One of the most popular gift exchange ideas during the Christmas holidays is an ornament exchange. Many co-workers, teachers, and small groups opt to exchange ornaments instead of larger, more costly gifts. There are many variations for gifting ornaments, but one fun way to do an ornament exchange is to host an ornament exchange party!…
Are you ready to create homemade Christmas ornaments with your infusible ink sheets and sublimation blanks? These ornaments are so small and light that they are perfect to share with friends and family in Christmas cards. All you need are infusible ink in holiday colors or patterns, sublimation blanks, a heat press, and about an…
Have you ever tried to create something with copper wire? It’s not quite as easy as using jewelry wire, but with a little time and a few simple tools, it’s pretty easy to turn copper scraps into Christmas ornaments. This is my first attempt but I think they turned out pretty good, don’t you? This…
I love using the scrap supplies I have on hand to create something fun and special. Last year, I made some button Christmas trees using craft string but this year, I have discovered how much fun jewelry wire can be. So I decided to pull out my stash of assorted buttons and some jewelry wire…
One of the favorite parts of setting up our Christmas tree each year is retelling the stories about each ornament. Remember this one? Grandma made it the year I was born! You made this one in kindergarten! Grandmother O made this one out of an old camera lightbulb…. and the stories go on. Handmade ornaments…
Recently, my mom gave me a box of stuff she had been saving as she cleaned out a closet. In it was a little baggie of what looked to be a pile of yarn. When I opened it up and pulled out the pile, I found 40 delicate crocheted stars that grandma had made at…
I love taking a walk around the farm, making homemade brownies, sitting by the fire, and spending time with family. Those are the moments when I remember to embrace the simple things that make life special. As we go through the month of November, I want to share a super-easy way to remind us to…
Are you looking for a simple Thanksgiving craft you can make to help celebrate the season of thankfulness? If you know how to crochet a simple rectangle, then you can make up a basketful of crocheted pumpkins to remind your friends and family that you are thankful, blessed and grateful! Here’s how easy it is…