Merry Christmas to you all! Be safe and happy, and I'll see you again in a few days-

 

january {and february}word...of the month kits

I've been cutting/gluing like a mad woman for 2 days to get these done. I'm excited to show them to you.I decided to go ahead and release February's kits now too because I start putting out Valentine decor mid-January, and because you could use some ofthem for both/either month.{And well to be honest, I can use all the"getting ahead" that I can get!} Jan. set #1...

A new year means all new things to CELEBRATE this set will help

you do just that. This set comes cut in 3 seperate pieces for ease in storing and decorating.

(Each section will fit onto a 12x12 piece of paper-no funky seams!)

 And includes 3 removable eye hooks for adding balloons.

I love that this piece is SO versitile.

It's not limited to just birthdays, you could use it for any holiday, baby/bridal showers, anniversaries, promotions, an A on a test-anything that needs a celebration!

Set stands 7 inches tall at highest point and 25 inches long.

Cut from 3/4 inch MDF and can be easily paper covered or painted.

Set sells for $10.

Jan. set #2...

Got Snow? 

 This set is perfect for the chilly winter months of Jan. {and Feb.} whether you have snow or just wish you do.

This set includes 3 letters, snowflake cutout, penguin cutout

and detail pieces (wings, feet, beak, and tummy pieces). Also felt and pattern for the heart.

This set is 8 inches tall at highest point and sets 20 inches long side by side.

Cut from 1/2inch and 1/4inch MDF.

Set sells for $7.

And everyone needs a winter snuggle buddy, how about giving this little one a try...

OH for the love of 2x4's.

 I've issued myself a challenge to see if I can come up with one of these for every month of the year- I'm thinking about calling them "Block Heads". (hehe!)

This kit will include the block, feet, wings, tummy, and beak pieces, as well as the wire and snowflake.

Kit will sell for $4.

*I will start posting full tutorials for these (block head) kits too. That way if you have access to the supplies you can make your own. I will however not release my exact patterns as that is part of what you're paying for when you purchase a kit.

 Look for Feb. Block Heads early next week...

Feb. kit #1...

Everyone deserves a Sweet Heart for Valentine's Day- even if it's just a cookie!

{Looks good enough to eat doesn't it?}

This set is just what it says, sweet. And a perfect little something for your shelf or mantle.

Set includes 5 letters and heart cutout, plus a container of "frosting".

Stands 6 inches tall at highest point and 20 inches long.

Cut from 1/2inch MDF.

Set sells for $7.

Feb. kit #2...

I love all the nick names that turn up during February, my favorite is Love Bug,

 it reminds me of my munchkins.

This set is simple and cute, and goes together fast with paint and patterned paper.

 Set includes 4 letters, bug body, head, wings, and nose pieces. Eye tacks and wire for the antenna.

Stands 5 inches tall and 17 inches long side by side.

Cut from 1/2 and 1/4 inch MDF.

Set sells for $7.

Whew! There you go, start the new year off with some fun pieces. Get the girls together for a new year craft night, or an any night craft night!

 Remember group pricing is available on all orders of 5 or more kits of any one kit-sorry, you can't mix and match for group rates. And shipping is always cheaper the more you order.

Kits arrive unfinished and can be purchased through my
  Etsy Shop 
or by emailing me at
 wmgar@comcast.net

Finished sets are also available for purchase in my shop.

Just a quick note to this already HUGE post, I'm keeping my December sets (Santa, JOY, and 2x4 reindeer) in my shop through January, and the FROSTY set through February.

Happy Crafting!

Ruffled Christmas Tee

Need a super cute last minute gift or party outfit for a little one? Give this a try...  Find a fantastic tutorial over at Stuff by Ash. So cute, and the perfect way to use those few extra tee shirts I have left from my pj project! Amazing idea Ashley-thanks for sharing!!! Happy Crafting... 

"Poppin' by for a Holiday HI!"

Today we're making these...

{Photo and recipe via Counrty Door Recipes}

Don't they look just YUMMY!
This is an easy recipe and a super fun family activity. Just in case you want to try it:

Grandma Wieland's Never Fail Popcorn Balls

1 cup of white or dark Karo ^® syrup (I use white)
1 cup of white sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

5 quarts of popped popcorn
Food coloring (optional)

Put syrup on to boil, as it begins to boil stir in sugar, remove from heat, add baking powder, stirring until foamy, then add butter and vanilla, mixing well. Pour over 5 quarts of popped popcorn, mix well. Lightly butter your hands and form mixture into balls. Makes approximately 24 popcorn balls.

If you wish to make colored popcorn balls, add food coloring to syrup mixture before pouring on popcorn

 Happy Eating!  

Christmas PJ's...

 Christmas Pj's are a favorite tradition at our house. We each get a new pair every Christmas Eve. Because the girls know they are coming,we try to spice it up a bit with a treasure hunt to find them and a PJ Fashion Show afterwards.  As my girls are pretty close in age, I'm a sucker for all things matching. My oldest however, is not. This year she won and I bought them all fun jammy pants and crazy holiday socks.  Still feeling the need for some holiday unity my heart skipped a beat or two when I saw this... The same but different-the answer I needed! Sarah over at Harrigan Howdy put together a great tutorial on how she and her mom whipped up these super cute pj's. She even shared a link to a free jammy pant pattern if you're feeling like sewing! Here's my little snowman all ready for wrapping and a fun and festive Christmas weekend...{I was able to use the same piece of freezer paper for all 5 shirts! Big surprise, bigger relief!} 

 Thanks Sarah for the inspiration and Happy Crafting to you all!  

A BIG THANK YOU...

I need to send out a huge THANK YOU to the fantastic ladies that participated in my Far-Away Friends Ornament Exchange. You each made it so easy and fun!My girls had as much fun as I did checking the mail and opening every package. They ooh-ed and awed at each ornament we received. (And dove in quickly to the treats!)I love each and everyone of them, so THANKS again to those that played along. If by chance you missed out, I will definitely be doing this again next year (with a few added new and improved tweaks).Also, because I had more than a few of you ask about other holiday exchanges, I'm planning on hosting a Valentine Swap in Jan/Feb. Watch for sign up details the first part of January and join in to "Share the LOVE!"  ***Ladies, I'll make an attempt to figure out how to add a flicker album, until then, email me a picture of the ornaments you received and I'll add them to this post! 


 

Thanks again, I love them all!
 Wendy

   

To Amy T, in Utah



From Your Little Ones...

Today should have been "Word...of the Month" release day. I know what I'm doing, just haven't had time to cut anything out. So forgive me, I'll have them out this weekend-plenty of time for you to put together a New Year craft night! Today I hosted a preschool Christmas Party. Just wanted to share the gift the kiddos made for their families.

They each painted a small flower pot and then stamped their hand prints onto thin cardboard. We cut them out and glued them onto the rim for antlers, painted a face, and added some felt ears.

Inside is a bag of cinnamon red hots, I added this poem:

Super cute and a fun keepsake,

Happy Crafting!