My One Little Word – 2011
It’s the New Year and that means I’ve been thinking about my one little word. Two years ago, I was inspired by Ali Edwards to choose “One Little Word” for the New Year instead of writing a long list of…
Felt Slipper Pattern
Several people have asked about the pattern for our favorite felted slippers that my mother-in-law, Kit, makes for us. I’ve done a bit of checking and they are a Fiber Trend Pattern called Felt Clogs. She uses one pattern for…
Sky Lanterns
Wow, what a week! Crazy and wonderful. This Christmas has been nothing short of magical. We celebrated with old traditions and one cool new one inspired by the movie Tangled. Have you seen it? My girls and I went together…
Last Minute Odds and Ends
Wow, it’s time to wrap things up and in a hurry! Today I’m running to the grocery store, cooking, and CLEANING. Then I need to get a little wrapping and sewing done. I am hoping to channel the kids nervous…
Remembering a Childhood Tradition
When I was a little girl, we had a basket of heart ornaments that sat under the Christmas Tree. I have spent a lot of time this month at my mom’s helping with our family’s business. I couldn’t help but…
Holiday Giveaway Winner!
It was amazing to read all your unique and wonderful traditions this week. I’m quite sure a few of them will make it into our family’s traditions this year. The more I’ve thought about it, the more I believe it’s…
Christmas Eve Tradition
The year my son first understood and anticipated Christmas was a year full of delight…. and a whole lot of stress. His excitement that year was almost unbearable. One minute he was hugging me and telling me how much he…
A No Biggie Tradition
The very talented Kami from No Biggie is here today sharing her family’s favorite holiday tradition. Welcome Kami! Hi Make it Do readers! I am Kami of the blog NoBiggie. I’m happy to be included today in Calli’s fun week…
Holiday Giveaway
Just because it’s the holidays… and because I love ya all for dropping by and spending a little time here at Make it Do… It’s a Pink Chandelier Jewelry Giveaway… It comes with a lovely chain, a hand soldered, beveled…
Holiday Traditions
As a child, traditions were the basis of my most cherished holiday memories. Making candy with my mom, caroling with my aunts, uncles and cousins, lighting a candle on our Christmas plate for our Christmas dinner… These were the things…
Christmas Cards Hanging on the Line
I’ve been looking for a way to display all the Christmas cards we receive each year. In years past they’ve been lined up along the back of my entry table…. and looked a real mess. I’ve seen a few solutions…
Double Delicious Oreo Dippers
Are you looking for a sweet and easy treat for giving (or eating) this season? Here’s a fun idea for you that comes from my lovely sister-in-law Jen: Yes, I know. They are store bought cookies. But they aren’t going…