Top Posts of 2012

December 27, 2012 by 18 Comments
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I thought it would be fun if we had a bit of a year in review post...Today I am sharing with you the most visited posts of 2012. 101 Must Take Photos for 2012 We had so much fun chronicling our life in photo this last year. I will definitely be using this list as a reminder again in 2013! 10 Simple Birthday Party Decorations Normally I wouldn't post a round-up, but this one was soooo popular. I am always amazed at how simple, simple decoration can make such a HUGE difference. I used a couple of these tutorials this past year and they were all easy to implement. Peppermint Hot … [Read more...]

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Handmade Gift Wrap Ideas

December 18, 2012 by 2 Comments
Handmade gift wrap kraft box

One of the things I love most about Christmas is the presents - not necessarily receiving presents, but I like to choose just the right gift for each person and then wrap it up beautifully! I enjoy picking out pretty paper, finding colorful matching ribbon, adding the perfect gift tag and embellishments to the gift. Today I wanted to share some fun handmade gift wrap ideas using simple kraft boxes, making those special gifts even more beautiful! For this gift wrapping idea, my two secret weapons included a large pencil that I found at my trusty 'ol Walmart and some gold ink. (P.S. … [Read more...]

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Salt and Pepper Shaker Snow Globes

December 13, 2012 by 4 Comments
salt and pepper shaker snow globes via SNAP

My parents are moving next summer and the change is about to unearth one of my dirtiest little secrets...I love snow globes. I have a particular affinity for Disney snow globes and may have, oh somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 at my parents house. I know. They are horribly cheesy, but there's something about them that just makes me smile. All of the Anthropologie-inspired bottle brush tree snow globes that've made a comeback in the last year or so have made me happy as a clam (where the heck do phrases like that come from?) and I decided this year to try my hand at something … [Read more...]

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Show & Tell Wednesday No. 28: Holiday Projects

December 12, 2012 by 14 Comments
DIY-Paper-Bows

Show & Tell Highlights There were so many great projects this week, I am going to have to split up the features in two...Watch later this week for some great holiday cookie ideas. In the meantime, let's get this party started... I think we've discussed my freakish love for advent calendars? I love this wall mounted wood Christmas tree advent from The DIY Dreamer. I am a fan of just about anything mini and this mini Christmas tree from Love and Whimsey is no exception. Wouldn't it be great for your mantel or table centerpiece? The simplicity of these white DIY salt dough … [Read more...]

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12 Awesome DIY Christmas Ornaments

December 8, 2012 by 3 Comments
DIY felt pinecone christmas ornament via love grows wild

The Christmas season is officially upon us.  If you haven't had a chance to decorate your tree yet, today we've got a round-up of 12 amazing DIY Christmas ornaments. Christmas is all about family.  So what better way to decorate your tree than with family photos?  Check out these cute DIY glittered family photo ornaments that No. 2 Pencil shared on Tatertots and Jello. Natural textures make a great addition to any tree.  These cute little burlap birds from Posed Perfection would certainly do the trick! Chalkboard art is all the rage, so why not add it to your tree as … [Read more...]

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Book Page Christmas Ornaments

December 4, 2012 by 2 Comments
Book Page Ornament via SNAP!

Every year while decorating my tree I try to come up with one ornament I can make to help fill the space.  Mostly because I have a new color scheme on my tree every year, so it helps cut down on the cost of purchasing new ornaments as filler for the tree. Today I'm sharing an easy DIY Christmas Ornament with you.  Not only is it easy, it's pretty inexpensive to make...could even be free if you already have the supplies lying around.  I'm showing you how to make these great Book Page Christmas Ornaments. Supplies: -  Old Book -  Scissors or Paper Cutter -  2 Different Sized … [Read more...]

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe

November 30, 2012 by 27 Comments
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe via SNAP

I am participating in a holiday sweet treat round up with over 50 other bloggers, sharing their favorite holiday recipes. Be sure to scroll all the way through this post to view all the amazing recipes that have been shared...This is one you will not want to miss!!! There are some things that just "sing" Christmas to me...snow, mittens, peppermint and those delightfully delicious smelling sugared nuts you get at the mall. Seeing as how I've already experienced each this season, I might as well be in a choir. Instead, I am just using the cold as an excuse to down more than my fair share … [Read more...]

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DIY White Winter Wreath

November 29, 2012 by 4 Comments
DIY White Winter Wreath via SNAP

I am dreaming of a white Christmas... Which is not terribly far fetched considering I live in Utah and we've already had more than three feet of snow this season. What I am really looking forward to though is a home decorated with white - starting with a white winter wreath on the front door. This was a super-quick project (you know what a fan I am of quickie crafts) and soo inexpensive (like, dollar store priced). I started out with a regular grapevine wreath. I purchased it for about $6, but I see them at the dollar store all the time. I took it out on the deck and spray … [Read more...]

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Thanksgiving Mantel

November 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Fall mantel

Fall decorating is always a bit interesting around here...In late September when Layla is posting her amazing fall mantel and Kate is hosting her fall mantel linky it's still 80+ degrees and a bit like summer around here... And then in October we Utahns kinda throw ourselves into Halloween so I end up decorating the mantel for Halloween. I finally get around to a true fall mantel in November... This year, I've put together a pretty simple arrangement. I moved my Halloween pumpkins to an apothecary jar, added a few of my pears (I am obsessed with pears. For reals.) and a couple … [Read more...]

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Felt Ribbon Candy Tutorial

November 6, 2012 by 8 Comments
Felt Ribbon candy tutorial

The Christmas crafting season is upon us! I thought today I would share a quick and easy tutorial that is sure to "sweeten" your Christmas decor. I know you have all seen the old fashioned ribbon candy that typically shows up during the holiday season. They're so pretty and one of my favorite candies to look at.  So today, I'm sharing my Felt Ribbon Candy with you. How to Make Felt Ribbon Candy  Here's What You Will Need:  -  Felt {any colors you want} -  Scissors -   Glue Gun -  Cutting Mat & Rotary Cutter {this is … [Read more...]

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