.:Christmas Gift Ideas - Day Two:.

Today I'm sharing some more great ideas!

Danielle shared this picture of fabric earrings she made. She thought they would go great with Linda's fabric bracelets!

Crystal from Crystal's Craft Spot shared this idea to make a personalized calendar. On the same post is a great idea to make a memory game using family pictures. How fun for kids!


Misty over at The Creative Itch shared a couple of ideas recently that I think would make fabulous gifts!

Her first idea is this Christmas CD holder. I think it is so cute! It would be fun to put together a mix of your favorite Christmas songs. It's also great if you are lucky like me, and have a super talented mom who tapes a Christmas CD of her playing piano and singing almost every year! (You're awesome Mom!)


Another idea that Misty had was this stamped tea light gift set. Super easy to make, and would look great on top of a plate of homemade goodies!

.:Christmas Gift Ideas - Day One:.

Thank you to everyone who has submitted ideas! I'm excited to share what my readers, fellow bloggers, and myself have thought up!

Today I'm going to feature a couple of ideas from Linda over at Craftaholics Annonymous. The first idea I love is this scripture cover. Even if you don't have scriptures to cover, you could cover a notebook to make a personlized journal. Lots of fun ways you could use this! Go here for Linda's tutorial.

Another fun idea Linda had was to make these fabric bracelets. I think they are darling! Here is her tutorial.
This reminds me of the bracelets from Blue Cricket Design.

.:Winner!:.

Sorry everyone! I'm totally a day late letting you know the winner of the Maddie Mack Designs giveaway! It has been a crazy weekend full of traveling to Boise, then on to Oregon to spend Thanksgiving with my family. We've been busy crafting, so I'm just taking a small break to let you know who won!

The winner (using random.org) is CHANEY!!!!

I will be emailing you, as well as getting Jamie your email address! Congrats!

Thanks to Maddie Mack Designs for hosting the giveaway!

Thanks to everyone who entered!

.:Feature Friday - Crystal's Craft Spot:.

I'm so excited to introduce Crystal to you all today! I feel like I've gotten to know her through our blogs and comments. She is so talented and I bet you will love her!

Hi Everyone! I am so excited to blog swap with Summo's Sweet stuff today. I love her blog and her Etsy shop. She always has the cutest things.

I am Crystal from Crystal's Craft Spot. Its my little spot to share my current craft projects, tutorials, recipes, and ideas I want to use in the future. I started my blog a few months ago because I didn't want to overload our family blog with my new creations. I try to post something new almost everyday and I enjoy a variety of crafts. It is my way to relax and take a break from a busy day. Here's a little more about me:

• I've been married for over 5 years to the greatest guy ever.
• I am a stay at home mom of two adorable little girls (4 and 1). They keep me very busy. When they are awake we spend our time playing, learning, making messes, and occasionally cleaning.
• I teach my daughter preschool at home and we post our fun activities and crafts on our family blog along with our daily happenings. (The Harris family-this is the name that shows up when I leave comments). Feel free to check it out-the labels on the side will help you quickly find our activities.
• I love to read-mostly fiction and yes I love Twilight
• I don't watch much TV except for LOST-I am addicted. I do love movies!
• I also love sweet-tarts, Reese's and Sprite (all necessities while I craft) okay and any other sweet treats we have in the house.
• I love Blogs! I love looking at others for crafty inspiration, I love staying in touch with old friends and making new friends

Here are some of my favorite projects you will find on my blog:

Easy Wall Art

Onesie Outfit

My bedroom furniture

Wall Art for kidsPlacemat Pillow

Ribbon Mobile

Mod Podge Frame

Come by Crystal's Craft Spot anytime for more crafts and tutorial. Thanks again for letting me stop by. Its been a lot of fun!

.:Maddie Mack Designs Giveaway:.

Maddie Mack Designs Giveaway ends tomorrow! I'll be announcing the winner on Saturday! Be sure to get your entries in!

Go here to enter!

.:Things to Try Thursday - Crocheted Love Birds:.

My sister in law shared this with me, and I can't wait to try it! Aren't they the cutest little birds ever? What a fun, soft toy for babies and toddlers (and church!)


Go here to access the free pattern!

.:Maddie Mack Designs Giveaway:.

I'm worried my post got buried about this awesome giveaway! Maddie Mack Designs is giving away this adorable jean skirt with the word SNOW appliqued on! Your little gal would look darling in it with some fun tights and a cute sweater. Don't have a little gal? Give it away to your favorite niece or little girl in your life!


Go here to enter! The giveaway ends on Friday!