Dec 202011
 

I found this on a knitting group and it gave me a chuckle!   I hope you enjoy. A Knitters Night before Christmas ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all around me was unfinished knitting not under the tree. The stockings weren’t hung by the chimney with care ‘cause the heels and toes had not a [...]

Dec 152011
 
Gifts From The Heart ~ A Handmade Christmas #3

Welcome everyone to the third link up this year for our Gifts From The Heart ~ A Handmade Christmas blog hop.  Sorry for posting this a day latter then I normally would.  I had some computer problems, but I’m back!  I’m so looking forward to reading all your Christmas posts!  Please grab the Christmas button code [...]

Dec 032011
 
How To Make A Button Snowflake Ornament

Button snowflakes are quick and easy Christmas or winter crafts for children to make.  You can make them in any color or combination of colors, although my favorites are white, blue and pink. Each snowflake uses 4 popsicle sticks and a handful of buttons. Glue 2 popsicle sticks to form a cross.  Then glue the other two on diagonally to form the [...]

Dec 012011
 
How To Make A Button Wreath Ornament

A favorite and easy Christmas craft of ours are button wreaths.  All you will need for this craft are buttons and floral wire or pipe cleaners.  If you don’t have a stash of buttons (this is a must!) you can start yours buy picking up bulk bags of buttons at a craft store. Bend a [...]

Nov 302011
 
Gifts From The Heart ~ A Handmade Christmas #1

Welcome everyone to the first link up this year for our Gifts From The Heart ~ A Handmade Christmas blog hop.  I’m so looking forward to reading all your Christmas posts!  Please grab the Christmas button code in the sidebar to link back to the blog hop, so others can join in the fun! The [...]

Nov 292011
 
Make A Mini Winter Hat Christmas Ornament

One of my favorite Christmas ornaments to make are mini winter hats. They looks so cute hanging on the Christmas tree, or from a garland string! This year I’ve been teaching our kids how to make them and they’ve been having fun creating. You will need: Toilet paper tubes Yarn Cut the toilet paper tubes [...]

Nov 282011
 
A Handmade Christmas

Handmade decorations and gifts have a special place in my heart.  Each year as we get our old favorites out to hang up, we remember when we made them.  The fun the children had together creating with glitter, and paint.  Yes I do have a few special store bought ornaments as well.  But they are special because of WHEN I bought them, not who [...]

Nov 282011
 
Sausage Stuffing

One of my favorite parts of a holiday meal is the stuffing!  While I normally cook this on the side, I guess technically it would be called dressing right?  But our family has always called it stuffing, perhaps it’s a Canadian thing. This is our family’s favorite stuffing recipe.  I start it off with homemade sausage, similar [...]

Nov 192011
 
11 Ways To Save Money At Christmas

Christmas is just over a month away.  It is a holiday that brings joy to my heart.  Christmas is an extra special day to celebrate the birth of our saviour Jesus.  But for many people it’s a time of stress.  You want to give gifts to all of your family and friends.  But money is tight, or the stress [...]

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