It's always funny when you're packing everything up at the end of the Christmas season and somehow you need to figure out how to stuff 35 paper Christmas gift bags into one tiny wrapping paper storage box. There's also a little bit of sadness when a really cute gift bag that you found gets torn or tossed in the trash. That's why today I'm going to share with you this free Christmas cut file that you can put on reusable canvas bags and use over and over again. One thing that my family has really focused on this year is using less and buying less. That means that if we can go without a … [Read more...]
DIY Wood Block Nativity Set – You Can Make This!
While walking through Hobby Lobby the other day, my 9 year old paused in front of a display of all different kinds of nativity sets and confidently proclaimed that nativity sets are one of her favorite things. Me too kid, me too. Santa is fun but when it comes to Christmas, nativities are the best reminder of what Christmas is truly about. Last year my oldest girl's Acteens group made these wooden block DIY nativity sets to sell and raise money for the Lottie Moon Offering. I liked it so much that in February, I made these adorable Valentine's Day couple using the same steps and … [Read more...]
Marbled Christmas Ornaments with Nail Polish
If you're looking for the world's easiest Christmas craft with the biggest punch, I think you've found the right spot. These Marbled Christmas Ornaments are made with nail polish and water. Yes! That's all you need to make this easy Christmas craft. This is the perfect Christmas craft for teens or really people of any age for a very little cost. Can it be messy? Sure. But if you keep nail polish remover handy not only can you clean any polish that you get on your hands but if you don't like how an ornament turns out, just erase it and start again. At the end of this post is … [Read more...]
Snowball Christmas Ornament – Easy DIY Christmas Ornament
I know what you're thinking... "you live in Houston, how do you know what a snowball looks like?"..... Here's the truth, when you live in a place that is warm 11 and a half months out of the year, you go a little crazy with all things snow, even if it's fake. This is a fun and easy DIY Christmas ornament that will bring some texture to your tree while still letting some of the sparkly lights shine through. Plus it doesn't require many supplies so you can make a lot of them and still have plenty of room in your budget to splurge on candy canes and buffalo check ribbon. Or you … [Read more...]
Santa Bread Tutorial
Way back before being a crafter was cool I used to watch Martha Stewart. I'm not talking about her swanky talk show based in the beautiful cream and white color studio. I'm talking about the Martha Stewart where she wore overalls and talked in a simpler manner housed what looked like the mix of a chicken coop and log cabin. That is when I first saw her make santa bread. Then a few years ago an old rerun came on and I saw it again. That year I knew I had to make it for our neighbors at christmas and I've made it every year since then. It's so fun, festive and yummy, who can resist? … [Read more...]
The Perfect Gifts for 2020
Usually this time of year, all the bloggers come out with their gift guides and favorite products list. I could share my list of favorite craft supplies but I already have and honestly, it hasn't changed all that much. Plus after this year, I think it's best that we share a list that can help us cope with the pure joy and heart-wrenching terror that is 2020. So without further ado, I present to you the ultimate 2020 Gift Guide. This list does contain affiliate links 1 - The Roto Wipe So.. here's the deal. This is just a gift box. But what a PERFECT gift box for this year? It … [Read more...]
5 DIY Christmas Ornaments with Instructions on How to Make Them.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... OK So maybe not here in Houston. Right now it's just a sloppy mess of dark gray skies on 70 degree days. But Christmas will be here before we know it and DIY Christmas ornament swaps will pop up on your calendar any minute now. I know that everyone grumbles when Christmas appears at the craft stores months in advance but the truth is that it takes time to make Christmas crafts if you want them done for the holiday season. There's nothing worse than running out of time to finish a Christmas themed craft and having to pack it away, half done, … [Read more...]
Melted Crayon Christmas Ornaments – You Won’t Believe How Pretty They Are!
I am so in love with these easy melted crayon christmas ornaments. They are so easy you won't believe it, my kids had the best time helping me make them and they're just plain pretty. I'm one of those people that goes into the store and can't figure out what to make with clear glass ornaments. Every year I buy a package of clear glass ornaments and every year I just struggle trying to figure out how I can make them different than any ornaments I can buy already made. This year I have figured it out! I love melted crayon art. I've put crayons on a canvas and let the sun … [Read more...]
The Perfect Ornament for 2020 – DIY Polymer Clay Dumpster Fire
I wish this ornament was a joke. So much of me wishes that this would be the ultimate April Fool's Day where we didn't know the trouble and tribulation that 2020 brought to our homes. Sigh... but 2020 has been a dumpster fire. Right? That's why I'm going to show you how to make the perfect Christmas ornament for 2020 using polymer clay. So without further ado, I present to you the only ornament you will need this year to hang on a tree wrapped in toilet paper and dotted with hand sanitizer bottles.... The Dumpster Fire of 2020 Christmas Ornament. You can make this ornament. If you can … [Read more...]
Snowman Christmas Ornament – Easy Dollar Store Christmas Craft
I've always loved snowmen but in my life, I've only made 3-4 of them. Blame it on Texas, but if I want a snowman I have to find other ways to make them. That's one of the reasons that when I was browsing the aisles of the Dollar Store Christmas crafts section, I decided to make this cutie-patootie snowman Christmas ornament. Plus it can't melt in the Texas heat. You might remember my last snowman ornament, the Wood Slice Snowman Christmas Ornament. This ornament uses the same technique of painting dots. Painting dots is EASY. No matter what level you feel you are on as a painter, … [Read more...]
Easy Handmade Ornament – Bottle Brush Tree Diorama
Christmas dioramas are so sweet but nothing's better than be able to hang one of them onto your beautiful christmas tree. Here's a fun and quick christmas ornament for DIY ornament swaps or just for you to make and enjoy. Here's a secret: I stumbled upon this ornament idea by wanting to make a snow globe to go on top of a pinewood derby car. It's true. But this little diorama christmas ornament is just too cute for words. Even if my snow globe idea didn't work out and I didn't beat the children's pastor for best looking car (I'm bitter) than at least something good came out of it all. Put … [Read more...]
DIY Glitter Ornaments – What Should You Use To Make Them – Polycrylic or Floor Polish?
Glitter ornaments are so extremely simple but they look they took hours to make. Without a doubt, glitter ornaments are some of the easiest handmade ornaments but there are a few different ways to make them. You can also go the extra step of adding vinyl to personalize the ornament. I tried out two different ways to make glitter ornaments and today I'm going to share my findings with you. Which will produce a better ornament? Polycrylic or floor polish? Many people use a floor cleaner or wax, such as Mop & Glo, to make the glitter ornaments while others use … [Read more...]
