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Handmade Holidays: DIY Christmas Ornaments

by Stacy on December 12, 2009

There’s no need to spend any money on ornaments this year when you have all these eco-fantastic ideas to choose from. Make something special using items you probably already have on hand and use the money you save to buy your self something you’ve been wanting all year, consider it a gift from your Secret Santa.

Retro Snowflake Ornaments from Family Fun

Paper Ball Ornaments from Goddess Hobbies

Apple Cinnamon Ornaments from McCormick

Stained Glass Cookie Ornaments from Simply Recipes

Thrifted Sweater Ornaments on Alpha Mom

Christmas Orange Pomanders from That Artist Woman

Christmas Tree Circle Ornaments also from Family Fun

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DIY Paper Plate Bow Wreaths

by Stacy on December 6, 2009

I’ve been doing a Christmas related activity with my children every afternoon and I have high hopes to keep the fun going all month long. The results have been so much more wonderful than I could have ever imagined and I’m certain I’ll make this an annual event.

On 2 Dec, our activity was making a DIY Bow Wreath from paper plates – so simple, yet so stunning – I have big plans for these beauties in my home this year.

To assemble:
~ Fold a Paper Plate in half
~ Cut out the center
~ Attach a piece of ribbon, yarn or string to the back to act as a hanger
~ Let your kids peel and stick bows in any which way they choose
~ Use a stapler to permanently attach the bows so you can enjoy this jewel for years to come
~ Enjoy!

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KSW Handmade Holiday Gift Guide

by Stacy on November 24, 2009

Make it a Handmade Holiday

When everyone else is running around frantic this holiday season, may I suggest you make yourself a hot cup of cocoa – settle into your favorite chair and do a little internet shopping instead.

While you’re at it, why not go handmade this year. Your family will love you for it and you can feel better knowing you gave your money to someone who will truly appreciate it.

For more Fab finds or for prices and links try the KSW Gift Guide Page

*~*~* More gift guides coming soon *~*~*

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KSW’s Handmade Toddler Costumes

by Stacy on October 29, 2009

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I’ve gotten alot of requests recently to share my personal creations here on the website, and there’s something I must confess — while I have no issue publishing all the creative things I find during my countless hours scouring the Blog World, I’m a bit camera shy when it comes to publishing my own endeavors. Nevertheless, I’ve been working up the courage for quite some time now and I guess if I have to make a personal debut … what better time then now!

These were my toddlers handmade costumes last year and they were quite a hit with my kids and the neighborhood. I made them, literally, at the last minute {at work even, shhh}. In fact, I got about halfway through with them and was called away to an important meeting {I spent the entire meeting imagining my fate as the Worst Mother Ever and my kids not having any costumes for trick-or-treating}. Fortunately for me, I happened to work with the best darned group of people in the entire Air Force {world even} and when I got back to my office – well after quitting time, I found these sitting on our conference table – THE MOST ADORABLE CARDBOARD HORSES I had ever layed eyes on. I still get teary eyed just thinking about my team of Airmen cutting templates, gluing eyes and ears, and curling ribbons together ~ all in the name of Halloween.

Now that’s a great Halloween story, don’t you think? I can make this template available if anyone should request it.

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DIY Snow Globe Costume

by Stacy on October 24, 2009

Have you seen this handmade Hawaiian snow globe costume?

Now that’s creative! My only concern … how does she grab the candy? Read all about how this Mom pulled it off on Flickr.

Update: I got an email from the DAD who made this costume, he assured me he made plenty of air holes and installed a giant hole for her to grab candy (good thinking Dad). I can’t imagine coming up with anything this awesome, I’m thinking this Dad needs to go into the costume business. How about you?

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