Every year I enjoy sitting down and creating homemade Christmas ornaments to add to our tree, to give as gifts and/or to use as package toppers on the gifts that I'm giving. When giving them as gifts I try to come up with ornaments that will "mean" something to the person that I'm giving them to. * … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Personalized Scrabble Tile Christmas Ornaments
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Easy Snowman Seashell Christmas Ornaments
When we were down at the beach a few weeks ago I found around 30 of these long & slender razor clam shells lying around on the beach. I do a lot of crafting with seashells and finally found a few ways to use up those slender clam shells. You'll want to wash and thoroughly dry all shells before … [Read more...] about Easy Snowman Seashell Christmas Ornaments
Kid’s Crafts: Easy-to-Make Snowman Ornaments
During the holiday season I enjoy sitting down with my grandchildren and whipping up some easy-to-make ornaments for their Christmas tree. Last year we made a total of 12 different ornaments and this year we're hoping to do the same. My little grandson is only 3 years old, so I needed to come up … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Easy-to-Make Snowman Ornaments
Crafting Wood Decorations for Your Home
Wood is versatile in its usage. It can be used for a myriad of things around the home. In the past when glasses and glass blowing weren’t so common around the world, wood served as virtually everything in terms of furniture and interior home décor. From the couch, center table, diner set, dresser, … [Read more...] about Crafting Wood Decorations for Your Home
Snowman and Penguin Mussel Shell Christmas Tree Ornaments
We enjoy collecting seashells and using them in various arts and craft projects around our home. When it comes to collecting seashells, you only want to collect unoccupied shells or shells from deceased animals. It is important that you immediately clean them up with fresh running tap water, air dry … [Read more...] about Snowman and Penguin Mussel Shell Christmas Tree Ornaments
Star Wars Origami Book with 60 Pages of Origami Paper
My husband is a huge Star Wars fan. He's been collecting Star Wars books, games, puzzles, action figures, home decor and collectibles since the mid-to-late 1980's and has over 500+ items in his collection. Every time a new movie is released he sees it on opening night and then a hundred times … [Read more...] about Star Wars Origami Book with 60 Pages of Origami Paper
Kid’s Crafts: Penguin Craft Stick Christmas Ornaments
Two weeks ago I had my grandchildren, god son and 2 nieces over to our home for a holiday crafting party. The kids are ages 3 years to 9 years of age. One of the projects that we made were these adorable Penguin Craft Stick Christmas Tree Ornaments. * This post contains affiliate links. Painting … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Penguin Craft Stick Christmas Ornaments
DIY Craft Project – Coastal Design Beaded Christmas Tree Garland
If you've been following this blog for the past 10 years you'll already know that I love anything and everything that has to do with the beach! Matter of fact, I decorate the inside and outside of my home in a beach and coastal theme, including my Christmas tree! Back in October 2017 I spotted a … [Read more...] about DIY Craft Project – Coastal Design Beaded Christmas Tree Garland