Recycle an old lamp shade, even a misshapen one. Wrap yarn around, and around until the sides are covered. Tie to secure. Cute and hip! via
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Update: Birds!
I took the pattern discussed HERE and made these fabulous Baseball bird ornaments in celebration of my St. Louis Cardinals winning the World Series this year. With help, I crafted over 50 of these birds. We used all of 1 1/2 yards of red baseball fabric and less than 1 yard of tan fabric for the bellies. On some, we sewed red ribbon to the back of the neck for hangers. On others, I used strong fishing line and poked it through the fabric – I liked this hanging process better than the ribbon. We debated about adding eyes or actual feathers, but decided less was more on these. I hope you like them – I know we do!
3D Snowflakes
Click HERE for Step-by-Step instructions! You’ll need paper, scissors, tape and some string to hang up your creations!

Random Acts of Kindness
“I paid for the family behind me in the drive thru at McDonalds. I told the cashier to tell them Merry Christmas. They looked as if they needed the help. Hope they enjoyed it.”
“I made a pillow for my mom and she was so amazed i did it on my own cause i am10”
“I have become friends with an elderly couple at my church. The older man has leukemia and is not able to get out much. When we had a xmas banquet at church I had a video guy tape people from church giving him a Merry Xmas greeting. When he saw the video he was so excited. His wife was very grateful.”
People are great! Pass it on – for ideas, follow the lead of the people who’ve entered their doings at Random Acts of Kindness
Hide & Store Wrapping Paper
Look up! Use wire to make a space to store gift wrap rolls against the ceiling, rather than cluttering up the floor. via


