And we're back. Don't you hate it when you make an announcement to the world, and then you can't follow through because life gets in the way? Yup. It's been one of those weeks! My publisher sent me the printed pages of my craft book to edit, mark up and send back... so I had to read through 192 pages of crafts and instructions to find any mistakes. But I am ridiculously relieved to say that that was the FINAL edit and I won't see those pages again until it goes to print this summer. Crazy and so … [Read more...]
Holiday Minion Window Clings inspired by Despicable Me 3
This post is in partnership with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. As always, the opinions are entirely my own. Despicable Me 3 Special Edition is now available on Blu-ray and DVD! All 5 of us watched it together the other night and it was such a fun family movie! My 3 year old little guy burst out laughing every time the Minions came on the screen. So funny! We love the Despicable Me movies so we made some Holiday Minion window clings inspired by the latest release. Window clings … [Read more...]
DIY Popsicle Stick Snowflakes
Hello! It's Megan from Homemade Ginger and I'm happy to share a fun winter craft with you today! I must confess, winter is my least favorite season, but these DIY popsicle stick snowflakes are just the thing to cheer a non-winter lover like me! I live in the Midwest where we get a few good snowfalls each year, but not enough for most people to be comfortable with driving in it. A few years ago, I got stuck at a stop sign on the way to church after it had snowed the night before. (If you are … [Read more...]
Popsicle Stick Santas
Hi there! It's Megan again from Homemade Ginger and I'm excited to share another fun ornament with you all today. These popsicle stick santas are absolutely adorable and a little addictive to make! Do your kids believe in santa? We are not huge into santa around here, but that doesn't mean we don't love to pretend. None of my kids have believed in santa so far. In fact, they've always been a little terrified on anyone dressed up as santa! I can't blame them, it can be quite intimidating for a … [Read more...]
Pinecone Reindeer
Hi there! It's Megan from Homemade Ginger and I'm back with my first Christmas craft of the season! Now that Halloween is over, we can officially get into the Christmas mood without feeling like we missed fall, right? These cute little reindeer are the perfect way to ease your way into holiday crafting! When it comes to holiday crafting, I seem to totally over complicate things. There are endless tutorials on Pinterest involving detailed yet beautiful ornaments. If I am honest, I really don't … [Read more...]
Peanut Christmas Ornaments
I'm that person who always wears a Santa hat at Christmas. (Ho Ho Ho! I can't wait for Christmas!!!) I bought myself a Santa hat when I was in high school. My friends and I had a Christmas party together in the school cafeteria, and for whatever dorky reason, we decided to wear Santa hats. We drove out to Walmart (Walmart was fairly new to our little town, so this was an event for us... haha), and we bought beautiful Santa hats... WAY better than the quality of anything you can buy now. So I … [Read more...]
Paint Chip Christmas Cards
My kids are getting to the age where they don't want to tag along with us on every little errand we run anymore. Or at least, my oldest daughter doesn't (she's 6). We'll be all like, "OK everyone! Go to the bathroom and put your shoes on! We're going to Home Depot!" (That whole statement pretty much sums up our life... haha) And my 6 year old will look at me, raise her eyebrow, and in a negative tone be like, "Ummm, can I just stay home?" Ha! Do you remember that show on MTV from the early … [Read more...]
How to Make Wine Cork Angels
Hello! I'm Megan and I blog over at Homemade Ginger where I post DIY projects, craft tutorials, home decor ideas and more! I'm all about creating lovely things without spending a lot of money. Like most of the world, we got out the Christmas decorations this past weekend. The same thing happens every year. Somehow while the Christmas lights and ornaments are sitting in a box in storage, they break or stop working. Four strands of lights didn't work this year! We kept having to go back to the … [Read more...]
Paw Print Salt Dough Ornaments
This post is sponsored by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and The Secret Life of Pets. As always, the opinions are entirely my own. All three of my children actually sat through an ENTIRE movie on the weekend. Gosh almighty, I swear I've been waiting YEARS for this to happen! We sat down together as a family and watched The Secret Life of Pets (You can buy it on Blu-ray & DVD on December 6) and we made it through the entire movie without pausing it even once. I have been dreaming of … [Read more...]
Melted Bead Candy Canes | Candy Cane Bead Ornaments
Have you started listening to Christmas music yet?? I loooooove Christmas music. As soon as it starts to get cold outside I pop my favourite mixed Christmas CD into the car stereo and play it non-stop until New Years. Even if it starts to snow in October, I'm excited for the excuse to play my favourite Christmas songs!! Picture the tiniest flurry and my husband saying, "Debbie, it's way too early for Christmas music!" and me replying, "What are you talking about!? It's … [Read more...]
