Wednesday, November 20, 2013

A Bit of Christmas Eye Candy #3//A Crafty Christmas

We’re busy putting together a few crafts to do with the little ones during the countdown to Christmas.  And as we try to keep the focus on the real reason for celebrating, we've tried to find mostly Christ-related activities to do with them.  However, there are a few fun crafts involving Santa and his reindeer which I know we’ll still enjoy doing together!  I hope you find plenty to keep your littlies busy these holidays as well as a few fun projects to try yourself!

P.S.  Visit my Pinterest page here for the links to the actual projects...

Felt Christmas decorations.  Very cute!

Paper...

Christmas wall hanging out of strips of paper and glue...

D.I.Y. pretty baubles.

Reindeer pattern - so cute!

Bottle cap snowmen!

So vintage, so beautiful...  Burlap, pearls and lace.

Make your own Christmas gift toppers out of twigs and string!

Such a cute idea for simple gift tags.  The littlies would enjoy making these!

Elves made from pinecones!  Would love to try these!

Gift tag stars made from twigs...

Knitted Christmas trees.  Aren't they sweet?

Floaty paper birds...

This ornament is coated in glue and Epson salts!

Paper trees - love the colours!

Aww...  Reindeer plate.

Santa decoration made with a child's hands...

Star made from wire and buttons...

Knitted Christmas decorations.  They're so adorable!

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Little drum tutorial...

These are such gorgeous ornaments!  Would love to make some!

Little Rudolph made from corks...

Homemade snow globes.  Very cute!

Christmas trees made from book paper!

Love these little trees.  The girls would love to make a few.

Such sweet snowmen made from peanuts.

Glitter!

 
Fingerprint reindeer.  Fabulous art activity idea!

Look out for tomorrow's beautiful festive bakes!

Crafty greetings,

Kelly-Anne

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

A Bit of Christmas Eye Candy #2//Advent Calendars

If you haven’t yet started on your Christmas advent calendar, here is a bit of inspiration for you...  We’ve decided to make the first calendar pictured below and fill each pocket with a note with either instructions for a craft, activity or an outing.  Ideas for crafty Christmassy things will follow tomorrow!  Enjoy everyone and be sure to visit my Pinterest page for more inspiration:-) 

This is such a colourful advent calendar!

Also a fab idea...

Advent cones:-)

Chocolate bauble advent calendar.

This is such a fun idea - love it!

Wow...  Beautiful...

Use toilet paper rolls to make an advent calendar!

I LOVE this one<3>

What a sweet idea! 

Advent calendar activity ideas!

Till tomorrow,
Kelly-Anne

Monday, November 18, 2013

A Bit of Christmas Eye Candy #1//Gingerbread Dreams

Two week ago I promised you, my lovely readers, a bit of yummy Christmas eye candy to make you smile.  And who doesn't love beautiful things?  I could sit for hours browsing Pinterest, looking at the inspiring photographs of sewing and craft projects, delicious recipes and new decorating trends...  And I meant to share all the wonderful things I found with you last week, but after a bit of consideration, I decided to post something each day this week.  I couldn't possibly fit all the loveliness I found into one single post, so each day’s post will feature something new and exciting.  Hopefully you’ll find yourself inspired for the coming festive season:-)


Enjoy today’s stunning gingerbread houses!  I’m in awe of these amazing creations...  All photographs are via my Pinterest page.

 
Wow!  I love this little festive scene!  And look at the icing dripping off the eaves of the house...

 This house is certainly very busy.  Just love how it has been decorated.

 
Something a little more simple...3D gingerbread trees...

So simple and pretty...

Such a beautiful and cheerful Christmas village! 

What amazing place settings!

Doesn't this look so realistic!

 I’m in love with these adorable little gingerbread houses!

 I love how just white icing has been used to decorate these houses.

Wow!  Take a look at this!

A beautiful festive shop window!

These houses are stunning – love them!


And...  Build your own gingerbread houses!  Click here to follow the link.

Stay posted for tomorrow’s fun advent calendar inspiration!

Much love,
Kelly-Anne