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Last minute gift idea: Movie Tickets.

December 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BIC® for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. You know those moments when you need a last minute gift?  Movie tickets are an easy fix and one size tends to fit all.  Everyone loves a movie! You can still give a pretty gift, even […]

Filed Under: Christmas, gift giving

Easy DIY wrapping paper with Bic Mark-It markers.

November 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

This post brought to you by BIC®. The content and opinions expressed below are that of http://thevspotblog.com/. I love this time of year.  The holidays bring out the creative in me even more than usual.  I am sure a lot of us are like that… we might not consider ourselves crafty for 10 months out […]

Filed Under: Christmas, gift giving, Paper

Coconut Almond Granola Gift In A Jar

December 13, 2013 Leave a Comment

I have another great gift in a jar idea for you today! This Coconut Almond Granola Gift in a Jar is the perfect neighbor or teacher gift. Or you could use the recipe to make up a big batch to keep on hand for snacking during all your holiday prep. I think gift wrapping would […]

Filed Under: Christmas, gift giving, Holidays, recipes Tagged With: Christmas, Gift Idea, Gifts in a Jar, Guest, Snack Recipe

Gingerbread House Gift

December 12, 2013 2 Comments

gingerbread house kit

I don’t usually make Gingerbread houses at Christmas time. They are so cute – and a great family activity. But they’re also super messy. And you have to buy a ton of supplies and then you end up eating all the candy before you put in on the house. That’s why I love this Gingerbread […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, gift giving, winter Tagged With: Christmas, Easy, Gift Ideas, Gifts in a Jar

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

How to make your own DIY jar candles (using recycled jars and candle wax)

January 22, 2013 4 Comments

Want to make your own scented, layered jar candles?  Want to do it, using items you already have on hand..?  Practically for free..? It’s easy! I have a little problem…. you know those candles you buy that smell amazing, but the wick burns down through the middle of them and you’re left with a bunch […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Bargain, candles, cheap and easy, craft time, Crafts, Franken-Crafts, gift giving, project du jour, tutorial, upcycle, UseWhatchaGot

Chocolate hazelnut butter toffee brittle. Yum!

December 20, 2012 4 Comments

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I make this around Christmas time each year and give it out to friends and neighbors. It is a big hit! Easy to make, yummy to eat, and hazelnuts make it extra special.

Filed Under: concoction of the week, Desserts, food, gift giving, kitchen stuff, recipes, You asked...

My new favorite thing: SnapBox Prints. Perfect for gift giving.

December 9, 2012 22 Comments

We all love photos, right?  Do you frame the ones you really love?  I do.  (I even use them for my holiday decor…)    We all love our phones too, right?  What about Instagram?  Are you an Instagram junkie?  I am!  (You can follow me here, by the way.) Have you found that some of […]

Filed Under: Bargain, frames, gift giving, giveaway, product reviews, shopping Tagged With: Product Reviews

Personalized Bunco wine charms {Easy DIY}

August 9, 2012 10 Comments

I took a little departure from my “Bunco Week” yesterday to discuss cultivating good manners for your kids, but on Monday I shared my revamped outdoor chandelier and no-sew cord cover and on Tuesday I shared my wine bottles turned water carafes.  Today…? Personalized Wine Charms.   Last year when it was my turn to […]

Filed Under: craft time, Crafts, Entertaining, gift giving, Jewelry, Mod Podge, tutorial, wine

A DIY, personalized wedding or anniversary gift for less than $20

May 21, 2012 70 Comments

This might be a little silly (or a bit TMI) for some folks, but I think it’s cute. Today I’m going to show you how to make an easy piece of “couples” artwork for less than $20 and in under an hour (not counting drying time.) I think this “Spooning” artwork would be very cute […]

Filed Under: Before and After, craft time, Crafts, frames, gift giving, project du jour, spray paint, tutorial, UseWhatchaGot

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