Our Handmade Christmas
I didn’t plan it, but many of our Christmas gifts were handmade this year. Not all by me, but handmade none the less. It started in September when my daughter and I made our annual Dill Garlic for our...
View ArticleFriday Favorites–New Year’s Eve
One more holiday-displaced Friday Favorites, then we’re back to actual Fridays! I can’t believe we’re already staring into the face of 2011. Here’s a few of my favorite ideas for saying goodbye to...
View ArticleFriday Favorites–Independence Day
I’m back from hot, sparkly Las Vegas, just in time for the 4th of July! It won’t be hot here, but we can count on sparkly. Years ago, when we moved into our house, we were thrilled to discover we can...
View ArticleRibbon Candy Ornaments
I remember trying to eat ribbon candy at Christmastime when I was a kid. It was always a little too big for my mouth and didn’t really taste that great. But I ate it anyway, because it was one of...
View ArticleFriday Favorites–Christmas
Are you ready? I’m not. Too much left too do, not enough hours to do it in. I might have to give up sleeping. Still, I wouldn’t trade all the holiday chaos for the world. There are so many great...
View ArticleWrapping Up Christmas
I’ll admit, I didn’t make as many things for Christmas this year as I wanted to. Time just wasn’t on my side. At the very least, an apron and some cute stained-glass cookie ornaments are going back...
View ArticleFriday Favorites–Counting Down to Christmas
It’s early, yes. But just remember, when you find one of these cute methods to countdown to Christmas that you must have you’re going to need time to gather materials and make it. Doesn’t feel early...
View ArticleCraftyStaci Giveaway on Sew, Mama, Sew
If you’ve read this blog at all, you know I’m a sucker for a good giveaway. It doesn’t cost you a thing to enter and if you happen to win, well, that’s pretty exciting. That’s why I’ve partnered with...
View ArticleHoliday Sale 2012
I hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing Thanksgiving, spent remembering what you’re thankful for. I’m thankful for my amazing kids, the continued safety of my husband so far from home and to my...
View ArticleMelted Snowman Ornament
When I’m inspired by something, especially when I want to re-pin it or talk about it here, I make a huge effort to find the original source of the project. It’s often not as obvious as it seems....
View ArticleFriday Favorites–Hot Cocoa Bars
Last year I made hot cocoa bars for my husband’s work party and a family gathering at Christmas time. They were really fun to put together, and were a hit at both events. However, I managed to not...
View ArticleFriday Favorites–Christmas Countdowns
I seem to have a short attention span when it comes to the method we use in our house to count down to Christmas. I’ve been through many over the years, never using the same one in exactly the same...
View ArticleFriday Favorites–Menorahs
Hanukkah starts pretty early this year, so the crafting window is quickly closing. I’m not Jewish, but many people who are important to me are, so while there’s still a little time left I’d like to...
View ArticleZippered Christmas Countdown Banner
I mentioned recently that I have a short attention span when it comes to counting down to Christmas. One year, I put together packages of activities and treats for the kids using the letters of the...
View ArticleBlack Friday Weekend Sale 2013
Before I get into the sale portion of this, I’d like to wish you all a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving. I hope you’re able to spend some time with loved ones, enjoy some great food and reflect on...
View ArticleBacon Toffee Potato Chip Cookies
I spent the entire day cooking last Saturday. Homemade salted caramels, No-Bake Biscoff Balls, peanut butter cup and truffle cookies and gluten-free lemon bars are all piled in abundance in my...
View ArticleFabric Rudolph Head
My husband and I have been together for a long time. Like, late 80’s long. It’s pretty rare for either of us to truly surprise the other, but I think I did when I not only agreed to this warped...
View ArticleHot Pad of the Month–December Snowman
You would think, out of this entire series, that December would be the easiest of all. There is so much imagery and décor out there for this season, how difficult could it be to pick something? Turns...
View ArticleMelted Snowman Ornament
When I’m inspired by something, especially when I want to re-pin it or talk about it here, I make a huge effort to find the original source of the project. It’s often not as obvious as it seems....
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