Got someone who loves to bake on this year’s Christmas list? Make them this super simple Star Cookie Cutters Ornament! To make, I purchased three mini-star cookie cutter ornaments – the really itty bitty ones. (These are each about 1″ tall.) I then covered the outsides of the stars in this super cute washi tape
I love adding color to our Christmas and I love oversized ornaments that make a statement on a Christmas tree. These DIY yarn ball ornaments deliver both! To make, I gathered up my strands of yarn, some balloons, and a variety of glue sources we had around the house. I used 12″ balloons for this
When it comes to those sisters of Frozen, Kate is all about Elsa, but G and I are big fans of Anna. That girl’s got spunk. (“But she doesn’t have magical powers,” Kate likes to point out to us.) Kate is so into Elsa – “NOT Anna” – that imagine my surprise when she decided we
We all know clean hands lead to healthy bodies, so give the gift of health this holiday season by making this homemade foaming hand soap using Young Living’s Thieves essential oil. It’s easier than you think – watch and see! Here is the recipe I used for my homemade foaming hand soap, along with my affiliate links
Tis the season for sugarplums, twinkle lights, good cheer…and who knows what else while you’re running around town making your list and checking it twice! Now I know there’s a whole school of thought that germs aren’t bad and we should all just relax and shake the hands of strangers, and open bathroom doors without
I am so insanely loving these wood slice coasters from Michaels I swear I could decorate an entire holiday house around them! For now, I’ll have to stick with my tree. I’ve already shared a DIY plaid monogram wood slice ornament, and now here’s a super easy snowflake version! To make, I used a white oil-based
Kate has been asking how many day there are until Christmas since about June, so I thought it’d be fun to make a little Christmas countdown chalkboard ornament! To make, I used this small wooden hanging frame, chalkboard craft paint, plaid washi tape, a white craft marker, ribbon and chalk. (All materials pictured below are from
It has been All Things Elsa up in this house lately! If you follow me on Facebook you’re familiar with The Great Elsa Halloween Debacle of 2014, which has since led to a regular discussion on how many days in a row you can wear the same pair of pajamas. To school. More proof to
By now you’ve noticed that no cable knit sweater is safe around me. (New to All Things G&D? Find proof here, here, and here.) Guess what else isn’t safe. The poor tree in my front yard. So far I’ve plucked, trimmed, and clipped from it to make this vase, these napkins, our thankful tree…and now,
We swap out our wardrobes to cozy sweaters and warm boots when the colder weather arrives, but have you ever considered dressing your home for fall? Today I’m sharing my favorite fall home decor tips and the best fall decor colors, patterns, and textures in my latest Homes.com article: Dressing Your Home for Fall!
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