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Thank-Full
It’s Thanksgiving week here in the U.S. and I’m writing this post a bit early so I can truly take the week off with my family. Our prompt this week is simple: take a moment to write, tell, or somehow communicate your gratitude. I think it’s so important to take these moments of reflection throughout…
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DIY Polka Dot Dish Towels
These polka dot dish towels are so simple to make—give them as a gift for your friend who loves to cook or use them to wrap up mason jars filled with goodies! This Handmade Christmas series is turning out to be so much fun. Earlier in the fall, I picked up a bunch of items…
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Simple Felt Coasters
These felt coasters are simple enough to whip up in an afternoon and make a really sweet gift! I’ve been eyeing this stack of craft felt for a while and finally succumbed. It’s more sturdy than the cheaper felt you can find at the craft store so I immediately began thinking of projects like coasters,…
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Five Fun Ways to Use Miniature Bunting
Miniature bunting isn’t just for decorating a space! You can use it in a myriad of ways to bring a little cheer to your life. I’m loving miniature bunting right now. Maybe because almost anything on a miniature scale is really cute, but mostly because I’m in the midst of birthday/Christmas season at my house.…
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Make Thanksgiving Bunting
Have you ever made Thanksgiving Bunting? It’s a great way to take a moment to think about all you’re grateful for, while adding whimsical holiday decor to your home. Last week for The Creative Play Challenge, we made a list of what makes our hearts sing (aka, what we’re grateful for.) If you’d like to…
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Make a Decorated Butter Dish
This decorated butter dish was a snap to make! I can’t wait to wrap it up as a gift this year. 🙂 Today I’m starting a series called A Handmade Christmas where I’m going to share super simple gifts that you can whip up in no time. I know handmade gifts aren’t for everyone but…
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How to Make Toddler Leg Warmers
These toddler leg warmers are so simple to knit, and they also make great gifts! Last week I shared a drop stitch scarf pattern that I made for my daughter recently. And now it’s time to share the matching leg warmers. 🙂 I made a set of these (on a smaller scale) when she was…
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Things That Make Me Happy {An Exercise in Thanksgiving}
Have you ever written a “Things That Make Me Happy” list? It’s a great exercise to develop a more thankful heart! As I’m writing this, Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. The trees in our neighborhood are almost bare, well, with the exception of the lichen that stays year-round. And the neighbors are starting…
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How to Make a Toddler Drop-Stitch Scarf
Ever since I made my daughter’s scarf last year, I’ve been thinking about making another one. It was such a quick project to make. When I saw this yarn at Target, I thought it would be super cute to make a toddler drop-stitch scarf and then sew the ends together to make a cowl. She…
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The Making of The Creative Retreat Gift Wrap Bundle
I don’t know about you but I love to learn about the behind-the-scenes workings of a business. So today, I’m going to take you on a tour of sorts so you can see the making of The Creative Retreat gift wrap bundle. (Click here to get it for 50% off!) I think you’ll really love…