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HAPPY Holidays — DIY Wooden Block Ornament

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We are the Shanty Sisters from Shanty-2-Chic.com! We are so excited that Jen asked us to come share a fun Christmas project with you all! Here is what we came up with! A very easy, thrifty and CUTE, wooden Christmas ornament It’s perfect to hang from the tree, a door knob or even a fun teacher’s gift! Here’s how you can make your own! … [Read more...]

HAPPY Holidays — Make Burlap and Ribbon Pom Poms

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Burlap and Ribbon Pom Pom  Hi all! I’m so happy to be here at Jen’s place today! My name is Tracie and I am author of CleverlyInspired where I share all sorts of projects, crafts, recipes and all things home. Be inspired to be clever :) I love using things that are already hanging around the ole craft room. These pompoms would be great to use on a gift, on a mantlescape…or maybe … [Read more...]

HAPPY Holidays — Chevron Christmas Memo Board

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Hi TT&J readers! Isn't Jen is the biggest blogging sweetheart ever?! Love chatting with her at blogging conferences! I'm Linda from Craftaholics Anonymous and I'm excited to share a simple, yet very stylish holiday memo board with you that is sure to keep me organized this crazy holiday season! Every year I vow to be more organized, so I'm hoping this chevron memo board will do the trick. … [Read more...]

Happy Holidays — Hot Chocolate on a Stick Recipe and FREE Printable!

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The holiday season is upon us!! And I am so EXCITED to announce a series that starts TODAY!! It's Happy Holidays at TT&J. I will be featuring  ALL kinds of wonderful ideas for ALL of the holidays  from AMAZING blogs. The first contributor is Kim from The TomKat Studio!! I still can't believe that she is here. Kim is seriously AMAZING. Here she is!!   Hello Tatertots … [Read more...]

Metallic Holiday Tablescape — perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years

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I haven't had a lot of experience creating tablescapes. I am more of a buffet-casual girl. But when Wayfair contacted me and asked if I might want to give it a try for their Holiday Tablescape Challenge, I couldn't resist. Wayfair sent me a list of 12 items and let me pick 5  for my tablescape, and of course I had to create a few DIY projects too -- to go along with my … [Read more...]

How to Plan a Fabulous Holiday Party

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Hi there Tatertots & Jello readers! I am so excited that the holiday season is finally here! I love this time of year because I love to throw parties and the holidays give me the perfect excuse to throw fabulous parties!!!   Over at my blog I'm doing a 31 day series of how to plan a fabulous party, so today I thought I'd give you a quick guide to throwing your own fabulous holiday … [Read more...]

Make a Vintage Ornament Wreath (tutorial)!!

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Do you have a collection that you love to display at Christmas? I bought some vintage Christmas ornaments about 10 years ago. They are scratched up with wear but beautiful to me. I love to think of all of the Christmases these ornaments have seen, the memories they have made in all of those years!! I have put them on my tree over the years, but sadly a few have been dropped and been broken. … [Read more...]

2nd Annual TT&J Cookie Exchange Party (and Holiday Cookie recipe link up)!!

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Thanks to everyone to came to the 2nd annual TT&J Cookie Exchange Party!! It was so much fun. I had a wonderful time meeting new friends! And those cookies ---- wow!!! Every single cookie was different, delicious and so so pretty!! {Thanks Lara @ Announced Design for the cute invite!!} I love cookie exchanges -- it's a festive excuse for a party PLUS you come away with so many different … [Read more...]

Great Ideas – - 23 Last Minute Neighbor Gift Ideas!!

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He's making a list And checking it twice; Gonna find out Who's naughty and nice Santa Claus is coming to town ....And we have a lot of help with our list this year.  Check out these great last minute neighborhood gift ideas.  Don't forget to check the Tatertots and Jello list of FABULOUS link ups, there are a lot good little boys and girls!  Candy Cane Soap @ Gluesticks  Cookie in a … [Read more...]

Great Ideas — 26 SinFUL Deliciously Sweet Holiday Recipes!!

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It wouldn't be Christmas without mouth-watering desserts and with only 7 Days 23 Hours 25 Minutes  to go ... You will need some delicious inspiration for all of your Christmas Parties.  It is gonna be hard to choose, just warning ya!  ..And if there isn't enough temptation below you should check out all of the links.  Mouth watering after mouth watering recipe. … [Read more...]