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favorite posts-2011 & 2012

Hello there, sweet readers! It’s me, the-absent-but-haven’t-forgotten-y’all blogger. What can I say? It’s been a busy couple of weeks–mostly with finishing up last-minute Etsy orders, but holiday get-togethers played a part, as well as an icky cold that was with me the two days before Christmas Eve. All’s better now, though, and I hope you guys had a fabulous holiday. I shared …

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“have yourself a merry little christmas” notecards {free printable}

Hello again, everyone! For those of you who missed my guest post in November, I’m Ashley from Printable Wisdom – and I have a Christmas freebie for you! These little note cards are perfect for sending along with baked goods, using as gift tags, or writing Christmas thank you notes – the possibilities are endless! …

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24 creative last minute gifts

It’s the last full week until Christmas, and I, for one, feel like advent has positively flown by. We still have lots of fun things planned, though, including seeing The Nutcracker ballet, looking at holiday lights, cookie decorating, and a couple of Christmas gatherings with friends.  And if you’re looking for last-minute, creative gift ideas-I’ve got …

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days until christmas sign {a tutorial}

I’m not gonna lie, this was close to being a big craft-fail. The red paint that I chose is a bit dark for my taste (though it’s kinda growing on me) and the vinyl decal backing paper started pulling my carefully-executed paint stripes up (hence, the copious amounts of distressing to make it look purposeful). With …

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pantone’s color of the year-2014

Alright, all…this is seriously one of the highlights of December for me…Pantone has chosen it’s Color of the Year for 2014! Drumroll, please… It’s Radiant Orchid, y’all! From their press page: “While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the …

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great giftables {in the shop!}

Hello, friends! Hope everyone’s having a great holiday season! I, for one, LOVE this time of year…the lights, the gift buying, the decorating, the wrapping, and it’s even more magical with a four-year-old (and, of course, his 7 month old sister) to share it all with. We’re still working on sending out our Christmas cards, but …

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personalized hoop ornaments {a tutorial}

Happy Advent, friends! Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite and most popular posts from last year–the how-to for my personalized hoop ornaments! Enjoy! Looking for an easy, customizable, and just downright adorable gift idea? Look no further. These personalized hoop ornaments will make the perfect gift for the little ones in your life, and …

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scrappy wood clip frames {a tutorial}

Looking for a quick and easy craft for Christmas presents this year? When I found some plain, wooden shapes at Joann’s the other day, I knew they’d make perfect frames…and the perfect Christmas gifts! I used scrapbook paper for mine, but leftover fabric would work as well! Materials:Mod Podgewood shapes (I found mine at Joann’s)x-acto …

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