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Cinnamon Stick Christmas Tree Ornament
These colorful, fabric Cinnamon Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments are easy to make and add a lovely bit of holiday scent to your decor. This is a great ornament craft to share with kids, as my girls…
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Easy Pom-Pom Quilted Tree Skirt
This pattern makes an approximately 48″ Christmas tree skirt. The bobble trim adds a retro flair and a bit of whimsy. It is easy to sew and makes a great pattern for a beginner. You…
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Rag Ball Ornaments
This is our month of ornaments! Today we are sharing simple rag ball ornaments. Simply rip and tear strips of fabrics, wrap them around Styrofoam balls, add a little ribbon and you are good to…
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Felt Poinsettia Wreath
In our Advent Activities Guide we shared a tutorial for making a Paper Poinsettia Wreath. This was based on a Poinsettia Garland we had made before. (You can find the links below.) Using the same pattern…
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Stenciled Acorn Napkin Tutorial
For Thanksgiving this year, I am decorating the table with an acorn theme, complete with a cheeky squirrel. I made these simple muslin napkin following our basic rip and tear napkin tutorial and then embellished…
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Yarn Wrapped Candle Wreath
We hope everyone had a fun filled Halloween. Although we are itching to start some holiday crafting here, we still have a few more autumn/Thanksgiving projects to finish up. Today I am sharing these yarn…
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Yarn Wrapped Pinecones
Here’s a super easy, super adorable, and super fun craft for the whole family. Begins with a walk in the woods. Already a winner, right? Collect up some nicely shaped pinecones. Shake them out to…
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Punched Tin Can Lantern Directions
One of the projects in our Winter Wonderland unit is to create a punched tin can lantern. My kids loved this project when they were little, Bug especially enjoyed hammering holes all over his can.…
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Frozen Fruit Ring Bird Feeder Directions
This is an easy and fun project to do with the kids. In our Winter Wonderland unit we encourage feeding the birds and include several different bird feeder crafts in the activities. This Frozen Fruit…
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Simple Wooden Bead & Felt Christmas Garland
Over the last few years my holiday décor has strayed from the traditional Christmas green and red and has instead incorporated more and more rainbows. The rainbows make me happy, no matter what the season…
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Watercolor Paper Star Lantern Project
This time of year, when there are far more hours of darkness than light, I think we are all drawn to the warm, comforting glow of candles and twinkle lights. Last week I shared a…
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Wool Roving Needle Felted Acorns Ornament
Learn how to make these wool roving needle felted acorns today. They are fun to make and a cute way to bring nature indoors. We have turned our needle felted acorns into a rainbow of…
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Rainbow Painted Wooden Candle Sticks
As you may remember, a few weeks ago the kids made hand dipped beeswax candles (you can read about how making the Hand Dipped Beeswax Candles here). They had to cure in the freezer for…
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Crazy Quilt Post Earring Storage Hoop
Organize your jewelry by making your own Crazy Quilt Post Earring Storage Hoop. It is both a beautiful and practical way to display and store your favorite earrings. Since the completion of our new master suite,…
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Homemade Beeswax Seashell Candles
Follow our directions to make your own homemade beeswax seashell candles. They nicely complement a beach theme decor. While learning about the South Eastern Coastal states, we made these cute Seashell Beeswax Candles. Although the…
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Playful Owls Embroidery Pattern Needlework
Make a series of cute needlework panels using the Playful Owls Embroidery Pattern. Mix and match the faces and bodies for different designs. I have been working on an embroidered pillow project for the last couple…
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Wooden Christmas Stars
You would think, after 59 Christmases, I would run out of new things to make. HA! Not even close! Over the years my tastes have changed, and as they do, my house changes with me. My…
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Clay Pot Plant Markers Garden Project
By flipping a small terracotta pot upside down, painting it and adding a knob, you can make these colorful clay pot plant markers. They are practical and add a touch of whimsy to your garden.…
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Faux Etched Glass Candle Holder Project
A few days ago we shared the Black Bird Applique Block that Kimara designed. I wanted a bird design for this faux etched glass candle holder project, and this little guy was perfect. I simply…
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Napkin Lined Autumn Potpourri Bowl
Sometimes, the most striking piece in a room is also the most simple to create. Think of a bowl of ripe strawberries, a mason jar full of sea glass, or a few branches of pussy willows set on a mantle. Simple,…
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GIVE THANKS Wooden Blocks Thanksgiving Decor
Autumn… traditionally a time to harvest the bounty from our gardens and a time of gratitude. The simple words “GIVE THANKS” reminds us to count our blessings and to Give Thanks. With just some inexpensive pine 2″…
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Letterboxing Homemade Nature Journal
Learn how to make a simple homemade nature journal paper craft using recycled cardboard. Convert one of our many applique patterns into a paper craft for the cover art. The other day we talked about Letterboxing.…
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Candlemas Kosher Salt Candle Holders
This year for Candlemas, I REALLY wanted to make some snow candles. But, alas, it is raining, there’s never been more than 3 inches of snow on the ground at a time, and for the first time in my lifetime, there isn’t a…
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Stenciled Snowflake Quilt Pattern
Here are the directions for turning those freezer paper stenciled blocks into a toasty warm blankie. Of course, you are welcome to make up your own quilt pattern, too. Just a head’s up, this isn’t a step-by-step tutorial…
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