DIY: faux fabric paper snowmen

who on this earth has the creative talent to invent these lovelies?

the ever crafty girls from whipper berry, is who!

i am steaming with jealousy.

i would rule the world with artistic talent like that.

but. hey. that's what this blog is all about.

helping me take one step each day towards becoming a crafting machine.

it will take many baby steps, but i think this project is the perfect step to take this holiday season.

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* faux fabric paper snowmen *

DIY: cupcake liner trees

i am sure you guys have seen these cupcake liner trees around.

i am just dying over them.

ah. love love love.

to make your own follow the tutorial from domestifluff

(don't you love that blog name... domestifluff.... so clever)

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* cupcake liner trees *

DIY: scrabble tree ornaments

this is a great tutorial for scrabble tree ornaments.

i have seen people make home decore out of scrabble words,

but never christmas ornaments.

it would be the perfect little touch to any neighborhood gift.

i always thinking about things i want to do for my future neighbors,

especially since i don't have any right now, just a bunch of empty classrooms.

(living in a elementary school and all)

this wonderful tutorial came from my sweet savannah.

enjoy.

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* scrabble tree ornaments *

DIY: make fabric christmas tree decorations

want people to see your tutorials?

write me.

i would love to feature your creations.

plus + i LOvE finding new blogs to stalk.

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i love getting emails.
especially from super sweet people like cecilia, who writes so tei tei.
she contacted me to show me her new fabric ornament tutorial.
wouldn't this be perfect for an ornament exchange?
or a cute add to your neighborhood gifts?
i know for me i will be trying out this project with my youngest sister,
i really think she will get a kick of making her own decorations for the tree.
plus this project is really simple, which like i have always said, are my favorite type!
thanks cecilia for getting in touch, like i said earlier, i LOvE getting emails!

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* fabric christmas tree decorations *
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DIY: glitter tree decor and holiday subway art printable

i know you have seen these before.

i always try to post my favorite projects, just to make sure i always know where to find them.

anyways, enjoy.

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the wonderful sister of eighteen25 recently were guest bloggers on i {heart} nap time.

there they posted a really cute how-to on their glitter tree project.

i love the simplicity of how the trees turned out.

and even more how the coordinate perfectly with the holiday subway art.

(which, can be downloaded off of eighteen25 for free.)

you gotta love the fun holiday printable floating around the internet this season!

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* glitter tree decor *

to get to the download, click below:

* holiday subway art download *

DIY: wreath christmas countdown

i don't know about you but i love everything about christmas.

it really is the happiest time of the year for me.

lucky enough cory (my husband) and i will be flying into utah

on this special day to celebrate with our families.

speaking of our families,

the last time i spoke with my family they had all the decorations up.

even their christmas countdown calender.

in memory of that little calender i decided to see what other people use to countdown.

i was lucky enough to find this tutorial on all things thrifty.

a little more complex, yet super cute, wreath christmas countdown.

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* wreath christmas countdown *

DIY: mod podge a frame with wrapping paper

look what you can make from a cheap wooden frame!

oh i love it when people make amazing things will almost no money at all.

and i love how people can think to make something like this.

i could have a frame, mod podge, and wrapping paper and still not think of this craft.

goes to show you why i have green submarine,

a place to keep track of my favorite diy projects other people do!

this tutorial is brought to you from craftily ever after.

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* mod podge a frame with wrapping paper *

DIY: modern tree centerpiece

i don't know about you but we decorated for christmas early in my family.

in fact the last time i "skyped" with my family they already had their tree up!

with thanksgiving coming around the corner i can't help but be grateful.

i am so blessed to have the family that i have, parents and sisters, i love them!

i am also so blessed to have the husband that i do, he works so hard and has such drive.

i am also grateful for bethel.

i know i might complain about my little town, but in truth i will be sad to officially leave.

with all that said let me get back to DIY...

 and show you this project from HWTM (hostess blog)

can i just tell you that i LOvE everything about this blog... EVERYTHING!

if you live under a rock and haven't been, GO.

but warning first, you might find yourself spending excessive amounts of time

browsing the many wonderful ideas, i know i do!

to see the full tutorial, click below:

* modern tree centerpiece *

DIY: pine cone garland

i know. i know. i know.
holidays are over
but i just love this garland.

simple + lovely
some people even dipped them in white paint
this is from twig and thistle, they alway have great ideas

if you like this project and want to try it out yourself click below:
* pine cone garland *

DIY: acorn valentines wreath

with valentines day coming up... kinda soon

i thought it would be fun to show you another wreath i found

(i am on a wreath kick right now)

this one is a perfect for your front door

what a fun way to welcome the neighbors

the project might be a little tedious, but it's cheap

so anyone on a budget, this is perfect for you!

this project comes from dana at MADE

if you like the project and want to try it out for yourself

check out the full instructions, click below:

* acorn valentines wreath *

need some more inspiration?

she also made one in green and one in white

i personally LOVE the green