This weekend we went to a big celebration. A Bat Mitzvah for one of B's friends. I have only ever heard of a BaR Mitzvah before, but learned that a BaT Mitzvah is the celebration for Jewish girls becoming adults. We read up on ...

B and I came up with this gift idea for a 12 year old boy. B is an avid origami folder and has been folding since he was around 7 years old. We came up with giving a 20 dollar bill folded origami style. Clear bag, scallop card, ...

I think two-year-olds like animals, balls, things that make noise, and opening presents. I think Mom's like gift cards because their kids already have 1000 toys. Also, this mom specifically asked for no toys. What? That ball i ...

This is the other project I used my new snowflake punch for. I love how over sized it is. The first project I used it for was a garland for my Christmas mantel. I found some wooden roof shingles at the craft store in the sect ...

My best friend's daughter got married while we were in Denmark. She stayed with us for almost a month last summer, so we got to know each other really well and we had such a great time while she was here. I was so happy when sh ...

Here is an idea - and a printable - for giving a gift card. Because who doesn't want to open a real present even if all they wanted was a gift card or money. No one! That's who! So I made this box for gumballs. I think the gu ...

 A few weeks ago we were invited to a birthday party for a one year old. So I was going over in my mind what one-year-olds like. They like seeing themselves and they usually like the box more than the what's inside and t ...

Now that my craft cabinet is back in order after looking like this: And is now looking like this: I have freed up some time to pursue one of my favorite things: Wrapping gifts. Read all about our upstairs hallway make ove ...

While I was looking for crafts to make this Christmas, I happened upon this neat trick whereby you can give store-bought bows a new look. I never used to like these kinds of bows, but with this new look I think they are kind of aw ...