One of my favorite things to do in the holiday season, when my daughter was little, was to make Christmas crafts and let her take part in the process. These little DIY bottle cap snowmen ornaments are very easy to make and the kids will really enjoy helping you put them together. I love making home…
This Christmas Ornament Door Hanger is made from reclaimed wood, chicken wire and some Dollar Store ornaments. It makes a nice change from the traditional Christmas wreath. My husband and I changed the front door to our home last year. Instead of a solid door, we now have an oval shaped glass panel in it.…
For the ultimate in Holiday gift wrapping, look no further than these 23 creative Christmas gift wrap ideas. From recycled paper to using items from your garden, these ideas will add a special touch to your presents this year. I love wrapping Christmas gifts almost as much as I do receiving them! I find it…
The holidays are such a lot of fun. Everyone seems to be in the festive mood and fun. Christmas quotes and graphics are really great way to share the holidays with loved ones. Christmas printables and graphic are a great idea to use as holiday greeting cards, inserts in gift baskets and for using in Christmas crafts. Enjoy…
Imagine how cute this Christmas Tree would be in an nursery or child’s playroom? The alphabet block Christmas tree uses child’s toys, building blocks and some small holiday odds and ends. One of my favorite types of DIY projects are those that recycle old items into something new and decorative for the home. See my…
Bring the joy of Christmas past to your home today with one of these amazing Gingerbread House Ideas. These designs will give you some inspiration for your tasty Christmas project. Did you know that December 12 in National Gingerbread house Day? What better way to celebrate that to make a house for the Holidays. (For…
We all love to kiss under the mistletoe at Christmas. But have you ever wondered why we do this during the holidays? The history of mistletoe actually goes back centuries. December 1st is National Mistletoe Day. Since the plant is a symbol of Christmas and, for many, the Christmas season starts on this day, lets find out…
These printable Christmas gift tags are the perfect way to send just the right message to your gift recipients. Each of these holiday labels has a different Christmas message on it. One will be just perfect for your friend or family member. I can’t believe how quickly Christmas is heading our way this year. It…
This DIY peppermint candle will add a festive looks and aroma to any table. You won’t believe how easy (and fun) this holiday decor project is to make! Grab a bag of peppermints and let’s get started on this fun Christmas project.. T’was the night before Christmas, when all though the house, we had candles with…
This Clay Pot Snowman project is an easy craft to do with kids. Using garden pots for crafts is a fun way to recycle left over items into an adorable terracotta Christmas project that will add a touch of holiday decor to any table. Recycling old items into new holiday decor is one of the…
Did you know that December 12 is National Gingerbread House Day? Making Gingerbread houses has always been one of my favorite Christmas memories. My daughter and I would make one each year and it was always one of the highlights of the Christmas season. There are almost 2000 National Days in the year. This is…
This Magic Reindeer Food Recipe is so much fun to make. All kids (and grownups) will love to sprinkle the reindeer snack in their yard to guide the reindeer and Santa’s sleigh to their home on Christmas Eve. Many households make cookies for Santa Claus to leave out on Christmas Eve, but what about his…
April 26 is celebrated National Pretzel Day. Pretzels are great on their own and can also be used in so many recipes to add a salty crunch to them. In honor of this fun National Day, I have put together a collection of over 20 of my favorite Pretzel Recipes. Some of these recipes…
These holiday mailboxes show that Christmas decorations are not just for indoors. Decorating your mailbox for the holidays is fun, inexpensive and a great way to add holiday curb appeal. Decorations outdoors on the lawn and around the garden really brighten up a front yard and greet your guests in a festive way. Your mailbox…
Do you need some last minute Christmas labels? Why pay retail price for Christmas tags when it is so easy to make your own? These Christmas gift tags will look perfect on your holiday presents and you can just print them out right on your printer at home! Hand made Christmas gift tags show the recipient…
If Christmas is your favorite holiday, then a visit to The Incredible Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge. Tennessee is a must-see. This amazing Christmas shop celebrates Christmas every day of the year! Join me in a virtual tour of The Incredible Christmas Place. My husband and I toured the Christmas Shop as a part of…
The recipe for these delicate Christmas snow flower cookies use red and green gum drops for their centers. With its light as air texture, this meringue cookie is perfect for the holidays. Perfect for your cookie swap: Christmas Snow flower Cookies A meringue cookie is made with mainly egg whites and this makes it a naturally low…
Pretty much everything out there has a national day and new things come along each year. September 22 is officially recognized as white chocolate day. And what better way to celebrate this day with one of these White Chocolate Desserts? White chocolate is different from it’s darker counterpart since it does not have cocoa solids…
The New Year brings us the chance to think back over last year and plan for the one to come. Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? I do, both for myself and also for my blog. Part of that process is looking back over the year that just ended to see what YOU, my readers,…
My kitchen pantry has recently been renovated and we added a rustic barn door to it. As usual, there is a lot of left over wood for me to reclaim. Today’s project makes use of the off cuts of light gray wood from the barn door project. I love the way this Cork Christmas Star…
These sweet little Christmas Tree Cupcakes are so festive looking and have a healthy surprise lurking under that rich green frosting! They will be the hit of your Christmas dessert table, for sure! It’s never too early to think about Christmas. Even though today is only October 18, it is National Chocolate Cupcake Day. Perfect…
One of my favorite types of crafts to do are those that re-use, recycle or re-make crafts that I have already finished. Doing this saves me money, saves me time and gives me a great “I helped to save the planet” feeling. This DIY Christmas centerpiece is one of those projects. Do you love Christmas…
Peppermint bark is one of those desserts that just seems to spell Christmas. The delicious combination of white and dark chocolate come together in layers and is topped with crushed peppermint sticks. What is not to like about that? I love using peppermints in food recipes and craft projects this time of the year. (See…
This reclaimed Wooden Elf Doorway Sign adds a touch of whimsical holiday glee to my front door entry. The project is super easy to do and the kids will be overjoyed each time they walk though the door, thinking of Christmas. Is Christmas decorating your thing? Check out my recent post featuring the Incredible Christmas Place.…
Recycling old items into new holiday decor is one of the fun parts of the holidays for me. See my alphabet block Christmas tree for another fun example of turning old items into new treasures.This Santa Claus Wall Hanging is fun to make and would look great on your wall or entry. The reclaimed wood Santa…
Nothing is more satisfying for me than using ordinary household items and a few inexpensive craft supplies to created fun and whimsical Christmas decorations. This trio of Paintbrush Christmas Ornaments all started out their lives as a simple Dollar Store paintbrush! Recycling old items into new holiday decor is one of the fun parts of…
