Last year I made a silly little mistake that turned into a sweet idea. I had my Cricut cutting out a batch of gingerbread men and because I love white, I made them all from white fabric with little homespun hearts. Then it hit me, Leanna, how on earth is a gingerbread man white? A…
A Minimalist Wreath That Still Feels Warm and Festive I absolutely love those gold farmhouse bells. Up here, I was lucky enough to find two sets of them, one for me and one for my daughter-in-law as a gift. They are so timeless and elegant that I wanted to make something special to spotlight them…
How to Make Christmas Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers Every Christmas plays out a little differently. Someone shows up early, another stays longer, and sometimes it ends up being quieter than I expected. When you are juggling grown kids and extended family, you learn to stay flexible. We take it as it comes, whoever makes it…
Have you noticed all the gorgeous gingerbread decor in stores this year? I couldn’t resist picking up a few budget-friendly ornaments, but I also wanted to make something a little more personal. These wooden gingerbread men were made from leftover scraps in the garage, and they turned out so sweet. They’re simple to build, easy…
I’ve always had a soft spot for tartan, especially this deep traditional color. My family is so Scottish that somewhere way back, we were even at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. The plaid I used in this year’s Christmas theme isn’t our true ancient one, but it’s close enough to bring that same sense of…
Dollar tree Christmas balls 3-inch circumference. A long thin strip of fabric as long as you want it to be. One package of 10 Dollar Tree Christmas ball ornaments makes a garland 2-3 feet long. How to Make a Fabric Christmas Tree Garland This fabric Christmas tree garland is easy to make, and you can…
Gingerbread is my favorite flavor for the Winter, and more so for the Christmas holiday season. These homemade gingerbread scones, are full of the traditional taste of gingerbread and make a subtly sweet Christmas morning treat, or an easy to bring dish for holiday brunches. Gingerbread Scones Recipe Don’t let the long list of…
These easy-to-make wire star Christmas tree ornaments are a dupe of some expensive ones I found at a local gift shop. They were originally priced for $15 each and I knew I could make them for a fraction of that. These DIY Christmas star ornaments are a great way to spend some time making Christmas…
