It's crunch time! Time to decorate and start crafting gifts for all the special people in your life. Read on the learn how to use inexpensive purchases at Goodwill San Antonio to make quick Christmas gifts and decor.One of my favorite things to buy at Goodwill San Antonio is the miscellaneous bags of Christmas ornaments. They are usually priced $1.99 and are packed with lots of holiday goodies. I love that you can find these year round, too, and start planning early. … [Read more...]
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DIY Family of Gingerbread Men Ornaments
Let your kids help you make a family of gingerbread ornaments to decorate your tree!I recently had the pleasure of taking two of my kids to A Hill Country Holiday at the Westin La Cantera. We had a blast ice skating (in shorts!), making toys, decorating cookies, and catching a live theater show. It was an unforgettable day; one that we'll repeat again soon!My kids had a blast decorating gingerbread men cookies, and wanted to do it again at home. Since they didn't even eat … [Read more...]
Make Embossed Acrylic Christmas Tags
Learn how to make eye-catching and unique embossed acrylic Christmas tags. These textured tags are great for gift giving and can be used as ornaments, too. Stamp and emboss a Mod Podge acrylic shape to make a one of a kind gift tag. I recently used Mod Podge's acrylic shapes to make a key for Santa. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Plaid’s acrylic shapes do not warp, bend, or melt when you use a heat tool on them! While I was experimenting with stamping and embossing on acrylic I … [Read more...]
Paint a Candy Cane Striped Gift Canister
Looking for a quick, last minute handmade gift idea? This painted glass canister is perfect for holding hot cocoa mix or candy! Whew....if you're like me, you're frantically trying to get last minute Christmas gifts made. I like to make a hot cocoa gift that is a mix of instant powder and crushed mint candies. Mmmm...smells and tastes good! But the container it's delivered in needs to look good, too! When I saw these glass containers at Dollar Tree, the lines reminded me … [Read more...]
Make a Magic Key for Santa
Before we lived in a home with a fireplace, my kids used to worry about how Santa would get in the house. Well, we'd leave a magic key for him, of course!Not too long ago, I received a box of awesome from Plaid. I used the products to make a light up lawn sign for Christmas for their holiday campaign. My box of awesome included several large acrylic shapes. I thought the key shape would make a perfect magic key for Santa!Supplies:Mod Podge Acrylic Key … [Read more...]