Merry Christmas!
From my family to yours!
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
HOT SPICE PUNCH!!!
Every Christmas my husband has to have one drink!
It's a tradition with his family.
They love to serve this!
It's so yummy and was a perfect side to my Cream Cheese Pound Cake last night.
Here is the recipe:
22 Cups of Water
12- 20 Whole Cloves
3 Sticks of Cinnamon
Simmer in a tall pot till water turns a golden brown.
{This took us about 30 minutes when on med-low heat}
Once golden brown add:
1 tall can pineapple juice {I think it was between 40 - 46 oz}
12 oz can frozen orange juice
12 oz can frozen lemonade
3 Cups of Sugar
Serve hot
CHRISTMAS CRAFTS FOR THE KIDS!!!
School is going to be out soon!
Do you have some crafts for the kids to work on?
Here are my favorite crafts!
LET IT SNOW SNOWMEN!!!
Do you remember this post here?
I had some left over 2x4 and had my husband cut it so I could make this.
Cute, huh?
Here's what I did:
1. 2x4's cut - 1 @ 15 inches, 1 @ 10 inches and 2 @ 8 inches
2. Paint - I used gray and white for the 2x4's and orange and black paint pens for the face
3. Vinyl - Let It Snow and snowflake phrase
4. Fabric - My Christmas colors are blue, red and green, so I got 1/4 yard of each. I probably could have bought less. If you are just going to use it for this project, use 1/8 of a yard.
5. The scarves were simple, just wrap around and tie. The hats are a little more work.
I used hot glue for this project.
a. Take your fabric and fold the bottom up 1 inch, glue to secure.
b. Lay your snowman face down and wrap one side around the head, glue fabric to board.
c. Wrap the other side around and secure fabric with glue.
Here is what he should look like...
Next grab some twine and wrap around the fabric about half way through and tie it to make it look like this...
6. Use wood glue and screws to secure the snowmen to the base.
And it should look like this!
I'm loving this craft, the only thing I might as is some fluff around the bottom of the snowmen, on top of the base to make it look like snow. What do you think?
MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS POSTS!!!
Christmas is my second favorite holiday!
It's Thanksgiving, but with presents!
Not for me, but the opportunity to give to others.
Here are some of my favorite Christmas posts.
25 Days of Christmas {Part 2}
MASON JAR CRAFTS!!!
I grew up down South.
I really do say words like, "yonder", "ma'am", "sir" and "y'all"!
I sit on the front porch of my Grandma's house with family sipping from our mason jars and eating things like fried chicken and biscuits.
Mason Jars are a staple down here and not just for canning.
Here are some of my favorite crafts using Mason Jars. And some of these would be perfect for Christmas gifts. Even more precisely, neighbor gifts.
Fall Scented Simmering Pots - These are delicious! And cute and simple!
Mason Jar Lanterns - Easy to make and an inexpensive gift!
Pin Cushions - This is the perfect gift for the seamstress in your life!
Beach Inspired Mason Jar Lantern - I live 6 miles from the beach and this may just be the perfect gift for all of my beach bunny friends!
Back to School - What a cute idea for the teachers in your life! Or even the perfect gift for your kid's teachers!
Cinnamon Honey Butter - I love Cinnamon Honey Butter. It's one of the reasons I go to Texas Roadhouse! This recipe is so good. I've made it multiple times! And this presentation is such a cute gift!
Chalky Painted Mason Jars - I have seen these all over Pinterest. I love the look and really want some for Christmas myself. These simple tutorial makes me anxious to get started!
DIY Snow Globes - My oldest is really getting into the holidays. And he loves snow globes. This craft is on our list!
Kisses - These are fun to do! And super simple. Plus there's a freebie! Go and check it out!
Burlap and Lace - These are perfect for just about anything. Use as a vase. Store your makeup brushes in them. Paintbrushes. Pens. Tea light candles.
Picnic Caddy - These frosted mason jars are gorgeous!
DIY Jewel Toned Mason Jars - Such a simple decoration. Perfect for backyard. I can see a few of these on my table on a cool summer night.
What are some of your favorite mason jar uses?
CHRISTMAS WREATHS!!!
Do you love wreaths?
I do. I guess that's why I make them.
Here is my Christmas wreath this year!
I am in love. As a matter of fact, after making this wreath I decided to change ALL of our decorations to these colors!
Here are a few more I adore!
Aren't they all just beautiful? Which one is your favorite?
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