The name of this Christmas Crack recipe makes it sound sketchy but trust me, it is heavenly. I love Christmas Crack for three reasons. 1) It's Yummy. 2) It's the easiest dessert that I've ever made. 3) You kinda feel gangsta. So what is Christmas Crack (also known as Christmas Toffee)? It's a super simple dessert that has a toffee layer on the bottom covered in chocolate with optional toppings. Why is it named Christmas Crack? I'm guessing it's because it is super addictive but I didn't name it so don't blame me. Christmas Crack Recipe and Step-By-Step Tutorial: To make … [Read more...]
Wood Block Angels – Sweet and Simple Spring / Easter Craft
Christmas is over. Valentine's Day is done. Ready or not, we're barreling at top speeds toward spring and Easter crafts. These little angels made using butterfly wings are the perfect craft. Not only are they simple and fun to make, they're just plain lovely yet they have a bit of rustic, farmhouse flair. You might have seen the Wood Block Nativity set. If you want to add an angel to it, this would be the perfect addition. However since I love these wood block dolls so much, I also made a Valentine's day edition - a couple in love. Turning wood blocks into people (or angels) are fun and … [Read more...]
Edible Coal with Free Printable Gift Tags
Legend will tell you that naughty boys and girls get coal. You could say that legend is wrong but then you'd technically be arguing with Santa, which would probably get you added to the naughty list.... and if you get added to the naughty list, you'd get coal in your stocking. It's a vicious cycle, my friends. It's fun to give coal, if you don't believe me then make this edible coal and give it to you coworkers or neighbors this holiday season. Here's a little secret though... it's not really coal. This tastes 1,000 times better than … [Read more...]
Peace On Earth – Free Cut File – Perfect for Gifts or DIY Gift Bags
Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men. Christmas is a great time to remember that at the end of the day, our hope is peace. That's why today I made this "Peace on Earth" cut file for you to put on a tote bag to use as a gift bag or make into a DIY Christmas sign. If you have a vinyl cutting machine, such as a Cricut, all you have to do is cut it out in vinyl and iron it onto a bag or a reverse canvas. If you don't have a machine, you can still make this using a freezer paper stencil. Yes, it's going to take a little more work but with an exacto knife and some freezer paper, you can easily … [Read more...]
Mermaid Glitter Ornaments – You Can Make These!
As probably know, I've been a sucker for DIY Glitter Ornaments for a long time. I even went as far as to figure out what's better to use when making your own glitter ornaments: Polycrylic or Mop N' Glo? So last year when I saw a similar style glitter ornament in a vinyl cut project group that I belong to, I knew I had to make a DIY Glitter Mermaid Ornament. So what's different about this glitter ornament? First of all, it uses two different sizes of glitter and 2-3 different colors. You could be done with the ornament once you add the glitter but if you really want that … [Read more...]
5 Christmas Crafts You Can Make With a Group
Ok.. I know this sounds crazy because it's July. But there's nothing that will cool you down more during the dog days of summer than thinking of a time when the air is cold and people are happy (instead of hot, sweaty and a little moody). We're going to usher July out of here with a little taste of snowflakes and happiness, also known as Christmas in July. Also, let's not forget that planning for Christmas parties and get-togethers start early. Now is the time to start planning those holiday crafting parties before everyone's schedule fills us. If you're looking for a few … [Read more...]
The Best Christmas Lights in Houston
Jingle Bells. Batman smells. Christmas is just days away. It never fails that you start the holiday season thinking that you'll have so much time to do all the holiday things and then a few days before christmas you're rushing to get just a few things done. One thing that we checked off our list for the year was to find the best Christmas lights in Houston. I'm telling you - if you're in the Houston area and are looking for amazing christmas lights, you have to go to River Oaks. River Oaks is gorgeous during Christmas. If you're not familiar with Houston, River Oaks … [Read more...]
4 Free Christmas Printables You Need Including Gift Tags!
Free printables are great! Who doesn't love the ability to press print and see something come to life? Because I love ya and want to make your life easier, here's 4 free Christmas printables that I know you can use this holiday season. Tip: Do not just click and save the images on this post to print them. For the best resolution, go to the original post and download the PDF version of each printable. Free Christmas Gift Tags Who else has ever run out of gift tags and had to cut the little squares out of wrapping paper? These Free Christmas Gift Tags make life easy for you. … [Read more...]
O Holy Night – Free Adult Coloring Sheet Printable
Adult coloring pages are growing in popularity and honestly, I kinda love them. That's one of the reasons that I made this free christmas adult coloring page printable. So why do I love the adult coloring trend? Is it because I want to go back to my childhood where I didn't have to clean the house and cook every meal? No. Maybe. Possibly. Honestly I think adult coloring is a good idea because it helps inspire creativity in a super simple way. As adults there's so many days that we run non stop. There's car pool, playdates, doctors appointments, paper work, … [Read more...]
Snowy Pinecones Using Epsom Salt!
Down here in Houston snow is a myth. Yes I see people talking about it in the northern regions but do I ever see it? No. But the good news is that we do have epsom salts and plenty of pinecones. So I had to do what any good southern lady does and make my own snow. If you want to make these cute decorated snow capped pinecones that stay "frozen" inside as well as outside you can do it too with a simple box of epsom salts. Click over here to get the full tutorial for making snow capped pinecones. … [Read more...]
Elf On The Shelf – 7 Ideas for That Pesky Elf
*Post contains affiliate links Elf on the Shelf is a lot of fun for parents and kids but sometimes coming up with constant ideas on where to hide your Elf on the Shelf can be a lot of work. So I wanted to help you out and give you 7 Elf on the Shelf Ideas complete with pictures. Don't let coming up with Elf on the Shelf ideas bog you down. Mix it up and have fun! 1. Elf on the Shelf gets trapped! Jessie and the Toy Story gang are at it again. They come to life at night when no kids are around and this time they trapped a mischevious little elf in a jar. … [Read more...]
Rustic String Art Christmas Ornament – The Perfect Rustic Christmas Ornament That You Can Make
String art is really popular right now. But most people create string art using thin crochet yarn or embroidery floss to hang on their walls. What if you want to make rustic christmas ornaments for your Christmas tree? Well today I'm going to show you how to make twine string art christmas ornaments. The shiny gold nails combined with the rough bulky texture of the twine on a wood slice will be the perfect way to accents a burlap style tree. It's class with a bit of roughness, kinda like me. So how can you make a string art christmas ornament? First you need … [Read more...]
