{DIY} Bracelet Idea!

LoVe this {DIY} eclectic bracelet made by

The Scrap Shoppe!

Another AWESOME Christmas gift idea!!

You can check out Michele's complete how-to...HERE!

{FuN} Last Minute Teacher Gift Idea!

These were some FuN key chain wristlets that my sis-in-law whipped up for our teachers this year.  She used two different styles of 1.5 size ribbon {that she bought @ Hobby Lobby} ...and a strip of Warm n Natural quilt batting to place  in between both ribbon layers. 

First she sewed both ribbons together on the outsides...then using a safety pin attached to a strip of Warm n Natural...we worked it through the sewn strips of ribbon {to give it a little more cushioning}.  Then singed the frayed edges of ribbon...then folded them over 3 times...and placed in the key chain and used a clamp to clamp the metal together. { Boy I really hope that made sense :) }

Then I found a picture of a key online...and printed it out and used as a template to have my kiddos trace on some scrapbook paper.  Then they cut out...and wrote their little thank-you notes on the back.  We made one for each their teachers and and their bus driver. 

My sis-in-law purchased her clamp key ring hardware online somewhere...but for the life of me...I can't remember the site...Uggg... but I know you can purchase some on Etsy.   Does anyone else know where to find them??

Anyways...they were a BLAST to make...and would really make a FanTasTiC gift for anyone!

Happy Crafting!

{Simple} Stenciled Rug Idea!

  I came across this idea at Dream Home...and LOVE IT!  What a FuN {inexpensive} way to spruce up any {*blah*} rug!

Sooo simple and CUTE!!

Hmmm...wouldn't this make a FuN personalized wedding gift??!!!

Check out more info on this fun project...go HERE!

Wooden Block Gift Idea!

Here is a very CuTe Grandma gift idea from the amazing Jamielyn @

I {heart} Naptime!

Hmmm...I'm thinking "Mothers Day"...  :)

For a complete how-to...visit Jamie's blog here! 

Jamielyn...thanks so much for sharing!

{CuTe} Necklace Gift Idea!

Check out this very CUTE {last minute} gift idea from Little Miss Momma!

Pom Pom Bib Necklace

LOVE IT!!!

Wouldn't this make a great gift for a friend, daughter, mother, grandmother etc???

Check out a complete how-to HERE!

Ashley...thanks so much for sharing!

{DIY} Ribbon Necklace {great gift idea!}

Check out this FuN necklace idea that I came across at Happy Together!

Soooo CUTE...and imagine all the colors you could do!!

I think I am definitely going to have to give this a try! :)

Hmmm...wouldn't this make a fab gift?!!

For more info...and a complete tutorial...go HERE!

Jessica...thanks so much for sharing!

Another take on my {$3 Frame Makeover} and Great Gift Idea!

Ok...sooo do you remember this:

{my $3 frame makeover}

 Well... for our Super Saturday...we wanted to make these dry-erase calendars...but wanted a simpler way of doing the grids instead of drawing them on with a permanent marker.  Sooo...I asked my awesome sis-in-law {owner of Daisy Dot Design and Decor} if she could make the whole calendar out of vinyl. 

 And...this is how it turned out:

LoVe it!!!

 

 I  just bought a 11x14 frame @ Walmart...and stuck the vinyl on the inside of the glass...then added scrapbook paper behind the glass.  The paper just sat in there {just like a photo would} so that I can change it out each season etc.

It was as easy as sticking a big sticker on the glass...and you're DONE! 

Wouldn't this make a great neighbor, sister, friend, co-worker Gift??!!

For more info...or if you would like to purchase this vinyl...go HERE...and  tell my sis-in-law...HI!   :)

Lil' Hand Warmers!

Hi All!!   First of all  I just wanted to THANK all of you who have added your links to my "It's a Creative Christmas" Party going on right now!  You guys are AWESOME!!!  If you haven't checked it out yet...you have to...you will definitely be inspired!

This next gift idea is one that I shared at Someday Crafts...but in case you missed it...here it is:  

Lil' Hand Warmers:

You just warm them up in the microwave...then place them in your kiddos pockets to keep their lil' fingers nice and toasty on those chilly days.

 Here's how I made mine:

 First I started with 4 pieces of scrap flannel ...and cut to the size I wanted... (I think mine was about 4"x6")

 Then I cut a heart shape in 2 of the pieces of flannel...

 Then found some green and white scrap fabric and cut 2 pieces the same size as the flannel...and placed behind the 2 pieces of flannel with the hearts...

Then stitched around all four edges...

 Then stitched around the heart...

 Then placed the heart piece of flannel and the blank piece of flannel wrong sides together and stitched all the way around  leaving a small opening...then turned it inside out...and poked the corners with a pencil making sure the corners were all out...

 Then filled with rice...

 Then hand-stitched the hole closed...

 And there ya have it!!!

A very SIMPLE and {inexpensive} project!

 Hmmmm....Wouldn't these make great stocking stuffers?!!

{FYI:  Speaking from experience...only microwave them for 1 minute.  I accidentally nuked one of mine for way too long {I think 3 min}.....and completely burnt the rice and my house smelled like it to. :) }  Other than that...my kids LoVe them! 

It's a {CrEaTiVe} CHRISTMAS!! Link-up PARTY!!!

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This is a chance for YOU to link-up Any or ALL of your FABULOUS Christmas Crafts, Projects, Decor, Recipes, Gift Ideas...OK...pretty much ANYTHING you want... that has to do with Christmas!!  I'm excited to see ALL of YOUR FuN ideas!!!

HaPpY HoLidays!!

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{CuTe} Neighbor Gift Idea!

Check out this FaB deal going on NOW at GroopDealz:

$4 Decorative Notes and Scroll Vinyl from Wonderfully Wordy {vinyl only}

{LoVe Shelley's  FuN blog:  House of Smiths!}

 

What a CuTe neighbor gift idea!!

Here are the Details:

These decals, are fabulous for putting on a plate, along with a dry erase marker and stand or for neighbor gifts this Holiday season, that will last for years to come! Jotting down quick notes in the kitchen has become fun! Adorable decor & Note taker, in one! Making a grocery list or simply scribbling down an "I love you" to kids or a significant someone, has become a cinch, with these chic vinyl decals and a simple plate!

Sooo...head on over to GroopDealz to buy this deal!!  

{Darling} Play Kitchen!!

From this:

 To this!

Ok...THIS is what I want to make for my little girl for Christmas!  This play kitchen is from The Land of the Oz Fam...and I LOVE IT!!  We don't have a ton of room for a huge entertainment center kitchen...so this end table kitchen is perfect!

You can check out more info on this FaBuLouS project here!

Katie Oz...thanks so much for sharing!