Yesterday I shared with you how to make a pretty velvet bookmark. Well, doesn’t a pretty bookmark deserve a beautiful book? Gifts To Make #3 Repurposed Books Become Beautiful. These altered books can be used as recipe holders, photo albums, journals, and scrapbooks. Supplies Needed A hardbound book. (I used Reader’s Digest Condensed Books found at garage sales, thrift stores, and eBay.) Decorative tape (Known also as Washi tape~Craft stores and Etsy.) Paper punch A drill with a ... View the Post
Gifts To Make #2 Velvet Bookmarks
I hope you are enjoying the “Gifts To Make” series. It will continue for the next two weeks. You may have noticed that I have not been visiting or commenting in the past few weeks. Time is at a premium right now and I have spent my precious free time creating presents (and tutorials) that I could share. All the crafts and gifts are fairly inexpensive and easy to make. Today is Gifts To Make #2 Velvet Bookmarks To create the velvet bookmarks you will need: Good quality velvet ribbon. ... View the Post
Tying One On Gifts You Can Make #1
Some of you were probably hoping this was a post, Tying One On Gifts You Can Make #1, was on Hot Toddies and Wassail. (smile) Truthfully, I could use a hot drink myself. I’ve been working 14 hour days making Christmas beautiful for others since our return from D.C. I still have yet to decorate my own home. One thing that I have managed to finish is my annual handmade Christmas ornaments that I tie onto the gifts of those who love to receive them. Supplies You Will Need To create similar ... View the Post
Holiday Gift Wrapping Ideas
I am so happy to have been included in the Make It Merry holiday idea series. I offered to provide Holiday Gift Wrapping Ideas as I am always so inspired by the lovely ideas offered in blog land. Further down I will share how I am wrapping gifts this Christmas, but first I thought I would share some of my favorites. Funkytime has provided a free download to create pretty and perfect holiday party favors. Holiday Gift Wrapping Ideas While Country Living used paper straws to create the star ... View the Post
Sweet Favors
There are many ways you can greet or send your guests off that are simple but make them feel extra special. Here are a few Sweet Favors. Sweet Favors Christmas crackers are a time-honored festive tradition. Flowers are always Centsational! Of course the fail safe collection of sweets is always appreciated too. I have a tiny holiday table this year so I decided to create something truly crafty. It began when I discovered a sack full of dirty, rusty boxes at the ... View the Post
Holiday Preparations
I am buzzing around with Holiday Preparations for the upcoming season. It is a true delight that fall has finally found Phoenix. I am finding myself drawn to various shades of cream, taupe, and sage this year. Holiday Preparations My preparations began with a thorough cleaning of Décor To Adore manor. Every cupboard and closet was gone through. After I cleaned the oven, microwave, refrigerator, and pantry I made a list of fun holiday foods I wanted to see on the shelves. Trips were made to ... View the Post
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