I love the holidays! Christmas is my favorite time of the year, and every year get excited to wrap presents. I pour myself a glass of wine or make up a cocktail, lock myself in my craft room, and listen to Christmas music while I wrap up all the … [Read more...]
FREE FAMILY SVG FILES
Family is an amazing blessing. I try to remind myself of that every day, even when my kids are driving me nuts. My friends and I have teamed up to design a collection of free family SVG files this month. These are great for handmade gifts if you are … [Read more...]
PRINTABLE OKTOBERFEST BEER BOTTLE LABELS
Whether you are decorating for an Oktoberfest party or giving a hostess gift to a beer lover, these printable Oktoberfest beer bottle labels will add some festivity to store-bought bottles of beer. Use a Sprocket printer or sticker paper and a … [Read more...]
DIY EPSOM SALT SNOWMAN ORNAMENT
Looking for a cute and thoughtful small gift to give this Christmas? These Epsom salt snowman ornaments are both pretty and practical. The recipient will get a relaxing bath AND a sweet ornament to hang on the tree afterward! I love giving … [Read more...]
15 COOKIES MIXES IN A JAR IDEAS
Looking for a last minute gift idea? Baked goods are always a welcome gift, but maybe you don't have enough time to bake up a batch of cookies. These fun cookie mixes in jars allow you to give the gift of cookies without having to do the … [Read more...]
TWO MINUTE BEAD AND TASSEL BRACELETS
When I was in Phoenix for Creativation a few weeks back, I led a Make and Take where I taught attendees how to make my simple Beaded Tassels. I purchased way more supplies than I needed, so I started brainstorming ways I could use the leftover … [Read more...]
DIY CHRISTMAS LIGHT BATH OIL GIFT
I like giving spa gifts for Christmas because people sometimes feel guilty spending money on products that are just for pampering. If you give them a spa product you made yourself, they will be able to enjoy the relaxation without the guilt. These … [Read more...]
CREATE YOUR OWN FALL SCENTS FOR YOUR LIP BALMS
Last year I discovered that you can easily scent plain chapstick with candy oils. Now that Fall is on the way, I thought I would try making a few Fall scented lip balms with the same technique, minus the tinting. I packaged the lip balms … [Read more...]
PERSONALIZE YOUR OZARK TRAIL TUMBLER WITH VINYL
By now you have probably heard of Yeti cups that that claim to keep your drinks cold (or hot) for much longer than typical insulated cups. You might also have seen the YouTube videos that prove that Walmart's Ozark Trail brand tumblers work … [Read more...]
20 PRACTICAL TEACHER APPRECIATION GIFTS
Teacher Appreciation Day is coming up soon, but you still have time to make a gift that your child's teacher will truly appreciate! As a former teacher, I am a HUGE advocate for giving teachers gifts that are either practical or sentimental (or … [Read more...]