If you have followed this blog over the years, you have probably gathered that I am Christian, a Lutheran to be exact. I believe that Christmas is more than a time to put out sparkly ornaments and eat tasty treats -- although I enjoy … [Read more...]
GLITTER AND LACE CHRISTMAS TREES
About a week and a half ago, I shared my glitter and lace Christmas village tutorial and promised that I would get back to you with the tutorial for the trees. I keep my promises! The process is VERY simple and results in pretty, … [Read more...]
MINI GLITTER CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
I have already shared my glitter and lace Christmas villages that I put together for my Christmas decorations this year. Before I made them on that larger scale, I tried out the idea in miniature. These sparkly houses are made from dollar … [Read more...]
CHRISTMAS TRENDS AND INSPIRATION FROM BRONNER’S
First, I feel like I need to tell you that this is NOT a sponsored post. Bronner’s is just a store that I love and which I wish more people knew about. We make a trip to Bronner’s about this time every year, and I get ideas for how I want … [Read more...]
GLITTER AND LACE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Consumer Crafts. I was compensated for my work, but all opinions are 100% my own. Last week I shared with you my plans to make a pretty all white Christmas village using supplies from Consumer … [Read more...]
BLOWN GLASS INSPIRED ORNAMENTS
I was so excited when I saw that Dollar Tree was carrying clear plastic ornaments. The crafting possibilities for these bad boys are nearly endless. I already worked a little ombre spray paint magic with one of them last week. While I was … [Read more...]
SIMPLE OMBRE SPRAY PAINTED ORNAMENTS
If you are bored with your old ball ornaments and want to give them a new look, nothing is simpler than this spray paint technique. You can give the ornaments a gradient look in just one step. I used the technique on some large plastic … [Read more...]
Michigan Christmas Stenciled Wood Sign
You are probably wondering what I am doing posting about a Christmas project in February, huh? For Christmas this year, I made a few family members Michigan-themed handmade gifts. I wasn’t able to give my cousin, who now lives in Florida, … [Read more...]
Easy Gem Icicle Ornaments
I originally made these ornaments last year as part of My Very Educated Mother’s No Ugly Ornament series. Have you seen those DIY mirror ornaments you can hang inside your tree to reflect your string lights? They are meant to add to the sparkle … [Read more...]
Dapper Glitter Deer
This is a sponsored post. I was compensated to create this project and received free product, but the opinions in this post are 100% my own. This is the story of a poor broken misfit, lost and unloved, whose potential was unlocked by the power … [Read more...]