DIY Advent Calendar + Ideas for Filling It!
Creating an Advent calendar is such a fun way to celebrate and bring intentionality to the Christmas season. Here is how I set ours up as well as ideas for filling it.
Crafting / DIY
Spooky Stick Wreath
Years ago, I saved an image of a spooky wreath made from sticks. Last year I came across it again and decided it was high-time I make my own.
My Fall Crochet Projects
As the evenings have started to turn chilly here, I wanted to get started on some fall crochet projects. Here are the three I’m working on— View fullsize 1. For Penelope Toddler Bonnet Beanie in Bernat Baby Blanket Tiny Yarn in Seedling I made…
A Few Thoughts on Valentine’s Day & the Simple Diy Cards I Sent
View fullsize I know that Valentine’s Day can be a bit polarizing for people. I personally think it is a fun, cutesy holiday, if, and this is a big if, you don’t make a huge deal out of it. Some years Dylan and I…
3 Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas
December is upon us…and those Black Friday/Cyber Monday packages have started arriving…which means it is time to start thinking about wrapping presents. Here are 3 ideas I came across that look great and are easy to execute. Star Garland and Kraft Paper View fullsize…
Kraft Paper Valentines
View fullsize I don’t send Christmas cards typically, but I love to send Valentines. I also love making them. They are so fun and sweet. For this year, I made 5 different styles of cards. I like to vary them a bit depending on…
4 Simple Gift Wrapping Ideas
View fullsize {Image sources clockwise from top left: 1, 2, 3, 4} Opening presents on Christmas is a lot of fun, but I personally find wrapping presents just as enjoyable. I like to pick a general theme for my presents, usually using gift tags…
Book Review: Playful by Merrilee Liddiard
View fullsize I have followed Merrilee on Instagram for a while now. I love the creative things she comes up with. When I came across her book, Playful: Fun Projects to Make With + For Kids, at the library, I had to check it…
A Creative Way to Give a Cash Gift
View fullsize A lot of times it makes sense to give cash or a gift card as a present for someone’s birthday. Either they have something in particular they are saving up for, or then they can pick out their own item to ensure…
Creating a Command Center
View fullsize I’m not sure if it is the association with back to school, or just the change of seasons, but September usually signals to me to reevaluate my organizational systems. This year I’ve been working on decluttering, finding homes for things, and just…