These are my ten favorite quotes relative to Christmas, whether from movies or television shows, books or, yes, the internet. Again, as with the movie list, they are listed as they pop into my head and not by any preference. I thought I might try to make this a little fun and see if anyContinue reading "My 10 Favorite Christmas Quotes"
Ten Things to Do to Get into the Festive Spirit
It’s been one heck of a year. Christmas is going to be tough—which, really, should make this time even more precious than usual. I’ve listed a few suggestions for getting into the Christmas spirit. Hopefully they will help, and if you have any others, please feel free to drop them into the comments! First ofContinue reading "Ten Things to Do to Get into the Festive Spirit"
10 Favorite Holiday Movies I’d Watch Any Time of the Year – Revisited
I know I posted this list last year (or was it the beginning of this year? I do believe I might have come in a little late with it), but I am re-posting and adding another. So that makes it eleven. Yes, eleven in a list of ten. What the hey, there aren't really anyContinue reading "10 Favorite Holiday Movies I’d Watch Any Time of the Year – Revisited"
best christmas towns in USA — post re-blogged from Delusional Bubble
Now if only I could travel to all these places, I'd be in one glorious state of mind. I have shared this blog from "Delusional Bubble" who graciously provided this joyful list of best Christmas towns. Enjoy! I did. Believe it or not, Christmas is closer to us than it appears! The second best thingContinue reading "best christmas towns in USA — post re-blogged from Delusional Bubble"
How to Make a Keepsake Ornament
If you're like me, you hold onto Christmas cards from prior years, either because they have meaning to you, or because they are too cute or beautiful to toss into the recycling. Or both. Below is an excerpt from my craft book, 12 Days of Christmas Projects, showing you how to recycle those Christmas cardsContinue reading "How to Make a Keepsake Ornament"
Perfect Timing
It's never too early to get organized for the holidays, even in 2020. We're all already stressed out enough, and we certainly shouldn't let the holidays do us in. I came across this common sense article which had a lot of helpful tips and a lot of nice photos 🙂
These Foggy November Mornings
I don't particularly care for warm November days. I like my Novembers a bit on the chilly side, a precursor to winter. However, these past few days have been extremely warm and, due to the humidity and the temperature forming a perfect balance (according to the weatherman) the mornings have been foggy. What I doContinue reading "These Foggy November Mornings"
Who knew snowmen could be so ding-dang cute?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/UwQDZid3hVo I just found this crafter on YouTube. Who would have thought something so cute could be created using rice, socks and hot glue? And she does it in fifteen minutes or less! I love the backdrop in the lead-in. All those items on the shelves are simply wonderful. I'm a wee bit jealous, lol.
How-to: Gingerbread Man Paper Mache Ornament
This is an excerpt from my how-to Christmas craft book, 12 Days of Christmas Projects, which is available now at Barnes and Noble, Amazon and other on-line retailers, as well as for order from your local bookstore (support local!). Gingerbread houses and gingerbread men are iconic when it comes to the holidays. This gingerbread manContinue reading "How-to: Gingerbread Man Paper Mache Ornament"
Happy Halloween!
I've only had two trick-or-treaters in the twenty years I've lived in my present home. I stopped decorating for Halloween these days, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate the innovative, downright fun displays in this blog reposted from Houzz. I especially like the first one. How spooky that would be on a dark night!
robin maderich - write-brained scribbler and crafter-on-the-loose 