January 6th, 2010 at 12:00pm Under Guest Post
Hello, my name is Tricia Meek and I wanted to let you know that I came across your Unique Tampon Angel Ornaments around Thanksgiving. I work at a Christian school and every year we have an ornament swap party. This year I thought I’d be a little silly and give a “gag” ornament. So I [...]
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Tags: Christmas Crafts, crafting, ornaments
By TriciaM 1 comment
December 16th, 2009 at 11:55am Under Christmas
Looking for homemade Christmas crafts for last minute decorating or gift exchanges? Maybe, like me, you were just invited to a Christmas party (two days from now) with a (surprise) gift exchange. Because they are quick, easy and oh so festive, ornaments make the perfect homemade Christmas crafts! They are also very fun to make [...]
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By Caley 1 comment
December 5th, 2009 at 10:51am Under Christmas+ Kids
Hurray it’s almost Christmas day….well, in 20 days, but close enough. The kids are getting excited they just can’t wait. Try to keep them occupied with some fun activities like ornament making. There are all kinds of ornaments that can be made by those small child hands.
One I really like is the easy icicle ornaments. [...]
Continue Reading Kids Saturday: Ornaments Kids Can Make
Tags: crafting with kids, kids crafts, ornaments
By Christine Add comment
November 28th, 2009 at 11:38am Under Kids
Thanksgiving is over and boy was it amazing. Great turkey and great fun with family and friends. Now it’s finally time to put up the Christmas decor. I’ve been waiting so long for this. I can’t wait to see if our tree is even going to fit, it’s pretty big. Wreaths, garland, candy canes, I [...]
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Tags: Christmas Crafts, crafting with kids, Holiday, kids crafts, ornaments
By Christine Add comment
November 8th, 2009 at 10:00am Under Christmas
My mom loves to give ornaments to people whose style and personality she may not know like she knows us. Gifts are hard to pick out when you don’t have clear direction. Ornaments are safe gifts because most people can use them, and they generally carry a sentimental value. Every year when you pull out [...]
Continue Reading Gift Sunday: Simple and Pretty
Tags: Christmas gifts, DIY Christmas, gift ideas, Gifts, ornaments
By Kristen Add comment
November 6th, 2009 at 06:54pm Under Christmas
Christmas is quickly approaching and you might be looking for some unique ornaments to make or keep for yourself. With free crafts, you can create a set of coordinating ornaments for your own tree or create the perfect holiday gift for friends and family. In my family, we have a tradition of making and exchanging [...]
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Tags: Christmas, decorating, ornaments
By Caley Add comment
November 6th, 2009 at 08:09am Under Christmas
You have a little over two months to get started on your Christmas wish list. Try to save money this year by not shopping, make your own gifts. There’s nothing more special than getting something made from the heart.
Christmas is my favorite time of year. The lights are bright, the air is crisp and the [...]
Continue Reading 19 Personalized Christmas Ornaments
Tags: Holiday, ornaments, personalized christmas ornaments
By Christine 1 comment
November 4th, 2009 at 11:10am Under Holiday
Christmas is a cheery time for everyone. I love getting gifts almost as much as giving gifts. I love seeing the look on everyone’s face when they open the gift from me. Personalized gifts are the greatest. They’re cheap and meaningful. If you’re trying to save money this year like I am then making things [...]
Continue Reading How to: Make your Own Personalized Ornaments
Tags: Christmas, easy christmas crafts, Holiday, ornaments
By Christine Add comment
October 16th, 2009 at 05:00am Under Christmas
Last Friday, with 77 days left until Christmas, I shared the the first four of my 7 secrets to Christmas crafting. As a craft editor, I know how to decorate for Christmas and create great homemade gifts at a fraction of the price as store-bought. Better yet, I know just how fun Christmas crafting can [...]
Continue Reading 70 Days Till Christmas: 7 Secrets to Christmas Crafting, Part 2
Tags: beading, Christmas, decorating, Gifts, ornaments
By Caley 4 comments
September 25th, 2009 at 05:00am Under Christmas
[This project comes to us from Lori Knowles of http://happybirdscraftinghaven.com. Thanks Lori!]
From the time I was a little girl, I have always loved creating things. Remember those retro crafts, such as tile ash trays, yarn-wrapped hangers and macramé plant holders? I guess that’s where it all began with me. I was a teenager when I bought a [...]
Continue Reading 91 Days Till Christmas: Simple Reindeer Ornament
Tags: Christmas, crafting, ornaments
By Caley 2 comments
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