For the past five years, our Christmas tree has gone up at the 11th hour. We have a tradition of picking our tree as a family. Because of the nature of his job, the Hubs wouldn't get home for Christmas until a few days before....so we would wait. Now I think we are just used to waiting! However, I figured I would treat the kids to a tasty little teaser … [Read more...]
Let the Christmas Crafts Commence!
Yay! It's that time of year again. It's time to have a Merry Crafty Christmas! As usual, the ladies who link up to Family Fun Friday have given me some inspiration. Take a look at some of the crafts that were shared last week! Christmas Crafts Elf on the Shelf Planning Printable from Crystal and Co Scrabble Tile Coasters from Simply Darrling Vintage Christmas … [Read more...]
DIY Reindeer Burlap Canvas Wall Art
Do you find yourself invited to family gatherings or dinner with friends during the month of December? Visiting with friends and family and giving is what the Christmas season is all about. I love to make small gifts to bring along with me. If you don't have a lot of time but you love giving handcrafted gifts, try this quick project. Make an easy homemade burlap … [Read more...]
It’s not too late to make Christmas Crafts on Family Fun Friday
I admit, this have been in transition around here so we have on started shopping and our tree and decorations are not up at all! To be fair, we had some unexpected life changes like Daddy coming home for good. (He was working overseas.) Him no longer working in a war zone is really all I need for Christmas. We've been busy trying to finish four years of honey do's in two … [Read more...]
Homemade Christmas Ornaments: Pinecone Wreath
There is a misconception about homemade Christmas ornaments. Many novice crafters think that crafting homemade ornaments is cheaper than buying ornaments. It is sometimes. If you have a basic craft supplies stash and craft often, then it is usually cheaper to make them. If you buy supplies from the when you can and use craft store coupons, then the cost in materials … [Read more...]
