Make and TakesIdeas and Crafty Tidbits for Home, Family, and Fun

There are many kinds of elves in the world. There’s even an elvish language. Here are a few of the types of elves that I have run across.
Lord of the Rings Elves:

Christmas Elves:

And Elf Yourself Elves:

Okay, we gave in and Elfed ourselves. I couldn’t resist. I have been loving all the friends and families that have sent us [...] Continue Reading…

Well, not four score, but just seven years ago, Jordan and I were married. Today is our Wedding Anniversary. For some silly reason we chose to get married three days before Christmas. We were not thinking clearly, young engaged couples seem to do that. But here we are still going strong. I have put together a few photos of [...] Continue Reading…

So I am not an “official” winner of the Scion Craft My Ride competition, but I am still a winner in my heart none-the-less. Here was my idea for the competition. It is a license plate cover for the car. To check out the winners of the fun craft competition, go to Craft My Ride. I guess their products [...] Continue Reading…

Some years we go big with the food for Christmas and some years we are still too burnt out from the last holiday meal at Thanksgiving. This year for Christmas Eve, my Mom is having a “fun food buffet” for the meal: artichoke dip, jello salad, salmon, meatballs, chips and dip, and ending the night with a dessert buffet. [...] Continue Reading…

I have been snooping around at some great holiday crafts that would jingle any sleigh! Check out these fun crafty ideas using bells.

Candy Cane Cozy - Make one of these to keep your candy snug all winter long.
Snowdrift Divinity - Cookie Baker Lynn cooks up some jingle time treats.
Jingle Bell Bracelets - Family Fun makes jingle time jolly.
Hair [...] Continue Reading…

On Christmas Eve, my family puts together a little spiritual program to help us remember the the birth of baby Jesus. Over the years we have participated in stories, games, recitals, singing, and the Nativity Play. When we were kids we would perform the Nativity for the adults. We would wear bath towels on our heads for the Wise-men [...] Continue Reading…

Guest Make and Taker

Well, today is another Guest Make and Taker - Karen, my Mom. As I have already posted, she makes great Christmas-time treats. Check out the Lollipops and the Bread Dough Wreaths we used to make with her as kids. I am excited for her to share her own Mother’s Famous Fudge. She has passed the how-to [...] Continue Reading…

Sufjan Stevens has been a favorite music artist of mine for a while now. Jordan bought one of his songs randomly and now we love all his stuff. His sound is unique and beautiful. He plays tons of instruments, but my favorite is the Banjo. Songs for Christmas is a Christmas album that we have been listening to for [...] Continue Reading…

I love the Dollar Store. I go there every few weeks to see what little “treasures” they have. Especially at Christmas time with great stocking stuffers for everyone. I also found these fun Christmas Tree Ornaments that are called Sun Catchers. I remember painting these as a kid once. So for $1, I had to pick up a pack [...] Continue Reading…

I love eveything there is about this movie. The dancing, the flirting, the singing. Sometimes I love Bob Wallace more, then sometimes I love Phil Davis more. Then I don’t know which sister I think is more beautiful. It was always Judy growing up because she is small and pretty, but now I have come to admire Betty’s maturity [...] Continue Reading…