I love these
"not so typical"
Christmas gift tags from
and even better
they are FREE!!!
Just click on over to
to download yours now!
C-U-T-E!
Monday, December 17, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Holiday Project Inspiration!
It's not too late for some
Holiday DIY Fun!
Check out these "34"
great holiday crafting ideas from
BIG Thank You to
for allowing me to share
her compilation of
craft-i-licious ideas!!!
Happy Crafting...
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Fresh & Easy DIY Wreath
We just got our Christmas tree,
and I was looking for simple ideas of
what to do with the extra beaches
that we cut off the bottom of the tree...
Specifically, how exactly
do you make a wreath out
of fresh branches?
When I came upon this
awesome tutorial from
I was inspired!
You must click on over to
to get the step by step
"how to" on this,
you'll be glad you did!
So Simple,
So Fresh,
So Festive!
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
"Be Good" Reward Jar
This
"Be Good"
Reward Jar
and FREE Printable from
is the perfect idea to get us
through the final countdown
until Christams!
Supplies:
- "Be Good" Printable labels (found over at My Sisters Suitcase)
- Jar or Container
- Pom-poms or something else to fill up the jar (these cute sparklies are from Target's $1 spot.)
Just click on over to
to get your FREE printable & get all
the "deets" on how to recreate
this yourself!!!
(plus, while you are there, you'll get to check out an awesome blog,
and meet Nat & her sister ~ they are crazy creative...
oodles of fun projects to be discovered!)
Heck, I maybe using this
idea all year long...
Ho, Ho, Ho!!!
Friday, December 7, 2012
Crafty Christmas Play Date
Every year I try to come up with
a little something special
to celebrate the season
with my daughter...
This year we decided on a
"Crafty Christmas Play Date"
To get started I needed the
perfect invitation and when I
found this "Cool Yule" invite at Tiny Prints
it was the beginning of everything!
perfect invitation and when I
found this "Cool Yule" invite at Tiny Prints
it was the beginning of everything!
Once I had the invite,
the party really came together...
We started with a
signature cocktail of
"Snowman Milk"
(and I made the sock Advent Calendar
shown in the background, isn't it cute!?)
shown in the background, isn't it cute!?)
Since we had plans to be crafty & creative,
we were going to need a cool headband
to get in the mood!
Gingerbread Houses
were waiting to be decorated...
And the girls loved it!
Letters to Santa were written & mailed!
(it's so convenient having a mailbox right across the street!)
And don't cha just love the "Jumbo Pen"?!
Sweet Treats were made...
Dipped Jumbo Marshmallows
are always a good idea!
And Sweet Treats were consumed!
I must say, the add-on of the
coordinating "Cool Yule" stickers
really inspired some fun favor
ideas as well...
coordinating "Cool Yule" stickers
really inspired some fun favor
ideas as well...
These were some of the contenders
for the Party Favor!
(and now I have some neighbor gift ideas as well)
Ultimately, we went with the
"S'mores Kit"
But my daughter loved the dipped
Jumbo Marshmallows so much,
that we made them one of the kitchen crafts!
The girls ended the playmate
with popcorn & a Christmas movie!
Thus our
"Crafty Christmas Playdate"
was a smashing success
and the perfect start to
a wonderful holiday season...
Ho, Ho, Ho!!!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Snowman on a Stick!
So easy...
So delicious...
So very cute...
Snowman on a Stick!
from Flickr
I found this picture so inspiring,
here's what I did...
Directions:
3 Jumbo Marshmallows
1 Long Lollipop Stick
White Candy Melts
Colored Candy Melts (for stocking caps)
Mini M&M candies
Colored frosting for eyes, nose, mouth & arms
*********
Stack 3 Marshmallows on a stick
Melt Candy Melts
Dip Marshmallows in white Candy Melt
Add M&M buttons
Once hard Dip colored hat & add eyes, nose, mouth & arms
Really stinkin' cute!
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Peppermint Popcorn Bark
PEPPERMINT
POPCORN BARK
INGREDIENTS:
2 bags microwave popcorn, popped (18-20 cups)
1 6oz box candy canes, crushed
1 package Almond Bark or white chocolate candy melts
1 tsp peppermint extract
HOW TO:
Place popcorn in the largest bowl that you have.
Pour crushed candy canes on top of the Melt almond bark according to instructions on the package.
Add the peppermint extract to the almond bark & pour over popcorn.
Stir until all the popcorn is coated, pour popcorn on wax paper.
Allow popcorn to cool, firm up and "set". Then break into pieces and enjoy!
from Plain Chicken
What a yummy
Christmas Treat
to share with neighbors!
Friday, November 30, 2012
Homemade Holiday Ideas
You must checkout
it's a fantastic blog &
this is a really fun post...
I just had to share!!!
I hope you enjoy these
great ideas & DIY Christmas
fun as much as I did!!!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Holiday Helper Applications
Halloween isn't even here yet,
and I am already getting
excited for Christmas!
That said, these
and I am already getting
excited for Christmas!
That said, these
Reindeer & Elf Applications
are darling!!!
I must find a way to incorporate
these into my holiday festivities
with the kids this year!!!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Monday, December 19, 2011
Reindeer Bites
I love these
Reindeer Bites
found on Pinterest
Yes, they are chocolate covered
Nutterbutter Cookies...
Yes, those are broken pretzel antlers...
Could you just die or what???
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Last Minute Stocking Stuffer
Thank you to
for sharing this
FREE
Downloadable Bookmark!
This is a really cute & easy
last minute stocking stuffer idea!
They would also make
darling gift tags or gift tie-ons!
Click on over to
to get yours!
Friday, December 9, 2011
DIY Ornament Idea
I love this idea
from In My Own Style
Just take an old key...
Add your favorite beads & festive do-dads...
Add you address from the house you grew up in!
What a wonderful memory ornament
to remind you of where you woke up
with child like excitement on
Christmas morning!
Fa, la, la, la, la!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Day #12 ~ Neighbor Gift Ideas
And we're wrapping up
12 Days of DIY Christmas with...
Day #12
"Neighbor Gift Ideas"
We are all looking for a fun, simple, yet
clever idea for neighbors, co-workers and so on...
clever idea for neighbors, co-workers and so on...
Here are a few fabulous DIY ideas:
We could all use a
little "dough" this Christmas!
We could all use a
little "dough" this Christmas!
I love this homemade cookie dough idea
from Think Garnish
Don't have time to make cookie dough???
No worries, try this idea!
How Does She? made giving dough simple & fun!
BTW ~ How Does She? an excellent list of 30 great neighbor gift ideas, click <HERE> to check it out!
Check out this cutie...
We "Wisk" You a Merry Christmas!
This idea from Today's Fabulous Finds
made me giggle!
offers up an wonderful step by step tutorial
on how to create these darling
Snowman Kits!
And nothing is more fun than a good "Elfing"...
so don't forget to "ELF" your neighbors this year!!!
Thanks to Anders Ruff for
sharing these darling prinatbles...
Have a wonderful holiday season...
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Day #11 ~ Snowman Treats!
12 Day's of
DIY Christmas continues with...
Day #11
Snowman Treats!
Full Tutorial <HERE>
from Bakerella
from The Idea Room
from Babble
from Martha
from Family Fun
And don't forget about
Snowman Poop!!!
Just add mini marshmallows
or yogurt covered raisins!
free tag printable HERE
Have a Holly Jolly Day!
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