I really love etched glass projects because they're relatively simple to do (especially with the Silhouette) but turn out so beautifully. So when I spotted a frosted candle jar like this at the store, my first thought was, "I could do that!" and I set out to try creating an etched mason jar candle. If…
For the past several years, I've released templates and ideas for handprint calendars to give as gifts (and the calendar template has been updated for 2014 for those of you who'd still like to make one). This year, I decided to try something a little different, and the girls and I made a fingerprint calendar…
Yarn dolls are a great gift to make with your kids for their friends or as a service project, or they can be used as a fun stocking stuffer. These remind me of a simpler time when toys didn't flash and beep to entertain, and I love them for their simplicity. They're also very inexpensive…
The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: 101 Days of Christmas: Hand-Painted Glass or Ceramic Gifts Hand-painting plain glass or ceramic dishes is a great way to make an inexpensive holiday gift! It's not difficult to find glass or ceramic items to add your special touch. This season, the dollar…
As of today, September 15th, there are only 101 days until Christmas, and I'm excited to launch a fun series here at Life Your Way: 101 Days of Christmas, with DIY projects, decor, gifts, baking, traditions, and more. Every day, you'll find a new project to inspire you to embrace the season with joy and creativity!…
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: At Christmas time I am always looking for ways to connect with my kids while also having them help me with gifts for family members and friends. One simple way to get kids involved with gift-giving is to have them help create special homemade gift wrap.…
Each week this holiday season, I’m sharing seven of my very favorite 101 Days of Christmas projects from the archives. Christmas is in just 4 days, so rather than give you a list of last-minute projects, I'm going to share a few that will help you in the days after Christmas. May your Christmas week be filled with…
Each week this holiday season, I’m sharing seven of my very favorite 101 Days of Christmas projects from the archives. My main strategy for avoiding stress during the holiday season is to start early, but even if you're just starting to think about Christmas, you can simplify by saying no to the things that don't fit…
Each week this holiday season, I’m sharing seven of my very favorite 101 Days of Christmas projects from the archives. I'd like to think it's the joy and the wonder that makes me love Christmas so much, but maybe it's really all of the chocolate and baked goods... :) {63} Homemade Nonpareils My mom and I are…
Each week I’m sharing seven of my very favorite 101 Days of Christmas projects from the archives. A friend of mine posts a daily Christmas countdown starting in mid-September (clearly we were destined to be friends!), and according to today's post, there are 95 days until Christmas—I love it! Here are this week's "best of" posts:…