Our elves were having fun today sliding down the banister of our stairs. They looked like they were having a great time. How our elves set up this Elf on the Shelf: Sliding Down the Banister scene They just held on or sat against the banister. You can watch the video on this page for …
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Our elves, Pepper Mint and Winter Mint, have had some creative Elf-on-the-Shelf ideas in our home. 1. Elf on the Shelf: Kayaking – Pepper and Winter are riding the rapids on their kayak. 2. Elf on the Shelf: Safari – Our elves are on a safari ride riding giraffes in our bathroom. 3. Elf on …
These felt plushies are easy to make and are a great craft for St. Patrick’s Day. They are especially fun if you are teaching a child to sew or have a beginning sewer in the family to practice with. They’d make great table decor, they’d be pretty in a bowl or a vase, and you …
I love this cute, inexpensive, and very easy Shamrock Grapevine Wreath. It makes a great decoration for St. Patrick’s Day. When I visited Ireland, I saw that it truly lives up to its name of, ‘Emerald Island’. I have never seen so many beautiful shades of green in such concentration before… and I’m not sure …
Kids’ Birthday Party Candy Bar This kids’ birthday party candy bar was not only beautiful and fun, it served triple duty at my daughter’s party. It made a great decoration, provided a yummy treat, and we let the girls take candy home for a favor in their party favor boxes. My daughter and I put …
Heart-Shaped Cream Cheese Berry Pastries I made these pastries for our Valentine’s Day afternoon tea. They were straightforward to make and turned out delicious! They only take about 30 minutes from start to finish and make a beautiful dessert. They are perfect for brunch, luncheon, afternoon tea, or even for dessert. …
Cute Monster Valentine Box My nine-year-old daughter made this darling Valentine’s Day box all by herself! I was so impressed I asked her if I could put it on my blog and she said, “Yes!” She loves to be featured on my blog which I think is so endearing. Anyway, because I have a lot …
Valentine’s Day Felt Arrows These felt arrows are so easy to make; they are inexpensive and they can be used for a Valentine’s Day decor. This craft is great to make with kids. They can be made easily by kids 8 years and older. However, my daughter, Amelia who is four, really wanted to help …
Arrow Wreath This Arrow Wreath is easy to make and only takes a few minutes. I made it to go with an arrow decor piece that I put on my entry table. I think the two together look nice. How to Make an Arrow Wreath 1- Make the arrow. The tutorial can be found on …
White Pampas and Red Heart Valentine’s Day Wreath I love wreaths! They are so fun to make and use to decorate. This wreath was easy and quick, and I love the elegant look it turned out to have. It only took me about 20 minutes and didn’t cost me anything (as I was repurposing items …
Pampas and Red Heart Valentine Front Door Decor I like to decorate for holidays but I also typically like to decorate in an elegant way. It is a challenge to make Valentine’s Day elegant—especially when it comes to front door decor. Many store bought items are loud and even a bit gaudy. I did my …