Quick and Easy Christmas Ornaments!!!

I LOVE getting Christmas ornaments as a gift!  

Getting one as an ornament is special because I remember the person that gave it to me every year when decorating the tree.  Some on my tree I've had for years!

I also LOVE giving Christmas ornaments as gifts!  

DIY ornaments are heart-felt and fun.  They are usually easy to make in bulk to give to family, friends or co-workers.  And it's sure to be something used every year instead of some random gift that might end up at the top of the closet...

And best of all...DIY ornaments can be VERY easy on the wallet which is definitely a relief during a busy and budget-minded season.

Here is a true favorite that everyone appreciates.  Great for family (grandmothers adore them) and friends! And very simple to make!  Kids can have fun making them for mom and dad!

Here's a shot of Jack's hand print...

His hand print was placed on the bottom of the bulb, his name on one side, and the year on the other.

I have used red bulbs (that's what I call these type of ornaments if anyone is confused :) but found it was kinda hard to see...especially the name so I switched to white bulbs, green/red paint, and a black sharpie.  A box of 24 count white glass bulb ornaments is less than $5 at most stores.  The paint and marker I had on hand.

DIY ornaments make great party favors too!  My cousin had her wedding a week before Christmas and these were her reception favors!  

 On the other side is the wedding date.

She had a huge Christmas tree at her reception covered in these cute bells and used red ribbon as garland!  I've found similar ornaments the $1 store!

"Heart-made", simple gifts that everyone loves!  Enjoy!

Ginger

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I'm linking:

Anything Related at All Thingz Related

Mad Skills Monday Link Party #35

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas....

well, its coming up anyways!

We've already put up the tree and will be working on the lights on the house this week.

I've seen a bunch of cute Christmas ideas at Mad Skills Monday...here are a few goodies!

And while this isn't Christmasy...this knit dress from Everyday Expressions is cute!

Would make a cute party outfit!

Love this DIY wreath from It's a Pricele$$ Life!  Perfect for any party!

And last but not least, This adorable little Christmas tree from The Wool Acorn!

Isn't that darling!?

Thanks so much everyone for all your awesome projects!  All the creativity is just too much!

Due to time constraints, I was not able to post comments to each and every link.  I will try my very best in future parties to post to every link, but may not be able to.

If you were featured today, please feel free to snag the featured button for your blog!

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This week, I'm finally sharing something!  My Easy Garbage Catcher for the Car.

Now its your turn!

1. Link up something crafty, creative, or fun that you wanna share! 

2. Please link to the blog post and not your main page.

3. No shopping pages please.  An offer to buy your item at the end of a tut is welcomed!

4. Snag the Mad Skills button and include it on your tut post so others can see where you've linked!  (PS- this button was designed from my sons art work....if you are interested in a custom button, please contact me!)

5. PLEASE VISIT AT LEAST 2 OTHER LINKS IN THE PARTY AND LEAVE SOME COMMENT LOVE!

This linky party will end on Friday the 3rd at midnight.

 


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Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I have a great many things to be thankful for this year...almost too many for just one day.

My cup runneth over!

Best wishes to you and yours!

Hebrews 13:15
By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

Eezy Peezy Garbage Catcher for the Car

So, I went and had my car cleaned out because me and my husband are lazy and detailed and after filling a Walmart sack full of trash (wrappers, Kleenex, straw wrappers, etc...don't judge), I decided something needed to be done.

I actually have been meaning to make one of these forever...I first saw them at Fireflies and Jellybeans.  Anyhoo...I thought, "I can do that."

What do you think?

1.  All I did was take a square piece of fabric (make any size you need) and folded it in half.  

2.  Then I cut and measured a coordinating fabric to make a border around the top.  

3.  Then take a piece of fabric (big enough to loop around a knob or whatever in your car) for the loop and tri-fold it.  Then sew right down the middle of the fold to secure it.

4.  I folded the edges of my border piece a little and ironed it still.

5.  I pinned the border to the main piece with the loop in between and sewed all the way around.

6.  Then I boxed the bottom corners and turned right side out.

7.    Lastly, I top-stitched the sides of the border portion for a little strength.

I think I'll make one of these for all the girls in the family for Christmas.  Who couldn't use one!?

Makes a quick gift!  I'll make a tut soon for one with a lining!

Ginger

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I'm linking:

The Girl Creative Party Blog
Motivate Me Monday at Keeping It Simple
Craftastic Monday at Sew Can Do
Tot Tues days at Delicious Ambiguity
Creative Juice Tuesdays at These Creative Juices
Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Design
Hoo's Got Talent at Night Owl Crafting
We Did It Wednesday at Sew Much Ado

Mad Skills Monday Link Party #34

Welcome back to another Mad Skills Monday!

Here are some favs from last week...

Check out this totally cool shirt from Kara's Creative Place

Lov'n this cute reindeer pillow from A Crummy Marriage

And this children's schedule helper from Organization Extravaganza

Thanks so much everyone for all your awesome projects!  All the creativity is just too much!

Due to time constraints, I was not able to post comments to each and every link.  I will try my very best in future parties to post to every link, but may not be able to.

If you were featured today, please feel free to snag the featured button for your blog!

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1. Link up something crafty, creative, or fun that you wanna share! 

2. Please link to the blog post and not your main page.

3. No shopping pages please.  An offer to buy your item at the end of a tut is welcomed!

4. Snag the Mad Skills button and include it on your tut post so others can see where you've linked!  (PS- this button was designed from my sons art work....if you are interested in a custom button, please contact me!)

5. PLEASE VISIT AT LEAST 2 OTHER LINKS IN THE PARTY AND LEAVE SOME COMMENT LOVE!

This linky party will end on Friday the 26th at midnight.

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I've hit 200 BABY!

Wow!  

200 friendly followers!

That is so sweet...sniffle.

Thank you so much for hanging out with me!

I wanna do something great for the occasion...I was thinking of hosting a giveaway!

So if anyone has a product they'd like to sponsor for a giveaway, contact me today!

I'm so excited to hear from you!

Ginger

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Nice and Shiny Secret

So I recently had a haircut...for the first time in like a year...I know.  Bad Ginger.

And due to my negligence my hair was brittle with split ends...just yucky.

And I don't know about you guys, but I can't spend $20 on some fancy hair moisturizer...?

So I did some research and found that apple cider vinegar is really good for brittle hair, makes it nice and shiny and cleans the scalp!

Best thing I had some already in my pantry.  I mix a little in my dogs water dish for fleas/ticks, hot spots, dry skin, etc.   
Take about a 1/2 cup in the shower, add a little water in the shower, and pour over your head after shampoo and conditioner.  Work it in with your fingertips and then rinse!

Works like a charm!

Give it a try...for your pet or you!  Don't have any?

You can get a gallon at Walmart for a few bucks.

Ginger

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Another award!? Yipee!

Chelsea at Crafters Anonymous Club was kind enough to bestow 

the Stylish Blogger Award!

Thanks bunches Chelsea!

Rules for accepting this award are:

1. Thank & link back to the person who awarded you this.

2. Share 7 things about yourself.

3. Pay it forward to 15 recently discovered great bloggers.

4. Contact those bloggers and tell them about their award.

 7 things about me...

1.  my wedding ring is a pearl, not a diamond

2.  I watch Christmas movies year round

3.  I'll eat a salad all day long, but I can't stand to have lettuce, tomato, etc. on my burgers

4.  I haven't decorated for Thanksgiving...I know, pitiful...

5.  my husband tucks me in every night before I go to bed

6.  I hate driving at night

7.  I just got a haircut for the first time in over a year...IT FELT GOOD!

Since I took a little break from blogging last week, I haven't really come across 15 new bloggers..!?  But listed here are a few new ones and old favs.

1.  Acire Adventures

2. B is for Boy

3. Sew Super Sweet

4.  La-de-la-de-da

5.  Serving Pink Lemonade

6.  Life In Rehab

7. Pot Holes and Pantyhose

8.  Making Memories with Your Kids

Have fun everyone!

Ginger

SSB

Mad Skills Monday Link Party #33

Sorry I'm late folks!  Still trying to get back in the swing of things since I was sick...got diagnosed with extreme exhaustion!  I used to think something like that was fake...but it really sneaks up on you and I'm finding it takes a bit to recover.

Here are some favs from last week...

I am in love with this cute owl from 4 Leaf Clever

Ande I have been wanting to make one of these crayon rolls for so long...

check this one out from B is for Boy

And check o ut this cute DIY toddler bedding from Acire Adventures

Thanks so much everyone for all your awesome projects!  All the creativity is just too much!

Due to time constraints, I was not able to post comments to each and every link.  I will try my very best in future parties to post to every link, but may not be able to.

If you were featured today, please feel free to snag the featured button for you blog!

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1. Link up something crafty, creative, or fun that you wanna share! 

2. Please link to the blog post and not your main page.

3. No shopping pages please.  An offer to buy your item at the end of a tut is welcomed!

4. Snag the Mad Skills button and include it on your tut post so others can see where you've linked!  (PS- this button was designed from my sons art work....if you are interested in a custom button, please contact me!)

5. PLEASE VISIT AT LEAST 2 OTHER LINKS IN THE PARTY AND LEAVE SOME COMMENT LOVE!

This linky party will end on Friday the 19th at midnight.

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A Lil Bit of Christmas Shopping!

So Michael got his holiday bonus on Thursday so we decided to immediately blow it on the kids for Christmas!

  So much fun!  We've been tight on $$$ the past few years so to really be financially free around these holidays is such a joy and blessing for us.

And Toys R Us has such amazing deals right now!  With a Disney DVD purchase, we received a free Toy Story 3 wall clock (perfect for Jacks room)!  I saved over $60 on everything and was given a $10 gift card!

Woo hoo!  Hope you have fun getting ready for the holidays!

Ginger

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In The Red

DO NOT BE ALARMED!

It's just marker...

 Isn't that terrible looking?!

Michael showed me the pic...he had stolen a red marker from Jack when he was coloring a picture.  I just about had a heart attack!

You can't see in the pic, but he also colored the entire right side of his head!  Luckily, it was washable...and non-toxic.  Phew...

Bedding Boo Boo

So I think everyone remembers that I wanted to re-do Jacks room in a Toy Story theme...?

And I've been collecting stuff to for his new room, including a comforter and shame set I snagged at Walmart for on $20!!!  I was going to save it for Christmas but I thought...what the heck.

SCORE!

Of course Jack was excited and thanked me for his new bed spread by cutting a few holes in it.
Not. Even. Kidding.
He found my scissors and went to work.

I sewed em up and smothered em with Liquid Stitch but the damage is done.

Oh well, on to the room.
I also found these at the Dollar Tree!

Cute little Toy Story 3 night lights...for only a $1!
(I got a Woody too for Sam's room but my camera wouldn't take the pic...? 
And I think I may go back for the Rex for the kids' bathroom.)

Ginger

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Mad Skills Monday Link Party #32

Welcome back!  So things are looking up for me health-wise...hoping to work in some crafting soon!

Here are week before lasts favs...

This little bumble bee from The Practical Perfecccionista is so cute!

Lov'n this candy corn sunburst from Bugaboo, Mini Mr. and Me

And this yummy apple nacho recipe from Inside BruCrew Life

Thanks so much everyone for all your awesome projects!  All the creativity is just too much!

Due to time constraints, I was not able to post comments to each and every link.  I will try my very best in future parties to post to every link, but may not be able to.

If you were featured today, please feel free to snag the featured button for you blog!

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1. Link up something crafty, creative, or fun that you wanna share! 

2. Please link to the blog post and not your main page.

3. No shopping pages please.  An offer to buy your item at the end of a tut is welcomed!

4. Snag the Mad Skills button and include it on your tut post so others can see where you've linked!  (PS- this button was designed from my sons art work....if you are interested in a custom button, please contact me!)

5. PLEASE VISIT AT LEAST 2 OTHER LINKS IN THE PARTY AND LEAVE SOME COMMENT LOVE!

This linky party will end on Friday the 12th at midnight.

 


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