The Swell Noël Series continues this morning with a darling free printable from Kim of Today’s Creative Blog. Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noël contributors, and follow along as things happen on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest and Instagram by…
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Gold Topiary Christmas Tree Set (Swell Noel #2)
The Swell Noel series continues today with two quick-and-easy topiary tutorials to kickstart your holiday decorating! Catch up on all of the projects from the series by visiting the photo guide of all of the ideas shared by the talented Swell Noel contributors, and follow along as things happen on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest and…
Owl-Themed Christmas Ideas (Swell Noel #1)
Our first day of the Swell Noel 2012 series has arrived, and the sweet and talented Traci from Beneath My Heart is here to share some darling owl-themed Christmas ideas that I know y’all are going to love! *** Hello! I am so happy to be kicking off Amy’s Swell Noel series! I participated…
Handprint and Footprint Reindeer Craft
Nothing is quite as sweet as an art project made by little hands, and I have a soft spot for any craft that includes hand- and footprints. I can envision myself many years down the road stumbling upon these creations and treasuring the fact that items such as these forever connect me to these four…
Stenciled Kraft Paper Wrapping
Humble Kraft paper really is becoming one of my absolute favorite secret weapons when it comes to stylish gift wrapping. I love that it sets a neutral stage to showcase any number of baubles and embellishments! In addition to the Paper Medallion Ornaments I shared a few weeks back and the Custom Printed Twill Ribbon…
Soul-Feeding Sunday: Did She Know?
As I nursed sweet baby George in the wee hours this morning, I found myself stroking his velvet-soft skin and pondering what lies ahead in his future. What will he be? What will he do? How will the world be made better because he’s in it?As I contemplated all these things, my mind drifted to…
Pine Cone Place Card Ornaments
Are you hosting a big holiday meal this year? Today I’m going to share a quick and easy project that is not only a perfect way to dress up your table for holiday entertaining, but it also doubles as a thoughtful gift! These Pine Cone Place Card Ornaments will let holiday dinner guests know exactly their…
Printed Twill Ribbon Tutorial
Today I’m sharing a quick and easy project idea for really kicking your holiday gift wrapping up a notch with a personal touch: Handmade Printed Twill Ribbon!For this project, you will need:Wording PDF files {{free downloads}} OR word processing softwareMerry and Bright PDFJoy to the World PDFWhite twill fabricFreezer paperIronComputer printerRotary cutter and…
12 Unique Holiday Wreaths
Who can believe Christmas is now less than two weeks away! If you’re still on the lookout for a festive wreath to adorn your front door to greet holiday guests, today I’m sharing twelve of my favorite wreath ideas that I’ve come across recently. I never cease to be amazed at the wealth of inspiration…
Dyed Corn Husk Christmas Tree Tutorial
I was the lucky recipient a few weeks back of a downright impressive shipment of Rit Dye, and I knew the moment I cracked open the box that I wanted to use the dye for something Christmassy. The array of vibrant colors contained in that one humble package made my heart sing! Since I had…