December 21, 2016

I know there is likely no time to really add any more DIY decorations to your home, but this banner that I originally made for Consumer Crafts was just too cute not to share. And it definitely goes beyond Christmas decorations. This garland could stay up all year or used for a party. The secret […]

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3 Comments on DIY It – Colorful Wood Veneer Garland

December 20, 2016

Surprisingly, although I never seem to have it together enough the make my own, one of my favorite traditions during the holiday season collectingChristmas cards from my family and friends. They usually end uphaphazardly stuck to the fridge or leaning on the mantel. This year will be different though, because I created the cutest color […]

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9 Comments on DIY It – Color Blocked Wood Christmas Card Holder

December 19, 2016

I still can’t get over the fact that Christmas is less than a week away. The time has flown by even quicker this year then ever! My family and I have already watched quite a few Christmas movies, baked cookies, and decorated sugar cookies. Next up is going to see all the Christmas lights! But […]

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2 Comments on Eat It – Orange and Salted Caramel Ginger Snap Ice Box Cake

December 16, 2016

Yes, you read that title right! I am taking my love of bottle brush trees to the next level with these simple bottle brush tree sugar cookies. While they may look complicated, all you really have to do it be able to pipe a line. No fancy tools or advanced cookie decorating techniques needed! I […]

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6 Comments on Bake It – Bottle Brush Tree Sugar Cookies

December 15, 2016

This post is sponsored by Flora Craft® Make It: Fun®. Thank you for supporting the brands that make it possible for me to keep the crafts and DIY’s coming.  This month I was tasked with using the extra large 8″ and 10″ foam balls. At first I tried my hand at creating a disco ball, […]

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6 Comments on DIY It – Huge Colorful Ornaments and Tree Topper

December 14, 2016

Hi, it’s Brandon, aka Kara’s husband/co-worker/baby-daddy.  I’m writing a guest-post gift-guide for some ideas for your husband, dad, brother, or anyone of any gender, age, religion, or political opinion that may like these things.  Most, if not all, of these items I actually own and use, so I’m not just throwing random things at you.  […]

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December 14, 2016

This year I have been loving natural wood tones mixed with pops of color. I had the idea for these colorful birch wood candle holders for quite a while, but when I saw these logs at Joann fabric and craft store this past weekend I knew it was finally time to put my idea into […]

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2 Comments on DIY It – Colorful Birch Wood Candle Holders

December 13, 2016

The baking has begun!!!! There is no way I can get through the holidays without whipping up a batch (or ten) of cookies. There is a reason they call them Christmas cookies after all! One of my favorite childhood Christmas cookies are spritz. If you have never had them, they are like buttery little sugar […]

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2 Comments on Bake It – Pink Ombre Tree Spritz Cookies

December 12, 2016

I can’t believe that Christmas is less than two weeks away! The time has seriously flown by this year! It likely has something to do with the fact that I have been working non stop pumping out the crafts, sewing bags for all the orders coming in through my Etsy shop, and styling photos for […]

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5 Comments on DIY It – Copper Splatter Painted Modern Christmas Trees

December 9, 2016

This year I challenged myself to design some wrapping paper that I could sell on Spoonflower. Well, time got the better of me and I only ended up getting one design finalized, but it turned out so cute! So today I am sharing 3 gift wrapping pairings (including my desing) plus a few DIY gift […]

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2 Comments on Wrap It – 3 Gift Wrapping Pairings and DIY Cacti Gift Tags

December 8, 2016

I have had this idea for a typography candle holder floating around in my brain for months. After I made my typography vase and saw how much you all loved it, I knew a candle holder would be next on my list. But time always seemed to get the best of me, and I didn’t […]

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December 6, 2016

This post is sponsored by La Croix. All opinions and ideas are my own. Thank you so much for supporting the brands that keep me pumping out the colorful crafts and DIY’s. I love a little reminder of warmer weather in the middle of winter, so I created a tropical holiday mash-up filled with color […]

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7 Comments on Celebrate It – A Tropical Holiday Party

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