Creative Homemade Gift Tags for the Holidays

Today I am going to share with you how to get creative making seven different kinds of paper homemade gift tags for your presents this upcoming holiday season. Some of these ideas are free and others you would need to purchase some supplies, but for me all of them were free to make because I already owned the tools and gadgets from previous projects. This post might serve as a reminder to check out some of your crafting supplies that you can use again. Reusing your old crafting supplies is … [Read more...]

Homemade Gift Ideas with Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

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Can someone please tell me what is better than curling up with a tasty, hot cup of cocoa? Honestly, it has to be about the best thing in the world. It surely is one of the best things about winter! I have a great recipe for you that is easy to put together, makes a really big batch AND some ideas of how you can incorporate this homemade recipe into your holiday gift giving. Having been a coach, Sunday school teacher, Girl Scout leader and so on, I can assure you that small gifts that … [Read more...]

Quick and Easy 3-Minute Handmade Scarf

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I stumbled upon how to make this scarf when I discovered the Swerve Yarn by Red Heart Boutique. Even if you don't knit, crochet, or loom knit YOU CAN make this scarf. … [Read more...]

Homemade Christmas Ornament Ideas

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There's nothing like homemade Christmas ornaments to brighten up your holiday decor. Making your own ornaments not only saves money, it creates priceless memories. Whether you go super simple (i.e. paper chains and strings of popcorn), or get a little more crafty, you'll enjoy your creations more than any Christmas ornament you can buy in a store. I've pulled together some simple homemade Christmas ornament ideas for you from around the web. Go be inspired! … [Read more...]

Make Matching Halter Tops for a Child and Doll

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I made this halter top and matching American Girl halter top for my daughter for her birthday to match the recycled jean skirt that I made her. The measurements I am going to give you are to make a halter top for a Girls Size 7, but I imagine they would also work for a girls size 5-8 as well since you can tie it in further for a smaller size. I will also give you the measurements to make the American Girl matching halter top. Be sure to also read the post on Easy To Make American Girl Doll … [Read more...]

5 Homemade Father’s Day Gift Ideas

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Father's Day is quickly approaching! Do you have any big plans for that special dad or dad-figure in your life. To be perfectly honest, I try not to make Father's Day (or Mother's Day) about the gifts but about the experience of being a parent. I don't think you need to spend oodles of money to let someone know that they are loved and appreciated. In fact, when my daughter was little we had decided that we wouldn't be concerned about gifts and any gifts were to be homemade (usually Lowe's has a … [Read more...]

Easy to Make American Girl Doll Clothes

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Have an American Girl fan in your life? Or maybe it is another 18-inch doll that they have. If you have shopped for clothes and outfits for these petite treasures you realize that buying official American Girl outfits start at $24 and run as high as $72 (at the time of this post.) That is a lot of money for an outfit for a doll (in my book!) You don't have to have any sewing skills to make the American Girl doll clothes I am going to tell you about, and if you have already made a hat through … [Read more...]