Monday, December 20, 2010

The Colors of Christmas

The traditional colors of Christmas remain my favorite each year,
especially red and white-
mixed with Christmas Tree Garland, red berries and outdoor elements.
(Inspirational pictures by Better Homes and Garden)


This year, I brought a lot of RED and WHITE to my Christmas Decor!
I love the traditional colors of Christmas!
(Yes, I made the quilt-Turning Twenty Pattern and Candy Cane/Polka Dot Pillows)


Red and White checkered ribbon with strong accents of SNOWY WHITE bring a warm
country "Home Sweet Home" feeling to your Christmas Decor!
( Better Homes and Garden)


Who can resist Christmas Dishes and Little Red Chairs? Not I!




(BHG)

Welcome Christmas!
My little daughter was dancing and singing all day yesterday and reminding
us all that Christmas will soon be here!
Children keep the Magic of Christmas alive!


Helping Hands
These mittens are more than the eye can see,
They represent the kindness in you and me.
It's the Holiday Season so lets do our part, to help
someone in need or to mend a broken heart.
Our helping hands can put a smile on a face,
and make the world a better place. 
So see what an act of your kindness can do,
It may even warm a cold hand or two.
A POEM for KINDNESS!
A great gift for
 Kids, Teachers, Neighbors and Friends!


From Grandma's kitchen:
HOT CHOCOLATE ON A STICK
 My son who is TEN loves it!
I love it!
Go HERE for a recipe!
                                                 Combine Hot Chocolate and Warm Mittens
A great gift for everyone!
Enjoy the SWEETNESS of Christmas!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Christmas Decorations

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Christmas Treats


Welcome Back Christmas Friends!
Can you believe we are down to one week before Christmas?!
We've been working on more "Sweet Treats" 
What Flavor would you like?
We presented our Ice Cream Christmas Blizzards and Swiss Rolls in
A Drink /Cup Holder from Jack In The Box! (FREE)
Perfect for little hands to carry to School!
Simple for little hands to Create!

Glass Goblets from The Dollar Store or you can find plastic red ones from Walmart.
Warm Christmas Fuzzy Socks are everywhere on SALE right now.
(Target, Walmart, JC Penney,  Kohls)
My daughters wrapped them  in a swirl and placed them in the glasses,
pinch the middle of the sock to bring it to the top(looks like ice cream).
Place Candy Canes, Pixie Sticks, Peppermint candy in the center.
My little daughter made hearts out of two candy canes and taped them together-
It was so cute to watch her!
Hmmm....I wonder where she has seen them?
We added tags and a snowflake ornament.
The Tags read: "Wishing You A Magical Christmas"

Enjoy!
Wishing you all a productive day!
Thanks for visiting!
Sending you all Candy Canes and Roses!

Christmas ornaments

Christmas tree 
Christmas ornaments are decorations (usually made of glass, metal, wood or ceramics) that are used to festoon a Christmas tree. Ornaments take many different forms, from a simple round ball to highly artistic designs. Ornaments are almost always reused year after year, rather than purchased annually, and family collections often contain a combination of commercially produced ornaments and decorations created by family members. Such collections are often passed on and augmented from generation to generation.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Creative Gift Wrap Part Four: Teachers and Friends

Welcome back to Creative Gift Wrapping!
Merry Christmas to Teachers everywhere!
Let us honor and celebrate Teachers!
We appreciate you!
**Place a small Composition Book on the front of your Teacher's gift,
 have your child write a note inside, along with a decorated bookmark. 
Place the bookmark where they have written their note inside the composition book.
Add School ribbon, small chalk board (JoAnns Fabric and Craft Store).
Some of these gift ideas you have seen.
I'm highlighting several ideas for all those
in search of gifts for Teachers.
The "Teachers Hear"t has a pocket on the back for a note or gift card.
**Wood Heart drilled with holes for wire, embellished with ribbon and trims,
Heart covered in School scrapbook paper
This organization box is one of my favorites, Teachers love them!
You can find the plastic box's at Walmart of any Craft store.
Decorate with scrapbook paper, ribbons and tags.
Fill with treats, especially M&M's, office supplies, etc.
You can find adorable Tags HERE .
You will  find a Teacher M&M's Poem titled:
My Magnificent and Marvelous Teacher 




More Gift Wrapping ideas with Ornaments!
Great for everyone!
Our Grandmother places a Handmade ornament on my kids gift each year.
My kids have a AWESOME collection of unique and crafty ornaments!
(I love to see what Grandma comes up with each year!)
The Santa is one of my favorites!

Kitchen Theme:
Wrap your Gifts in Dishtowels!
(Simple--Dishtowels were purchased with Pom Pom trim on the dishtowels. 
I added the Rilely Blake Christmas fabric.)
Add a few kitchen gadgets, recipe cards and ribbon.
(Recipe Book is inside the towel/gift)



Bakery Box's make a great gift presentation!
More Gifts with Fat Quarter Fabrics shaped into a star, trimmed with ribbon,
Merry Christmas Ornament and Christmas Garland.


Enjoy!
My kids will soon be out for Christmas break!
We've been working on Teacher Gifts.
I think it is FUN for the kids to be a big part of their Teacher's Gift!
My kids are excited for the break...
I'm rushing to get everything done before my kids are HOME for
Christmas Break...how about you?
Yikes!
Thanks for visiting!