DIY Chalkboard Holiday Sign

Posted in Christmas Crafts, Craft Ideas, tutorial/DIY by Make Something Mondays

It’s that time of year again. I’m sure you’ve already heard the Christmas music and everyone in your neighborhood has probably decked out their homes with lights and decorations by now. If you can’t tell, I’m just getting around to the little bit of holiday decorating I do every year.

This adorable chalkboard sign is just the beginning. I like to DIY my holiday decorations, if you hadn’t already guessed. Typically, I make my decorations and then give them away because I don’t want to store them away for a year. Read the whole post

30Nov2015

Christmas Craft Challenge: DIY stocking Stuffer Gift Bags

Posted in Christmas Crafts, Craft Ideas, Gifts, tutorial/DIY by Make Something Mondays

This post is part of The Craft Challenge. You can read more about it here.

This month the theme for the craft challenge is Thanksgiving/Christmas crafts. For this theme I chose to make Christmas stocking stuffer gift bags. You know, for the little things that suck to wrap, like chapstick, money, food, hand sanitizer, etc. That sort of stuff would be perfect to wrap up in a cute little gift bag like this.

You will only need a few materials and probably won’t spend more than half an hour on these (unless you have a ton of people to gift to). Read the whole post

24Dec2014

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Posted in Christmas Crafts, Holiday by Make Something Mondays

I hope everyone has a great holiday!
Thank you so much for a wonderful year and I look forward to continuing the friendships into the new year.

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22Dec2014

DIY Glitter Christmas Ball Ornaments

Posted in Christmas Crafts, Gifts, Uncategorized by Make Something Mondays

Christmas is almost here and I’m betting there are a few of you who haven’t put all of your decorations on your tree yet. If not, you should make these glitter Christmas ball ornaments. It’s a super easy DIY project and you can even do it with your kids. You’re going to have a big glitter mess with, or without them, so you should just enjoy the bonding experience. If you let them pour the glitter in and shake it up, they’ll love it! Read the whole post

21Dec2014

Candied Pecans As Christmas Gifts

Posted in Christmas Crafts, Gifts, Holiday, tutorial/DIY by Make Something Mondays

Some people are really hard to buy Christmas gifts for. There is one such person on my list this year and I’ve scoured the internet looking for a good idea. Nothing.

Later, while sulking on Pinterest I found this really great recipe for candied pecans on Paint Chips and Frosting (it’s a neat blog so take some time to check it out if you head over there). If you know me, you know that I’ll only cook if I have to so, naturally, I was a little apprehensive about trying to make these. Read the whole post

7Dec2014

Christmas Gift Ideas for Him 2014

Posted in Christmas Crafts, Gifts, Holiday by Make Something Mondays

I’ve always hated buying people gift cards. It’s not that dislike receiving them, but it’s like saying I really have no idea what you like so here’s a gift card. If that person is important enough for you to buy something for, then you should have an idea of what they enjoy. Soooo I’m here to help you out.

I’m a big fan of Etsy so you’ll see a lot of ideas from that site. Read the whole post

24Nov2014

DIY Snowman Magnet

Posted in Christmas Crafts, Craft Ideas, Holiday, tutorial/DIY by Make Something Mondays

Everyone likes a DIY project that’s cheap and easy. I don’t think it gets any easier than this. This cute DIY snowman magnet took no more than 5 minutes to make (excluding drying time) and costed less than $1. How’s that for do-it-yourself Christmas decor?

Things You Will Need
Pen
Magnets
Scissors
Highlighter
Glass pebble
Diamond glaze
Construction paper

All of these materials can be bought at the Dollar Store.

Step 1
Trace your glass pebble on the construction paper and cut it out. Read the whole post

22Nov2014

Christmas Gift Ideas For Her 2014

Posted in Christmas Crafts, Gifts, Holiday by Make Something Mondays

Every year, my family and I make a Christmas Wish List on Amazon so that we can actually buy each other gifts that we want rather than guessing. I’m all about it, but I know that some people enjoy buying what they think their parents or significant other would like.

For those of you who are looking for Christmas gift ideas, I like to help you out. Over the past few months I’ve been compiling gifts ideas into a wish list on Etsy so that I can share them with you here. Read the whole post

23Dec2013

DIY Wire Wrap Christmas Tree Earrings

Posted in Art, Christmas Crafts, Craft Ideas, DIY Jewelry, Earrings, Gifts, tutorial/DIY by Make Something Mondays

It doesn’t look like it, but these Christmas tree earrings were actually very easy to make. They would make a nice last-minute gift idea for some of the ladies of your list that you have yet to buy for. Granted, it is a seasonal idea, but you could turn them into ornaments as well, if you made them larger. These are probably about 2 inches tall.