How to Make Christmas Stockings...

You can make your very own Christmas stockings and add a special touch to each one. Use them to decorate with, fill with treats and give as gifts! Here is a really cute idea! You can easily turn woolen socks into one of a kind Christmas stockings – imagine hanging them on your mantel or accenting your armoire with them. All you have to do is find the woolen stockings you like, and think how you can complement their...

How to Decorate Your Christmas Wreath...

You can go to pretty much any store and buy a very nicely decorated wreath. I checked a few yesterday and every one of them had something I would have done differently for one thing – the other thing is that the cost of decorated wreaths shocked me! You can buy a plain green wreath for under $10 – look at the decorated ones and the price tag jumps up to $40 and up! i actually saw a wreath that was selling...

All About Special Christmas Gifts...

As you can imagine, I have always been the one to make as many special Christmas gifts as time and energy would allow. My boys had shelves full of sweaters, hats, scarfs, handmade blankets in every room…. and eventually the rest of my family did as well. It really was time to start coming up with new and different things to create. So for the last couple of years, I have been making special gift baskets and gift...

Easy Valentines Day Crafts...

Every store I have been in lately has an absolute overload of red and white colours! Oh yes – Valentine’s day is coming soon! I tell you – I look at the prices of some of the items available  and I think : Yes, that is very cute and pretty , but it is also quite likely that it will end up in the trash after the celebration. I really believe in making things with your own hands, giving some thought to...

Valentines Day Gift Ideas for Men...

When you think about it – it is easier for guys to pick up a Valentines Day gift for their loved ones. Who doesn’t like beautiful long stem roses…. Or a box of exclusive Belgium truffles? I know – I should be encouraging men to get more creative, more original, but I decided to help the ladies with sparking a bit of creativity this time. Here are a few ideas that are easy to make, are quite inexpensive and definitely...

How to Choose Your Valentine Rose...

I have to say it – it really is only roses that you should consider giving to your special person for Valentines Day. In my mind – no other flowers will do. They are the traditional gift given for Valentines Day, even though it is true that they will be well received any day of the year.  But before you go ahead and buy roses, you might want to know what message you are sending, because – yes –...

How to Plan Valentine’s Day Party...

Valentine’s Day is the occasion to have some fun with your friends, close ones and the love of your life. Check out some exciting tips to arrange a perfect Valentine’s Day Party: Invitations: First – make a list of people who you want to invite for your Valentine’s Day party. Send out cards to the intended guests in the shape of a heart or cupid, or with the shape of a heart on the front. It’s...

Tips for Making Gifts In a Jar...

I have always liked this idea – it is unique based on what you make it and definitely personal. Couple years ago, I did that, using my own – and now pretty much famous – chocolate chip cookie recipe. I participate in one Christmas Bazaar a year – and every gift jar with the chocolate chip cookie  ingredients sold out! All I can add to that is that I wish days would have twice as many hours, so...

Handmade Baby Blankets a Big Seller on eBay...

I always find it very interesting to watch what handmade items are gaining popularity in my eBay store. Don’t get me wrong – all handmade items for babies and toddlers are getting attention – especially since most of them are one-of-a-kind. But there has been a real rush to buy baby blankets – maybe it’s because it’s the time of the year when babies are taken out in their carriages...

Easy to make Gift Baskets...

Simply defined, a gift basket is a collection of foods and/or gift items arranged in a basket or other container, then wrapped in cellophane and topped with a bow. I am sure you have seen lots of extraordinary baskets at various stores – but the bad thing about them is that they usually have the extraordinary price tag to go along with them! This article should help you with creating your own gift baskets for just...