Not everyone is a fan of countdown calendars. Some say it’s too much like advent calendars. Others say that they’re filled with plastic junk or chocolate which they don’t like for their kids. But there are still those who love the idea of a Hanukkah countdown calendar. Essentially it’s a way for kids to engage…
December is a time of year when expenses add up fast. If you find yourself tight on budget, handmade Christmas cards are a great alternative to the time honoured tradition of sending out Christmas cards. Or – if you’re a crafter, but don’t have the time to tackle a Christmas craft that involves sewing, knitting…
Finger puppets are an easy way to keep toddlers and young children entertained for hours. This winter, use my North Pole Penguins finger puppets printable to keep littles one busy! The printable includes 4 penguins – each with their own personality as reflected by their outfit. The printable also includes a festive North Pole sign…
The holidays are here! And you need to wrap some gifts! I’ve designed these adorable printable reindeer gift tags for all your gift giving needs this season. For this design, I was inspired by a retro color palette of red and light blue. A darling reindeer smiling happily will bring back all the nostalgia of…
No Thanksgiving would be complete without pie! If you’re lucky, there’s pie leftover to take home for the next day. That’s where this DIY Thanksgiving Pie Slice Box comes in handy. Uniquely designed to resemble turkey birds and fit your favorite slice of pie. If you’re the type of person that likes to give favors…
Nothing beats a printable Thanksgiving coloring mat! It’s the oldest trick in the book for how to keep kids busy at the dinner table. Set out some crayons and a coloring placemat. Of course, you can keep it simple with a butcher block and have kids make their own pictures – maybe provide them prompts…
A couple of years ago (actually it’s been more like a decade), I took a really fun workshop for Turkish paper marbling. The supplies were expensive because they used natural materials – and the materials really affected what you could achieve with the marbling. Everything from the paper to the paints and substrates to even…
Ok this is one of my most requested craft tutorials: my rose gold fall wreath that I originally shared on Martha Stewart circa 2016-2017. I didn’t think it would be this popular – but the internet has spoken. If you love decorating for fall with autumn hues like red and orange with a touch of…
With fall just around the corner, I’m sharing my easy DIY for Thanksgiving Place Cards. But they’re not just exclusive to Thanksgiving – use them for any dinner party this autumn! Have you ever used real wood paper before? It’s one of my favorite crafting materials and I’ve been using it for almost a decade…
Scandi Christmas decorations are defined by their simplicity. Make these easy and elegant ornaments as decor or as gifts.