I couldn’t let Christmas go by without making another embroidered Christmas ornament for our tree. I sketched this little vintage Christmas bike a while back, and finally got to stitch it! Don’t you just love the little basket and Christmas present?! The bike is so tiny and detailed that I actually had to use a […]
Fabric Christmas Ornaments from Darice Gift Tags
This is a sponsored post for Darice. All opinions are my own. I love making handmade Christmas ornaments every year. When I saw these cute fabric gift tags from Darice, I knew they would be really fun to embroider and embellish. Add them to the top of a gift and then hang them in the […]
Christmas Embroidery Pattern Ornament
Every year I make some new homemade Christmas ornaments for our tree. Since I’ve been doing a lot of embroidery lately, I decided that my tree needed a little embroidery hoop ornament. I came up with this simple Christmas embroidery pattern and framed it in a three inch hoop. The perfect size for a Christmas […]
Christmas Snow Globe Craft for Kids
My kids have been begging to do a Christmas craft, so I came up with this little Christmas snow globe craft for kids. It’s not a real snow globe, as there’s no water. I figure that will be easier to store with the Christmas decor after the holiday is over. These are made with baby […]
Pom Pom DIY Snowman Ornament
I’ve always wanted to try making my own pom poms, so I came up with an idea to make a DIY snowman ornament out of them. He turned out so fluffy and cute, and I just love his button hat! If you’ve made pom poms before, then you will be ahead of the game. If […]
DIY Stocking Holders
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StockedWithLove #CollectiveBias Growing up, our stockings were always filled with useful things like socks, a new hair brush, scrunchies, etc. I like to continue that tradition with my own kids by getting them practical things that they are […]
Shadow Box Christmas Decoration Craft
When I go to the craft store at Christmastime, I’m always drawn to the miniature Christmas figures. They are so stinking tiny and cute! I saw some little house shadow boxes, and I knew they would be perfect for holding some of the adorable little figures. Such a fun Christmas decoration craft to make! As […]
MARS® Celebrations® Bottles Neighbor Gift Idea
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Mars Wrigley Confectionery US, LLC. All opinions are mine alone. #SweetnessToShare #CollectiveBias If you’re still looking for coworker or neighbor gift ideas, I’ve got a great one for you today. Treat them to the sweetest gift with these MARS® Celebrations® bottles! I came […]
Game of Life Christmas Ornament Tutorial
When I was a kid, I loved playing The Game of Life. Imagining what career and family I would have someday was always so fun! My kids love to play the game now too, and I thought it would be cute to make an ornament with some old game pieces. Don’t worry, no games were […]
Fabric Scrap Candy Cane Ornaments
My husband always likes to buy a bunch of candy canes to hang on the tree for Christmas. It’s fun for the kids, but I don’t like being left with a bunch of candy canes at the end of the holiday. I’m not a huge fan of candy canes, otherwise I might feel differently. I […]
Painted Christmas Ornaments for Kids
This post is sponsored by The Pencil Grip, Inc. for Kwik Stix. All opinions are my own. I love coming up with new Christmas ornaments for kids to make. These are really easy, and even the smallest crafters can make them look nice. You can use stickers as a reverse stencil, like we did, or […]
Glitter Tape Candle Holder Craft
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EverydayCraftMoments #CollectiveBias I think one of the most popular kid-made gifts of all time is the tissue paper candle holder craft. I thought I’d try a new take on this craft by using some glitter tape instead. It’s […]
15 Fingerprint and Handprint Christmas Ornaments
My favorite ornaments are always the ones that my children make. I especially love the fingerprint and handprint Christmas ornaments that I have from them. I love to get them out every year and see how much they’ve grown. I was looking around for some to make this year, so I thought I’d put together […]
Felt Poinsettia Christmas Ornament
If you’ve been here around the holidays, then you’ll know I have a small obsession with homemade Christmas ornaments. Felt has to be one of my favorite crafting mediums, so I made this pretty felt poinsettia Christmas ornament. This one is pretty easy, and doesn’t require any sewing, unless you want to put a little […]
Printable Coloring Page Gift Tags with Pilot Pen
Last week I had the opportunity to attend an event in Sacramento for Pilot Pen. I got to meet up with some other local bloggers at the event and learn more about the Pilot G2 gel pen. I had a great time mingling with the other bloggers and was inspired to make some cute gift […]
DIY Custom Christmas Tree Farm Sign
I love the Christmas decor trend with old trucks carrying Christmas trees. I saw some Christmas tree farm signs at the store, and thought it would be really fun to make a custom one for our family. This one has our last name and the year we got married for the “established” date. My kids […]
Home Alone Cross Stitch Ornament
As a child of the 80s/90s, I grew up watching Home Alone. I would always imagine setting up traps inside of my house if bad guys ever tried to get in. Haha! If you aren’t familiar with the film, you must go watch it! It’s a Christmas classic! This cross stitch ornament definitely brings back […]
“It’s a Wonderful Life” Pillow and a GIVEAWAY!
One of my all time favorite Christmas movies is It’s a Wonderful Life. It doesn’t feel like Christmas until I’ve watched it! I love the messages that the move shares about life and what is really important. I made this cute pillow as a visual reminder of the warm and fuzzy feelings that I get […]
Felt Peppermint Swirl Hair Bow Tutorial
I love making felt hair clips for my girls, so today I’ve got a peppermint swirl hair bow tutorial to share with you all. Don’t they look good enough to eat?! I put them in the candy bowl and fooled my husband for a second. Haha! These are really easy to make, and they don’t […]
Wooden Star DIY Christmas Decoration
Thanksgiving is just a couple weeks away, which means it’s finally time to start Christmas crafting! Yay! It’s my favorite! I wanted to make a new DIY Christmas decoration for my mantle, so I came up with this cute wooden star. It’s really easy to make, and I think it turned out really nice. AND […]
Felt Christmas Gift Card Holders
Have you finished all of your Christmas shopping yet? There’s always someone on the list that I can’t think of a gift for, so a gift card it is! To make gift card giving a little more personal this year, I made these felt gift card holders. There’s a Santa, a snowman, and an elf! […]
DIY Christmas Card Garland
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendHallmark #CollectiveBias In this age of email and Facebook, it’s such a treat to get a good old fashioned greeting card. I love that feeling when I get the mail, and there’s that special greeting-card-sized envelope in the […]
Etched DIY Nativity Ornament
I was setting up my tree this year and noticed that it was lacking ornaments that reflected the true meaning of Christmas. I love nativities, so I whipped up the pretty glass etched DIY nativity ornament to put on the tree. I love the elegance of etched glass, and it looks perfect with the nativity […]
Nativity Christmas Decoration
Not much of a tutorial today, but I’ve been wanting to share this Nativity Christmas Decoration with you since I made it last year. I was in charge of a Christmas craft day for the ladies at my church, and I found this while browsing around on Pinterest. There are lots of different versions of […]
Baby Sock DIY Christmas Ornaments
I hope you like all of the DIY Christmas ornaments that I’ve been sharing because I’ve got another cute one for you today! It’s Austin’s first Christmas, so I had an idea to make an ornament out of one of his tiny little socks. Sounds weird, I know, but it turned out so nice! I’m […]
20 Unique Gift Ideas for Kids and a GIVEAWAY!
My favorite things to shop for at Christmas time are gifts for my kids. I hate going to the store this time of year, so I do all of my shopping online. I get to read reviews and find really unique things to give to them. I thought I’d put together a list of some […]
Homemade Christmas Ornaments from Grandma’s Doilies
I have this box of doilies that my great grandmother made. Apparently I get some of my craftiness from her because there were a lot of them. I know that she also loved to sew. She passed away when I was a teenager, and the doilies have been sitting in a box in my mom’s […]
DIY Christmas Decoration – Chalkboard Wreath
Today I’ve got a little DIY Christmas decoration to share with you all. When I did this chalkboard countdown post for ConsumerCrafts a couple weeks ago, they sent me a huge box of supplies to play around with. I’m always game for free craft supplies! In fact, I think I might be a little bit […]
Christmas Craft for Kids – Lacing Ornaments
When I was a kid, I always loved putting the ornaments that I made on the Christmas tree. Maybe that’s why I love making ornaments so much now. Every year, I like to come up with something for my kids to make so they can feel that same joy. If you are looking for a […]
Christmas Treats – North Pole Pudding Cups
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackPackMixins #CollectiveBias I’m so excited for the holidays! I wanted to make some cute Christmas treats for the family to enjoy, and I came up with these North Pole Pudding Cups. How cute would these be at a holiday […]
Button and Felt DIY Christmas Ornaments
I couldn’t let Christmas go by without making some fun DIY Christmas ornaments. So naturally I went overboard and made a bunch of different ornaments. You’ll see the rest of those in the next few weeks, but let’s start with these. They’re made of felt and cute little buttons, so they are my favorites of […]
Chalkboard Christmas Countdown
This post is sponsored by Consumer Crafts and Blueprint Social. The opinions are my own. Okay, I think I’m obsessed with holiday countdowns. Maybe it’s because they are pretty and functional at the same time, or maybe they just remind me of counting down to Christmas as a child. Whatever the reason, I’m completely in […]
Kid’s Fingerprint Handmade Christmas Ornaments
I’m super bummed that morning sickness made me miss out on prime Christmas crafting time. I’ve been waiting all year to do Christmas crafts though, and I’m not going to let the fact that Christmas is only a week away stop me! So stick around for some last minute Christmas inspiration, or pin the […]
Fabric Nativity for Kids
I’ve got one last Christmas craft for you all before I take a bit of a break. I promised myself to take it easy in January, so if you don’t see much of me, that’s why. I’ve wanted one of those Little People Nativity Sets for a while now, but just can’t stomach the price. […]
Hot Chocolate and Popcorn Movie Night Gift Basket
I can’t believe that Christmas is almost here! I’m still working hard coming up with Christmas gifts for everyone on my list. Today, I’m sharing this cute gift basket that I made for my sister and her husband. A movie to watch and hot chocolate, popcorn, and Slim Jims to snack on. Yum! I even […]
12 Days of Handmade Christmas Ornaments (day 12)
Today is the last day of my Handmade Christmas Ornaments series. I really hope you enjoyed it and got some good Christmas crafting inspiration. Believe it or not I’ve still got more Christmas crafts to share soon. Now if only I could find time to get all of my shopping done! For this final day, […]
Felt Gingerbread House Ornament
Tomorrow is the last day of my 12 Days of Handmade Christmas Ornaments series. I’ll be doing a roundup of all the ornaments that I have shared during this series and announcing a giveaway winner! Make sure to go enter here if you haven’t already. I saved my favorite ornament for last! It’s made of […]
Glass Ball Snowflake Ornament
I couldn’t do a 12 Days of Handmade Christmas Ornaments series without making a glass ball ornament, so for day ten I filled one with some pretty fake snow and snowflakes. I love the way the snowflakes reflect the light! I used the same glittery fake snow that I used for my snow globe ornament. […]
Glitter Reindeer Ornament
I’ve got two posts for you today, so make sure to check them both out. This one is for day nine in my 12 Days of Handmade Christmas Ornaments series, and the other is for The Silhouette Challenge that I like to participate it. Both are Silhouette projects because you know how much I love […]
Papa’s Bird Memory Ornament
Today’s ornament in my 12 Days of Handmade Ornaments series is very special to me. It may not look like anything great, but to me it means a lot. The title on the photo should give you an idea as to why. Ever since I can remember, my grandpa (who we called “Papa”) wore these […]
Deer and Fox Felt Christmas Ornaments
Happy Saturday everyone! We’re on day seven of my 12 Days of Handmade Christmas Ornaments series, and I’ve got the cutest little deer and fox felt Christmas ornaments to show you. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the fox seems to be quickly replacing the owl. Maybe it has something to do with the […]
Pony Bead Christmas Ornaments
Ok, so I know I’m probably overdoing this whole pony bead thing. Don’t worry, this is the last one or I might have to start calling my blog “Pipe Cleaner and Pony Beads”. My kids really liked the pumpkins and Indian corn that we made, and you all seemed to like them too. So for […]
Snow Globe Christmas Ornament
It’s day five of my 12 Days of Handmade Christmas Ornaments series. Today, I’m sharing this snow globe Christmas ornament that I originally shared on Or So She Says… Doesn’t it just make you want to light a fire, snuggle up, and listen to Christmas carols? I made it using a clear plastic ball ornament […]
School DIY Photo Ornament
Some of my favorite ornaments on my mom’s tree are the ones that have our old school pictures on them. I remember making them in school and being so excited for my mom and dad to open up a special gift just from me! So for the fourth day in my 12 Days of Handmade […]
DIY Batmobile Christmas Ornament
It’s day three of my 12 Days of Handmade Christmas Ornaments series, and I’ve got a fun ornament for all of the superhero geeks out there. I don’t know what possessed me to make it, but here it is. A little Batmobile with a Christmas tree tied to the roof. What? Batman needs a Christmas […]
Baker’s Twine Cookie Cutter Ornaments
I just love baker’s twine! I love the colors, and I love the look! Baker’s twine was traditionally used to wrap baked goods, so I had this idea to wrap it around metal Christmas cookie cutters to make ornaments. For day two of my 12 Days of Handmade Christmas Ornaments series, I made these baker’s […]
12 Days of Handmade Christmas Ornaments (day 1)
I’m so excited for today! I’ve been working hard behind the scenes to create a 12-day series of handmade Christmas ornaments to share with you. And make sure you keep reading because I have some really GREAT news (that might possibly involve an amazing GIVEAWAY) at the bottom of this post! Today (day one) we’re […]
Extra Gum Printable Gift Tags for Christmas
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and it’s advertiser. #GiveExtraGum #shop Sometimes it’s difficult to think of a small and inexpensive gift that someone will actually use. Here’s a way to give something practical and […]
Scrap Wood Christmas Trees
This is a sponsored post written by me for Plaid Crafts (Mod Podge) and Blueprint Social. All opinions are my own. To read my full disclosure policy, click here. It’s finally time for me to start showing you some of the Christmas crafting I have been doing! Using some paper and different formulas of Mod […]
Glass Etched Ornament
Here’s a nice wedding or Christmas gift that isn’t too difficult or expensive. Made it with my Silhouette Cameo. Don’t worry, I will be doing things that don’t require the Silhouette soon. Just needed to use my new toy for gifts! 😉 It’s a beveled glass ornament etched with the Sacramento Mormon Temple, names, and […]
Glitter Christmas Art
I got an early Christmas present… a Silhouette Cameo!!! I got it mostly to help me out with cutting things for my Etsy shop, but I’m having a lot of fun finding out what else it can do. I absolutely LOVE that I can cut any shape that I can think up! If you are […]
Linen Stockings
This is going to be Leah’s first Christmas, so naturally I needed to make her a stocking this year. I got out my burlap stash from when I made the other kids’ stockings and cringed. I know burlap is a big trend right now, and I love the rustic look that it has, but I […]
Countdown to Christmas Scriptures
I’ve been meaning to make a list of scriptures to go with my Nativity Advent calendar for a while now. This past week, I read through all of the Bible verses that talk about the birth of Christ. I was hoping that I could find a verse that would talk specifically about each piece of […]
Christmas Countdown Calendar
I’m so excited that I got to put up my Halloween Countdown Calendar yesterday! It’s making it feel a little more like fall. Now if this 100 degree weather would just go away… Anyway, it’s never too early to start Christmas crafting right?! I decided to make a secular version of the Nativity Calendar that […]
Nativity Advent Calendar
My advent calendar is finally finished just in time for a countdown to Christmas! I searched and searched for some figures to make for my nativity that I liked. I finally found some here at barefoot in the kitchen. For my calendar, each piece was made with rainbow felt and is at least two layers thick. A round piece of the […]
