Every year when the Christmas holiday rolls around we try to get out to visit with Santa Claus. Yes, we're adults but we still enjoy getting our photograph taken with Santa! Along with our photograph we like to get one with each of our grandchildren visiting with him too! During these outings we … [Read more...] about A Family Outing to Visit with Santa – Family Traditions
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Hand Painted Santa Clam and Oyster Shells Christmas Ornaments
These hand-painted santa and snowmen seashell Christmas tree ornaments are easy to make! You'll need smaller sized clam shells and oyster shells to make them along with basic painting supplies. You can make a dozen of them in just one weekend! They're perfect to hang on the Christmas tree, use as … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Santa Clam and Oyster Shells Christmas Ornaments
Hand Painted Christmas Gnomes Clam Shells Seashell Designs
We're less than a month away from the Christmas holiday. If you haven't started your holiday crafting...it's time to get busy! Last week I painted these cute Gnome design seashells. The red, white and green Gnome designs will be used as place settings on our holiday table. Each guest has their name … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Christmas Gnomes Clam Shells Seashell Designs
Painted and Decoupage Dog and Cats Christmas Seashells
Are you an animal lover? Love dogs, cats and birds? If so, you'll love these adorable painted and decoupaged seashells! They were made using 4" to 5" wide clam shells, craft paint, fabric and Mod Podge! I was able to complete all 4 of them in one day. Cute Christmas decorations for yourself or for … [Read more...] about Painted and Decoupage Dog and Cats Christmas Seashells
Hand Painted Santa Claus Clam Shell Seashells Christmas Ornaments
These hand painted Santa Claus red coat ornaments are adorable! They're super easy-to-make using Clam Shells Seashells that you collect from the beach. Don't live near a beach? Don't worry, you can buy inexpensive shells from Amazon. Perfect Christmas Tree Ornaments, package tie-ons, table place … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Santa Claus Clam Shell Seashells Christmas Ornaments
Kid’s Craft Project – Upcycled Bone Snowman Christmas Tree Ornaments
This easy-to-make Snowman Christmas Tree Ornament was made by upcycling pork rib bones. Yes, you read that correctly, a pork rib bone! It's a great project for older children to do and only costs pennies to make! You can make several of them in one weekend. When working with rib bones you want to … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project – Upcycled Bone Snowman Christmas Tree Ornaments
Hand-Painted ANGEL themed Seashell Christmas Tree Ornaments
Love to decorate your home for the holidays with Angels? Looking to make a few homemade gifts? If so, we've got 3 Angel designs to share with you today. Two are Christmas Tree ornaments and one is a holiday decoration. All three of them are easy-to-make and you only need a few craft supplies to make … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted ANGEL themed Seashell Christmas Tree Ornaments
Old Fashion Cut-Out Sand Tarts Christmas Cookies Recipe
When I was a little girl I would spend hours in the kitchen helping my mom make old fashion Sand Tarts during the holiday season. If you've never had them...they're a thin shortbread butter cookie with a little bit of crispiness. These cookies do take 2 days to make...so they don't whip up quickly. … [Read more...] about Old Fashion Cut-Out Sand Tarts Christmas Cookies Recipe