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Category Archives: Christmas
Simply Christmas Nativity Ornament
Have I mentioned that all three of our kids attend CCD classes every Sunday morning, right after Mass? It’s proved to be a relaxing hour for my favorite GI Joe and me to have a coffee and chat about everything … Continue reading
Snowglobe Ornament
I’m so excited to share this tutorial on making your own snowglobe ornament with you. We made these two years ago year for my kids’ teachers, with a dolphin inside (their school mascot)…you can see the original post here, along … Continue reading
Printable Christmas Bucket List
You asked for it, I loved designing it, and here it is! I hope your Christmas season is filled to the brim with joy, laughter, and memory-making! Just click on the image below to download (the watermark won’t be on … Continue reading
TBT: Activity Advent Calendar
My hooligans loved this Activity Advent Calendar last year, so we’ll be counting down the days until Christmas using it again this year. To make it, I simply resized and printed out the Days of December page template from Stampin’ … Continue reading
Fifteen Amazing Christmas Cookies
Yes, it’s not Thanksgiving yet, but I have been craving Christmas cookies…probably because of that Cookie Exchange invite I posted last week. So I’ve rounded up fifteen of our favorites, whether for a cookie swap or just for us to … Continue reading
Gift Tag Set (for Giving!)
Every few months, I spend an afternoon making tags, usually birthday and thanks, so that when I need to wrap a gift or just dress up a plant or treat-filled jar, I can do so easily. THis time of year, … Continue reading
Cookie Exchange Invitation
One of my favorite holiday traditions is hosting a cookie exchange. It’s a simple premise, doesn’t require much preparation, and, most of all, gives me a chance to catch up with friends over Saturday morning coffee. I try to plan … Continue reading
Ornament Keepsakes Card
I know, I know…it’s only November and here I am, posting a Christmas card. But, in my defense, I just want to give you time to order the supplies just in case this is your perfect Christmas card! I’m considerate … Continue reading
