Christmas

  • Advent Calendar Project ’13 Wrap Up

    We made it, twenty-four ornaments in twenty-four weeks just in time for December 1st. I hope you enjoyed our trip around the world this year and all the little tidbits about Christmas customs in diffe...
    Nov 29, 2013 2 Comments

  • 16 Handmade Holiday Decor Ideas

    We love creating things to decorate our homes over the holidays. It gives such a personal touch. 1. Potted Button Trees 2. Appliqué Reindeer Pillow 3. Square Dowel Wreath 4. Ornament Coasters 5. Ro...
    Nov 27, 2013 No Comments

  • 26 Christmas Tree Ornaments to Make

    There is nothing more charming on a Christmas tree than a handmade ornament. They also make great additions to your Christmas wrapping. Here’s a selection of ornaments we’ve showed you how...
    Nov 25, 2013 No Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project ’13 – Week 24

    (For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament. Each one will be traditional to or inspired by a different country) For our final advent calendar ornament of ...
    Nov 22, 2013 4 Comments

  • Holiday Entertaining and Gift Giving with Martha Stewart Home Office

    I’m always looking for new and different items to use in crafting and decorating, so I was intrigued when asked if I wanted to try some of the Martha Stewart Home Office products from Avery*** i...
    Nov 18, 2013 2 Comments

  • Advent Calendar Project ’13 – Week 23

    (For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament. Each one will be traditional to or inspired by a different country) This week we are headed to Japan for our o...
    Nov 15, 2013 1 Comment

  • Handmade Holiday Gifts for the Home

    Help someone spruce up their home with a handmade gift they can use in the kitchen, living room, dining room or anyplace that needs that special touch. 1. Willow branch candleholder 2. City light l...
    Nov 13, 2013 No Comments

  • Project: Glitter Owl Christmas Ornament

    I was looking through some catalog the other day and they had these cute glass owl ornaments. Basically, they were a Christmas ball with indentations for the eyes. It got me thinking of a version I co...
    Nov 12, 2013 15 Comments

  • Handmade Holiday Gifts for Anyone

    Let’s continue with our handmade gift guides. Last week we showed you gifts to make for her and for the young (or young at heart). Today’s guide contains gifts that could work for anyone....
    Nov 11, 2013 1 Comment

  • Advent Calendar Project ’13 – Week 22

    (For the 24 weeks leading up to December 1st, we’ll be making a Christmas ornament. Each one will be traditional to or inspired by a different country) This week we are headed to the Philippines...
    Nov 08, 2013 7 Comments