Easy Personalized DIY Ornaments

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Roeshel

Making up a personalized DIY ornament doesn’t have to be super involved, complicated or expensive. As a part of the Lowe’s Creative Ideas December challenge, I grabbed these decorative ceiling medallion inserts from Lowe’s…

Bonus: they were on sale. Check out the price…

Make up a pretty matching complete gift set with a mix of personalized ornaments using the photo/frame insert, paint the decorative one in coordinating colors and add in a few mirrored inserts (attach a monogram sticker).

Supply suggestions: photos, old holiday cards, wrapping paper or scrap book paper, alphabet stickers for monograms, paint, glitter, ribbon.

What I did:

I cut out scrapbook paper circles to fit in the photo/frame decorative ceiling medallion inserts x 4.

I added metallic gold lettering to spell “N – O – E – L”.

Pull apart by twisting. Add the paper and re-assemble (reattach the back).

Add a coordinating ribbon for hanging.

Display.

Easy, budget-friend, personal with a handmade feel.

You know that as soon as I have printed pictures of the baby, grandma will be swapping out “NOEL” for grand baby bragging photos instead. How nice that they can then be displayed all year long then? Love it!

I received a Lowe’s gift card to put towards this challenge. Opinion and above idea is 100% my own. More DIY ideas at Lowe’s Creative Ideas or follow Lowe’s on Instagram, Pinterest and sign up for the Creative Ideas magazine and app.

Meet My New Perfect Grandson

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Roeshel

Hey friends! I hope you don’t mind a little proud grandma bragging every now and then because I can’t resist the temptation. It’s going to happen. He’s just so perfect! Babies are such a blessing! I had no idea being a grandma would be the best.thing.ever! I’d like to officially introduce you to Aaro:

(birth announcement inspiration source)

Mom and baby are doing well. My little girl is all grown up. ::insert group hug:: Babies are so precious, aren’t they?! I’m hoping he gets to spend a lot of quality time with grandma. Aaro was born with a birth defect known as bilateral congenital talipes equinovarus. That sounds scarier than it is. It’s the official medical term for club foot in both feet. A lot of doctor visits, lots of casting, special shoes, a brace/bar, maybe a surgery but something very treatable/fixable. Ali (mommy) and I may be creating a little blog to document the treatment process in an effort to help other families facing the same journey along with his progress.

In the meantime, I see lots of baby-related DIY (i.e. spoiling) in my near future…if I can put him down. 😉

Holiday Gift Basket Idea {with free printables}

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Roeshel

I recently created a gift basket for a sweet local lady’s benefit and it was a big hit. Since it’d make a great gift idea for the holidays, I wanted to share the idea as a part of my Michaels Makers’ December challenge. Purchase everything you need from Michaels Craft Stores and assemble or add a little DIY to make it a little more handmade.

Materials I used: Michael’s has an awesome gift selection, DIY/craft supplies AND so many great gift wrapping accessories too!

Eat, drink & be merry sign (They were on sale the last time I looked!) or snag a beautiful picture frame or two and print the free printables provided below
basket & shredded white paper filler
two mason jar mugs
green mason jar lids with straws
Christmas ornament
mini faux Christmas tree with burlap covered root ball
regular or organic cocoa mix in a mason jar with chalkboard lid label
optional: peppermint essential oil or peppermint schnapps, washi tape

More options: candy canes, marshmallows, holiday CD or movie, Christmas candle or homemade Christmas cookies.

Making or donating a promotional type gift? Add in your business card and samples.

A budget friendly option. Print one or both of the attached chalkboard printables and frame in place of making a DIY sign or buying a print:

*~*~*FREE PRINTABLES*~*~*

Right click and save to your desktop to print or click the blue link below to download the PDF for printing.

Save Eat, Drink & Be Merry PDF for printing

Save Baby, It’s Cold Outside PDF for printing

Pin to your Holiday Gift board for future gift giving inspiration!

See MORE Michaels Makers’ gift idea challenges:

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Find more holiday inspiration from Michaels:

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your loved ones this year, check out Michaels gift guide.
Not only did we get to make creative holiday gifts from Michaels, but we also decorated trees! If you haven’t gotten around to putting up your tree yet, the Michaels Makers Dream Tree Reveal and Decorating Tips posts are a must see.
Can’t think of what you’re going to give your craftiest friends this season? There are some great projects on Michaels’ DIY Gift Ideas Pinterest board that might spark your interest!

*As a member of the Michaels’ Makers team, I receive a gift card to complete and share fun craft challenges. All ideas and opinions are my own.

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Easy Personalized DIY Ornaments

Meet My New Perfect Grandson

Holiday Gift Basket Idea {with free printables}