This Ecclesiastes bible verse is one of my favorites. (For reference this is Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) It reminds us that we are always changing and this season of life is not permanent. It is about accepting where you are in the present. Every time I read it, I can hear The Bryds singing it.

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

This printable is available as an 8×10 print. Simply download our file at the link below. Open in your favorite program. I use white cardstock to print my printables so they are more durable and last longer. You can trim the excess away and place in a cute frame as part of your Thanksgiving decorations or on your Thanksgiving table!

Click HERE to download your Harvest Printable!

Printable content for PERSONAL use only!  Please do not re-sell, redistribute or claim as your own.  If this printable is posted to the internet, please give credit and link back to Create.Craft.Love.

Download directions:  Click link above.  This will bring up a Google Drive folder.  Click the download icon at the top.  This will save the folder to your computer.  Simply open the file and print!  YOU DO NOT NEED TO ASK PERMISSION TO VIEW.

You can find more Thanksgiving Printables HERE!

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I grabbed these 98 cent plastic snow globes from Walmart a couple of weeks ago and I thought they would make a cute winter project! These would be a great idea for a Christmas craft night with the girls!

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Materials needed for Lighted Snowman Snow Globe

• Plastic snow globe
• Felt top hats
• Red and black buffalo plaid ribbon
• Battery operated tea lights
• Black and orange adhesive vinyl
• Cricut or Cricut Maker
• Light grip mat
• Weeding tool
• Mod podge
• Foam brush
• White glitter
• Hot glue gun

Begin by taking apart the snow globe. Unscrew the bottom and set aside.

Using your foam brush, paint a light coat of mod podge on the inside of the globe. Add about a teaspoon of white glitter while the mod podge is still wet. Screw the bottom back on the globe and shake to mix the glitter.

Set aside and allow to dry. In the meantime, use your Cricut to cut the snowman face. I used the image Snowman Face #M3FF91940 from Design Space. You can choose whichever face you want! Follow the prompts to cut your vinyl.

Add the adhesive vinyl face to the side of the snow globe.

Next, hot glue your felt hat to the top of the snow globe.

Use the ribbon to create and scarf and tie around the lid of the snow globe and add the battery operated tea light.

Screw the bottom back on the snow globe and all finished! Isn’t he the cutest?!

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When your dog is named after one of the series’ most beloved characters, you have to personalize his dog bowl, right? I tried to get a picture of him next to the dog bowl but he is uncooperative.

Meet Sirius Black Fritz. He was welcomed into our home in March 2022 with full Harry Potter fanfare. He has a HP collar and dog bed. His dog tag says “Registered Animagus”. He embodies the playful puppy/loving uncle side of his namesake. We are absolutely in love!

Is he not the sweetest thing you’ve ever seen?!

Cricut Explore or Maker
Adhesive vinyl
Light grip mat
Basic tool set
Transfer tape
Fine point blade
Neater Feeder Dog Bowl

There are several options for finishing this piece. Choose whichever material you want to use to display this image.

1. Begin by downloading the free file below and upload into Cricut Design Space.
2. Measure your sign and size image appropriately in the software.
3. Once finalized, send the image to cut and follow directions for cutting.  
4. Weed excess vinyl away from image using the basic tool set.
5. Peel back transfer tape and place directly over the image.  Use the scraper tool to burnish image to the transfer tape.  Gently peel the transfer tape away from the vinyl backing.  The vinyl image should now be on the transfer tape.
6. Arrange the transfer tape with the vinyl image on the sign.  Burnish with scraper tool to adhere to the sign.
7. Carefully peel back the transfer tape.  Your image should now be affixed to the sign.

Click HERE to download your Harry Potter Dog Bowl Decals!

All SVG files are for PERSONAL use only!  Please do not re-sell, redistribute or claim as your own.  If this file is posted to the internet, please give credit and link back to Create.Craft.Love.

Download directions:  Click link above.  This will bring up a Google Drive folder.  Click the download icon at the top.  This will save the folder to your computer.  Simply open the file and print!  YOU DO NOT NEED TO ASK PERMISSION TO VIEW.

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Have you seen those adorable ballerina marshmallows? That is what inspired these fun treats! I thought it would be cute as a fall centerpiece on a dessert table. You could easily change up the color of the candy melts and cupcake liners to make marshmallow bouquets of any sort!

I’m not a huge marshmallow fan but I do love me some s’mores!

What you need to make these Sunflower Marshmallows

• Marshmallows (larger size)
• Chocolate candy melts
• Chocolate sprinkles
• Paper straws
• Cupcake liners

I used 3 cupcake liners to achieve a more vibrant yellow color. Fold the cupcake liners in half and make a tiny cut in the fold. Insert the straw with the marshmallow into the hole you created in the cupcake liners.

Begin by melting your chocolate candy melts according to package instruction. A good rule of thumb is 1 minute on 1/2 power and then stir. Continue to warm in 30 second increments at 1/2 power until completely melted.

Add marshmallows to the end of the paper straws. Gently dipped the marshmallows in the melted chocolate. Let excess chocolate drip off into bowl.

Then roll the chocolate covered marshmallow in chocolate sprinkles.

Continue the above process until you have as many chocolate covered marshmallows that you want for your party.

See! How easy is that?!

These are super easy and cute to display and let your guests create s’mores!

What kind of bouquet would you make with your chocolate dipped marshmallows? Share your ideas on our Facebook page!

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Summer is the perfect time to host a party! It’s warm enough that people can mingle indoors and outdoors which allows for MORE people to be included. With more people comes more prep work. These Backyard BBQ Hacks will save you time and sanity!

As always, please pin from the original source by clicking the link under the picture.

BBQ Condiments in Large Muffin Pan from Yesterday on Tuesday
How genius is this? Great to have everything in one spot!

Spiral Grilled Hot Dogs from Bellyful
Once you cook your hotdogs like this, you will not go back to the old way.

Use an Onion to Make Grill Non-Stick from Skip to My Lou
This trick actually works and is better for you than using a spray.

Firestarter Idea from Sew Many Ways
So smart! Now you don’t have to break your back carrying the larger bag down to the grill.

Keeping Food Cold from Beauty and Bedlam
This is genius! Plus it can add to your party decor!

DIY Citronella Candles from Create.Craft.Love
Keep the mosquitoes away with these easy citronella candles!

Cook Veggies in Foil from The Cottage Market
I love foil packets! This provides so much added flavor and prevents the veggies from falling between the cracks.

Soak Wood Skewers in Water from Jen Elizabeth’s Journals
Now your skewers won’t burn!

Covered Mason Jars for Drinking from Old Salt Farm
Cute way to keep bugs out of drinks!

Burgers in a Bag from Ziploc
Such a smart idea and a great way to prep ahead of time.

Coffee Filters for Hot Dog Holders from Sew Many Ways
I would have never thought of this but cheaper than paper plates!

Sunscreen and Bug Spray Station from Catch My Party
I love this idea to remind everyone to protect themselves when outside for long periods of time!

What are your favorite BBQ Hacks? Share over on our Facebook page!

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I just love this time of year!  My color palette is neutral which allows me to add pops of color here and there.  I like adding elements of the seasons like flowers and leaves too.  Create this cute mini sign and display on your end table or wall!

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Materials for Floral Monogram Mini Sign

Cricut Explore or Maker
White iron on vinyl
Light grip mat
Basic tool set
Fine point blade
6 x 6 wood pallet sign (available at Wal-mart)
BrightPad 
EasyPress 2
EasyPress Mat

Images in Design Space used for this post:
Floral Phone Decals

Choose the appropriate monogram from the image set listed above.  Size your image to 4.5 inches.  Send to cut.  Choose iron on vinyl as your material and mirror your image.  Proceed with cut.

This was a more intricate cut that usual so I broke out the BrightPad to help with the weeding.

The BrightPad allows you to see the smallest cuts without straining your eyes!  (I still have to wear my readers though…LOL)  Weed away an excess material.

Now you are ready to apply it to the wood pallet.  Heat EasyPress 2 to 300 degrees for 40 seconds.  Warm wood for 5 seconds.  Arrange floral monogram decal on the wood.

Apply EasyPress 2 and start timer.  Once timer completes, remove EasyPress 2 and return it to the cradle.

Using an extra piece of fabric or an old t-shirt, begin burnishing the monogram in place.  Rub vigorously back and forth while still warm.

 Carefully peel away the clear plastic liner.  If any section is not adhering to the wood.  Reheat with the EasyPress 2 and follow above instructions for burnishing the material.

I absolutely love how this turned out!  I have it on the nightstand next to our bed.  

Have you tried to apply iron on to wood yet?

Other monogram posts you may be interested in!

Monogrammed Shadow Box

Monogrammed Handkerchiefs

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Those old school auto bingo cards I found at Hobby Lobby.  I couldn’t resist!  Remember those red slide windows?  Awesome.

The rest of the haul is from Dollar Tree.  I tried to find a variety of things to keep him busy.  They even had a hand held Light Bright!

I also grabbed coloring books, an Avengers glow stick, chalkboard, color the picture puzzle, and a stick on dragon mosaic.

The red plastic bin was also from Dollar Tree.

I found these small plastic containers and added some of Reed’s favorite treats.  These are his rewards for being good in the car.  He doesn’t get free range of the snacks.

Does this make me a bad mom?  I don’t care.  I don’t think my nerves can handle 13 hours of whining.  LOL

Keep your fingers crossed…

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One of my favorite family activities at Christmas is to go driving around looking at all of the pretty Christmas lights!  Did you ever do that as a kid or even now? Every year we are on the look out for Clark Griswold’s house.  {Cue Chevy Chase singing “Joy to the World”!}  We turn on some Christmas music in the car and drive through our neighborhood “oohing” and “ahhhing” at all of the sparkly wonders.  Here’s a fun way to keep everyone involved – download this printable for some friendly competition!

Get your FREE Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt Printable

Each download includes a one page list of different Christmas lights to be on the look out for when driving around town. Simply download the printable at the link listed below. Print on white cardstock (for sturdiness). If you want to make it re-usable, simply laminate and use dry erase markers!  Then you can keep it for years to come. For some extra credit, add some of your own to this list!

Click HERE to download your FREE Printable!

All printables are for PERSONAL use only!  Please do not re-sell, re-distribute or claim as your own.  If this printable is posted to the internet, please give credit and link back to Create.Craft.Love.

Download directions:  Click link above.  This will bring up a Google Drive folder.  Click the download icon at the top.  This will save the folder to your computer.  Simply open the file and print!  YOU DO NOT NEED TO ASK PERMISSION TO VIEW.

Printable will print without “free” label!

So print it out, climb in the car, and head out for some FREE Christmas family fun!! Throw in some hot cocoa and you’ve got yourself a party!

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{As we travel through the posts of the past, bear in mind that I was a novice and my photography skills were not nearly as good as they are now.  LOL  And my posts were kind of wordy.}

Top 12 Posts of 2012

January

Wedding Song Lyric Art

February

Mustache Party

March

Moss Monogram Spring Wreath

April

Mommy’s Timeout Chair

May

Stitched Sunglasses Case

June

Firecracker Rag Wreath

July

Mod Podge Keychains

August

Ombre Paint Chip Necklace

September

Halloween Wreath

October

Halloween Mantel

November

Thankful Turkey

 December

Paint Chip Gift Tags

So there you have it!  The best of Create.Craft.Love from 2012!  Looking forward to the upcoming year and can’t wait for you all to come along for the ride!  Thanks for reading!

Happy New Year!

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