Category: Home & Seasonal Inspiration

Easy, Fun~to~Make Handmade~Homemade Christmas Holiday Crafts and Gifts

November 28, 2012

Patterned-Paper Christmas TreesSpruce up your holiday decor with patterned-paper trees. Cut or punch a decorative edge from 1×2-1/2-inch and 3/4×2-1/2-inch strips of patterned paper; curl the edges by wrapping them around a pencil. Hot-glue the pieces to a foam cone (ours are 9, 12, and 15 inches tall). Top each tree with a star cut … More Easy, Fun~to~Make Handmade~Homemade Christmas Holiday Crafts and Gifts

Showstopping Christmas Cookie Recipes

November 27, 2012

Whether you’re hosting a cookie exchange party or a holiday open house, these beautiful, creative Christmas cookie recipes are sure to wow the crowd. Mint Meringue Kisses Make light-as-air meringues kissed with mint. For the ultimate bite, sandwich semisweet chocolate between two meringues.Ingredients4 egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/3 cups sugar1/4 teaspoon … More Showstopping Christmas Cookie Recipes

Forget Black Friday Shopping ~ Make Your Own Handmade Christmas Gifts

November 21, 2012

Ring in the season with these Christmas theme handmade gifts. From cozy candles to stamped sachets ~ you’ll delight friends, family, teachers or co-workers with any one of these personalized handmade Christmas gifts. Holiday Coffee SleevesFashion a cute Christmas sock or small sweater into a reusable sleeve for coffee or hot cocoa to go. After … More Forget Black Friday Shopping ~ Make Your Own Handmade Christmas Gifts

Easy-to-Make Place Cards, Napkin Rings and Centerpiece Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Table

November 13, 2012

Add fall flavor to your Thanksgiving table with elegant yet easy-to-make napkin rings, name cards and centerpiece ideas ~ from natural elements to candle displays, these centerpieces will be a highlight of your holiday table. Wire Basket Thanksgiving Centerpiece This stress-free Thanksgiving centerpiece makes a statement on a sage green table runner. Simply tuck pears, … More Easy-to-Make Place Cards, Napkin Rings and Centerpiece Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Table

Halloween Drinks for Your Kiddos Halloween Festivities/Party

October 15, 2012

Whether you are having a party at your kiddos school, at home or going to somewhere for a Halloween party try these fun Kid Drink Treats! Swamp JuiceIngredientsFOR 8 SERVINGS:1/2 cup small tapioca pearls (found in the baking aisle of most grocery stores)Food coloring4 tablespoons sugar8 gummy fishSeltzer waterLemonade8 gummy wormsInstructionsMAKE THE EGGS: Bring 6 … More Halloween Drinks for Your Kiddos Halloween Festivities/Party