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Handmade Holiday: Ornament Topiary

December 15, 2019

One of the wonderful things about Christmas is the opportunity to make handmade gifts for friends and family. Each year, I make items that I have been inspired by, sometimes from the stores or sometimes online. In the past, I had seen many wreaths made from glass ornaments, but this year, I decided to create…

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Maker Fun: Felt Heart Handwarmers Craft

January 30, 2019

If you are like me, you are no stranger to cold hands in the wintertime. Despite wearing my mittens and gloves my hands just have the most difficult time warming up. I’ve also have been known from time to time to dash out to the chicken coop forgetting my gloves. One way that I try…

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Make It: A Simple Citrus and Herb Garland

December 13, 2018

I have always loved creating handmade during the holiday time. I have to say, homemade gifts are sometimes the best gifts. Oranges have always been part of my Christmases since I was a little girl. Some of my earliest memories are making pomanders balls with my sisters at the kitchen table. Did you know that…

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Make It: Farmhouse Christmas Tree Skirt

December 7, 2018

I love Christmas. It’s actually one of my favorite holidays. Each year, we spend time as a family crafting because I love creating handmade items. Some of those items are gifts while others become a part of our decorations year after year. As a result, I wanted to share how to create a new Christmas…

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Get Creative: Wintery Ice Skates Wreath

December 13, 2017

This week, I’m sharing my latest craft for DIY Network. I absolutely love shopping for all things vintage. A few weeks ago, I was at a holiday sale run by the talented ladies from Burlap and Buoys. One of my favorite vendors, had a metal bin full of old worn ice skates. I took a peek…

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Make A Paper Village Advent Calendar

November 18, 2017

For the past six years, I’ve had the pleasure of freelancing regularly for both HGTV and DIY Network, creating crafts, sharing chicken and bee wisdom and gardening galore. This week, my daughter and I were given the task of putting a new twist on the traditional advent calendar. I had considered creating a new calendar. It…

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Christmas Crafts Findings Gardening Holiday Projects Seasons Winter

Noel Lettered Wreath Craft

December 3, 2016

I love Christmas time. It’s one of my favorite times of the year for crafting too. Every year I make wreaths. This year, I wanted one of the wreaths to showcase the beauty of a simple and peaceful Christmas. So I featured a little tin church, some decorative sprigs as well as the Star of…

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DIY: Indoor Water Garden

April 6, 2015

A few weeks ago, the kids started asking if they could keep some fish. I hadn’t had fish in years, but I knew how to do it. For years, growing up, I had such fond memories of my Dad teaching me to raise tropical fish. Some weekends, just the two of us, would sneak away…

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Christmas Crafts Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Winter

DIY: Miniature Cypress Holiday Trees

December 24, 2014

Miniature cypress trees are so darling. This year, I could not help but create these lovely holiday trees. There is just something about bringing nature indoors. Perfect for the mantle, tabletop or even outdoors, they are so simple for even the non-crafter to make.Read more

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DIY: Woodland Birch Table Place Settings

December 23, 2014

Christmas is always at our house. The holiday is one of my all time favorites. We have a ham and all the side dishes. Family and friends are always welcome, especially for those who have no place to go. A few days before Christmas when the kids are off from school, we sit down together…

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Handmade Holiday: Ornament Topiary

Maker Fun: Felt Heart Handwarmers Craft

Make It: A Simple Citrus and Herb Garland

Make It: Farmhouse Christmas Tree Skirt

Get Creative: Wintery Ice Skates Wreath

Make A Paper Village Advent Calendar

Noel Lettered Wreath Craft

DIY: Indoor Water Garden

DIY: Miniature Cypress Holiday Trees

DIY: Woodland Birch Table Place Settings

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