Today’s Swell Noël post features a darling idea from the Kristen of Capturing Joy for creating a special pillowcase for kids to use while those visions of sugarplums dance through their heads! New to the series? Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by…
Gift Ideas
Potted Herb Gift Idea
Inevitably during the holidays, I always wind up needing a very last-minute gift to take to a dinner party, or something to give to a neighbor or a teacher at a moment’s notice. This simple potted herb gift idea is one that is perfect for such instances! By sprucing up a potted herb (I found mine…
Plaid Ruffle Pillow (Swell Noël #11)
Today’s Swell Noël post features a darling pillow idea from the ever-talented Bev of Flamingo Toes. New to the series? Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noël contributors, and follow along as things happen on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest…
Drawstring Fabric Gift Bag Tutorial
When it comes to holiday gift-giving, I really strive to make the presentation of the gift as special as the contents inside. Today’s idea for quick-and-easy drawstring gift bags will enable you to add extra panache to your holiday gift-wrapping, and because they are made of fabric, they can be passed along from recipient to recipient…
Sparkly Fabric Gift Tags
Wanting a way to gussy up your holiday gift wrapping that requires a minimal amount of time and effort? These Sparkly Fabric Gift Tags are just the ticket! Each takes only a few minutes to make, yet the statement they make on any wrapped gift will make everyone think you are a gift-wrapper extraordinaire. Today…
Cupcake-Making Kit (Swell Noel #8)
Today’s Swell Noël Post features a gift anyone would love: their own kit for baking and decorating a batch of cupcakes! Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noël contributors, and follow along as things happen on Twitter, Facebook,…
Cinnamon Spice Muffin Mix + Free Printable Label (Swell Noël #7)
Today’s Swell Noël Post features a cleverly packaged, delicious muffin mix in a jar from the immensely talented Cindy of Skip to my Lou. Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noël contributors, and follow along as things happen…
Chalkboard and Fabric Gift Tags (Swell Noel #4)
Today’s Swell Noel Post features a terrific technique for making reusable chalkboard and fabric gift tags from the immensely talented Shannon of Madigan Made. Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noël contributors, and follow along as things happen on…
Owl-Themed Christmas Ideas (Swell Noel #1)
Our first day of the Swell Noel 2012 series has arrived, and the sweet and talented Traci from Beneath My Heart is here to share some darling owl-themed Christmas ideas that I know y’all are going to love! *** Hello! I am so happy to be kicking off Amy’s Swell Noel series! I participated…
The Perfect Book for Lego-Maniacs
I am raising a truly Lego-obsessed 6-year-old. He loves to build and re-build his favorite designs over and over again, and I love that by doing so, he is not only having a blast, but also partaking in a valuable educational experience. It’s a win-win! When I cracked open a box from Klutz books recently…