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Make an easy fabric gift bag for wine.

November 22, 2013 Leave a Comment

I always make sure I have plenty of wine on hand.  (You know I like wine, right?)  With the holidays coming up, I  make sure I have even more since a bottle of wine makes a great hostess gift.  30 Minute Crafts has a great tutorial on how to whip up a festive wine bag. […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, fabric, gift giving, Holidays

Elegant and Easy Jeweled Fruit Wreath.

November 21, 2013 Leave a Comment

I know Thanksgiving is just a week away, but how about making a quick wreath that would be great for both Thanksgiving and for Christmas?  This jeweled fruit wreath is beautiful and will make an easy transition between both holidays. Shannon at Madigan Made created this wreath and she has the easy “how-to” to make […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Christmas, Crafts, decor, Fall, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Wreaths

Anthropologie-Inspired Gift Tags {An Easy Knock-Off Project}

November 20, 2013 Leave a Comment

Make cute Anthropologie Inspired Gift Tags, just in time for Christmas.

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Holidays, Paper

Make a decorative winter platter.

November 18, 2013 1 Comment

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Today I’m going to show you a very realistic side of crafting, and how sometimes you discover new things while creating your biggest flops.  I call it Problem Solving Creativity.  It’s basically how you recover from a complete Craft Fail. Last year, Jen from Tatertots and Jello invited me to create a Christmas craft to […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Holidays, spray paint

More than 30 edible gift ideas.

November 15, 2013 2 Comments

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Holiday time! Time to start baking and cooking and sharing some holiday treats with your friends and neighbors. These look delish!

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, recipes, Round-Ups

Easy DIY Thanksgiving dinner invitations.

November 13, 2013 Leave a Comment

Time to send out Thanksgiving dinner invitations!  If you’re looking for DIY dinner invitation ideas, this is a super easy one. We host Thanksgiving dinner each year, but it’s nice to get a formal invitation in the mail.  This one is very easy to make. (And I am super glad it is easy because my laptop […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Entertaining, Fall, Holidays, Paper, Thanksgiving

Thinking about Thanksgiving Table Decor.

November 8, 2013 1 Comment

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I just boxed up the last of the Halloween decor and now I am thinking about ideas for our Thanksgiving table decor.  We host Thanksgiving each year, and I think last year’s decor might have been my favorite: I loved the hanging centerpiece and the white, beribboned pumpkins with just a touch of bling. A […]

Filed Under: Autumn, candles, Centerpiece, Crafts, decor, Entertaining, Fall, floral design, Holidays, Pumpkins, Tables & Decor, Thanksgiving

60+ Handmade Gifts – Ideas and tutorials.

November 7, 2013 3 Comments

It’s never too early to start your Christmas shopping.  In fact, I tend to shop all year long and just squirrel gifts away in my Gift Closet.  However, there is nothing quite as special as a handmade gift, and a few friends of mine have put together a great collection of handmade gifts for adults […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Holidays, Round-Ups

Simple {scented} fall centerpiece. (In 30 seconds.)

November 6, 2013 Leave a Comment

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Do you love those cinnamon scented pine-cones that are sold this time of year?  (In a house full of stinky boys, I am a big fan of yummy air fresheners!)  I love them and want them on display, but I like mixing them up with other fall elements. Popping those pine-cones into a big tarnished […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Centerpiece, Crafts, decor, Fall, Pumpkins

2013 Halloween ideas and projects.

October 31, 2013 Leave a Comment

Happy Halloween!  I am very much looking forward to taking my little Trick-or-Treat-er out this evening and am making preparations for that.  Today I thought I’d share a quick summary of the Halloween projects, decor and craft ideas that I put together this month. I love Halloween and so enjoyed making things and decorating for […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Halloween, Holidays, Round-Ups

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