Our holiday extravaganza continues as Jenn from Rook No. 17 shares today’s delectable idea! *** Sweet Tidings! I’m Jenn ~ the crafter, baker and glitter shaker behind the creative nesting place, Rook No. 17 where I share my original recipes, vintage inspired crafts and cake decorating tips and tutorials. I’m delighted to be taking part in decking…
Christmas
Pottery Barn-Inspired Flatware Stockings (Swell Noel Idea #3)
I adore a good knock-off project that allows you to achieve catalog-caliber looks for a fraction of the price, and my sweet friend Tam from Sew Dang Cute Crafts is here today to share a terrific idea to do just that with your holiday table settings! ** Hello all you Positively Splendid people! I’m Tam…
Personalized Christmas Ornaments (Swell Noel Idea #2)
Good morning! We’re in our second day of A Swell Noel, and the darling and talented Traci from Beneath My Heart is here to share a gift and decor project I can’t wait to try: personalized Christmas ornaments that don’t break the bank to make! *** Hello! I am so happy to be over here at…
Announcing A Swell Noel: Your Guide to a Handcrafted Holiday
Who can believe October is just around the corner? For those who strive to give handmade gifts or add a handmade touch to your holiday, this is go-time for beginning to plan and execute your holiday crafting to eliminate the unneeded stress of putting it off until the very last minute.And guess what? This year…
Festive Holiday Gift Tags (New Lifestyle Crafts!)
Lifestyle Crafts is unveiling their new Christmas line today, and there are some gorgeous products available!In a word, the Be Splendid. line is, well, truly splendid!Betcha can’t guess what about that name had me smitten right from the start. 😉I used my dies to create some fun tags for Christmas gifts. Below is a list…
Merry Christmas, my friends!
I have to say that I wasn’t sure how all of this would go, moving into our new home just before Christmas. We’ve had no time for extensive decorating or cooking, or really any prep at all. We are still surrounded by boxes (although I am thrilled to say we’ve made a ton of progress…
Whimsical Christmas Stocking Pattern and Tutorial
These whimsical Christmas stockings are inspired by the pages of the Ballard Designs catalog, but my DIY version is easy to stitch up and fully customizable to fit your decorating tastes! Read on the for the full pattern and tutorial for how these Christmas stockings come together. Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a…
Holiday Desserts to Impress
If y’all are like me, the week of Christmas usually coincides with a throng of visitors, a to-do list about a mile long, and a heap of stress to go right along with it. I have always found it incredibly helpful to plan out all of the meals I will prepare during the holidays well…
Whimsical Christmas Stockings
Thank you so much to everyone who voted during the audition round at So You Think You’re Crafty. I am thrilled to say that I made it through!! Season 6 will begin in January, so I hope you’ll stay tuned.In case you’re curious, I submitted these Ballard-inspired Whimsical Christmas Stockings. I call them my Pippi Longstockings. 🙂…
Advent Cookie Tree
Three or four years ago, I stumbled upon a charming idea in Southern Living to create a cookie tree for Advent. Instead of a typical calendar, the concept is to make a cookie to be enjoyed each day from December 1st through Christmas. This has become one of my favorite Christmas decorating traditions, as it…