I was sitting down with my morning coffee last week deciding what to make for this weeks’ challenge. It was a rainy day with sunshine in the forecast for later but right then, the coffee was hitting the spot. Until I noticed a little had spilled on the sides and I was making a “coffee” …
Handmade Holidays: How to make a gift tag ornament
Now that you’ve made all the other 11 gifts you’ll need something to let those you love know it’s for them – how about a gift tag that doubles as an ornament?! This idea can grow in so many ways but today I show you two options! Option one would be making an ornament in …
Handmade Holidays: How to make Santa Party Mix
Friends. I’m telling you this mixture is ADDICTING. It’s chocolate covered bugles, ranch flavored popcorn, ranch Doritos, Chex and pretzels drizzled with chocolate and M&Ms. Trust me, this will be a hit in your snack display of holidays delights! Also I’ve included this in the Handmade Holidays series because you can bag up this mixure …
Handmade Holidays: Easy How to make Candles
Last year I really wanted to learn to make candles and I watched so many videos and read blogs and not to dilute the craft and art that is candle making but it can get really complicated. This post and tutorial is how I make candles – the easy way! I did include links for …
Handmade Holidays: How to cut glass bottles and jars
Okay so I’ve always wanted to know how to cut glass and make my glass bottles and jars be repurposed into vases and candles. Enter a glass cutter! This page contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Bottle Cutter & Glass Cutter Bundle – DIY Machine …
Handmade Holidays: How to Quick Crochet Hat
I love a good chunky hat with a big pom! I love it even more when it’s a quick and fun project! This is more of a guideline of what I did with some tips on how to tailor it to other size heads! This page contains some affiliate links to products. We may receive …
Handmade Holidays: How to Make a Travel Poncho Snuggie
I love being warm and comfortable. If that isn’t obvious yet by the amount of blankets and pillows making their way into these Handmade Holiday crafts! So three years ago before we went on our honeymoon I knew I wanted a blanket to take on the plane, and I wanted it to stay connected with …
Handmade Holidays: How to Make a Rice Hot Pack
I’ve been making Rice hot packs for years! They’re always well received gifts and you never know when you’ll have an ache or pain and need one yourself! Project Time: 20 minutes per hot pack You can generally make a hot pack just about any size you like! I’ve made little ones that can be …
Handmade Holidays: How to make a No Sew Blanket
Now guys, listen. Don’t be a craft snob like me and think you’re above a no sew blanket. I have turned my nose up to these since I knew about them years ago and this year I saw JoAnns was having a doorbuster sale on 48″x48″ ones that I could easily afford and gift to …
Handmade Holidays: How to Make a Coffee Sugar Scrub
A few years ago while visiting friends in Virginia my husband and I found a cute airstream that housed a store with cute handmade items and a, “do it yourself” sugar scrub corner. I hadn’t really done much exfoliating outside of St.Ives Peach scrub, or a foaming sugar scrub from Bath and Body Works. I …