I love the smell of Christmas. And truth be told, I'm not exactly sure what that smell is. But in my mind...it's part pumpkin, part pine tree, and part cinnamon. Mmmmm.Every year we like to fill our house with holiday aromas. And we're always looking for new ways to do it.This year, our family decided to make our own painted cinnamon pine cones. Not only do they smell fantastic, but they work so beautifully with our natural Christmas theme and they make fantastic gifts.Sure, you can … [Read more...]
Kid-Friendly DIY Holiday Decor: Stamped Napkins
The holiday season seems to be the time for DIY decor. I don't know if it's an attempt to avoid spending bucket loads of money on spendy store-bought decorations, or just the endearing memories that are created sitting around a table together getting our craft on, but even the most creatively-challenged amongst us seem to be up for a DIY or two this time of year.I think it's fantastic, of course, and today we've got the perfect activity to get your started. It's one of those rare projects … [Read more...]
Simple DIY Decor: Holiday Wreath
We've got another project from our new eBook, Hands-On Holidays: Simple Ideas to Make Memories October through December, today. This one is a favorite of mine because it's a great project to do with younger kids or to let older kids tackle alone. It's a money-saver too as it can easily transition from one season to the next with just a few tweaks. Enjoy!Welcome fall! Recently, I've been dying for a new wreath to don my door. And fall was the perfect occasion to make one. I actually … [Read more...]