Hi! Are you making handmade Christmas gifts this year? If you are, I have a couple of suggestions for you. First, take a trip to your local thrift store. You’ll be amazed at how many items there are there that can be repurposed into a gift. Like this cute little chipwood box I found at […]
Holly Burlap Napkin Rings
Hey, there! I wanted to show you how to make a Holly Topper for the burlap napkin rings. I kinda like having both poinsettia and holly together, instead of just one or the other. If I scrounge up some more burlap, I just might have an entire array of Christmas designs for toppers! In case […]
Holiday Burlap Napkin Rings
Hey, guess what! I found some more burlap in my stash. I know! Burlap is becoming a bit of a holiday theme around here. First, the Spooky Runner, then there was the Fall Leaf Mantel Scarf and I said, that’s it! But I got to thinking one day about burlap, Mod Podge and t.p. rolls. […]
My Kids’ Santa Claus
My 3 stepsons are now all grown up. One has blessed me with my darling grandson – the light of my life. My family’s Santa’s don’t look like the Santa’s I grew up with. They might not look like yours, either. Which leads me to a little back story as to why Santa comes in […]
Oh, Snap!–Gingerbread Man Painting
When I worked as a floral designer and had to design tons of wreaths every Christmas – and I mean TONS! – I had to come up with all kinds of different themes. It all depended upon what the store owners bought. I’d never know what theme I’d have to use until the freight boxes […]