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HAPPY Holidays: Scrap Paper Christmas Trees or Birthday Cakes!

paper trees or birthday cakes

Hi TT&J readers! I'm Stephanie from Somewhat Simple and I am excited to be taking over Jen's fabulous site for the day! The idea I have to share is super simple- just the way I like it! Not only is this an easy kid's craft that teaches them to sort items by size (the preschool teacher in me looks for the educational value- ha ha!) but this project also uses all those pretty scraps of … [Read more...]

HAPPY Holidays: Quick & Easy {& Crafty} New Year’s Neighbor Gift!

crafty new years gift

Hey there TT&J fans! We hope y'all had a FAB Christmas! It's not time to slow down yet though (almost!) because we've got one last holiday to round up 2012... New Years Eve! And we're simply thrilled to be here today to share a simple New Years gift for your favorite crafter. Before we get started, let's quickly introduce ourselves, shall we? We are twin sisters Kelli & Kristi of … [Read more...]

HAPPY Holidays – Holiday Eggnog Quick Bread Recipe!

holiday eggnog quick bread

Hi Tatertots and Jello friends! I'm Mique from Thirty Handmade Days (30daysblog). Jen is the sweetest, most supportive and genuine person I know and am soooo happy to be here today. With Christmas coming up so soon -- I thought you might like to try a new recipe. This Holiday Eggnog Bread is quick and delicious. My family loooooves eggnog. Me? Not so much. But this bread is moist and tastes so … [Read more...]

HAPPY Holidays — Make a Hot Cocoa/Tea Wreath!

hot cocoa wreath

  Hello Tatertots and Jello friends! I'm kirstin, half of the sister team that blogs at kojodesigns, and I'm so excited to be a part of Jen's Happy Holidays series! Our blog, kojodesigns, is full of party ideas, sewing adventures, knock off tutorials and even a recipe or two (my sister who co-authors the blog with me lives overseas and is always coming up with fabulous concoctions!). We … [Read more...]

HAPPY Holidays — Make Monster Snow Hats!

monster snow hats

I'm Jessica from Running With Scissors and I'm excited to share a simple sewing holiday gift idea! I love handmade gifts, (check out the dollhouse I'm hoping to finish by Christmas) and I love sewing for kids--especially boys (you might remember my dino tails). Even though this pattern and tutorial may be coming too late to sew in time for Christmas, you could always make some as a gift … [Read more...]

HAPPY Holidays — Homemade Sea Salt Caramels Recipe!

sea salt caramels recipe

Merry Christmas Tatertos and Jello readers! I can't believe Christmas is only a week away! I'm Anna from Ask Anna and I am anxiously awaiting the "big day" but I'm also doing a mad rush to finish up Christmas presents and bake to my hearts content! Today I'm going to share with you an easy, to-die-for recipe, for sea salt caramels. I found this recipe last year and I have made it so many … [Read more...]

HAPPY Holidays — Make a Snowburst Q-Tip Wreath!

snowburst winter wreath

It is always such an honor to get to hang out at Tatertots and Jello! I'm Kendra from My Insanity. I think Jen and I have both been on a marshmallow-y, wintry-white vibe this Christmas, so I'm hoping she will enjoy this project, and that you will, too. Chances are good that you may have already hung a wreath on your door for Christmas, but this project is all about winter, so it will … [Read more...]

HAPPY Holidays — Make a Ginger Bread House Kit (Neighbor Gift Idea)

ginger bread house kit

Hello Tatertots & Jello Friends! This is Desirée from The 36th AVENUE. I’m so happy to be back here today and share with you our Ginger Bread House Kit. Every year as part of our Christmas tradition we love to make Homemade Ginger Bread and of course build with it our Ginger Bread Christmas Village. This year we made an extra house to give to one of our neighbors as a building … [Read more...]

HAPPY Holidays — Glitter and Blue Holiday Gift Tags (Free Printable)

free printable holiday gift tas

Merry Christmas! I'm Amy Locurto a graphic designer from Dallas, Texas and very happy to be guest posting today! I blog at LivingLocurto.com and love designing gift tags for Christmas. Adding a beautiful tag to a simple present can make a gift look so much better! Glitter is everywhere this year and I love gold with blue. This color combination and chevron pattern makes me think of Jen as well, … [Read more...]

HAPPY Holidays – Make DIY Faux Fur Trees!

faux fur trees

Hi! We're Nat and Holly from My Sister's Suitcase... We are thrilled to be here as a part of Jen's "Happy Holidays" series. This Christmas, I wanted to create some of the simple "cone" trees, but with a little texture and whimsy. The result is really quite elegant, but can go rustic or modern too... depending on your decor. Presenting our faux fur tree... If any of you have made … [Read more...]