Day 10: Wolf Mittens

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Day 10 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Wolf Mittens. Woof! I made these for my kiddo. It’s getting colder and we gotta keep those little hands warm. Instead of boring little grey gloves, my daughter needed something a bit cuter. The cost of this project was $1. These would be the most adorable gift! Here’s how I made it:

Supplies:

– One pair of mittens

– 2 different colors of felt

– Embroidery thread

– Needle

Optional: hot glue

Directions:

–  On a piece of paper, trace a line around one of your mittens. Cut this shape out.

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– Draw on the muzzle, thumb bit, triangle nose, and a couple triangle ears.

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– Cut out your drawn on face bits. Trace those patterns onto your felt. Cut out the traced felt pieces.

Optional: Use a couple dots of hot glue to position the felt pieces onto the glove (this will help with the embroidery part).

– Embroider on the felt pieces. Embroider on the black eyes.

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– Optional: Cut out a felt heart. Cut it in half and stitch it on the palm side of the mittens.

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– Chelsey

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P.S. I do have a couple of spots open for the DIY Days, so if you think you have the perfect project to share send me an email. First, check out theDIY/Submission section in my FAQ’s for a bit of post submission info.  If you’d like to reminisce in the past 50 DIY Days of Christmas… here you are: 2011 & 2012.


Day 9: Painted Feather Ornament

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Day 9 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Painted Feather Ornaments. I’ve got feathers everywhere. My chickens drop them like crazy. It’s slowed down a bit since the weather got colder, but from the summer supply my daughter collected, I had enough to make a few painted feather ornaments. I think these little guys would look lovely on a holiday tree, or even a Christmas gift.

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Supplies:

– Feather

– Acrylic paint

– Gold thread

Directions:

– Gather your feathers from your chickens. If you DON’T have chickens, you can also find feathers at your local craft store.

– Figure out the design you’d like on your feather. I stuck to the simple stuff and did a basic blue block with a gold outline, then a gold block with black polka dots. The feathers were already beautiful, so I didn’t want to take too much away from the loveliness they already had.

– Let dry.

– Tie a knot + bow with your gold thread onto the end of your feather and hang on your beautiful Christmas tree! OR, use the feathers as a gift decor or door decor. Enjoy!

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– Chelsey

To keep up with the series, click here or on the image below!

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P.S. I do have a couple of spots open for the DIY Days, so if you think you have the perfect project to share send me an email. First, check out theDIY/Submission section in my FAQ’s for a bit of post submission info.  If you’d like to reminisce in the past 50 DIY Days of Christmas… here you are: 2011 & 2012.


Day 8: Silhouette Wreath

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Day 8 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: The cute Silhouette Wreath I made for HP Create.

This is my modern take on the Christmas wreath. Printed paper Mod Podged onto a piece of plywood. Yeah, it’s that simple. To check out the full DIY and get the free printouts I included with this DIY, click here.

– Chelsey

To keep up with the series, click here or on the image below!

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P.S. I do have a couple of spots open for the DIY Days, so if you think you have the perfect project to share send me an email. First, check out theDIY/Submission section in my FAQ’s for a bit of post submission info.  If you’d like to reminisce in the past 50 DIY Days of Christmas… here you are: 2011 & 2012.

I am a paid contributor for Hp Create

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Day 7: Baked Brie with Apricot Jam and Figs!

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Day 7 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Baked Brie with Apricot Jam and Figs, from the super lovely Lauren of Love Lola! Today’s guest DIY-er brought you this tasty idea! She originally found the idea here and had to try it! Turns out it’s delicious and she wanted to share it with all of you. I don’t know about you, but I could eat all the brie 24/7. Add some jam + bread… so yummmmy. Check it out:

Baked Brie with Apricot Jam and Figs

ingredients:

  • apricot preserves

  • 1 can of  Pillsbury crescent rolls

  • 1 round block of brie cheese

  • 4 fresh figs, rinsed and chopped

  • crackers

  • fruit (grapes, sliced apples, pears…)

– Roll out the crescent roll dough into one large, square piece. Ensure that it stays together and does not break into its individual pieces.

– Unwrap the brie and place it in the center of the dough. (And don’t worry about the rind, it softens as the cheese cooks)

– Spoon the apricot preserves over the brie, using enough preserves to completely cover the top and sides of the cheese.

– Fold the dough over the cheese and jam, cutting off any excess dough, and pinching it together on the top and sides so that the cheese doesn’t peek through any holes.

– Place the brie concoction on a prepared cookie sheet (sprayed with cooking spray) and follow the Pillsbury dough directions for cooking the crescent roll (this is usually 350 F for 15-20 minutes).

– When the dough is brown and flaky, remove from the oven.

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– Top with the chopped figs, and transfer your masterpiece to a decorative plate, along with crackers and fruit of your choice.

– Serve immediately…otherwise you might be tempted to eat the whole thing by yourself. It’s that good.

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This appetizer is sure to impress your Thanksgiving guests. It looks and tastes super fancy, yet its so easy to prepare. But don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone. Hee.

– Lauren, Love Lola

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P.S. If you’d like to reminisce in the past 50 DIY Days of Christmas… here you are: 2011 & 2012.

Don’t forget to check out Love Lola and thank her for this lovely brie appetizer idea!


Today is the day: Make Your Day DIY is here!

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Our baby is ready. We’ve been working for months on this thing, and now it’s ready for you: Make Your Day, it’s a crafting and DIY ebook. I’m SO happy with it and can’t wait for all of you to see it. There are beautiful photos, lovely illustrations, and there are more free printables than you can shake a stick at.

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Chelsea and I want to celebrate this day with a glass of bubbly… oh, and sharing a 20% off the purchase price for our readers! Enter the code: MYDAYISMADETODAY at checkout. PLUSANDALSO: all purchases before December 24th, 2013 will come with bonus holiday printable materials! Yes. It’s all so awesome. Ok. I hope you love it! Thank you for following along on our journey… it’s been crazy and fun! Follow the link below to buy your own copy!

Make Your Day.

– Chelsey & Chelsea

P.S. we chose the winners for our giveaway, so you should have received an email if you’ve won. Thanks SO much for entering!

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Homemade Bath Soak

This post is sponsored by HP.

I never realized how simple it is to make a homemade bath soak until recently. With Mother’s Day coming up I thought this would be a wonderful gift for my mom. She loves a comfortable and relaxing bath, so this would be perfect. Epsom salt and baking soda baths are traditionally used to improve well-being and relieve joint pain, plus the peppermint will energize while the ginger provides a refreshing effect. It’s very easy to make, here’s how you can do it:

Supplies:

  • 1 cup unscented Epsom salt (Epsom salt can be found at most grocery stores in the health section)
  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger (purchased from a store)
  • 8-12 drops of your favorite essential oil (I went with peppermint)
  • 1 glass jar that can hold 1 1/4 cups of bath soak (or 12 ounces)
  • Bath Soak printouts: Blank Labels or Bath Soak Labels
  • Scrapbook adhesive

Directions:

Step 1:

In a bowl, combine the Epsom salt, baking soda, and ground ginger. Mix well.

Step 2:

Add 8-12 drops of whichever essential oil you chose. The more drops you add, the stronger the smell will be. I put in 12 drops. Mix very well.

Step 3:

When your mixture is ready, spoon your bath soak into the jar.

Step 4:

Print out the bath soak tags. There are multiple sizes and two different shapes. I’ve also included some blank tags. Cut out the tags you’d like to use on your jar. I chose a blank circle tag for the top and the small “Bath Soak, Handmade” rectangle for the label on the side. I chose to write “Peppermint & Ginger” on the top so my mom would know what sort of bath soak I made for her.

Step 5:

Attach the tags to your jar using the scrapbook adhesive.

Notes:

  • The bath salts should keep for about a year in a cool, dry space.
  • Optional: Put together a whole gift basket to celebrate your mama for this holiday. I put in some hand cream, almond lotion, almond soap, and a bit of chardonnay for a relaxing spa day for mom.

Enjoy!

– Chelsey

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post from HP. I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, and/or link to any products or services from this website. There are affiliate links in this post.

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Day 4: Harvest Garland

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Day 4 of 50 DIY Days of Christmas: The lovely Harvest Garland (my most recent DIY for Better Homes and Gardens). This sweet thing was inspired by the beautiful pops of flowers I still seeing holding onto the last bits of summer, next to the crispy fall leaves.

To get the full DIY, please head on over to BHG to see how to make this for yourself! It’s really so lovely and I have it hanging up in my studio!

– Chelsey

To keep up with the series, click here or on the image below!

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P.S. I do have a couple of spots open for the DIY Days, so if you think you have the perfect project to share send me an email. First, check out theDIY/Submission section in my FAQ’s for a bit of post submission info.  If you’d like to reminisce in the past 50 DIY Days of Christmas… here you are:2011 & 2012.

I’m a paid contributor for Better Homes and Gardens. 

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