I love Christmas! I love everything about this time of year! But I think the thing I love the most is the chance to let my craft and creative side run a little wild with all kinds of fun projects! I've added a number of Christmas themed Washi Tapes to my collection this year and I can't wait to go a … [Read more...]
Super Simple Washi Tape Christmas Cards
One of my favorite thing about the Holidays is handmade goodies. I know, I know I talk about handmade a lot, but Hey! I Love it. A lot :) Annnyyyhhhooo... I love being able to give unique handmade things at Christmas. And I start with the cards! I'll spend at least one night each December … [Read more...]
Christmas Stars Scrappy Quilt
The very first Christmas I spent in Texas, I decided that I wanted to make a quilt. I loved that Christmas Quilt so much that I then decided it needed to become an annual tradition! Of course, I have YET to finish one of these quilts BEFORE Christmas! But I've been getting closer and closer to being … [Read more...]
So That Was Christmas…
Christmas is over... New memories were made... and despite our ongoing battle against the Cold & Flu bug that just won't go away, we had a great, if slightly boring, day! My sister shared this photo of my Niece on Facebook... it's too cute not to share with ya'll! And I was happy that I … [Read more...]
DIY Gold “Dipped” Feather Ornament
Its been a tradition for as long as I can remember to create a new ornament every Christmas. There HAS to be a new, handmade something to go on the tree or it's just not Christmas!! Inspired by this new trend, I decided this year I needed some Gold "Dipped" Feather Ornaments :) I used the same … [Read more...]
Easy Pretzel Almond Bark
I haven't been in the mood or had the energy to do my normal Holiday baking. Usually I go on a massive baking marathon and give an assortment of cookies to friends and family along with their annual Christmas card. This year I decided to do something easy, something that required no baking. I … [Read more...]
My Favorite Christmas Song (Part 2)
Every year, starting in November, my Mom would pull out the Christmas records (yes RECORDS!). The first one she always played was "Christmas with the Judds" and the next album was always "Come On, Ring Those Bells" by Evie Tornquist. More than a few family "Christmas Concerts" were held with the … [Read more...]
Christmas Shopping Made Easy with Zazzle! {+ a Giveaway!}
Christmas shopping... usually there is at least one hard to shop for person on that list. What do you get for them? What do you do?? This year my hard to shop for person was my newly married best friend! What do you get for someone that just got everything they could possibly need for the next 10 … [Read more...]
A Gift Guide for the Blogger in your Life!
Bloggers: we are well on our way to world domination... Chances are you know one, you might even be one! But what do you put on the Christmas list for the blogger in your life? What would they love to get for Christmas? Well I asked a few and found out what is on their list! I'm keeping it simple … [Read more...]
My Favorite Christmas Song (Part 1)
I have a confession, just a little one... I've had Christmas music playing off and on since September. I blame it on my 15 plus years participating in Christmas Musicals and Choirs. Bet you didn't know that about me huh? Yep. I love musicals and most years the practices started right after labor … [Read more...]
Deck Your Halls! – 24 Christmas Crafts Decor Ideas and Free Printables
With Thanksgiving and Black Friday behind us, its officially time to go Christmas Crazy! I've found 24 Crafts, decor ideas and FREE printables to help you "Deck Your Halls" Creating new Christmas decor and crafting my merry little heart away is one of my favorite things about this year! I'm … [Read more...]
FREE Dear Santa Printable!
Hi there! Jac here. Jennifer's letting me pop over here for a bit and share some of life over here lately. This year is the first year that my son, MiniMan, really gets Santa. Well, knows who he is, but doesn't actually understand the chimney diving or gift leaving part of it yet. But he does … [Read more...]