Neighbor Gifts - Jar Gifts

 

Well I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

I know we did:)  Today's project comes to you a little

late for this holiday season but thought it was too cute

not to share!  I wanted to make something for my neighbors that was both personal and fun!  Most of our neighbors have kids so this project worked out perfectly for them as well.

 

What I made was Christmas Pancakes in a Jar!

So easy and inexpensive, a winning combination :)

I was able to make 6 gifts for around $30, $5 each really isn't bad for a handmade gift that is personalized!

 

Here is a list of what I used to make this project:

(1) box of pancake mix makes (2) Jars

(1) bag of chocolate chips or M&Ms also will make (2) jars

(1) sheet of tags (makes 4)

 

Below is the link of the website in which I printed the

tags!  She was my inspiration for this project!

http://makebakecelebrate.com/krusteaz-christmas-pancakes-in-a-jar/

 

I bought the smooth base jars from Hobby Lobby last week when they were 50%!  Woot Woot!

 

 

To give the jars a little flair and a personal touch

I added a Christmas Tree and their last name to

the center of the jar with vinyl lettering which I cut out

with Cricut machine!  I think that I have used my Cricut more for vinyl recently than any other project!

Below is a close up of one of the jars that I

did with just a "Merry Christmas" greeting.

 

 The final project finished with the goodies inside!

 

I think this is a great project that could be used for multiple

holidays and gift ideas. 

*Christmas

*Easter

*Welcome Gift- Neighbors

*Get Well

The possibilities are endless :)

Well I don't know about you but I am excited for the new year!  I have already started to make a list of projects

and personal goals that I would like to

achieve in the new year!

 

I will be linking up with the following blog parties!

 

A Pinch Of Joy

Thanks for stopping by!
Mrs. C
 

Merry Grinchmas Cards

Merry Grinchmas to You!

I don't know about you but I LOVE the Grinch movie

and all of the adorable characters!  Of course my favorite is the Grinchso this year I decided to some Christmas Cards in his honor!

I spent a little time on YouTube looking for a good

tutorial to use so I could get some good ideas and below is the videoI used for this project!  I think she gives you some helpful hints for those of

us who may not be as artistic as others :)

I am talking about ME!!!  I can't even draw stick people

well:)

 

 

Here are the supplies I started with:

My Big Shot

Stampin Up Punches, & Card Stock

 

To save time and keep an assembly line going

I cut everything first!

 

 

And the final project!!

I added a pom pom to his Santa hat

for an added dimension.

I really love how he turned out!  He is so

fun and whimsical!!  How can you not LOVE

The Grinch :)

 

I will be linking up with the following blog party:

A Pinch of Joy

 

Happy Holidays!
Mrs. C

 

 

 

 

 

Pallet Wood Sign Wreath Display

Today's project was both easy and cheap!  A winning combination

if you ask me!!!  I started with an old pallet and just cut the

boards to the same length.  Then added two strips of

wood to the back to fasten all of the boards together.

 

After the boards were nailed together they formed3

a square board like the one below.

 

After two coats of paint I finish with a beautiful

wreath hanger for above my fireplace!

 

 

I believe I make a similar project but actually

use it as a sign and put a saying on it:)

Just one more use for those old pallets!!

 

Well we are down to the wire now!!

ONLY 5 DAYS until Christmas!!

 

Happy Holidays!
Mrs. C



Holiday Home Tour!

Well I thought it would be nice to do a Christmas tour through our house!  I think my favorite area is our dining room because I really love how it turned out this year with the green and gold color scheme:)

Below is our tree in the dining room:

Here is our buffet table decorated with garland to match

the tree.

On the table I filled my old strawberry box

with candles and greens.  I think it just adds an extra little something to the table!

 

Also in the dining room is the book page wreath I made this year, I love how it looks on the mirror.

Below is a picture of my Grinch tree in our living room!

I really like the tree topper this year! 

I wasn't sure how I wanted to hang a wreath

over our mantel so I decided to make a

wood sign without any wording and attached

the wreath to the wood.  It looked a little boring  

so I added JOY letters to give it a little pop!

 

In my scrapbook room I did a medium size

tree in a vintage theme to go with the other

decor in the room.  I spend a lot of time in this room

and it always puts me in a good mood to see the

tree lit for Christmas :)

Trunks in the craft room decorated with

a banner I made.

 

This year I did not do a tree in the guest bedroom

but instead just a small table scape in the same

color scheme.

 

 

Now to the outside decorations!!

I love the traditional feel of the wreaths on the windows

so that is what I started with and built off of that.

 

I really love our front door!  The wreath

was a present from my Aunt and I just love

how it fits perfectly on our door!  I think next year I

might do a little bit fuller garland but for now

it looks fine!

 

 Sled with ice skates

Lamp post with garland and bells!

Old boxes turned into presents :)

For the bunch I just added a string of lights

with garland to give it a little holiday flair.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Holidays,

Mrs. C

Ice Ice Baby ~Ice Skate Arrangement for Sled

Well first of all I would like to send out a big thank you to my

Aunt Bonnie for giving me these ice skates last year!  I have been

looking for a pair for a couple of years and she surprised me last year with this pair!

I have been looking on Pinterest for arrangement ideas to add to the

skates and found several I liked so I thought I would give them a little

flair for this year's sled display!

Below are pictures of the supplies I started with:

Now onto the fun pictures, the finished product!!!

I really like the snowflakes!   I think they add a fun element

to the display;)

Now below is a picture of my babies in front of our door:)

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Holidays!!!

Mrs. C

Frosty The Snowman Deco Mesh Wreath



 

Well we are officially into December and into the Christmas Season!

I am so excited! We just finish decorating our house this past weekend and I

just finished writing out my Christmas cards so I feel like I have a good handle

on this holiday so far :)  Check back with me close to the 15th!

 

Today I wanted to share a wreath I made a couple weeks ago with supplies

that I got on sale last year at the after Christmas sales!  I got most of the supplies

at Sam's Club.  I am a little disappointed because they don't have the tree

picks this year!  :( 

Below is the supplies I started with:

 

 

 Added the deco mesh to the work wreath :

This picture below is not the best and doesn't do it justice but I

was in a hurry to finish because I had it sold and they were on their way

to come pick it up:)  I really love the color combo on this wreath, it could

almost pass for a Georgia Bulldogs wreath :)

 

 

Well I hope to be back later this week with more projects!

I have been so busy trying to finish all of them that I have not taken the

time to post anything :(  BAD BLOGGER!!!

Too much Christmas Cheer I guess :)

 

Check back later this week to see my Home Tour of Christmas

decorations!

 

Happy Tuesday!

Mrs. C

Book Page Wreath!

So after spending hours on Pinterest, just like most of you:)

I have finally got my creative juices flowing and now

have a completed project!

 

So what you will need is an old book, a stapler,

tape, a piece of card board, and a lot of patience or chocolate!

 

 

I wanted my wreath to be pretty large because I wanted to put it

over our fire place for Christmas so that is why I choice an old dictionary

to use for the pages.

 

You would need to tare out the page from the seem of the book, I know

it sounds really terrible but I hate to say it I don't think this

dictionary has been used in quite sometime :( 

 

You will need about 120 cones!!  Yes, 120 :) 

I rolled all of my cones while watching The Voice so just

keep that in mind!

 

Check out this link below to watch a video on the

rolling technique and to see this beautiful Book Page Wreath!

 

 

So here is my completed project! :)

I have to say I am pretty pleased with how it turned out! 

The wreath is huge so it will work nicely above the fire place this year for

Christmas!

 

 

Below are just a couple more views of the wreath:

 

Well one Christmas project down, only 99 more to go :)

 

I will be linking up with the following blog parties!

www.pinchofjoy.com

 

 

 Have a wonderful weekend!

Mrs. C

 

 



Thanksgiving Table & Hobby Lobby Hual!!

Well we are officially one week away from Thanksgiving!  It just
seems like last week was Halloween!  I am happy to report that I scored some awesome
deals at Hobby Lobby yesterday on their Fall markdown selection!
80% off Fall decorations and deco mesh!  Yeah!!

Since I picked up some new tableware at this sale I decided to change up my
table scape for Thanksgiving! 

Below is a picture of my table earlier this month:
It was pretty and simple but I just felt like it needed a little more!

 

Below are a couple of pictures of the items that I got on the sale!

SCORE!!

 

 

 

Now onto the fun part, the new table scape!!

I still used the antlers and candle holders because I felt is added some height

to the table and gave it just a little more flair!

 

 

Here is another view of the table.

 

 

Just a close up of one of the settings. 

I just love how colorful these plates are and since I got a great deal on

them they look even better :)

 

 

Hobby Lobby also had all of their Fall floral stems and

flowers on sale for 80% off so I was able to get a couple more picks

for my trunk that I wanted to add some Fall Flair to!

 

Here is the trunk with just some simple greens in it.

 

 

Now she can celebrate Turkey Day in style!

 

 

I love Fall colors and how they really make a home

feel warm and cozy! 

 

I will be linking up with the following blog parties:

www.pinchofjoy.com

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

Mrs. C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Tip Tuesday: Boot Shapers

You can tell it is really fall, everywhere you look all you
see is boots!!!!!!!!!!!  I can't help it, I just love the look!

I may or may not have a little bit of a boot obsession!!!
:)

So to keep my boots in nice shape I looked into to purchasing
the boot shapers that you can find at stores like Bed Bath and Beyond,
however at $10 for each set it can get a little pricey!

Especially when you have 12 pair of boots :)
So instead of spending $120 I went around the house and gathered up
all of my old magazines that I wasn't reading anymore and instead
of throwing them out I was able to give them a new function!!

(Boot Shapers)
Below you can see how the top portion of the boot is just laying over and making
creases in the boot which will cause them to wear more quickly.  All you
need to do is is roll up the magazine and run tape around it to make
it in a cylinder shape.

Much better, right? :)

Here is a close up of the magazine inside the boot.

Easy and free, now that is my kind of project:)

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Mrs. C

 

I will be linking up with the following blog parties!

www.apinchofjoy.com