday, etc) ?? Well, Why buy when you can DIY? Menucha from Moms and Crafters rounded up these 24 DIY gifts for toddlers that will … Read More...
Gift wrapping isn’t complete without the bow. Wrap up your cupcakes this holiday, with these cute gift bow toppers. This technique can be used throughout the year for other special occasions too. I can’t make a regular bow with ribbon, … Read More...
Christmas parties invitations are coming from everywhere and you want to impress your friends by looking drop dead gorgeous for the next party. This DIY style me quick video shows you how to achieve the above look at home DIY … Read More...