Winter

I love decorating for Valentine’s day because it brings a spot of color to a dark and dreary winter. Bring on the all the pink, white and red. I am totally obsessed with making wood book stacks and I’m working on some for all the holidays.  My Valentine Mini Book Stack is Rae Dunn inspired

I never planned on getting an Elf on the Shelf, but when my oldest started school (you know what happened). We had to get one and started this crazy journey of elf ideas. I know all of us grown ups out there get elf fatigued and sometimes your tired brain can’t think of a good idea.

It’s not even December yet, but my Cricut and I are getting ready for Christmas. Who else loves to make Christmas cards, gift tags and homemade gifts? It’s such a fun time of the year to be crafty. One thing I have been creating lately are Cricut Joy Christmas Cards.  On the Cricut Joy App

Last week for our summer camp at home the theme was Christmas in July. Our elf, Cookie, came back to visit. The kids are in love with our Elf on the Shelf and I reminded them that he was watching (just like Santa) all year. It really seemed to hit home with them. Their love

We have an ornament tradition in our house to gift a new ornament every year. I love making my kids homemade ornaments of what they love that year. It just captures that special moment in time and makes it last forever. So far I’ve had luck finding something for my son, but not for my

Paint stir sticks are not just for stirring paint. You can make so many cool things with them. I’ve had this idea for awhile to make paint stick Christmas ornaments. Finally it’s my time! Welcome to the 5th annual 12 Days of Holiday Ideas event, hosted by Shirley of Intelligent Domestications  and  Erlene of My

Decorating the porch for Christmas is something I truly love, but I live where it knows a lot so I have to be careful with my decoration choices. Last year I made these small merry and bright signs and it was a great touch. This year I’m creating a Merry Christmas Porch Sign with Cricut