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holiday lights christmas gift wrap {a tutorial}

This fall, Rachel of Lines Across launched Let’s Wrap Stuff, a website devoted to all things gift wrap related. To celebrate its launch, Rachel challenged me and a select group of talented bloggers to come up with a creative gift wrap idea using plain kraft paper. Who doesn’t love brown paper packages tied up with string? Check out …

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polka dot glasses {a tutorial}

Happy Tuesday, Friends! These polka dot glasses check all the boxes as far as what I look for in a great craft-it’s easy, inexpensive, and so very versatile! These are great for holiday and hostess gifts this time of year, but the technique is also perfect year-round for wedding and housewarming gifts. I chose red, green …

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personalized photo ornaments {a tutorial}

These personalized photo ornaments make a GREAT Christmas gift for grandparents and other family members. Photo ornaments are a fun Christmas craft that are easy to customize! Happy day-before-Thanksgiving, friends! I have the perfect ornament tutorial to share with you all today.  It’s hard to believe Christmas is upon us, and these will make a GREAT …

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27 christmas crafts and decor ideas

Sharing some favorite Christmas crafts and decor ideas for kids and adults alike! From stockings to ornaments to slime and more, these Christmas crafts are a festive way to celebrate the season. ‘Tis the season! As a blogger, my Christmas crafting and decorating is well underway, and I imagine that yours is, too! But whether …

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mod podged initial ornaments {a tutorial}

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner, but don’t worry, these glittery and fun initial ornaments come together quickly and easily. They would make great gifts for all the little people in your life and would also be adorable as gift toppers! Materials: Mod Podge scrapbook paper wooden or paper mache initials glitter …

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“have yourself a merry little christmas” notecards {free printable}

Hello again, everyone! For those of you who missed my guest post in November, I’m Ashley from Printable Wisdom – and I have a Christmas freebie for you! These little note cards are perfect for sending along with baked goods, using as gift tags, or writing Christmas thank you notes – the possibilities are endless! …

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24 creative last minute gifts

It’s the last full week until Christmas, and I, for one, feel like advent has positively flown by. We still have lots of fun things planned, though, including seeing The Nutcracker ballet, looking at holiday lights, cookie decorating, and a couple of Christmas gatherings with friends.  And if you’re looking for last-minute, creative gift ideas-I’ve got …

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how to decorate photo mats with Sharpie

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Sharpie, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #StaplesSharpie In the busyness and chaos of the holiday season, there are a handful of go-to items that I know I can always rely on to make my holiday decorating …

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days until christmas sign {a tutorial}

I’m not gonna lie, this was close to being a big craft-fail. The red paint that I chose is a bit dark for my taste (though it’s kinda growing on me) and the vinyl decal backing paper started pulling my carefully-executed paint stripes up (hence, the copious amounts of distressing to make it look purposeful). With …

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