Category: Holiday

Felt Fortune Cookies

Sometimes I love the candy holidays, but sometimes a good non-candy gift wins out.  A quick Valentines Day gift of felt fortune cookies, not only fits the non-candy idea but is also such a sweet way to let someone one you are thinking of them. There are plenty of felt fortune cookie how-to’s out there.  Some …

Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls

Ever seen sugar skulls and wondered if you make one?  You CAN!  It does take patience and a little practice but I promise you the results are so great. I love the idea of the Day of the Dead, a celebration of those that have past with colorful decorations and these amazing sugar skulls.  And then I …

Stars & Stripes Ideas

Red, white and blue, the perfect color combination.  Throw in some stars & stripes and I’m sold on whatever craft I find.  Below are a few of my favorites. Flag Luminaries Have a few jars hanging around? I do love and use them often.  Vases, perfect for mixing salad dressing and apparently also luminaries.  I used a pint …

Kids Table Turkey Crayon Holder

Need a cute craft to dress up the kids’ thanksgiving table? or maybe you already planned on having crayons available for coloring. Here’s a cute craft and easy to make, Kids Table Turkey. Instructions: I got the idea from Skip To My Lou. She has a great template and step by step instructions. So I won’t …

Favor: Witch Shoes

I love Halloween.  All of it, costumes, candy, decorations, you name it.  However, living in Arizona, it has a new feeling…hopefulness of cooler (70’s?) weather.  I must will myself to not decorate until October 1st, otherwise by the 31st, I’m done and want to think about Thanksgiving already.  Once I saw these great witch shoes from …

Candy Bouquet

What to do when I’m sick and its Valentines Day tomorrow?  Something easy, fast and no baking….Candy Bouquet. I figured they’d be pretty simple to put together, but wow.  Some skewers, packing tape, floral foam + candy…you are set. Front: Back: Happy Valentine’s Day!