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3 Things I'm Making Now to Prepare for the Holidays

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Yes, it's August and I really should have shared this as a 'Christmas in July' post, but I have a good excuse.  I came down with an especially bad case of vertigo that was later diagnosed as a sinus infection.  The month of July ended up being a loss for doing anything creative.   But, better late than never, right? This post may contain affiliate links. The three little projects I'm sharing with you are easy to make and are nice to have on-hand before the hustle and bustle of the holidays arrives.  Let's get started, shall we? 1. Gift Tags Everyone needs gift tags for the holidays, right?  I started mine with some of the paper I made several months ago.  Using small rectangles, I stamped the paper and punched a small hole in each one for a little Bakers Twine.   Then I grabbed a stamp set that I've had for many years and stamped a few more. Now, I realize that not everyone has this stamp set or homemade paper so let me offer a few ideas: Th...
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Repurposed Earplug Case

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If you read my recent post , you know wearing these earplugs is now a must in my life.  Since they come in a great little plastic case, I decided it needed an upcycle rather than sending it to the recycle bin.   It's quick.   It's easy.  And I think it came out darling.   This post may contain affiliate links. Welcome to the 'Do It Over' Designers blog hop. We are a group of bloggers who love to recycle/upcycle/DIY. I'm happy to host this hop and I hope you'll visit everyone to see what they have to share with you.   Please visit to see everyone's creativity. The links will be listed at the end of this post. Here's what you'll need: Plastic Case Napkin Sandpaper Sponge brush Mod Podge Plastic wrap Here's the little case with the napkin I chose.  The case is about 4" across. I forgot to take a picture of the edge and latch, so here it is on a case still in use. The first step is to use some sandpaper to scuff the surface.  Th...
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Let's Make an Oven Skirt

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  I've recently discovered that oven skirts are a thing.    Have you seen them? If not, let me enlighten you.  They are basically a fabric apron or skirt that covers your plain oven door.  Attached to the handle with bows and finished at the bottom with a ruffle, they are the latest way to add a charming touch to your oven.   I just thought they were really sweet and decided to make one for my kitchen.   Let me show you how I did it: I pulled out some fabric (that's been sitting around for years) and Battenburg lace (found at an estate sale). I cut a piece of fabric large enough to cover the front of my oven - plus a little for a hem on all sides.   I'm not sharing dimensions since all ranges/ovens are a little different and I decided to make mine go all the way to the floor.  After hemming my skirt, I cut 6 pieces for the ties - 3 inches by 15 inches. They were folded - right sides together - in half lengthwise, pressed and st...
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