While wandering through Michael's, you know like all normal people do, I saw these paper mache ornaments on sale for 50% off. I didn't really have a plan for them but I figured they were cheap and could be painted. I love painting with the kids but there are times when it is too much work and mess. Kids handmade Christmas ornaments make me think of glitter strewn craft … [Read more...]
DIY Window Clings: Christmas Clings
We've made window clings for the past few holidays so I really couldn't say no when my kids begged to make some for our windows. Crafting for Christmas is a must do each year in our family. We have evolved in our window cling process from the first Jack O'Lantern on wax paper to the Turkey on saran wrap. This time I decided to re-use some old gallon sized freezer bags … [Read more...]
Faux La La La La: A trio of DIY faux glass ornaments
You can't have a homemade Christmas without decorating glass ornament balls! There three versions of homemade glass Christmas ornaments are so fast to make. Glass is versatile. Scanning Pinterest, there are tons of ideas out there for decorating them. I've been on a faux mercury glass kick lately. I love finding cheap glass and making it pretty. Then I remembered my … [Read more...]
Christmas Chalkboard sign
Ever since I was a kid, Christmas crafting is my favorite activity of the season. Remember this Upcycled Back to School chalkboard sign? Every now and then the kids play with them but mostly they sit in my junk craft room collecting dust. I've been seeing "eat, drink, and be Merry!" signs everywhere I look. I almost bought one at hobby lobby one day but then thought "I … [Read more...]
Fun Handmade Minecraft Christmas Tree Ornament
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...]