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Chalk Paint & Twine Mason Jar

February 17, 2014 By meredith 2 Comments

Raise your hand if you're ready for Spring? This girl is FOR SURE!  I've got an easy and colorful way to bring Spring into your home NOW {yes, even if it's still 30 something degrees outside and you can see more snow than grass}. To make your own chalk paint mason jar, you'll need the following supplies: chalk paint foam brush mason jar {I used a recycled pizza sauce jar} twine hot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafting, Decorating, DIY, Easter & Spring Tagged With: color, crafting, decor, diy, flowers, handmade, mason jar, spring, vase

Thumbprint Valentines {For the Grandparents}

February 3, 2014 By meredith 4 Comments

Last week I shared a super cute thumbprint magnet that the boys and I made for their grandparents this Valentine's Day. Well, I needed a cute way to package the Valentine.  So, I searched through the mess that is my craft closet and discovered a few goodies that I had stashed away from a Pick Your Plum order {the tiny circular tins and the cute kraft and polka dot bags}! I also broke out my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafting, Gifts, Valentine's Day Tagged With: gift, handmade, keepsakes, thumbprint, Valentine, Valentine's Day

Thumbprint Heart Magnets

January 17, 2014 By meredith 25 Comments

I'm so excited to share today's craft with all of you.  Why?  Well, 1. I think it might be one of the cutest things I've ever made and 2. It's my first Valentine's Day craft of the year {and Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays}. These cuties are going to be sent to the grandparents this year. And making them is so easy! Let's get started... You'll need: white Sculpey clay red … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holidays, Valentine's Day Tagged With: gifts, handmade, holidays, kids crafts, magnets, thumbprints, Valentine's Day

Candy Swirl Christmas Centerpiece

December 19, 2013 By meredith 16 Comments

I'm so excited today to be a part of a big Winter themed celebration with some other pretty fabulous bloggers. From left to right, top to bottom: Sky from Creative Capital B, Adrianne from Happy Hour Projects, Melanie from It Happens in a Blink, Amy from One Artsy Mama, ChiWei from 1 Dog Woof, Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me, Kadie from Seven Alive, Bethany from Pitter and Glink, Kara from Happy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafting, Decorating, Holidays Tagged With: candy, centerpiece, christmas, decorations, handmade, red, swirl, tablescape, white

25+ Reasons To Get Crafty This Christmas

December 18, 2013 By meredith Leave a Comment

YIKES!  Christmas is next week! For real. This time next week, I honestly hope that none of you are perusing my blog.  I hope you're enjoying your families and friends, eating some yummy food, and trying out all of your new presents from the big guy in red.  If you are around though, and need some crafty reading, please, by all means, feel free! Tonight's features and tomorrow's Creative … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Link Party Tagged With: christmas, crafts, diy, handmade, link party, The Creative Connection

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