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Church Christmas Party Decorating Ideas
If you’re in charge of decorating for your Church’s Christmas Party, I’ve got some simple decorating ideas for you! *This post contains affiliate links. Supplies: Plastic Table Cloth Rolls – We get ours from Cash n Carry or find them here:Plastic Tablecover Roll 3D Paper Christmas Tree Centerpieces – Tutorial HERE Snowflakes made from coffee filters Paper End Rolls – found at your local newspaper Use the above supplies to decorate for your Christmas Party. I cut snowflakes out of coffee filters and made a table runner out of them. We also had Christmas printable games/coloring pages on the tables. Here’s a free printable for the ‘Name that Christmas Carol Game‘ and the other ‘Guess…
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Hand Warmers – a Tutorial
Trying to think of the perfect gift for your friend, neighbor, family, teacher, etc? These little reusable hand warmers are the perfect fall/winter gift for anyone in your life. I made them last year for my kids teachers and some gals I visit teach! You can make them with any design fabric. Kids love them too! Just pop these little babies in the microwave for 30 seconds and put in your pockets to keep your fingers warm while out in the cold. Easy and fun to make, the kids will love helping fill them with rice. Enjoy the tutorial! Supplies: Fabric (small 4-1/2″x 4-1/2″ squares) cotton, and snuggle flannel or…
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3D Paper Christmas Tree Centerpieces
Hope your Holiday’s are going great! Today I’m showing you a Tutorial on how to make some 3D Paper Christmas Tree Centerpieces. I made these for a Church Christmas Party I was in charge of 2 years ago and I used them again last year! They are so inexpensive, simple, and easy, even the kids can help make these! They are also great for decorating during Christmas. Use some patterned paper for a festive look. You can see all our Christmas Party Decorating ideas HERE. Supplies: Paper (I use 60+lb Cardstock) I buy packs of them at Walmart or off Amazon Scissors Printer (optional) Hot Glue Gun (optional) *You are going to need a stiff paper…
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GLOW ‘Go Light Our World’ – Activity Day Girls Idea
During the Summer the Stake (an organization in my church) held an Activity Day Girls 2-day Event called ‘GLOW’ which stands for ‘Go Light Our World.’ My friend Rachel was in charge of decorating the gym and she did an amazing job. I hope you can get some good ideas for decorating and planning your own Activity Day event! The gym was decorated so nicely…. Here is a list of the classes they went to: and here are some of the crafts and activities they got to take home… *I didn’t stay for the whole event but I will give you a little idea on how the activity went… The event lasted 2 days, Friday…
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DIY Photo Fridge Magnets
My Mom and I made these when she came to visit a while back. We used glass rocks (1″) that are flat on one side, cut pictures of each of her grandchildren, and glued them on. Then we added a magnet to the back. I made them for my Mother-in-law as well and she loved them!! They make a great gift for loved ones during the Holidays! (This post contains affiliate links) Supplies: 1″ Clear Glass Dome rocks Printed photos (faces smaller than your rocks) 1″ Circle Punch or scissors Magnets E6000 Tutorial: Cut your pictures using your 1″ circle punch (or draw a 1″ circle on your picture and cut using scissors.)…
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Simple and Cheap DIY Extender Slips
Ever have a skirt or dress that is just a tad too short? Or maybe your legs are just really long so skirts come up too high when you’re sitting down? I know you’ve seen them before… the cute extender slips you can wear under your short skirts and dresses. But I’m here to share a little secret that will help you save money and still have your very own adorable extender slip!! Are you ready to learn how to make your own extender slip for LESS THAN $10. That’s right, you can make your own extender slips for cheap and I’m gonna show you how… So pretty! Store bought…
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The Most Valuable Lesson I Learned From My Strong-Willed Child
*I just wanted to give a little prelude to this post. I wrote this post several weeks ago and I have read through it 100 times and I have just now mustered up the courage to share it with you all today. It is awfully hard to share a personal story, especially one that highlights my own weaknesses. If it helps even one mother of a strong-willed child it will have been worth it. I’ve got 5 kids! Yeah that’s a lot these days considering the average family has 2 kids. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. I have learned a lot from my little ones and I have quickly realized…
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DIY Decorated Clipboard Tutorial
Teacher’s go out of their way to influence our children everyday during the school year. To show your appreciation I’ve got a simple tutorial for these cute DIY Decorated Clipboards your child’s teacher is sure to love! These are great for Teacher Appreciation week or an end of the year gift idea. Just look at how cute these are!! And you can use any pattern paper you like! Or add your teacher’s name with stickers! Let’s make some! Here’s what you’ll need… Supplies: Clipboard (found ours at Walmart) Coordinating Scrapbook paper (*Note: my paper is thick like cardstock and is double sided) Glue (I prefer “yes” glue or modgepodge but you…
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How to Add Sleeves to a Prom Dress
If you’ve ever had to alter a dress before you know it can be very tedious! But adding sleeves to a sleeveless dress doesn’t have to be complicated. I’ve got a simple little tutorial to share with you today on how to add a 4 inch wide sleeve to a strapless dress. Now you can add a little modesty to a dress without stress or spending a bunch of money! Here’s the before and after… Let’s get started. Here is the dress before. It has no sleeves or straps at all… First you’re gonna need fabric to make the straps/sleeves. Luckily my model was slightly shorter so there was extra…
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Pocket Sized Articles of Faith Cards
I’m so excited to share these simple but cute Pocket Sized Article of Faith Reference Cards with all of you. Also included is an ‘I know my Articles of Faith’ punch card! I serve in the Primary at my church and these make a perfect gift for the children. They would also make a great gift for the Young Women in your ward. Enjoy! Download your Free Printables here…Printable Articles of Faith Cards Once you have downloaded and printed your files (you will need a pdf reader to download and view them) simply print them out on cardstock. Then cut them out using a paper cutter. Place the cards back to back and glue them…
