This hand painted snowman family set of shelf sitters was made out of scrap wood (pine wood) from my husband's scrap pile. I made this set for my daughter who was loves displaying snowmen throughout the holiday and winter seasons. All four of the figures are a different size to represent a Dad, Mom, … [Read more...] about Painted Wood Snowman Family Shelf Sitters
Crafts and Hobbies
The Mindfulness Patterns Coloring Book by Mario Martin
Relieve your anxiety by coloring! Here are enchanting patterns of symmetrical shapes, abstract designs, and nature themes—from diamonds and cubes to feathers and flowers. Pattern master Mario Martin has created intricate illustrations to color in, plus activities to make your own patterns. The fifth … [Read more...] about The Mindfulness Patterns Coloring Book by Mario Martin
Handpainted Cinnamon Applesauce Christmas Tree Ornaments
When I was a kid every holiday season we would sit down to make a batch of homemade cinnamon applesauce holiday ornaments. They're easy-to-make and add a country-touch or primitive flair to your Christmas tree. Use them as holiday ornaments, package tie-ons, napkin rings, hang from a peg shelf, … [Read more...] about Handpainted Cinnamon Applesauce Christmas Tree Ornaments
Painted Ladybug Seashell Ornaments
These Ladybug seashell ornaments aren't just for Christmas! They can be hung up and used year round. Great hanging off a peg shelf, a cabinet knob, attached to a gift bag, used as napkin rings on a spring buffet table, and of course...hung on your Christmas tree. Love crafting with shells? We … [Read more...] about Painted Ladybug Seashell Ornaments
Puzzle Pieces Christmas Refrigerator Magnets
Last weekend the grandchildren came over for a Crafting with Nanny play date. We sat down and decided to make these adorable Christmas refrigerator magnets from upcycled puzzle pieces! Don't throw those old puzzles out, they can be used in all kinds of different craft projects like this one! These … [Read more...] about Puzzle Pieces Christmas Refrigerator Magnets
A Very Special Gift Love Poem Paper Craft Project
Every year the women at my church get together to make hundreds of the A Very Special Gift Love Poems that we print out on cardstock and then decorate with a little paper gift package. Many of us then use them as inserts in greeting cards that we send throughout the year. Appropriate to send out or … [Read more...] about A Very Special Gift Love Poem Paper Craft Project
Upcycled Compact Disc Snowman Christmas Tree Ornaments
Looking for a fun way to upcycle those used compact discs? If so, we've got the perfect project for you! These Snowman ornaments can be completed in one day and then used to decorate the Christmas tree, as package tie-ons, holiday party favors, and more! They're inexpensive to make! Upcycled … [Read more...] about Upcycled Compact Disc Snowman Christmas Tree Ornaments
How to Make a Gift Bag Using Upcycled Paper
Tired of spending a fortune on gift bags? If so, save all of your gently-used gift wrap, newspaper and shirt boxes from the holidays and other gift-giving occasions to make your own! Each bag works up quickly and you most likely have most materials already on-hand! You can customize them however you … [Read more...] about How to Make a Gift Bag Using Upcycled Paper