Memory Jar

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I love this sentimental gift idea from Cheri at I Am Momma Hear Me Roar.  I love that this LITERALLY can be given to anyone on your list.  Who doesn’t love to reminisce about the past and the special things done together?  Please welcome Cheri with her memory jar gift idea, and you can’t get {…Read More…}





Dry Split Pea Ornaments

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Welcome to the 3rd week of Pennywise Presents.   Today, I have my dear friend Traci here to show you a simple way to gussy up some ornaments and you will never in a million years guess what she uses.   Did you know dry split peas can actually make beautiful décor?   Well come {…Read More…}





Stenciled Monogram–{Somewhat Simple}

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It seems like everyone likes to see something with their name, initial or monogram on it. So creating a custom monogram is a gift I would think would be perfect for neighbors, friends, teachers, mailmen or family. So grab a prefabbed letter and a stencil and getting creating with Stephanie from Somewhat Simple.     {…Read More…}





Go Fish Game–{The Crafting Chicks}

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Brooke had me when I read this tutorial and landed on the word “game.”   I am a sucker for anything competitive…yes the go fish game is competitive.   Any child who is in the game playing age would love a personalized go fish game with their family or friends’ pictures on them.   So {…Read More…}





Interchangeable Embellished Pillow–{Imperfectly Polished}

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Welcome to Day 1 of the Pennywise Presents series that runs every November here at IC.   All month long we will be sharing handmade gifts for under $10.   Today we have Jessie over at Imperfectly Polished sharing a pillow tutorial that you can embellish and interchange with numerous different snaps options.   I {…Read More…}





How to Make Felt Flowers

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I love flowers in and on just about anything.   Felt is a great medium to use since it is fray free and creates beautiful fluffy flowers.   With the cooler months ahead and scarf season almost here I made a few flower pins to accessorize my outfits. Supplies: felt scissors Fabri-Tac glue pin backs {…Read More…}