These paper stars are like paper snowflakes...only easier! You can make dozens of these in just minutes with just one snip for each star. Decorate your windows, hang them on the tree or use them for a variety of other holiday crafts. The pictures may be more helpful than the written directions alone, but here's…
These burlap & button bows could not be simpler to make, but they are so darling! Really, you could use this method to make bows out of virtually any material, but as you'll soon discover, I'm a bit obsessed with burlap this year. Honestly, I've always loved burlap, but I was kind of intimidated by…
Confession: While my husband remembers almost every detail of his life from when he was two years old, I have a terrible memory, just remembering snippets here and there rather than specifics. Because of this, I hold my memories tightly, and these candles are on that list. I can clearly remember making these with my…
I've been inspired over the last year by other moms who have shared how they write handwritten notes to their kids for various occasions. I haven't been very good at journaling, scrapbooking, or even writing notes until now, but I love the idea of adding a note to their stockings each year so that they'll…
I love making paper snowflakes. There's something magical about creating a design you can't actually see and trying to picture how each cut will look when it's finally unfolded.They never look quite like I expect, and -- like the real things -- each one is unique. My girls love to make them as well,…
I've seen so many fabric flower projects but never taken the time to make my own until recently. My mom and I made these fabric flowers to go on this year's Christmas wreath (post coming soon!), and they are surprisingly easy to make. Use fabric flowers on wreaths, in place of bows on gifts, or…
I saw this project in Family Fun over the summer with big stars for 4th of the July, and I knew small versions of these paper stars would be perfect ornaments for the wooden tree in our kitchen! These are easy to make (albeit tedious if you're making a dozen of them!), and you can…
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:…