christmas ideas.

 { source + how to = the sweetest occasion ) 

( source + how to + FREE printable cup of cheer tags = ruffled sunshine )

 free printable gift tags here, here, and here

oh! I love this idea for painting old bulbs with chalkboard paint! ( I hope elisabeth is up for a craft when she gets home today!)

such a cute idea, we are going to do this with e & j on thursday...we will watch THIS movie.

brown paper packaging is my favorite way to wrap presents: you can see ideas here,here, and here. 

 

i might have to do this for christmas eve, and maybe this.

adorable FREE nativity printable for kids and a sweet reminder to what this season is all about.

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Upcycled Potholder Rug

I just love this upcycled potholder rug! 

Jessica Wilson used old potholders to create this one of a

 kind rug. What a creative, colorful way to add

an awesome touch of handmade to your home!

Be sure to check out Jessica's full tutorial over at Make:Craft!

You can join Jessica at her blog: scrumdilly-do

What do you think?

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My latest Favorite Etsy Sellers

I love Etsy.com more than I can say. Seriously, EVERYTHING you could possibly think of is on there. Here are some of my favorite shops and cool handmade products I wish I could buy.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/73214800/2-fingerprints-charm-necklace-custom?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+http%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F73214800%2F2-fingerprints-charm-necklace-custom&utm_content=etsy_finds_040812&utm_campaig

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62116805/felted-slippers-roses-and-2-roses-brooch

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90738884/orange-voyage-jukecase-portable-custom?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Image+-+http%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F90738884%2Forange-voyage-jukecase-portable-custom&utm_content=etsy_finds_041012&utm_campaign=etsy_finds_041012

http://pinterest.com/pin/216172850833868327/

http://pinterest.com/pin/216172850833827367/

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How to make a Woven Magazine Purse

I just made my first woven magazine clutch! It looks so great I'm excited to list it on etsy. I added a wristlet handel and lined it with a zipper closure so it can double as a coin purse. Don't worry, it'lll be on etsy tonight.

The instructions are really hard to find for these bags. I searched for days until I found this one. They go over everything start to finish and you don't have to buy any instructions.

Mine is made with a Salt Lake City Map and a Davis County Map so just in case you ever get lost in this area you can always look down and see a scrambled map right there on your clutch! It's just big enough to hold a cell phone, a lipstick, and a couple cards... so perfect for a night out. I've got more details on mine here. Making the clutch took over four hours so it's no wonder they go for so much as farmer's markets. Take your time, have fun, and listen to some great music while you do it and don't get frustrated!

I actually doubled the size of each individual piece so my purse I'm working on now will have bigger, bolder, weaves and will be about four times the size of my clutch. I'll post pictures as they come up.

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Check out my new Newspaper Messenger Bag!!

Hey I just finished 2 Newspaper Messenger Bags! I've treated the newspaper with a super-flexible laminate so its durable, waterproof, and I've added vinyl white billboard for extra stability. It's fully lined with recycled curtains, has 6 pockets and even has an adjustable shoulder strap. Let me know what you think!

http://reclaimedwreckage.etsy.com

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