Merry Christmas!!!! Holiday Hookup #7

Well, folks, this is the last Holiday Hookup before Christmas.  I will continue to host a weekly link party on  Tuesdays for all of your crafts, decor, recipes, etc.  so be sure to include Krafty Kat on your weekly link party lists.  I really enjoyed all of your projects this week and it was nice to see what you all created as I was sick and couldn't work on too much myself. 

A Glimpse Inside gave us an amazing tutorial on creating a beautiful wooden snowflake!  I love how she used all different sized craft sticks, tongue depressors, even paint stirrers to make the perfect shape!



Another fantastic tutorial was for this ruffled ribbon Christmas tree shirt from Stuff by Ash.  Isn't that just super duper cute!  I'm a sucker for all things girly.



The Pendleton House shared these sparkly, elegant crystal icicle ornaments she made.  She had several different ones- no two were alike! 

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Thanks to everyone for sharing all of your creativity with me.  I get excited everytime I check back and see a new link!  When I first started this link party, I had no idea whether anyone would link up at all.  After all, I had only been blogging for a month.  It's been so much fun and that's why I want to keep it going after the holidays.  It's kind of sad though, this is the last Holiday Hookup (until next year, of course)!   With everything that you have to do, my Christmas wish for you is to take a moment here and there to stop, relax, and enjoy a few of the simple pleasures of Christmas.
I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas with the ones you love!!

Now, let's get to it!  Remember to grab the party button and link back here.  Also, check out some of the other links (& be sure to leave a comment if you did- we all ♥ comments!!!)  You can come back and link up all the way to Christmas Eve night!!!

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So, let's see all of those last minute homemade gifts, recipes, crafts, decorating, etc.! 

Holiday Hookup #6

Can you believe we are less than two weeks away from Christmas???  I still have so much left to do and after Friday my kids will be out of school which means getting it done will be that much harder.  So, this week is crunch time!  I hope amidst all of your preparations you had a chance to check out last week's Holiday Hookup because there were a lot of cute projects linked up! 

Like this Ribbon Christmas Tree made by The Crafty Crystal.  She saw a cute one at Hobby Lobby but instead of forking over the cash, she went home and made it for herself for a fraction of the cost! 

A Very Dandoislion Life made these awesome Squinkie Soaps!  She made one batch then tinkered around and made another that turned out even better.  Sometimes it takes a few tries to get it "just right".  I know these will be just right for some little ones- these Squinkies are a HOT item this year! 

A Home in the Making got inspired and made this seriously gorgeous felt flower wreath!  It makes such a bold statement above her mantel!

You ladies are so Krafty.  In fact you are certifiably Krafty- go ahead and grab a featured button!

You can get the code from the buttons tab!

Now, it's time to see what you've got going on this week!  I want to see all of your homemade gifts, ornaments, recipes, and crafts!  This link party will be open until Friday night.  Link back here, grab the button and get the word out!  We're down to the final days of the season! 

 

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Holiday Hookup #5

How are you all doing getting ready for the holidays?  Have you finished all of your shopping and decorating and now you're kicking back, enjoying the season or are you madly dashing around, trying to get it all done before the kids get out of school?  I hope it is all coming together for you.  I have gotten it all mostly done but I will probably still be shopping and have projects going up until the last minute.  That's just how I roll. 

Now, let me share a few fabulous ideas from last week with you...

HOLM Made made this beautiful girly pink rosette tree for her daughter...so sweet!

Punkin Seed Productions  made these awesome welcome snowman signs with old window screens:

Cypress Chique  created this cool candy land themed candy station... What kid wouldn't go ga-ga over this?

There were so many more fantastic ideas- thanks to all of you who linked up! I have been so inspired by all of your talent!  If you were featured here, please be sure to grab a button and let everyone know that you are certifiably Krafty! 

Now, on to this week's party!  I want to see all of your Christmas trees, crafts, decorations, holiday projects, and gift ideas!  I really need some good inexpensive gifts for teachers and class parties for my kids- any ideas?   Please link back here with the party button or text link.  This party will be open until Friday night so come back all week and add your posts if you come up with something new! 

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Holiday Hookup #4

I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  I ate so much I was miserable but it was all good!  I have been so busy with family the last few days, I haven't had much time for crafting but now I'm ready to get back to it!  I'm so excited about Christmas and can't wait to see what you have to share this week. 

In case you missed it last week due to Thanksgiving, here are some of the highlights of last week's link party...

Blooming Homestead made this lovely Ballard-inpired pearl beaded tree.  Isn't that so pretty?

Wiccan Make Some Too  shared this unbelievable gingerbread log cabin-it even has a picket fence and a well!  Pure awesomeness!

House Revivals gave a tutorial for these precious shabby chic sailboat ornaments from eggcartons- I am in love with these!

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Thanks to everyone who linked up last week- everything totally rocked & I hope you'll be back this week!

Now, let's party!!! 

Share all of your Holiday awesomeness here!  Crafts, decorating, recipes, gift ideas-anything goes as long as it's holiday related!  This link party will be open until Friday at 11:59 PM.

Be sure to link back here and help spread the word!

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Holiday Hookup #3

In case you missed it, last week's Holiday Hookup was loaded with great decorating, crafts, and ideas!  Thanks so much to everyone who participated- you are all so clever!  Here are just a few of the highlights:

Life in Rehab showed us all how to make this amazing Snow Globe Cake Stand!  She even has a version for Thanksgiving as well- go check it out!

 

Scrapalicious Bytes gave us a fabulous tutorial on making faux Mercury Glass Star Ornaments-don't you just love these?

Craftberry Bush made this beautiful white Noel stocking hanger for her cute little numbered stockings:

There were so many other wonderful ideas so be sure to check them all out!  If you were featured, be sure to grab a featured button from the buttons tab.

Now it's time for Holiday Hookup #3.  I can't wait to see what you've been working on this week! 

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Please grab a party button and link back here to help spread the word.  I just know you've got something amazing in store for us!

Holiday Hookup #2

I've started playing a little Christmas music around the house- is it too soon?  Nothing puts you in the mood like Christmas carols.   I am starting to get into the spirit but I need some inspiration!   Oh, wait, it's Tuesday- you know what that means!  Time to link up all your great holiday ideas!  I want to see all your crafts, recipes, gift ideas, what you're selling - anything holiday related!  

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Please link back here so we can spread the word!  I want this to be a melting pot of creativity- so bring it on!  Also, if you haven't already, please become a follower so you don't miss any of the Krafty goodness!

Hold on tight cause here we go....

Highlights from Holiday Hookup #1

There were some amazing projects linked up this week. Here are a few highlights:


Full of Great Ideas created this adorable doormat as a gift for grandparents. Using her children's hand and footprints she made cute little snowmen and Christmas trees.

Over at Ms Bingles Vintage Christmas you will find these beautiful bottle brush trees:



Yesterday on Tuesday shared a great tutorial on how to make this Gratitude Tree:



Ain't She Crazy showed us how to make this yummy looking Cranberry-Apple Casserole:



From Glitter to Gumdrops shared a wonderful holiday tradition that has made this tablecloth into a priceless family heirloom:




There were many more inspiring crafts, recipes, and ideas shared! Be sure to check back next Tuesday for the second Holiday Hookup. If you were featured here, go ahead and grab this button because you are certifiably Krafty!   (You can find the code under the 'Buttons' tab at the top of the page).

Holiday Hookup! (Happy Anniversary to Me)

Today is officially my one month blogging anniversary!  Yay!!!!  I am so excited!  When I wrote my first post, I had no idea whether or not anyone would even read what I had written.  I had no idea if I would have enough to say to still be posting a month later.  But, here I am, with plenty to say & a ton of ideas and projects in the works.  Needless to say, I will be here for a while - as long as someone will listen!  And, apparently, someone is - I have been featured on seven eight different awesome blogs already!  I have had viewers from all around the world & have even picked up a few followers along the way!  I am so grateful for that & have been blown away by the kindness and support of everyone in the blogging world. Sending air hugs to you all!! (That's my 5 yr old's method of sending a hug when you can't actually reach the other person-kind of like blowing a kiss)

So, without further ado (why do I feel like I am giving a speech?),  let's get this party started! 

I'm not a stickler for rules so please, just link up anything holiday related:  crafts, recipes, gift ideas, your etsy listings, whatever (family friendly) !  I do ask that you grab the button & put it in your post or sidebar or at least link back here in some way.  It would be really, really nice if you could follow me ( I am, after all, a very new blogger with not that many followers).  Can't wait to see what'cha got!  Hoping to get lots of inspiring ideas to get ready for the upcoming holidays....

Let's hook up!