I was hoping to wait to post this project until I actually finished making my pocket pixie dolls (so I could wow you with my improved skills after my goofy t-shirt bunny!). Unfortunately, we've been super busy, and I'm making slow progress. Even though I'm not done, I wanted to be sure you saw these…
After making these personalized Scrabble ornaments, I started thinking about other ways to use the Scrabble Me! set that I'd purchased (it was only $13 at the time; not sure I would have paid $20 for it!). This cute personalized Scrabble board would make a fun gift for a Scrabble- or board-game loving family. Use…
I actually made these felt fringe scarves for all of my girls a couple of years ago, and they're still favorites around here because they're so warm and cozy. They make great stocking stuffers, additions to Operation Christmas Child boxes for colder climates, gifts for friends, and more. Like all of the 101 Days of…
This post is brought to you by 101 Deals of Christmas at For the Mommas, featuring a steal of a deal every day from now through Christmas: Etched Glass When I first began seeing pictures of etched glass projects on Etsy, I knew I had to try it myself! It's simple, classy, enduring, and practical!…
I love the scent of cinnamon (and smelling it has been shown to increase your energy level, too!), and these cinnamon applesauce ornaments are cute and smell wonderful. If you use an artificial tree, you could even hang these rather than purchasing a synthetic pine scent spray! This is another great craft to do with…
These paper ornaments are a classic craft that many of us probably made in school when we were kids. But they have a modern-vintage feel to them (I may have just made that up...) that I love, and you could use these as gifts or to decorate your home for an inexpensive and festive touch.…
In the midst of busy Christmas preparations, it can be easy to lose sight of how truly blessed we are. And let's face it -- if you're reading this on a home computer or smart phone, you are blessed. The reality is that billions of people worldwide can barely put food on the table while…
Looking for an inexpensive, reusable accessory for your Christmas presents? These DIY felt bows are so simple to make and can be used again and again! And really, once you know how to make a bow, you could make it out of any material...magazine pages, scrapbook paper, burlap, etc. Supplies: felt fabric glue scissors Directions:…
When I first planned to make these colorful stencil cards, I was not thinking about how very tedious it is to outline and color in 10-15 letters per card, not to mention trying to get them all aligned just perfectly, etc. Because my goal for this series is to provide realistic, doable DIY projects, I…
When I came across these DIY scrabble ornaments, I knew right away that I'd be making them this year! You see, every year, we give our girls a special ornament to add to their collection. These are packed away in individual tins after Christmas so that they have their very own ornaments to put…