The Colors of Christmas

The traditional colors of Christmas remain my favorite each year,

especially red and white-

mixed with Christmas Tree Garland, red berries and outdoor elements.

(Inspirational pictures by Better Homes and Garden)

This year, I brought a lot of RED and WHITE to my Christmas Decor!

I love the traditional colors of Christmas!

(Yes, I made the quilt-Turning Twenty Pattern and Candy Cane/Polka Dot Pillows)

Red and White checkered ribbon with strong accents of SNOWY WHITE bring a warm

country "Home Sweet Home" feeling to your Christmas Decor!

( Better Homes and Garden)

Who can resist Christmas Dishes and Little Red Chairs? Not I!

(BHG)

Welcome Christmas!

My little daughter was dancing and singing all day yesterday and reminding

us all that Christmas will soon be here!

Children keep the Magic of Christmas alive!

Helping Hands

These mittens are more than the eye can see,

They represent the kindness in you and me.

It's the Holiday Season so lets do our part, to help

someone in need or to mend a broken heart.

Our helping hands can put a smile on a face,

and make the world a better place. 

So see what an act of your kindness can do,

It may even warm a cold hand or two.

A POEM for KINDNESS!

A great gift for

 Kids, Teachers, Neighbors and Friends!

From Grandma's kitchen:

HOT CHOCOLATE ON A STICK

 My son who is TEN loves it!

I love it!

Go HERE for a recipe!

                                                 Combine Hot Chocolate and Warm Mittens

A great gift for everyone!

Enjoy the SWEETNESS of Christmas!

Creative Gift Wrap Part Four: Teachers and Friends

Welcome back to Creative Gift Wrapping!

Merry Christmas to Teachers everywhere!

Let us honor and celebrate Teachers!

We appreciate you!

**Place a small Composition Book on the front of your Teacher's gift,

 have your child write a note inside, along with a decorated bookmark. 

Place the bookmark where they have written their note inside the composition book.

Add School ribbon, small chalk board (JoAnns Fabric and Craft Store).

Some of these gift ideas you have seen.

I'm highlighting several ideas for all those

in search of gifts for Teachers.

The "Teachers Hear"t has a pocket on the back for a note or gift card.

**Wood Heart drilled with holes for wire, embellished with ribbon and trims,

Heart covered in School scrapbook paper

This organization box is one of my favorites, Teachers love them!

You can find the plastic box's at Walmart of any Craft store.

Decorate with scrapbook paper, ribbons and tags.

Fill with treats, especially M&M's, office supplies, etc.

You can find adorable Tags HERE .

You will  find a Teacher M&M's Poem titled:

My Magnificent and Marvelous Teacher 

http://deckthehalls-christmas.blogspot.com/2010/05/teacher-appreciation-gifts.html

More Gift Wrapping ideas with Ornaments!

Great for everyone!

Our Grandmother places a Handmade ornament on my kids gift each year.

My kids have a AWESOME collection of unique and crafty ornaments!

(I love to see what Grandma comes up with each year!)

The Santa is one of my favorites!

Kitchen Theme:

Wrap your Gifts in Dishtowels!

(Simple--Dishtowels were purchased with Pom Pom trim on the dishtowels. 

I added the Rilely Blake Christmas fabric.)

Add a few kitchen gadgets, recipe cards and ribbon.

(Recipe Book is inside the towel/gift)

Bakery Box's make a great gift presentation!

More Gifts with Fat Quarter Fabrics shaped into a star, trimmed with ribbon,

Merry Christmas Ornament and Christmas Garland.

Enjoy!

My kids will soon be out for Christmas break!

We've been working on Teacher Gifts.

I think it is FUN for the kids to be a big part of their Teacher's Gift!

My kids are excited for the break...

I'm rushing to get everything done before my kids are HOME for

Christmas Break...how about you?

Yikes!

Thanks for visiting!

This Little Light Of Mine

Welcome Friends!

Welcome Christmas Candles!

The Days are moving quickly! I hope you are all enjoying the Season!

Yesterday, my daughter ran down the stairs saying....

"It's The FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS!"

Our Advent Calendar is hanging in the kitchen bringing Christmas Smiles!

I will be sharing a few gift ideas for Teachers, Neighbors, Friends, Co-workers-

The beautiful people that make the world a happier better place!

Candles are a beautiful part of Celebrating Christmas.

I think Candles make a great gift and everyone can use a Candle!

Last year, I decorated our Christmas Table on Christmas Eve with these DECORATED candles.

I think they would be great as place cards for Family and Fiends with their names on the TAGS!

(The picture is shown with the candle rolled in Glitter Scrapbook Paper)

Supplies needed:

 Candles(my candles are solid red candles- in clear glass jars)

Scrapbook Paper, Decorative Paper  

Hot Glue Gun, Ribbon, Christmas garland, berries,

Embellishments, small ornaments

CHRISTMAS CANDLE POEM FOUND HERE!

1- Roll Candle around decorative paper, glue into place with glue gun

2. attach ribbon, embellishments, tags etc.

Simple!

Great for Teachers, Music Teachers etc.

Attach small ornaments, embellish with tags--Enjoy!

New Creations to my etsy shop!

From The Heart....

Gifts for Family and Friends!

Thanks for visiting!

       

Let It Shine, Let It Shine, Let It Shine!