Christmas

Melting (Florida) Snowman Christmas/Holiday Decoration I've seen snow a total of.. one time(s). This is because I've lived in Florida all my life, and anybody who's been here knows we have a shortage of it. As in no snow at all. That means I've never done certain kid activities like sledding, snowball wars, or building a snowman! (Though I did go ice s... read more »

Hex Nut Tree Topper and OrnamentsCelebrate your Christmas and DIY spirit with these cute hardware ornaments and matching tree topper! Materials - Tree Topper 1/4" Hex nuts (72) 1/8" Hex nuts (36) 1/2" Hex nuts (7) 1/4" Washers (18) 1/2" Washer (1) 1/4" x 6" Eye bolt (1) Screw (1) 2.5" diameter magnet (1) Tiny neodymium magnets (3)... read more »

Free Fun: How to reach for the stars and get free Christmas fun Fun that's free: Who doesn't want that? Save any decorative paper that you have left over from presents, especially the holographic, sparkly, twinkly and shiny types. Small pieces are fine for the stars themselves or to decorate plainer paper. ( Get family and friends to give you theirs.)  Fun, Fu... read more »

Hand-carved Christmas OrnamentsEvery holiday season, my wife complains about how we don't have any cool handmade ornaments to hang on our Christmas tree. This year I agreed to finally start the tradition of making the members of our family a new ornament each year. I made a replica of my wife's Kitchen Aid stand mixer for her, a... read more »

Would You Like a Moustache?Have you ever had the desire to grow a moustache, but don't lack the Y chromosome? Have you ever wanted to change your moustache daily, according to your whims and desires? Well, I have the present for you!  Simply knit, these finger moustaches will not only keep your finger cozy, but provide some ... read more »

Charlie Brown's Christmas TreeEveryone remembers watching Charlie Brown choose his pitiful tree on that famous Christmas Special, and now you can own make this Christmas icon out of recycled items. The Charlie Brown Christmas Tree makes a great gift and/or centerpiece and will be sure to radiate Christmas nostalgia wherever it i... read more »

TNMBC Man-Eating Wreath'Twas a long time ago Longer now than it seems In a place that perhaps That you've seen in your dreams. For the story that you are about to be told Began with the holiday worlds of old. I know you're curious To see what's inside. It's what happens When two holidays collide.... -from Disney's Haunte... read more »

How To: Six Point Paper SnowflakeThis is a how to for making pretty little 6 point paper snowflakes. Hope you enjoy! Step 1: Make a square You need a square piece of paper to create your 6 point snowflake, so first we need to make this rectangle a square. Do this by folding one corner over to make a right triangle, then trim o... read more »