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…
Crafts
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…
Vintage Photo Pillow Tutorial
Thumbing through the December/January issue of Country Living, I stumbled upon these darling throw pillows showcasing old photos. I loved the concept, and I knew immediately that these would make great, easy-to-sew Christmas presents! Some of you might remember the DIY Painted Tile tutorial I shared earlier this year using the new line of Martha…
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…
Sliding Door Gift Card Holders
It seems my Christmas list grows longer each year, and I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that sometimes a gift card is just what the doctor ordered for simplifying my holiday shopping and helping me preserve a teensy bit of my sanity. I hate how impersonal gift cards can be, though, so my…
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…
By the Dozen: My Go-To Crafting Tools
I recently had a reader write to ask about which tools I would recommend for new crafters wanting to get their feet wet. With Christmas fast approaching, I thought a post like this one would be perfect for helping you round out your lists for Santa! 🙂An email from PS Reader Jennifer: I was wondering if you…
Whimsical Christmas Mantel Decor
Take a whimsical detour from traditional holiday decor this year and try a new, whimsical approach! My whimsical Christmas mantel is brimming with fun DIY details to inspire you. I am so, so excited about how our Christmas mantel turned out! Most of my Christmas decor is the traditional red, green and gold,…