Our Thanksgiving Tree
We like to make a Thanksgiving tree every year. I love putting it up and leaving the tags out with some markers so the girls (and Joel and I) can write down things we are grateful for on a daily...
View ArticleDIY No-Sew Sock Snowmen!
I've seen these lil' sock snow people for years at craft shows and online but never had time to make any.But this year I vowed to get some made for the upcoming holidays...and I'm a sucker for...
View ArticleDIY: Embossed paper cd case
The 1st birthday party on friday was SO much fun! Unfortunately, my memory card gave me the “card full” message (apparently I’ve taken enough photos this year to fill up an entire 8GB card) so I was...
View ArticleSanta's sleigh candy gift
Idea submitted by Sue of Bishop, GANow that Christmas is around the corner, I wanted to share this cute gift idea with you. My mom received this candy sleigh from a neighbor. It looks easy to assemble...
View ArticleThankful Turkey Craft
Thanksgiving is one of the holidays each year that seems to keep getting pushed back further and further, until all you see are Christmas lights and Black Friday lines. All the while, we are missing...
View ArticleYes, Christmas Gifts already...
Each holiday throughout the year I like to create something unique for the daycare parents who faithfully bring their children to my home and Christmas is no exception!I spend many hours scouring...
View ArticleFall Leaf Banners & Buntings
Sure Christmas is right around the corner, but technically you can't start decorating until after Thanksgiving. That means you need fall themed decor for at least a couple of weeks. Might I suggest...
View ArticleTreat Holiday Cards and Gifts Giveaway!
Disclosure: I was selected for the Treat Giveaway campaign with Global Influence. For this campaign, I will receive 1 mug & 1 set of personal stationery from Treat (the same as my giveaway...
View ArticleTutorial: Whimsical Snowmen Blockheads
I love creating whimsical little characters I call Blockheads. Here are some wintry snowman blockheads with an easy tutorial so you can create these silly little guys by yourself or with your kids....
View ArticleI {heart} the Pintester!
Have you met the Pintester? Sonja (the official Pintester) chooses popular pins from Pinterest and tries them out. Sometimes in posts, sometimes in videos, always super funny, especially when she...
View ArticleUpcycled Advent Calendar
Last year I wrote about the up-cycled advent calendar I made for the boys. 24 stage 2 glass baby food jars, cleaned and lids painted. Circling a mini 2 foot high tree, decorated in deep blue.See rest...
View ArticleDIY Book Ornaments
Have you gotten into the Christmas spirit? I’ve been tuning in to Michael Buble Holiday on Pandora. It just makes me smile. There is something so cozy about crafting with chai tea, Christmas music and...
View ArticleBurlap Pumpkins
Today’s DIY is a dollar store craft that ANYONE can pull off! All the supplies can be found at your Dollar Store and you can bring the Harvest and Fall Season into life inside!Supplies:Glass...
View ArticleGetting ready to head out the door...
…with a fresh batch of magic wands! Have a magical evening!
View ArticleChalkboard Mason Jar Lids for your Storage Needs
Since Mike and I have been juicing I've been in need of a labeling system. We like to make juice without recipes and just try as we go so when the juice is done and we throw it in the fridge to enjoy...
View ArticleChristmas Fairy Door and Magic Window
Let's face it. The holidays are here. I may not be ready yet but our fairies have already decked their halls. To be honest, I was excited about the idea of decorating the kid's Fairy Door and Magic...
View ArticleSparkly JOY Altered Letters
It's too early for me to be decorating my home with Holiday cheer just yet...but it's not too early to start making the decorations! This weekend I crafted these super sparkly altered JOY letters to go...
View ArticleNot Crafty. Except at the Holidays.
I'm not a super crafty person. I have never woken up in the morning and thought to myself, "I'd like to get out the hot glue gun today." If I have creative energy, I write something. When we were on...
View ArticleFine crafts and whimsey, too: Foothills Craft Guild Show
Rusha SamsOh, the Places We Seehttp://ohtheplaceswesee.comGreat arts & crafts, but something more: whimsey! It's the Foothills Craft Guild Show!...
View ArticleChristmas Fairy Door and Magic Window
Let's face it. The holidays are here. I may not be ready yet but our fairies have already decked their halls. To be honest, I was excited about the idea of decorating the kid's Fairy Door and Magic...
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