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I have once again fallen down the Pinterest rabbit hole. This time is wooden peg dolls and adorable little play sets. I bought blank peg dolls months ago thinking I would get them done for Christmas or birthday gifts. Welp. That didn’t happen. I pulled the wooden pieces out over the weekend and started painting. […]
{Originally published December 2010} Five years later I still use my Candy Cane wreaths on my chair backs in the dining room. Classic decorations never go out of style! You still have time to make your own before the holiday. Or do like I did, make them after Christmas and store for the next year. […]
I saw this in my local Michael’s store for $50. I figured I could replicate it for much less. It didn’t take me very long or much money at all. I totally forgot to take photos of my steps (as usual – sorry) but this craft is so easy it isn’t really necessary. Need: plastic […]
>I saw this holiday project online last year on The Thrifty Decor Chick’s blog I think. I thought it was a wonderful idea especially as I have a huge blank spot just crying for something above my fireplace mantel. I waited until after Christmas to buy the supplies so I could get them really cheap. […]
As promised here are some photos of the various things I have made for my 2 great-nieces Christmas gift – Dress Up Boxes. This is an old slip I’ve added lace, ribbon, pearls, and white bows to turn it into a Wedding Dress. Now this shiny lame type fabric I found in Mom’s stash. What […]
