All Entries in the "Hand Made Gifts" Category
His gift to her
My husband totally gets little girls and fairies. He constructed an outdoor fairy house with her a couple of years ago, and together their fascination with the fairy world has grown. (He's been known to visit crystal shops on secret missions.) When we were talking about what to do for the kids for Christmas, I [...]
New Year Wreath
Who wants to decorate for New Year's just after we've knocked ourselves out for Christmas? Surely, this holiday deserves something. Here is an easy decoration that can be popped onto the front door wreath to help transform Christmas into New Year's. Materials card stock paper plate tinsel garland silver crepe paper white glue thin [...]
Be My Valentine & I’ll Give You My Heartan easy DIY and a Giveaway
Happy Valentine's Day Lovecats Leave a comment in this post for a chance to win my heart necklace! When I bought my heart pendant, I grabbed another just for you so we'll be twins You can see me wearing mine here And an easy DIY to Maeg-it Yourself! * Chain * Pendant [...]
Make Your Own Santo
The first time I saw a santo figure, I knew I had to have one. They seem to be in every decorating magazine, blog and catalog including Ballard Design. Problem is, I couldn't justify the expense. It took a lot of head scratching, but I think I've met this challenge. I'm sorry that this is [...]
Valentine Wreaths {Part One}
I am loving all the different wreaths our there in blog land. I started the felt rose wreath a couple weeks ago, but it used 90 roses, so it took a while to finish. Today I am going to share how to make the fastest and easiest of the three–the marabou & ribbon wreath. One [...]
Valentine Wreaths {Part Two}
Whew! Going back to work mid-week took it out of me. Today, I am going to share how to make the yarn wreath with you. Have you ever been to the site Knock Knocking? I love all of her beautiful creations. She was my inspiration when making this wreath. Although, I am going to be [...]
Valentine Wreaths {Part Three}
Alright. I saved this one for last because although it is easy, it is very time consuming. That being said, I think this might be my favorite. Supplies Scissors Lots of red felt (about 13 sheets) Low-melt glue gun and sticks 12 inch wire wreath frame Ribbon to hang (I used 7/8 inch wide white [...]
So much to be thankful for…
We've had such a wonderful holiday, despite my initial funk leading up to it. I think all the hype of getting ready for craft shows just does that to me. Despite the fact that it was another wonderful event, I just felt like I needed to go find a real job afterward. Hmmmm. But it [...]
