This year I thought it would be fun to do a round-up of the posts that YOU liked the most! These are the most visited, most pinned, and all around most liked posts! If you missed any of them, click thru and go check them out! #10- Button Letter Wall Canvas #9- M&M Christmas Story […]
New Years Resolutions
Each year, I have great intentions of making new years resolutions, but never get around to it. This year, I made a printable that our whole family is going to fill out, and put away until next year. Then we can pull it out and see if we have fulfilled what we predicted. This is […]
Caramel Puffs
Do you ever get those neighbor/family gifts of food that just is not yummy? Each year our 83 year old neighbor hand makes fruitcake and gives us a huge old wrapped piece. We just don’t have the heart to tell her that we are yet to eat it…yuck! So for all she knows, we “love […]
Cupcake Wrapper Tree
I’m so excited to start decorating for winter. This year’s winter scheme will be much like last years, so I can use a lot of the same décor. But I am adding in a bunch of White, Natural Textures Sparkle, and Trees!! Last week I made this easy and whimsical tree. I used a cupcake […]
Merry Christmas
Today and tomorrow I am spending time with my family, and I hope you get that opportunity as well! Make Sure to Follow Along If you use one of my tutorials, I’d love to see. Send me a link or picture to Vanessa {at} OurThriftyIdeas.com I link up here
Green Mint Popcorn
This green mint popcorn is the perfect flavor for fall and would be great at a holiday party! I found the most amazing green mint chocolate chips the other day at the store, and knew that I had to make something with them (before I just ate them all out of the bag!). On Sunday […]
Merry Christmas to YOU
Well, since the world did not end, I guess it’s time to wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas and such a great Holiday season. I can’t wait for 2013 and what the new year will bring. This year, I will NOT be mailing you all my Christmas card (I’m not that rich!) so […]
Family Photo Collage
Have you been wondering what the final product looks like? I know, I’ve been teasing you a ton with all the partial pictures on social media! But it’s finally done, and I am in love with the result. I can now sit and stare at my family (and trust me, I do) and remind myself […]
Tis The Season
To panic?! Christmas is WAY too fast approaching. Do you have all of your shopping done yet? With only 8 days left until the big day, I thought I would share some of my favorite OTI Christmas related posts. I hope you get inspired with a fun craft, recipe, or gift wrapping idea! 3-Ingredient Peanut […]
Day of Rememberence
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