Subject: Handmade
Things to Make and Do with Kids During Christmas Vacation
December 6, 2011 in Handmade
I like to keep my crafts simple, and here are some fun things to make with kids.
Read more...Craft Cinnamon Ornaments
December 5, 2011 in Handmade
Make Christmas ornaments from cinnamon to look just like gingerbread cookies.
Read more...Wool Baby Pants from a Felted Sweater
After I shrunk my husband’s favorite sweater, I tried not to be too excited that I could make baby pants! Here’s a quick how-to.
Read more...DIY Glass Bubble Chandelier
When we wanted a new light to go over the dining table, I knew a glass chandelier would be much nicer than our current light fixture, even if we made it ourselves.
Read more...The Stacked Wood Mantel (Before & After)
February 10, 2010 in Handmade
When we last saw the stacked wood fireplace mantel, it was covered in Christmas garlands. Take a look at it now!
Read more...Building a Stacked Wood Fireplace Mantel
Sometimes when you live in a plain beige apartment, you have to add your own architectural interest. We didn’t a have fireplace, and we thought a mantel would make our apartment more cozy.
Read more...Tom’s Four Generations Baby Quilt
December 23, 2009 in Handmade
Tom’s baby quilt, made from the fabric of clothes from the three older generations of men in our family.
Read more...Tie a Pretty Gift Ribbon
December 11, 2009 in Handmade
I made a little video tutorial about how to tie a gift ribbon into a pretty bow without any knots so that it’s easy to take it off. It’s a simple way to dress up your present.
Read more...Advent Wreath from the Kitchen
When we were growing up my family had an Advent wreath. This one is made from my granny’s old Bundt cake pan.
Read more...Made With Love from Gloves
This puppy used to be a pair of gloves. I sewed him up with some brown thread, added a button, and then stuffed him with cotton balls.
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