Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, it is near impossible to wrap an unusual object like a plant or a ceramic animal or bottle of wine. Sure, you could just buy a gift bag to put them in, but did you know that you can easily use a piece of wrapping paper to create […]
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Mommy + Me Craft: Magnetic Christmas Tree
The holidays have been extra fun this year with our little toddler around to “ohhh” and “awww” over the tree, ornaments, and lights. While some of the decor is more kid-friendly this year (we have a little Lola tree with plush ornaments on it just for her to play with), I also wanted to do […]
Read MoreA-Frame Putz House Ornament
I’ve been dreaming of owning my very own a-frame cabin for cozy winter getaways. (Haven’t we all?!) While actual real estate endeavors aren’t in my near future, miniature versions of my dreams have always been satisfying substitutes! This cute little a-frame cabin ornament is inspired by my love for vintage putz houses, plus my recent […]
Read MoreNaturally Dyed Christmas Tree Skirt DIY
I love the patterns found in vintage indigo mud cloth textiles, but I’ll never be the girl with any dark blue in her Christmas decor. I decided to try out the same dyeing pattern using madder root on linen to create a tree skirt with a bit of a bohemian vibe. Madder root in different […]
Read MoreGift Wrapping with Photos
Hello, friends! I am so excited to share today’s project because giving gifts is one of the number one ways I express my love. Obviously, I do my best to “speak” all the love languages, but giving gifts is something that has always come naturally to me and that I love to do! Enter the […]
Read MoreDIY Cement Stocking Hangers
These DIY cement stocking holders were really fun to work on! I’ve been wanting to experiment with cement mix and this felt like a fun and smaller scale project that would maybe work well. I love making things (as you could probably guess), so experimenting with new materials from time to time is a challenge […]
Read MoreEvery Booby Trap in ‘Home Alone’, the flipbook (GENIUS)
This incredibly dedicated animated flipbook re-creation of the 1990 holiday scare-’em movie HOME ALONE is just genius. I can’t stop watching it. This is the creation of IMGURIAN theflippist, and you can see more of their wonderful work at TheFlippist.com. From The Flippist: The booby trap scene from Home Alone already feels like a cartoon, […]
Read MoreMacrame Christmas Stocking Tutorial
Raise your hand if you’ve been searching for a beautiful macrame Christmas stocking tutorial to no avail?! Well, after some careful thought, a few wild stabs in the dark, and plenty of patience, I’ve designed a Christmas stocking using simple knots that still offers plenty of structure so that it’s not just decorative! You can […]
Read More50+ Homemade Gift Ideas
Christmas is only two weeks away. Can.you.believe.it? Today, we’re talking about gift ideas. Not just any gifts—homemade gifts. The extra special kind. All of these DIYs have something in common: They’re easy to make. Let’s do this! A jar of peppermint cream hand scrub is perfect during the cold winter months. This one is made with […]
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Hand-Painted Floral Ornaments
Hand-Painted Floral Ornaments – HelloGiggles Hand-Painted Floral Ornaments
Read MorePaper Leaf + Mandarin Garland
When I think of the holiday season, I always envision luscious garlands draped across doorways and railings. I’ve long wished for a railing of my own to decorate for the season, and this year is the first time my dream has come true! I knew I wanted to use a garland on my railing, but […]
Read MoreDIY Pom Pom Christmas Stocking
The holidays are here and it is my favorite time of year! One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is to make things for our home that will last through the years as the kids get older. Mementoes that we can pull out year after year. Those handmade pieces are a […]
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I am so excited to share today’s post with you in partnership with Sony Music. They have the most incredible holiday playlist available which you can stream here that is just packed with all my favorites! There’s a great mix of classics and contemporary choices. A few of my favorites are “Blue Christmas” by Elvis, “Let […]
Read MoreWooden Play Food DIY
I love that we are starting to get into the world of “pretending” here at our house. Our toddler, Lola, is 18 months now and adores the play kitchen that we modified for her, and I thought that some play food items would be a perfect addition to her new play world. I figured that […]
Read MoreHow to Make a Paper Flower Wreath
While I am absolutely a sucker for real flowers, I also think there is something really special and amazing about crepe paper flowers. They just look so delicate and beautiful and the fact that they stay looking pretty forever doesn’t hurt. In the past, I have shared how to make a paper flower picnic basket […]
Read MoreHeirloom Advent Calendar DIY
I am so so so excited to share today’s post! Our mom had an advent calendar when we were little kids (with one candy per day) and it is such a sweet and special holiday memory for me. I knew I wanted to make an advent for Nova’s second first Christmas (last year we returned […]
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Unicorn Tree Topper
Unicorn Tree Topper – HelloGiggles Unicorn Tree Topper
Read MorePrint Your Own Holiday Cards (Free Template Included!)
I feel like there’s a point in your life where you start sending holiday cards out from your own little family (furry kids or human kids included) and that’s how you really know you are an adult. We started doing cards with Todd and I and our cats 2-3 years before we had our daughter […]
Read MoreReversible Tree Skirt DIY
If you think of a Christmas tree in clothing terms, I feel like the tree skirt is the shoes of the tree—it’s a nice little pop of color or pattern that can dress up or dress down a tree just by changing the pattern to suit your mood. We partnered with Spoonflower on this post, and […]
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This unicorn Christmas tree topper is the DIY magic your holiday decor needs this year
This Unicorn Tree Topper Is The DIY Magic Your Christmas Tree Needs This Year – HelloGiggles This unicorn Christmas tree topper is the DIY magic your holiday decor needs this year
Read MoreBaking Skullzones, skull-shaped calzones, for Halloween or any time
Awesome baking project for Halloween. Check out the step-by step gallery, from IMGURian swhertzberg. Skullzones (OP Delivers) <!– xeni jardin Boing Boing editor/partner and tech culture journalist Xeni Jardin hosts and produces Boing Boing’s in-flight TV channel on Virgin America airlines (#10 on the dial), and writes about living with breast cancer. Diagnosed in 2011. […]
Read MoreTurn A Flannel Shirt Into A Dress!
We all love a good transformation story (Cinderella becomes belle of the ball, etc.), so this may be the fashion DIY version of that scenario. I love cozy flannel fabrics in the fall season, and this is a great way to upcycle a thrift store find or a hand-me-down from a family member. With just […]
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