Teacher Gifts

This year for the teacher gifts, we gave these tins labeled "For Your Mistle'toes'" 

Inside the kids put some Christmas socks, lotion and nail polish.  I let the kids pick out the paper and help decorate the cans. Nathan chose to color his own paper, which was super cute. 

Truffle Boxes

John wanted to give his co-workers a Christmas treat.  I made a variety of truffles and then made these boxes using my Silhouette Cameo.  It was awesome to get the perfect fit for 9 truffles:

 Then I made a vellum print so they would know what kinds of chocolates they were:

 I used tulle to tie the boxes shut: 

 I then added a cute Santa tag that I made for gifts (Thanks to my sister for the fun afternoon making them with her!)

 

Glittery Ornaments

I had fun getting together with 2 of my best friends to make some glittery ornaments.   They are perfect for my garland above the doorway to the dining room.  Plus, I think of my 2 good friends when I look at them :)  They turned out super sparkly and the glitter is all on the inside, so I won't have glitter all over.

Tutorial on how to make them: Greenbean's Crafterole

Sea Shell Ornament

I brought back sand and small seashells we collected from Turks and Caicos to make an ornament for the tree:

My Newest Nativity

My parents made and painted this awesome nativity for my Christmas last year. I took a picture so that I could remember how to put it back together :) My kids played with it last year and got it put back together just fine, but just in case I need it...here is my picture:
And the pieces all come out to play with:
Awesome huh? I'm so lucky. Thanks Mom and Dad :) It is fun to see my kids play with it and think more about the true meaning of Christmas.

Thanksgiving Wheat

This summer I was offered some wheat from a field.  So I took some thinking I would put it out for Thanksgiving.  Then I saw an idea on pinterest to put the wheat in a tall glass vase.  I came across this tall glass vase at the dollar store....so it was a cheap and easy project that added a nice touch to my Thanksgiving decor. 

Thanksgiving Charger

I found this Thanksgiving Charger at Walmart for $3, then I added this vinyl saying that I liked.

It was a perfect addition to my shelf in the dining room.