This year, at least in Toronto, a white Christmas is just a dream.
But don't worry, even though we can't watch the snow falling outside our windows, we can see how beautiful it looks in these dreamy images.
How about you, are you missing a white Christmas this year?
{photos curtesy of: www.sxc.hu, flickr, tumblr #3, 4 & 7), unknown, shelter}*
* I don't normally use flickr or tumblr for images because it is too hard to find the original source but I had to share these images. If I find the sources I will update this post with them.
I love the idea of creating a cute and fun table for children at family holiday dinners. There are a few things to keep in mind when designing a table for kids. I recently shared my tips for creating fun and interactive table décor on Cityline.
I think choosing a theme is a great starting point. I went with a Frosty the Snowman theme because it appeals to children of all ages.
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I made a ton of the décor myself and you can too! Each project is easy and inexpensive and I love that they add that personal touch that kids will love.
I made the felt table runner to represent Frosty’s scarf:
These holiday themed photo booth props are sure to keep the kids entertained. They are so easy to make: scrapbook paper, skewers, tape and a little imagination are all you need.
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And they make for super cute pics, don't you think?!
I also made these fun snow globes. {stay tuned for more info on these!}
The snowman art was really easy to make but not so easy to vlog about.
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Finally, I made these cone shaped snowmen as place cards.
If you are hosting a dinner party this holiday season I hope you are inspired to create a fun, interactive dining space just for kids. After all, if they are having fun, you can have some grown up fun of your own!
If you are in love with the furniture like I am, it is all from my favourite destination for everything kids, Pottery Barn Kids. Thank you so much to PBK for letting me use the Carolina table and chair set, Filmore Dresser {which I now *need*}, Avery rug, Hearth Plush Decor and adorable chair backers!!
Happy holidays!
I tried to vlog a DIY art project and it pretty much sucked. In a major way. So….instead of making a how-to video, I made more of a how-not-to video. Outtakes anyone? {feel free to scroll down to see the real how-to under the video…..blogged not vlogged}
Felt Art Project {blogged not vlogged}
What you need:
a gallery wrapped canvas
paper for templates
felt in a variety of colours {Fabricland has a great selection}
fabric glue or E-6000 glue
stapler
scissors
felt shapes/letters
How to:
Sketch your design on paper. Make and cut templates for the major elements to use as tracers.
Wrap the canvas in felt, staple to the back. Do opposite ends first and corners last. Trim any excess felt
Cut out the pieces of felt for all of the details.
Lay everything in place until you are happy with the look.
Time to get gluing! I glued each piece onto the snowman before gluing him onto the background.
Add the smaller details. For this piece, I used pre-cut adhesive letters and snowflakes. Easy peasy!
And that’s it…..so easy and so cute!!
I made this piece for a recent appearance on Cityline as part of the background for a children’s holiday table. I think this type of art is perfect for a child’s room or playroom.
To sum up: I suck at vlogging but I am pretty good at DIYing. You can’t win ‘em all, right?
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