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Category Archives: Christmas
Advent Activity Calendar…Again!
I know, I’ve posted this before…a couple of times! I think it’s such a great idea, instead of candy every day during Advent, since, Heaven knows, my kids get plenty of sugary treats during the Advent season. They truly seem … Continue reading
A Few of My Favorite Things
It’s that time of year again…the time when I am ready to get in my craft room and make tons of fun Christmas gifts! I’ve been finishing up Calc 2 this week, so my school term is done and I … Continue reading
Delightful December (Baker’s) Dozen
Here it is, practically Christmas, and I still have lots of projects I wanted to show again this year. They’re favorites from the past (along with a few you might have missed this year), but still perfect for this season, … Continue reading
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Comfort and Joy Wall Words
Each year, I try to incorporate a new holiday decoration, and last year I bought 9” tall chipboard letters spelling out “Comfort and Joy.” I’d wanted to do this for a few years, but could never make up my mind … Continue reading
Kidcraft: Washi Christmas Tree Canvas
Yep, we’ve been trapped inside for another weekend while the hubs was off in an exotic locale on an exercise. So we crafted, of course! Specifically, we made Washi Christmas Tree Canvas decorations for their rooms. I found a fun … Continue reading
Nativity Pallet Art
Look what I made: this simple, yet gorgeous Nativity Pallet Art! I love it…and I have to give it away. I designed and crafted this Nativity Pallet Art for a gift exchange at my Bible study group, but when I … Continue reading
Washi Tape Votive Gifts
I’m sure you’ve seen the cute tealights wrapped with washi tape for various holidays…and if you haven’t, kudos for you for resisting the pull of Pinterest! I wanted to make some of the tealights, only partially to justify the growing … Continue reading
Blown Egg Ornament
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned before that the best thing about living in Wisconsin for two years was the chance to make new friends. One of my friends, Sandi, is quite crafty and made this ornament for me last year. … Continue reading
TBT: Find It Ornaments
Here’s my favorite ornament I made last year…a Find It Ornament for each hooligan. Do your kids have those Find It games? It’s a clear plastic tube, filled with little plastic beads and about a gazillion tiny objects. My hooligans … Continue reading
God’s Eye Ornaments (Kid-Crafted)
Did you make God’s Eye hangings when you were a kid? I think we learned in art class, but it could have been at summer camp or Girl Scouts. Or maybe my mom taught me…she taught high school art back … Continue reading