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Handmade Gifts | Father’s Day Personalized Book and Giveaway

June 6, 2014 by Alanna George Filed Under: Handmade Gift Ideas, How To

Handmade Gifts | Father’s Day Personalized Book and Giveaway

(This is a sponsored post. See my disclosure policy here.) I am so excited about this personalized Father’s Day gift I have been working on with my kiddos! While I was walking the aisles of the New York Stationery Show I came across a little gem of a booth called Compendium. Umm, yes, their books […]

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How To | Frozen Elsa Snow Queen Cape

April 28, 2014 by Alanna George Filed Under: Children's Sewing Projects, Handmade Gift Ideas, How To

How To | Frozen Elsa Snow Queen Cape

If your daughter is anything like mine, then Disney’s “Frozen” and Elsa the Snow Queen may be an all day topic in your home. My three year old is in love with all things Elsa; Elsa’s songs, Elsa’s braid, Elsa’s gloves and Elsa’s ice castle, just to name a few. The now-famous Snow Queen inspired me […]

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Handmade Holiday | Peas in a Pod Ornament

December 16, 2013 by Alanna George Filed Under: Advent Activities, Christmas Projects, Handmade Gift Ideas, How To

Handmade Holiday | Peas in a Pod Ornament

This peas in a pod ornament is a fun afternoon craft. This project is just right for the younger set and perfect to gift to an Aunt or Uncle. It’s simple and doesn’t take many supplies, plus it is cute enough to hang on the tree. I often see necklaces that feature peas in a […]

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Handmade Holidays | Plastic Wine Glass Ornament

December 11, 2013 by Alanna George Filed Under: Christmas Projects, Handmade Gift Ideas, How To

Handmade Holidays | Plastic Wine Glass Ornament

Handmade Holiday Gift Idea Do you ever have a craft idea and when it all comes together you are just giddy? Well, this plastic cloche ornament was one of those moments for me. I was searching and searching to find some tiny glass bell jars or cloches to make ornaments. Of course I am a […]

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Handmade Holiday | Blurb Books

December 10, 2013 by Alanna George Filed Under: Handmade Gift Ideas

(This is a sponsored post. See my disclosure policy here.) Making memories: Share the experience of a unique children’s book from Blurb There’s something about the holidays—that warm glow from the fire, the fact that you actually get to spend time with your kids (or your friends’ and family’s kids)—that makes it the perfect time […]

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Handmade Holidays | Foam for the Holidays Burlap Wine Gift Bag

December 6, 2013 by admin Filed Under: Christmas Projects, Fall Projects, Handmade Gift Ideas, How To, Sewing Projects

Handmade Holidays | Foam for the Holidays Burlap Wine Gift Bag

(This is a sponsored post. Yup, I am trying to earn some money over the holiday season. See my disclosure policy here.) It’s Foam for the Holidays Friday again! This project doesn’t actually use foam… but, do you love giving wine as a house warming gift or to the hostess of a holiday party? You […]

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Handmade Holidays | Stamped Spice Bags with Candy

December 3, 2013 by Alanna George Filed Under: Advent Activities, Christmas Projects, Handmade Gift Ideas, How To

Handmade Holidays | Stamped Spice Bags with Candy

Are you in the holiday spirit yet? We had a great time decorating the tree over the weekend. Everyone is old enough now that they can help hang the ornaments. It’s a special and magical year for us and I love that all of my kids are so into the Christmas spirit. This week I […]

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Handmade Holidays | Foam for the Holidays Glitter Tree

November 29, 2013 by Alanna George Filed Under: Christmas Projects, Handmade Gift Ideas, How To

Handmade Holidays | Foam for the Holidays Glitter Tree

(This is a sponsored post. Yup, I am trying to earn some money over the holiday season. See my disclosure policy here.) It’s a new week and time for another Foam for the Holidays Friday! This week I made this exquisite glitter tree with a cherub perched inside. You could put a bottle brush tree, […]

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Handmade Holidays | Painted Drinking Glasses

November 26, 2013 by Alanna George Filed Under: Handmade Gift Ideas, How To, Painting Projects

Handmade Holidays | Painted Drinking Glasses

My 7 year old son made these drinking glasses to give as gifts to his siblings for Christmas. This is a really great kid craft! This year we are working on a new tradition. I am helping each child make a handmade gift for everyone in our family. Making special gifts makes my kids feel […]

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Handmade Holidays | Foam for the Holidays

November 22, 2013 by Alanna George Filed Under: Christmas Projects, Handmade Gift Ideas, How To

Handmade Holidays | Foam for the Holidays

(This is a sponsored post. Yup, I am trying to earn some money over the holiday season. See my disclosure policy here.) Welcome to Foam for the Holidays Friday here at The Craft Nest. I am so excited to be working with FloraCraft® during this holiday season. Check back each week to see what I […]

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