Last year's Harry Potter Christmas tree is back up and the kids are in round 2 of Harry Potter ornament crafting (ok, me too! Definitely me too!). I know there probably isn't time to work on any Harry Potter ornaments this year, but I thought I'd still put together a round up of all the ornaments …
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DIY pom pom ornaments (anthropologie inspired)
Even though there isn't an Anthropologie here in New Zealand, I still LOVE perusing their Christmas goodies online (so much gorgeousness). And they have the best pom pom Christmas ornaments every year! So of course, we DIYed a whole pile of pom pom ornaments for our Christmas tree. It …
embroidered map Christmas ornaments
Ok, so these might be my favorite Christmas ornaments that I've made (maybe ever? That's a bold statement, but I REALLY love these New Zealand map ornaments). Maps. Plus Christmas ornaments. Plus embroidery. Plus a nod to our new home in New Zealand. It's pretty much a compilation of a bunch …
the perfect last minute teacher & neighbor gifts
For teacher gifts (all teacher gifts- Christmas, birthday, end of year and teacher appreciation) I abide by a simple tried-and true-formula- useful gift card + something kid-made (or in a pinch kid-chosen). In the past, the kid-made portion has been a yummy treat (this salted caramel sauce is one …
DIY swirled globe ornament
We are still full on in Christmas Craft mode around here. I know that people are usually all decorated and trimmed by now, but we just keep making things. Burke and Piper are loving making ornaments (for the first time). Bonus- since I could only find one box of Christmas decor, our tree can …