{Kitchen Towel} Pillows

I found these CUTE kitchen towels at Walmart (only $0.49)1/2 off this week. I knew they would be great as Pillows.


Turn both towels right sides together and sew them up. Leave a hole for stuffing filler.

Grandma's {Gift}

This year for Christmas, this is what we gave my mom as a Gift.

Whenever our kids leave her house they always ask for candy(or a pickle), so she can always have some on hand, I made this for her.


I spray painted the lid and the base(a candlestick holder- $0.50 @ second hand store). then used E6000 glue to glue the base onto the bottom of the glass container.

Christmas Thank You's

I'm getting my Thank You Cards out this week.
I haven't had time to make any lately so when I was at Walmart yesterday, I took advantage of the 50% off sale.


I found this cute Holiday card set. I realized I could turn them into Thank You cards by just adding my own touch to it.


My Thank You cards.


I really liked this design so I framed it.

Remembering the Season

Merry Christmas from the Creative Homemaker!
{Thanks Mary for this cute Nativity made of clay pots}

{2011} Family Gifts

With the amount of family members we have on each side, we decided to do Family Gifts. Its just too much to get each person a gift.

This year I stitched a letter on a kitchen towel. Then I wrapped 2 of my homemade jams & a gift certificate inside.

I love this yummy "Candy"!

Holly n' Berries Brooch

Here's my Christmas Brooch: Holly Leaves with some "Berries".


I found the leaves at the Dollar store(Dollar Tree).


My not so pretty back. Hot glue everything onto a wooden disc. I ended up adding more leaves(& cutting some off) so that's why there is some next to the pin backing.


I used the same color rhinestone as the fabric so it blends in well. To make the rosettes go here.

{Santa} Gift Can

I was going to recycle this can and decided it could be a cute container for a Christmas Gift.

I spray painted it red, added: buttons, leather fabric, a buckle from old belt & some treats to go inside.

Recycled Boxes for GIFTS

I love recycling anything I can.
My friend shared this tip with me: Recycle cereal boxes(and other ones) to wrap gifts in.

I know this may be so Simple but I guess it just never came to mind.
Now I don't have to go to Walmart/Dollar Store to buy boxes.

Glittered Ornament Ball

My sister needed an ornament for her Christmas party so I made this one.


Take an ornament ball and add any sort of sticker letters to spell a word.


Put tacky glue or "glossy accents" dimensional glue to the sticker top to adhere the glitter.


Finish the other letters.

Christmas {2011} Gifts for Teachers

This year for the Teacher Christmas Gift, each teacher will receive something I made[jam + kleenex boxes] & something the kids made[decorated letter].

TAIDAN'S

AULINA'S

AURI'S

AUDRA'S

[we did a little something different for her teachers since she has 7]

Here's what I did:
Got a frame from the second hand store ($0.75)and covered it with fabric.
Bought some Walmart brand crayons and hot glued them to the fabric.
Used my heat gun to melt the crayons. Stand picture up and use heat gun in a downward position.

Then added ribbon for hanging and their name in vinyl to personalize it.

Things I think I learned to do different the next time:

1-Use "CRAYOLA" crayons

2-Use real canvas fabric or save up to buy the actual canvas

Festive French Toast

I was making French Toast this morning and went to grab for the milk and saw the Egg Nog. I decided to try something new so I poured it in with the eggs.

Let's just say-YUMMY!

It added so much flavor. It was so good along with my homemade syrup.

Christmas Present Solution

I don't put any presents under the Christmas tree since I still have little ones that might want a "sneak peek". I have devised a plan that works for us.

Our kids think these presents are part of my Christmas Decor BUT actually they are their Christmas Presents. They sit above the kitchen cabinets to decorate the Kitchen through the month of December and I then pull them down Christmas Eve night.
If its anything bigger than what I can fit up there I put a note in a small box and make them Scavenger Hunt for it. It makes Christmas morning so fun!

I love Double Duty items!!!

An Amazing Artist and Some Touching Christmas Video Clips

Fist of all, I found (through Pinterest) the most beautiful photography artwork of Christ. Go HERE to find the photo above, plus lots more; and order prints!! 

I have been collecting, over the last few years, Christmas video clips that I can use for Family Home Evening, Christmas devotionals and Christmas Eve. This year I've added a couple more to my "favorites" collection.

Soon I will share all my other favorite Christmas must-do's. But for now, here are the links to my SEVEN most favorite Christmas video clips, all in one place, in no particular order (on Youtube).

Merry Christmas! ENJOY!!

REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
THE NATIVITY- BREATH OF HEAVEN
CHRISTMAS STORY- SILENT NIGHT (David Archuleta)
MARY DID YOU KNOW?
DO YOU HAVE ROOM FOR THE SAVIOR?
LET HIM IN (Michael McLean)
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

GIFTS You've Given Me

I made this for my Mom to not only let her know what she has instilled in me, but to thank her for giving me these wonderful gifts.
I took a board book from the second hand store and altered it with paper{just cut the paper to fit each page and double stick tape it down}.


Gift 1:the Gospel


Gift 2: Comfort


Gift 3: Great memories


Gift 4: Value of Work


Gift 5: Traditions


Gift 6: to Create


Gift 7: Organization

What gifts do others give to you that enrich your life? It might be nice to let them know!

Sweet Treats for Santa

When Christmas Eve comes, we use this plate for the cookies (found at the second hand store) & the cup for milk (found at Walmart) for SANTA.


I found this metal desk sign at a second hand store. I put the fabric thru the printer like I did here , attached it to cardstock & colored it with crayons.

SANTA Dollar

Something fun to frame.

Go here to buy one.

Christmas Stories

I love this tradition of reading a different Christmas Book each night.

Our growing collection. . .