molded salt dough “gingerbread” ornaments | Christmas crafts
These molded salt dough “gingerbread” ornaments were one of those crafting happy accidents. They started when I made an impulsive purchase from an Instagram ad for a couple of cookie molds. Minutes after I purchased them, I thought it was a stupid purchase. But, I really loved the patterns and they were inexpensive (I think […]
mini cheese balls recipe & a holiday grazing board
Disclosure: This mini cheese balls recipe & holiday grazing board post is sponsored by . As always, all words and opinions shared are honest and my own. As a lover of cheese-and-crakers and grazing foods in general, I am a big fan of the charcuterie board/grazing board trend. Not only are they beautiful and visually […]
swallow bird ornament from a cereal box | christmas crafts
I have another easy Christmas craft for you using a cereal box, school glue & glitter! While I love pretty much all creative endeavors, I’ve never considered myself a “crafter”, but Christmas brings out the crafter in me. It’s the perfect time of year to make handmade gifts and decorations. There is also something about […]
gold leaf ornament tutorial | christmas crafts
After adding the gold star to the top of my dining room Christmas tree, I felt like I needed a few gold ornaments to add some more shine and gold details that would tie in with the topper. Well, that’s an easy thing to make! Here is an easy tutorial showing how to apply gold […]
how to create beautiful garlands | christmas decorating
I remember buying my first Christmas garland for my college apartment. It was the kind that was a single strand with thin plastic needles. It was an unnatural shade of green and looked nothing like real evergreens. But, I wrapped it with lights and hung it up around my apartment, proud of my efforts. After […]
mini advent stockings | Christmas decorating
Several years ago, I purchased runners, pillow covers, and other handmade linens from Ann of On Sutton Place to sell in my retail spaces. I had learned that despite my most determined DIY efforts, I couldn’t make everything I sold. I just couldn’t keep up and I needed to find things I could hire out and […]
lino printed wrapping paper project | christmas crafts
Over the Thanksgiving break, I worked on cutting out a lino block for printing wrapping paper and cards. The project turned out even better than I expected and, as I shared peeks of the process on Instagram, many people asked if I would share a tutorial. So, this post is it! Here is a lino […]
customizing a vintage ceramic christmas tree
You know when you’ve owned something for so long that you’re just sort of seeing past it? You no longer see the potential in it, but just what it is and what it’s always been. Such was the case with this vintage ceramic Christmas tree. We’ve had one in our house for as long as […]