Monthly Archives: December 2013

Elf-on-the Shelf Ideas

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How does Santa keep track of who goes on the “Naughty” or “Nice” lists? The  Elf on the Shelf! This is a pretty new Christmas tradition and an awesome one if you ask me! Each morning look to see what trouble or adventures your elf has gotten into while you snoozed! Great for keeping the kiddos on their best behavior and it lets you be so creative!

Elf-on-the Shelf Idea


In case you are running out of mischief for your elf to get into, here is a site that offers 50 great (family friendly ideas)!-i heart nap time

DIY Fabric Covered Boxes

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I am always looking for new ways to get organized and new cubbies to hide my clutter! I like to save mementos; things like movie stubs, pictures, and trinkets. I wait till I have a good stash of stuff and then I go through and decided what is trash and what is treasure. Up until now I have recycled old shoe boxes. How much better is a DIY Fabric Covered Box? Much better.
DIY Fabric Covered Gift Boxes


Much better indeed! These boxes can be used for organization (hiding clutter), or in the spirit of the season, as gift boxes. Gather together some fabric or wallpaper (new or leftovers), boxes-those with separate lids, spray glue, scissors, ruler, and a pencil. One you have all your supplies you need to check out the terrific tutorial for DIY Fabric Covered Boxes-in my own style 

DIY Bathroom Mirror Re-do

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Boring bathroom mirror? Not a problem. Spruce it up for under $20.00! This is an easy DIY Bathroom Mirror Re-do.
DIY Bathroom Mirror Re-do


Set this project aside for a rainy day! The tutorial for this DIY Bathroom Mirror Re-do is a a keeper!-The Sits Girls

Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole

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Let’s plan out our next holiday meal! How about about Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole?!
Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole


Eating healthy is so difficult! I am not Paleo, Gluten Free, Atkins, or anything specific like that. But I do try to be healthy!  I had Cauli-potatoes and zucchini crisp for  Thanksgiving. I am as starting to plan out Christmas dinner. I like the idea of trying this Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole. Yum!-Glutenista

DIY Glove Squirrel

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Gloves seem to get lost just like socks. There are always singles everywhere but never a complete pair! Here is a clever craft for that lone glove-A DIY Glove Squirrel makes it into something useful again!
DIY Glove Squirrel


Cute cute cute!  You need some basis sewing and cutting skills to make this little chipmunk yours. The patterns and tutorials can be found if your follow the link-The Etsy Blog

DIY Christmas Bows

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Should I start wrapping gifts? I don’t even have a tree yet! I just hate waiting till the last minute. I would love to add some “pizaz” to the presents this year with some DIY Christmas Bows.
DIY Christmas Bows


I always wrap the ribbon around the packages and then go crazy with scissors to get some nice curls. Like I said, this year I want some real bows! I don’t even have to go out and buy new ribbon-bonus! Learn how to master these beautiful DIY Christmas bows- Rachel Bishop Designs 

DIY Cloved Oranges

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Don’t you love quick and easy?! DIY Cloved Oranges are just that! They smell lovely and remind me of when I was a little.
DIY Cloved Oranges


Ribbons, Oranges or tangerines,and whole Cloves. These are affordable to make and will make your home smell lovely! There is a brilliant tutorial For DIY Cloved Oranges at-Mrs Polly Rogers

DIY Mousetrap Advent Calendar

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21 days till Christmas! Hollaw! I am  little behind on my calendar countdown. It isn’t to late if you are too. DIY Mousetrap Advent Calendar is so cool!
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If you don’t feel like making this calendar or if it feels like too much work, this project is a two in one! You can use this nifty setup as a Christmas card holder!
Mousetrap Advent Calendar
Great! Right?! Follow the link to find out how to make your own DIY Mousetrap Advent Calendar! Fynes Designs