T R A D I T I O N #1: ornaments Meg explains how each kid gets a new ornament every year, and has a special box to store their ornaments. When the kids grow up & move out, each kid will take their box of special ornaments with them for their very own Christmas … [Read more...]
Christmas C.R.A.F.T. #7: Modern Tree
This Christmas tree is perfect for a small space or a small budget! [or both] Materials: String of lights, paper, safety pins, tacks 1: Finding a good spot is important. I choose this wall because it has an outlet, and a smoke detector :) (The smoke detector … [Read more...]
13 Recycled gift wrap ideas
Call me crazy, but even as a kid it made me sad to throw away all the pretty wrapping paper. I would make thank you cards out of it or even just save the pretty little scraps for a rainy day. My mom has always saved gift bags and shirt boxes... but the wrapping paper went … [Read more...]
Christmas C.R.A.F.T. #6: Candy Trees
This is a fun, yummy, kid friendly Christmas craft that involves candy! And can even spruce up your holiday table! Make a few and throw them in the center of your table... fun right? Here's what you need to make candy Christmas trees: candy … [Read more...]
3 Christmas Looks
I found this over at Poppytalk... BRIGHT.BAZAAR wrote a cool article for Rue Magazine... it is a M U S T see for creative, whimsical Christmas ideas... Which look to you like the best? I like look number 2 today: the folksy … [Read more...]
Holiday Staircase
I saw THIS post at Honey We're Home, and was inspired to find some green ideas for decorating your staircase for Christmas! #1: Ice Skates @ Better Homes and Garden #3: Small Bunches of Garland @ Better Homes and Garden #4: Red Wreaths @ Martha … [Read more...]
Christmas C.R.A.F.T. #3: T-Shirt Wreath
Christmas C.R.A.F.T. #3: T-Shirt Wreath materials: Old T-shirts/ sweaters/ scraps of fabric, scissors, P A T I E N C E, wire hanger, ribbon This project was F R E E...a true C.R.A.F.T.! First, shape hanger into a circle: Start cutting out circles, they … [Read more...]
Christmas C.R.A.F.T. #2: Sweater Stocking
Christmas C.R.A.F.T. #2: Funky Sweater Stocking I recently came across a post on remodholic about her sweater stocking...which reminded me of the one I made one a few years ago... Materials: Old Sweater, sewing machine, scrap fabric, ric rac, rhine stones, … [Read more...]
