I found this idea online and thought it was cute. Getting the feet painted was easy but getting a clear print was not. It took us four attempts to get this pair. Continue reading

My aunt Amy made these shirts for Miss Zoë. Looks like we found Zoë's Christmas day outfit! Continue reading

I dressed up our party table, rodent style, with these cute chocolate mice. They were really easy to make and also left me with extra melted chocolate to dip various candies with. I got the idea from here: http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/chocolate-cherry-mice-800468/ Continue reading

Proof that Pinterest is not just a waste of my time! I pinned this, then I made it. Once again, I actually followed the recipe. (There are only 3 ingredients, so its kind of hard to deviate. Although, now that you mention it, I could add something...maybe some cayenne, or...... Continue reading

I bought this cloth in the remnant bin at JoAnns because it was too cute to pass up. Tip: Shop the remnant bins just after all the black Friday sales for a really good selection. I sewed this by hand because I don't have a machine. I simply rolled the... Continue reading

I got a little crafty in the kitchen and made a dinner that was all red, green & white. Here is what we had: Salad with green & red lettuce, topped with tomato and soft white cheese Meatballs with Tzatziki sauce Red-pepper hummus White Basmati rice pilaf with green &... Continue reading

Yes, I have a baby, but that doesn't mean I can't craft now and then! I can't claim this idea as my own, but I do like how it turned out. We are still trying to figure out how to hang it, so no photos in situ, yet. Here it... Continue reading

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Somehow food always tastes better when it is served in pretty dishes. We picked up a set of these split casserole dishes from a vintage store in Minneapolis. I've been using the summer pattern even though the weather isn't sure its ready. The best thing about these - they have... Continue reading

Happy New Year! If you're looking for an alternative to resolutions this year, I suggest you check out the idea of One Little Word. I've been doing this for the last few years and I find it is much more impactful than a to-do list for the new year. Instead... Continue reading

Dear Santa Stationery: http://designeditor.typepad.com/files/desantastationery.pdf Glitter Ornaments: http://www.erinvaledesign.com/leo_on_the_loose/2011/12/holiday-glitter-ornament-tutorial.html Polymer Clay Gift Tags: http://www.etsy.com/listing/85620945/merry-merry-custom-large-round-white Draw Your Own Gift Wrap: http://www.minieco.co.uk/hand-drawn-giftwrap/ Illustrated Characters to Use for Cards or Scrapbooks: http://www.welovetoillustrate.com/2011/11/free-printable-holiday-scrapbooking.html DIY Felt Ornament Kits: http://rosylittlethings.com/snowdaykit.html Recycled Paper Wreath: http://bkids.typepad.com/bookhoucraftprojects/2011/11/project-98-paperbag-wreath.html (I'm going to try it with ribbon scraps.) Milk and Cookie Snowmen: http://celebrationsathomeblog.com/2009/01/perfect-little-milk-bottles.html Pop-top... Continue reading

If you like to make your own cards but need a little creative boost, card kits are a great place to start. I find that they typically have enough supplies to make a lot more than the cards they specify. I took some classes at the CKC scrapbooking convention, which... Continue reading

Need some quick gifts for your neighbors or friends? These treat bags are easy to make and yet still personal. You could change the paper and treats for a different occasion, too. Supplies: Christmas paper Sealable baggies with Christmas pattern (Ziploc makes them, but these are an off brand) Treats... Continue reading

What can be more fun that creating with your friends at Christmas? Over the last few years we've been hosting parties to make and decorate gingerbread houses. This year we added a cookie decorating option for those who didn't want to try to get four walls to stand up. Every... Continue reading

A few years ago I bought a small live tree for my house. None of the tree toppers I had for my miniature trees were big enough, so I made this angel. Materials: Gold polymer clay White polymer clay Flesh polymer clay Ribbon Star aspic cutter Lotion (for smoothing) Steps:... Continue reading

An advent calendar has been part of our Christmas tradition for as far back as I can remember. One year, I created a twist on this for my parents, who lived 13 hours away. I made 25 cards using family Christmas photos for the front of the card. Then I... Continue reading

If you are a crafter & a photographer (or have one in the family) here is a great way to combine those two hobbies. And it's a quick way to make lots of Christmas cards. Not feeling crafty? You use the same concept by uploading your pictures to photo sites... Continue reading

Small Christmas trees have been a holiday tradition in my family. We often traveled during Christmas and it is easier to decorate many small trees than to do a large tree that we will only see for a couple weeks. My mom used to be able to find me cute... Continue reading

Gift tags from last year are recycled to create crafty Christmas cards for this year. Continue reading

Blue tape and paper cutouts are used to create that wintery feeling. Continue reading

5 different recipes for roasted pumpkin seeds - a healthy, tasty fall treat! Continue reading

I love all the coordinated wedding invitations I see online, but I didn't want to pay for custom invitations. Besides, I wanted the fun of designing my own. I loved the poster-inspired invitation from The Spark Machine. So I borrowed that idea. For the main focus of the invitation I... Continue reading

Here are my inspiration board pictures. I still need to find some of the links to reference the pictures, but this is a good start. Headband from Anthropologie. Rings from tinytokendesigns on Etsy. Earrings from simonewalsh on Etsy. Button flower pins found on Paper Crave. Garter from The Garter Girl.... Continue reading

I designed and (with the help of friends) made all the decorations for our wedding last year. We wanted to save our money for the honeymoon and I love to craft things. I'll post details on all the handmade decorations over the next little while. The first step for me... Continue reading