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Post by Rachel Paxton:
Decorating a Baby’s Nursery with a Beatrix Potter Theme
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsI don’t consider myself an expert interior decorator. In fact,
I’m quite an amateur, but do enjoy do-it-yourself home
decorating. When my husband and I found out we were expecting
twins, we were both very excited to decorate the babies’ bedroom. Full Article
Create a Tuscan-Inspired Decorating Theme for any Room
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIn the past couple of years a Tuscan style of decorating has
become very popular in home decor. It’s easy to see why…a
Tuscan inspired room stirs up visions of rural Italian
countrysides, worn wood furniture, old pottery, wrought iron
accessories, and warm earthy colors. Full Article
Decorating a Boy’s Bedroom with an Auto and Airplane Theme
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsChoosing a decorating theme for your boy’s bedroom isn’t always
easy. Your child can make it easy on you, however, if he has
developed definite interests at a young age. Full Article
Preschool Party Games
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsPlanning a birthday party for your preschooler? Party games are
a great way to keep young children entertained and engaged in the
party. Make sure every child gets a prize of some kind so child
every goes home a winner! Full Article
Enjoying Christmas with Toddlers
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsThe holiday season can be stressful if we try to do too much, but
throw in a couple of toddlers and things can become very
overwhelming quickly, not to mention stressful for your kids! Full Article
Lighted Holiday Potpourri Jars
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsLighted potpourri jars are a festive addition to any holiday decor. They are inexpensive, easy to make, and make great hostess gifts. Full Article
Canning Jar Candles
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsCanning jar candles are very easy to make, make great gifts, and are only limited by your imagination! Full Article
Keepsake Christmas Album
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsDo you hate throwing your Christmas cards away every year as much as I do? This year I decided to try to come up with some way to preserve our Christmas cards, as well as find a way to organize all the Christmas letters I’ve been faithfully filing away for the past six years. I decided to make an album for our Christmas letters using decoupage to decorate the covers with this year’s Christmas cards. Full Article
Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Teen Girls
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIt’s fun to buy stocking stuffers for teen girls. I always use this time of year as an opportunity to give them the little treats they want and/or need throughout the year but that I don’t want to spend the extra money for. Here are some items our teenage daughters will find in their Christmas stockings this year: Full Article
Writing the Perfect Christmas Letter
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsI don’t know about you, but I always look forward to receiving Christmas letters from family and friends during the holiday season. Often it is the only news you receive from some of them throughout the year. Full Article
How to Make a Tin Can Luminary
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsTin can luminaries are a fun, easy craft project for all ages.
They are great for any holiday and only limited by your
imagination! You can transfer any simple shape onto a tin can to
create a beautiful candle holder for any occasion. Full Article
How to Make Country Christmas Ornaments
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIf you are looking for a fun Christmas craft or a quick gift
idea, these homemade country Christmas ornaments are very
easy and inexpensive to make. You probably already have most of
what you need to make them. Full Article
Keepsake Christmas Ornament Box
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsI love handmade Christmas ornaments. Throughout the years I have
collected a number of them, made by myself and several family
members. These ornaments will make great keepsakes for our
children and grandchildren. Full Article
A Christmas Ornament Tradition
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsWhen my husband and I got married, my mother-in-law introduced me
to one of her favorite Christmas traditions. She has five
children, and for years she has been collecting ornaments for
each of her children so that they can take their collection of
ornaments with them when they have their own families. Full Article
Easy Cookie Bouquets
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsSurprise a friend (or your mom) with an easy-to-make cookie bouquet. Use your imagination to create a gift that special someone will really enjoy. Full Article
Vellum Birth Announcement
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsMaking your own birth announcements can be very easy and rewarding. By using vellum, you can announce the birth of your baby while also personalizing the announcements with a picture of your new bundle of joy. Here’s what you need to make your own vellum birth announcement: Full Article
How to Make a Girl’s Journal
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsIf you’re looking for the perfect gift for a teen or pre-teen girl or female friend, then you might want to consider a handmade journal. Use these tips to get started, then use your own creativity to create a personalized work of art. These journals also make great birthday or graduation gifts. Full Article
Easy Fabric-Covered Gift Box
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsPatchwork fabric-covered gift boxes are an easy, affordable way to dress up any gift package. They’re also great for storage. Total preparation and assembly time for this project is approximately 2-3 hours, depending on the size of the shoe box. Full Article
Butterfly Candle Holders
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsButterfly candle holders are easy to make and a great gift idea. The materials are very inexpensive, and you can use your imagination for a variety of designs. To get started, you will need: Full Article
Friendship Albums
Written on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsI’m new to scrapbooking, and I still can’t believe all the possibilities there are for scrapbook layouts. Full Article
