Make a no-sew fleece poncho for a toddler! So cute and cozy for fall, it's like a blanket for their shoulders! I'll share this quick 10 minute project with an optional ruffle detail. My mom called me the other day and told me about a little project that she made for her friend's daughter. She thought Kaylee would like it too. I agreed! It was a little no-sew fleece poncho that she found online. I told Kaylee about it and told her it was a little blanket for her shoulders. She was ... Read More about No-Sew Fleece Poncho For Kids
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Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe and Mini Cocoa Bar
It is really easy to make your own hot cocoa mix. Store in a cute container and use in this mini hot cocoa bar for delicious hot cocoa all winter long. This little chocolate bar has been so much fun! And with 3 kids using it....messy too! It's a great incentive for them to finish their dinner every night because a delicious cup of homemade cocoa is waiting for them!Simply set out a jar of your favorite hot cocoa mix. We used a homemade one that is really easy to make!Hot Cocoa Mix:5 ... Read More about Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe and Mini Cocoa Bar
Wintry Cardstock Wreath
The life of my beautiful ornament wreath came to an end and is now in the trash. Wind, crushed ornaments, etc. It was a sad day since it was my all time favorite Christmas wreath and it lasted for almost two holiday seasons so I guess I can't complain. I think I'll get more ornaments after Christmas on clearance and make another one next year. But my front door still looks pretty because I pulled out my trusty 3D Cardstock Wreath that I made as a demo for a class I taught recently. It was ... Read More about Wintry Cardstock Wreath
Every Year a Memory Christmas Ornaments
Every Year a Memory Ornaments My sister, Stacy, is the creative mind behind the blog, Piles of Projects. She recently shared these super cute ornaments that she makes for her husband every year for Christmas. Each ornament is a little summary of the year in pictures. I knew when I saw these that I wanted to make some for our family too, but really wished I had thought of them sooner so that I didn't have to back track 10 years! Also, I can't free hand paint like she can. But I still wanted ... Read More about Every Year a Memory Christmas Ornaments
Chocolate Covered Danish Cookies and Etched Gift Jars
Last year I made acid etched gift jars. They were so simple to make and well received that I thought, "Why mess with a good thing?" So...I made them again for gifts for the boys' teachers, bus drivers, karate teachers, etc. You can find my tutorial on making these using your cricut here. I filled them with chocolate covered Danish cookies. Some with crushed candy canes (to tie in the soap that will go in the gift bags as well). They were super easy to make. You can get HUGE boxes of these ... Read More about Chocolate Covered Danish Cookies and Etched Gift Jars
Make Your Own Bedtime Rice Bags
These warm buddy rice bags heat in the microwave and stay warm while your little ones fall asleep. A cozy little softie for bedtime! They also work great as boo boo bags and can be used warm or cold (frozen).I wanted to make my kids a little something homemade for Christmas. Aaron has a little gingerbread rice bag that my mom sent him for his birthday a few years ago. He can heat it in the microwave and it stays warm in his bed while he falls asleep. Kaylee and Dallin like him as well so I ... Read More about Make Your Own Bedtime Rice Bags
Candy Cane Soap
This candy cane soap smells as nice as it looks! Layers of pink and white glycerin soap come together with crushed candy canes for a cute and easy gift idea this holiday season.The kids and I made homemade glycerin soap over the summer and it was a lot of fun. I used some of our extra white glycerin blocks to create this soap to go with what I am putting together for Christmas gifts to the boys' teachers this year.I guess I can't really say that I "made" soap. What I did was buy a bag of ... Read More about Candy Cane Soap
Buttery Snack Cake with Broiled Coconut Frosting
A piece of this with a glass of milk......SOO good on a cold day! Our family loves this recipe. Enjoy! Buttery Snack Cake with Broiled Coconut Frosting 1 1/4 cups all-purpose or 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter or stick margarine, softened 3/4 cup milk 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg Broiled Coconut Frosting 1 cup flaked coconut 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or stick ... Read More about Buttery Snack Cake with Broiled Coconut Frosting
Scalloped Stocking Tutorial
If you've ever been intimidated by making stockings for you family, this is the pattern for you! I created 6 stockings for our family for $8. Made out of cotton and felt, you can whip up a scalloped stocking using our tutorial in no time! If you're looking for fancier version of our matching family stockings check out our quilted stocking pattern.So I got an idea....last week, and I am not one who can procrastinate. So once I had the idea it was just killing me not to finish it ... Read More about Scalloped Stocking Tutorial
