Category: Holidays
Paper Yo-Yos
One thing always leads to another. My T-shirt project from a few weeks ago started me thinking about yo-yos. I wondered if it were possible to apply the same technique to paper. I love brown paper bags so, that was my first choice and it turned out to be a successful venture…
Picnic Pots
When eating outdoors, it is best to protect food from annoying flies with some sort of food cover. By attaching a drawer pull to the bottom of a terracotta pot, I created a unique food cover of my own…
Grapefruit Planter
My daughters love grapefruit – it’s their favorite breakfast. As I was cleaning the morning dishes – I couldn’t toss this leftover skin – the cheerful yellow color and the perfect shape reminded me of brightly colored pottery – which got me thinking…
For $3.99 A Bunch – Fern Leaves Can Go A Long Way
I love leaves of all types, but I think fern fronds are my favorite. Ferns have an earthy appeal for me – they remind me of walking in the woods, springtime and greenhouses. In the floral section of the supermarket you can always find fern leaves and usually they are priced at under $4.00 a bunch. Here are a few ways you can decorate with these inexpensive beauties…
It’s Easy Being Green
For St. Patrick’s Day, try serving up green meals all day long! My kids love this sort of thing. Bring your child to the store and let them help you create a green menu – or get your supplies on your own and surprise them!
Kicky Cards For Kids
I made a few of these cards for my daughters and they LOVED them. My 5 year old helped me make these. Because the bodies are drawn simply & the dress shape is uncomplicated- this is a great project for a wide age range of kids…
It’s not too late to make a Valentine that will knock their socks off!
Instead of a card – try making this Valentine globe and fill it with a message of love…
Tissue Paper Hearts
These look great hanging out in a window & they are super easy to make! Pipe cleaners are formed into heart shapes and backed with tissue paper to make these light-catching Valentines…
Valentine’s Day Party Favor Cup
If you have a child with a birthday in February – or if you’re planning on having a Valentine’s Day party- this is perfect for holding party favors.
Wrapping Valentine’s Day Gifts
For Valentine’s Day gifts – wrap up your sweets in these easy to make packages.
Cupid’s Cup
This Valentine’s Day – shoot cupid’s arrow through a plastic cup and watch the reaction you’ll get from your kids. This is guaranteed to get big laughs!…
Clementine Crate Tray
I love the Bagu logo on clementine crates – it has a great look to it. A piece of linen fabric lines the interior and transforms this crate into a charming tray, ideal for serving tea for two.
Christmas Around The House
My living room. At this time of year – I like to transform my surroundings and create a change that is refreshing – but can also be reversed easily when the season passes…
Wrapped In Style
To wrap my gifts this year I chose leopard and tartan printed papers. I love animal prints when paired with all sorts of checks and plaids – the combination of the two patterns create a pleasing contrast…
Yuletide Yarn Wreath
Skeins of yarn left over from previous projects are put to work once again. This project is great to do with and for children. However, it is such a cheery looking wreath, you may want to keep it for yourself!…
Winter Candle Jars
In our home we try to upcycle and reuse items as often as possible. Before you toss glass jars into the recycling bin – try making these easy candle holders. Start by soaking off labels and cleaning jars thoroughly. Wrap jars in paper doilies, tie with jute and drop in a white votive candle…
A Mossy Jingle Bell Wreath & My China Closet
A honeysuckle vine wreath is covered with moss and silver jingle bells. This wreath took me about 20 minutes to make. Hot glue moss to wreath – wrap with jute and tie on jingle bells. All of my supplies were purchased at a craft store and totaled less than $20.00…
Menswear Wreath
I’ve always loved preppy looking ties – crisp, bright stripes and paisley patterns are my favorites. I tied 3 silk ties together -end to end- and wrapped them around an evergreen wreath…
Dressing Up A Bottle Of Wine To Give As A Gift
I cut the sleeve off of a thrift store sweater and sewed the bottom closed to create a gift bag to hold wine…
Small Burlap Tree Bags
Burlap is inexpensive and can be purchased at most fabric stores. A 7″x14″ strip of burlap is folded in half, sewn along each side and turned inside out to create a small rustic bag…