Our Christmas tree is extremely eclectic and all the ornaments mean something to us. We make or buy ornaments based on what we love, where we went on vacation, or Halloween costumes, etc. My husband and I took our first vacation without our children this summer. We spent a wonderful 2 and 1/2 weeks in Hawaii! The first island we visited was the Big Island. I was so stressed … [Read more...]
Vacation Photos Ornament
Last year, Michelle of Weekend Craft and I shared our Christmas crafts with you during our Holiday Craft Party. This year, we've invited three awesome bloggers to join us. Please welcome Emily of Two Purple Couches, Christine of Where The Smiles Have Been and Tiffany from The House Down The Lane to the Holiday Craft Party! My family loves to travel and we went on several … [Read more...]
Jingle Bell Fire Truck Ornament
Last week I saw a story online about the tree that was chosen to become the Rockefeller Center's Christmas tree. The kids and I looked at the picture of the tree before it was cut down. My 6 year old son asked me how they transport such a huge tree. I asked him what he thought. He said that they probably tie the tree to a fire truck with a really long ladder. That was my … [Read more...]
Christmas Ornament For Nurses
I love making gifts for others so I eagerly signed up for the 2015 Ornament Exchange. My swap partner is Lyn who blogs as Mid Michigan Mom. She is currently in school pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I decided to make Lyn a Christmas ornament related to nursing. Supplies I spotted a metal heart ornament at Michaels that I thought would be perfect for Lyn. I … [Read more...]
DIY Football Jersey Ornament
If you follow me on social media, you know that I am a huge Denver Broncos football fan. I grew up in Colorado and have watched the Broncos for as long as I can remember. I have several Denver Broncos Christmas ornaments but this year I decided to make my own Denver Broncos football jersey ornament. Player 18 is Peyton Manning who happens to be my second favorite quarterback of … [Read more...]