One of the first places I decorate in my home each holiday season is my mantel, as I really use this space to set the tone for the rest of my holiday decor. This year, I opted to use a red, lime green and gold color scheme for my mantel display, incorporating a number of…
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10 Must-Try Christmas Projects
Once again, y’all are truly knocking my socks off in this week’s Saturday 7 Party! Today’s Sunday Spotlight features 10 holiday projects that have caught my eye from this week’s lineup. Pear Ornament @ A Pumpkin and a Princess Chalkboard Art Ornaments @ Clean and Scentsible Easy DIY Christmas Trees @ Marisa Howard Design Glitter…
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…
Test Tube Glitter Ornaments (Swell Noël #10)
Today’s Swell Noël Post features darling glitter ornaments from my friend Michele of The Scrap Shoppe. 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 and Instagram by…
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…
Holiday Crafting with Klutz
With four small children, I am always on the lookout for ways to make the holidays special with hands-on seasonal activities. The winter months are the perfect time to cozy up at the kitchen table and make something with our own hands! After the Thanksgiving turkey was eaten and the excitement of football games had…
Printable Christmas Ornaments (Swell Noël #9)
Today’s Swell Noël Post features a fabulous take on the chalkboard projects that are so current: print and make your own set of festive ornaments, with printables compliments of Kiki at Kiki Creates! Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented…
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,…