~Crafty Christmas~

Good Morning Bloggy Christmas Friends!

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Blue sky....frosty grass

crisp air...

 ...our northwest weather today..yay!

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I found quite a few very cute craft ideas

to share with you today!

I'm thinking these are mostly crafts

I can make with my girls~

maybe you'll want to make some too....

Jingle Bell Wreath

*click here for directions*

sweet simpleness

I'm loving the silver bells on something painted

white!

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Scented Christmas Ornaments

*click here for directions and templates for these lovelies*

aren't these little hearts & bells adorable?

they are filled with fragrant Christmas spices like

cinnamon, cloves & orange peel.....

a little gingham, a little lace, a little rick-rack

~completely manageable~

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Reindeer and Snowflake Ornaments

*click here for directions and templates for these super cute ornaments*

these are made using felt & silver thread

I love the simple scandinavian look!

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Gingerbread Tree

*click here for directions*

I have always enjoyed making gingerbread cookies

very kid friendly, huh?

~I so love the way baking makes your home smell amazing....~

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Glittered Pinecone Placecard Holder

Soooo easy......

  .....simple and sweet!

To make these place cards:

*pour silver glitter into small bowl

~working one tier at a time~

  *brush the pinecone one tier at a time with craft glue

*spoon glitter over wet glue

*insert namecard when dry

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       Egg Shell Ornaments

           *to make these egg shell ornaments click here*

these eggshell ornaments really lend themselves

to vintage decor...don't you think?

~especially when painted with metallic paint....~

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Homemade Garland

*click here for tutorial*

I found this fabulous blog thru

my blog hopping today....

A Field Journal

Her name is Livy and I am amazed at every

single post ~ you've got to go check it out!!

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Fruit Garland

lastly today.... I couldn't resist this homey garland made of fruit

I've always wanted to make one of these....maybe this year?

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I hope you are having a wonderful week!

...hopefully not too stressed yet!

...hopefully we can take some time to make some memories :o)

Till Next Time!

Shellagh