Advent calendars can be made of almost anything, just check Pinterest. When I saw sweetly patterned mini boxes in the Michael’s dollar section, an advent calendar was the first thing that came to mind. Since the boxes already looked good, all I did was add a numbered tag. Easy easy. I am excited to set… Read More
I adore sewing. It’s homemaking at it’s best and it brings me joy. I’ve always been enamored with zipper pouches. It all began with an itsy bitsy zipper pouch my aunt made when I was young. She must have made a bunch to share with our extended family and I got to have one too… Read More
Making gifts by hand is my favorite part of gift giving. It’s a trifecta of good things. First, I get to create and work with my hands. Second, I like the thought of doing something unique. Handmade items are not perfect and I like that. And finally, I get to give a little of myself.… Read More
Sometimes I wish I were a professional baker. I find immense joy in preparing food. I’ve mentioned before how much the chemistry of it all intrigues me, how certain items go together to create various flavors and textures. And I love making pretty things. You know those people who plate the food and smear the… Read More
I have had these holiday gift tags on my mind from almost the beginning of this Cricut Design Space Star challenge. I love simple, bold text and thought combining text and gift tags would be perfect. I am still enthralled with the intricacies the Cricut Explore is capable of. As a user of the Cricut… Read More