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Countdown to Christmas: Get Crafting!

August 1st, 2010 at 06:00am Under Christmas

This weeks Christmas newsletter focuses on entertaining during the holiday season.  If you are anything like me, it really stresses you out, but it doesn’t have to be that way.  The key is to start preparing for your holiday party early. Besides the meal (and okay the presents, too) the first thing that everyone is [...]

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Having Fun with the Tampon Angel

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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How to: Homemade Christmas Crafts for Ornaments

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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Kids Saturday: Ornaments Kids Can Make

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. [...]

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Kids Saturday: Christmas Crafts

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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Gift Sunday: Simple and Pretty

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 [...]

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Unique Ornaments to Make or Keep for Yourself

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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19 Personalized Christmas Ornaments

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 [...]

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How to: Make your Own Personalized Ornaments

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 [...]

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70 Days Till Christmas: 7 Secrets to Christmas Crafting, Part 2

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 [...]

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