Playing with Pillows

In the cooler months we often talk about making blankets and sourcing the warmest materials that we can wear.  But a good snuggle also needs some support, so today we’re taking a look at some pillows you can create to maximize your indoor winter times.

Knitting and Crochet:

Mustache knit pillow

Knit pillow

Knitted twisted taffy

Crochet full circle

Clay steps crochet pillow

Crochet stripes

Couture cable knit

Stepping stripes knit

Mitered squares crochet cushion

Big crochet round pillow

Big loopy knit pillow

Round crochet floor pillow

Knit basket weave pillow

Crochet a unicorn pillow pal

Oversized crochet owl pillow

Bamboo knit stitch pillow

Crochet cactus pillow

Knit cloud shaped pillows

Sewn:

Striped pillow

Envelope back

Sunfold printed pillow

Chevron pillow

Ombre ‘love’ pillow

Fleece pillow with fringe

Chambray floor pillow

Pillow pals

Striped rug pillows

Lavender eye pillow

Tooth fairy pillow

Turn a blanket into a pillow

Buckwheat hull pillow

Faux cross-stitch accent pillows

Sun print pillows

Reversible sequin mermaid tail pillow

Shibori velvet pillows

Round floor pillow with center button

Alpaca pillow

Neck roll pillow

Scrabble “F A L L” pillows

Floor pillow poof

Dog’s bed floor pillow

Pieced half circle pillow

Fleece Christmas tree pillows

What fun pillows have you created?

Slow Cooker Soups

In thinking about the sports viewing for the next month and the cold weather we’re currently having, today I’ve got some hearty soup recipes that will help take the chill off, be filling and not require all of your attention to make.

Chicken tortilla

White chicken lasagna

Stuffed pepper

Cheesy potato

Chicken taco

Lasagna soup

Three cheese broccoli

Brown lentil

Cuban black bean

French onion

Thai coconut chicken

BBQ chicken

Vegetable beef

Beef tortellini

Italian meatball

Lentil soup

Vegetable with barley

Tomato rotini

Italian chicken with pasta

Cheesy chicken and bacon

Meatball stone

Chicken and gnocchi

Italian chicken and lentil

Chicken verde tortilla

Two potato and vegetable

Butternut squash

Split pea

Pesto minestrone

Spicy fajita

Korean short rib

Mexican chicken

Chicken noodle

What soups do you like making in the crock pot?

Totally Tiramisu

To finish out our year and the decade, we’re going with a decadent dessert, tiramisu!

Tiramisu layer cake

Berry tiramisu

Tiramisu cupcakes

Toffee tiramisu

Lemon berry tiramisu

Tiramisu brownie bars

Tiramisu cheesecake bars

Tiramisu waffles

Tiramisu tart

Tiramisu bites

Tiramisu bars

Tiramisu bowls

Frozen tiramisu squares

Pumpkin tiramisu cheesecake bars

Tiramisu cake truffles

Tiramisu ice cream cake

Double chocolate tiramisu

Tiramisu Italiano

Raspberry tiramisu

Strawberry tiramisu bites

Rum and ricotta tiramisu

White chocolate tiramisu

Coconut tiramisu

Banana pudding tiramisu

Lime blueberry tiramisu

Lemon hazelnut tiramisu

Tiramisu cookies

Tiramisu pound cake

Skinny tiramisu parfaits

Gluten free tiramisu cupcakes

What’s your favorite way to enjoy tiramisu?

Words of Holiday Cheer

With Christmas day less than 24 hours away, today I’m sharing some words of the season, and how you can show what’s inspiring you this season.

Joy:

Joy-ful lighted sign

Joy boxwood wreath

Perler bead ‘joy’ banner

Large ‘joy’ letters

Rustic ‘joy’ art made of rope

Jute wrapped ‘joy’ letters

Candy cane striped ‘joy’ letters

‘Joy’ with evergreen wreath sign

‘Joy to the world’ sign

Merry:

‘Merry’ pom-pom sign

‘Merry and Bright’ sign with painted lights

‘Merry Christmas’ pallet sign 

‘Merry little Christmas’ song sign with wreath

‘Merry’ letter sign with mini gold ornaments

‘Merry and bright’ Rudolph sign

Santa inspired:

‘Elf Squad’

‘North Pole’ arrow sign

‘Never too old’ sign

‘Santa’s workshop’ and more signs

Lighted ‘Ho Ho Ho’ sign

Reindeer names sign

Other ideas:

‘Let it snow’ fabric wreath with white (snow) sequins

‘Let it snow’ shadowbox

‘Noel’ pallet sign

‘Vintage Christmas’ pillow

Family holiday sign

‘Christmas tree farm’ sign

‘Sleigh rides’ sign

‘Christmas countdown’ lighted sign

‘Candy cane’ sign

‘O Holy night’ sign

‘Calm and bright’ sign with lights

Wooden ‘O Christmas Tree’ sign

What has been your word or words this Christmas?

A Tree Full of Treats and Treasures

As we get closer to the official celebration of Christmas, today I’ve got some fun DIY tree creations and a few tree treats too.

Amigurumi mini tree

Christmas tree terrarium

Wood disc tree

Weaving hoop tree

Gemstone Christmas tree gift bag

Christmas tree gift tag

Fabric tree pillow ornament

Hanging trees with stars

Felt kids playtime tree

Quilted tree pillow sleeve

Simple golden wood sparkle tree

Simple dyed green wood tree

Ribbon tree

Pinecone tree

Ribbon tree on a T-shirt

Washi tape tree on canvas

Yarn and felt tree skirt with trees

Beaded chenille (pipe cleaner) stem tree

Wood disc ornament

Tree place card

Felt tree bottle cover

Christmas tree napkin

PVC pipe tree

Treats:

Geometric tree candy

Decorated Christmas tree cookies

Star topped mini tree cakes

Decorated Christmas tree cutout cookies

Stained glass Christmas tree cookies

What trees are you decorating with this year?

Share a Little Christmas Card

Today I’ve got some very creative and cheer-inspiring DIY Christmas card ideas for you!

Classic winter cottage

Festive present carrying Llama

Kids “Ho Ho Ho” card

Traditional golden deer 

Christmas tree in a truck, no caption

Christmas tree in a truck, peace caption

Bead and paint tree

Slated paper tree 

Fringe tree

“Seasons Greetings” with tree

“Merry Christmas” with 3D ornaments

“Noel” with Christmas wreath

3-D pop-out folded Christmas tree

Paint chip Christmas trees

Reindeer pop-up

“Merry and Bright” with Rudolph and “Merry Christmas” gift tag

Embroidered, decorated tree

Cards decorated with with baker’s twine 

Pipe cleaner Christmas tree

Working snow globe

Fun accordion cards

Lots of ideas made with felt

Holly berry buttons

“Merry Little Christmas” with mouse and tree

Red mittens 

Christmas glitter stars

“Noel” snowflake wreath

Fingerprint Christmas lights

Button snowman

“Seasons Greetings” reindeer (can light up!)

Are you creating and sending cards this year?

Christmas Celebrating with Advent Calendars

Thinking of a fun way to count down til Christmas? Try making a homemade Advent calendar.

Wooden Advent tree calendar with boxes

Colorful paper pouch advent calendar

Christmas countdown tree

Fabric “envelope” Advent calendar

Tree Advent banner

Garland art calendar

Scratch-off snowflake calendar

Advent calendar in a jar

Balloon garland calendar

Take-out box calendar

Wooden house calendar

Wooden tree advent calendar with little metal buckets

Felt stocking garland calendar

Paper stocking garland calendar

Christmas light bulb garland calendar

Paper woodland houses calendar

Hanging paper houses calendar

Boxes on canvas calendar

Activity card calendar 

Star garland calendar

Upcycled toilet paper gift-filled Advent calendar

Punch box calendar

Tree-topped Advent calendar boxes

Message in a bottle calendar

Matchbook advent calendar

Ornament calendar

Advent calendar with little mailboxes

Geometric calendar

Envelopes in a box calendar

What are your Advent calendar ideas?