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Saturday Spotlight: Christmas Ornaments

by Marie December 3, 2011
Today I’m featuring some fabulous ornaments showcased over at the M&T Spotlight. Here are 6 festive tree ornaments that are sure to brighten up your tree! **Next week I’ll be featuring Holiday Treats, so share your goodies and link up to Spotlight. Felt Peppermint Candy Ornament Paper Hourglass Ornament Melted Snowman Ornament Quilted Tree Ornament [...]
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Holiday Stenciled Treat Jars for Neighbor Gifts

by Marie November 14, 2011

I’ve joined up with Martha Stewart and Plaid once again to share a fun holiday inspired craft. When I opened the box of fun painting supplies they sent me to use, I went straight to the adhesive stencils. Did you hear me right? Adhesive stencils!! Maybe I don’t get out much, but I’ve never heard [...]

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Celebration Chalkboard Count Down

by Jamielyn November 10, 2011

I don’t know about your family, but holidays are a BIG deal at our house! We LOVE the holidays! I thought it would be fun to create a little countdown chalk board to remember all of life’s important events! I had made some Christmas Countdown blocks last year… but I wanted to create something I [...]

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How to Guild a Pumpkin for a Festive Fall Centerpiece

by Little Birdies November 8, 2011

Recently I found some inexpensive fake pumpkins for my fall centerpiece, but some of them looked as cheap as the price. I decided to try dressing one up with guilding liquid–this is cool stuff! It’s easy to use, too. Here’s how to do it. . . Supplies for Guilding Pumpkins: Guilding liquid (I used Martha [...]

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Crafting Projects with Fallen Leaves

by Marie November 5, 2011

We’ve been having some fun with all the fallen leaves around. I’ve been keeping my eye out on walks to the park and the library for some really cool looking leaves. There’s a giant maple tree on the way to the library near us that is shedding some beautiful red and yellow leaves. After collecting, [...]

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Holiday Craft Along – Handmade Felt Envelopes

by Marie November 1, 2011

A few weeks back I participated in a fun round up of handmade craft projects for the holidays. The lovely hosts Kelly of According to Kelly, Cindy of Skip to My Lou, and Rachel of A Southern Fairytale put together 30 days of baking, crafting, and sewing. I contributed this fun handmade felt envelope. It’s [...]

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Wrapping Up a Night of WitchCRAFT

by Marie October 26, 2011

I love a good crafting party, don’t you? And a Night of WitchCRAFT was just what I needed. It was so fun to meet a few new Seattlites, seeing a few old friends, and getting our DIY on!! Here’s a few pics from our night of witchy craft. It was held at the lovely Trophy [...]

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“We Give Thanks” Envelope Banner

by Marie October 25, 2011

Guest post by Alanna of The Craft Nest. Last year I started a new tradition at our house, one that we are continuing this year. Each night at dinner during the month of November we talk about and write down what we are thankful for. I saved the cards from last year so we can [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Halloween Kids Costumes

by Marie October 22, 2011
Here are a few last minute ideas for Halloween costumes from over at the M&T Spotlight. What are your kids going to be? **Next week: I’ll be featuring your pumpkin treats, as I’m a huge pumpkin dessert fan! Submit your links to the Spotlight. Hooting Owl Costume DIY Mummy Costume Very Hungry Caterpillar Lava Girl [...]
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Make a Simple DIY Wreath Hanger

by Jamielyn October 18, 2011
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Is it just me…or do you end up having more than one wreath for each holiday? I love to craft…so I usually end up making a new wreath each year. The problem is… I only have one front door. This year I decided it would be fun to hang a wreath in my vignette and [...]

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