The clock is ticking down and there are only 12 days until Christmas. During the holidays there are so many things to do. There are gifts to buy, parties to attend and presents to wrap. Why not combine two of these for the ultimate way to catch up with friends and check things off your holiday to-do list and host a Holiday Gift Wrapping Party! This holiday season turn a boring task into a fun holiday party with friends. Stop wrapping presents … [Read more...]
DIY Letter to Santa Felt Envelope
It's that time of year to see who has been naughty and nice, and you can bet Santa is making a list and checking it twice. One of my kids favorite things to do as soon as December arrives is write their letters to Santa. This year I thought it would be fun to create a fun DIY Letter to Santa Felt Envelope to use as decorations and a keepsake for those special letters. You may have already seen my Letters to Santa themed Christmas tree that I created for the Michaels Dream Tree … [Read more...]
DIY Cork Christmas Tree Ornaments
Some of my fondest memories of Christmas come back to me while decorating the tree. Our tree is adorned with handmade ornaments from our kids, and ones from my childhood. We even have ornaments from both sides of our family going back to our great grandparents, and though all of these are priceless there’s just something special about making ornaments. That feeling of nostalgia comes over you as you go, year by year through the memories. This is a tradition you can share with your family and one … [Read more...]
Whimsical North Pole Christmas Mantel with Cricut Explore Air 2
Santa Claus is coming to town! But before he does we’d better get our Christmas letters in the mail so they can get to the North Pole in plenty of time! One of my children’s favorite holiday activities is writing letters to Santa, and this year I’ve used that magical mix of dreams and anticipation as the inspiration for our Whimsical North Pole Christmas Mantel and decorations. This year I decided to do something completely different, and a lot more colorful, with my Christmas … [Read more...]
Polar Post Christmas Tree – Michaels Dream Tree Challenge
One of the most wondrous things about Christmastime is that irresistible sense of anticipation and excitement that permeates the season. Advent calendars count down the days, twinkling lights make the neighborhood more and more festive, and brightly wrapped presents begin appearing, as if by magic, under the tree. Once again I'm participating in the Michaels Dream Tree Challenge and this years tree pays homage to that glorious Christmas season tradition and anticipation that accompanies … [Read more...]
Glam Metallic Farmhouse Christmas Tree
It's that time of year...it's time for the Michaels Dream Tree Challenge. This is quite possibly one of my favorite blog post all year long. Not only do I love dreaming up a new theme for my own tree, but I absolutely love looking at all of the other makers trees too. Every year I wonder if it's possible to fall in love with the new tree as much as I loved last year's. There is no doubt about it, I am completely smitten with this year's theme and my Glam Metallic Farmhouse Christmas … [Read more...]
Retro Light Bulb Painted Ornaments
This year I decided to decorate my kids playroom for Christmas with a nod to our collection of vintage toys. My Christmas decorations throughout the house are rustic, and fairly traditional with just a touch of sparkle and glam. I like to keep things neutral, like our Winter Woodland Christmas tree, so that it coordinates with the rest of the house. So, it was lots of fun to create bright and colorful Retro Light Bulb Painted Ornaments to liven up our Christmas decor in one of the most … [Read more...]