Do you have special Christmas traditions? We buy a new Christmas Tree ornament each year and make Christmas decorations too! This handmade Minecraft ornament is a kid favorite in our house. I want to pick up our ornaments twenty years from now and remember what some of the highlights of 2014 were in our family. This year my kids really became huge Minecraft fans. Even my … [Read more...]
Fun Thanksgiving Window Clings Craft For Kids
This Thanksgiving Window Clings craft was first shared in 2014. It has been updated and revised. (September 27, 2020.) The unexpected result of making Halloween DIY window clings, like the bats and jack o'lantern we've previously shared, is that the bare windows stick out like a sore thumb once you take them down! Our neighbors are BIG on holiday decorating. … [Read more...]
Decoupage Idea: A box full of Thanks
The holidays are all about traditions. My very large family always has Thanksgiving dinner together each year at my uncle's home. We also have a lively gift exchange the Saturday before Christmas. Crafting as a family is also one of our most favorite things about the holidays. This year we did an elegant decoupage project. As I get older, I value these traditions more and … [Read more...]
Review: Have you heard of Minted?
I have always been fascinated by art and creativity. As a crafter, crocheter, knitter, painter, writer and photographer creating is kind of a thing in my life. It is also our word of the year. This is also the time of year that crafting and customized greeting cards are in everyone's radar. Disclosure: I was offered a credit to review Minted's site and products. As always … [Read more...]
Quick last minute Halloween Decoration: Spooky Ghost Luminary
It's almost Halloween and you decide that you want to decorate a little before the big day. You can run to the store and spend a bunch of money or you can do some quick and easy Halloween crafts and have some fun at the same time. I love cheap crafts that I can do with things that I have on hand. This spooky ghost luminary is one of them. All you need is empty … [Read more...]