Living overseas, it’s important to get started on your Christmas cards pretty early. I wish I could say that I’ve learned this, but it’s a completely intellectual knowledge that doesn’t seem to affect real life at all. This is the 5th Christmas that I’ve waited until the end of November and then flipped out. As…
Card Stock + Mod Podge = Ornament
All of these ornaments were made with multiple layers of cardstock mod podged together. See Susan’s tutorial for more information. I cut these with my silhouette, but you could cut simple shapes by hand, or use a decorative paper punch. I really love how the multiple layers of card stock make these ornaments look and…
Feather Earrings: A Tutorial
Earlier this year I was totally wowed by this post by Jessica Jones of How About Orange. I’m surprised it’s taken me this long to finally try it myself– I love the idea so much. Because I fail miserably at doing things the same way anyone else does, I set about making earrings with layered…
How We’re Celebrating the Season
There are a few established traditions happening around our house. The tree. The lights. Decorations. Some baking. Chocolate advent calendars. And there are a few new ones. First, there’s Reindeercam. It’s a 24 hour webcam that shows exactly what’s happening at the north pole, in case you neeeeed to know. In the morning they’re kinda…
Have yourself a Minted little Christmas (card)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, after the stress of getting my own Christmas cards ordered and distributed is over, that is. After that, it’s all oohing and aaahing over my mailbox everyday. I just love Christmas cards. I save them all. I have favorites. I look at them constantly throughout the…