15 Top Crafts from 2012

Posted on Monday, December 31, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 15 Comments |

Fifteen top crafts & do it yourself projects from 2012 created by The DIY Dreamer. Below you’ll find a round-up of my best creations of the year. I’m quite proud of all these crafts. The crafts range from button magnets, mini chalk pots to a no sew ribbon tree skirt. 15 Top Crafts & Do It Yourself Projects from 2012 No Sew Ribbon Christmas Tree Skirt Created with decorative ribbon, fabric and a hot glue gun. Easy and fast to create with absolutely no sewing. Button Magnets Created with limited supplies (buttons, thread, hot glue and magnets). Super cute [...]

All I got for Christmas…

Posted on Friday, December 28, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 4 Comments |

All I got for Christmas are some AWESOME gifts!! And I mean AWESOME. But before I brag about what I got…. how was YOUR Christmas? Did you spend lots of time with your family, did you travel a lot from one place to another or did you stay in? Our Christmas always involves three jammed packed busy days of travelling from one place to another. We started off with Christmas at my in-laws, then Christmas at home, Christmas at my Grand-parents, Christmas at my Aunt and Uncle’s and then Christmas at my parents. We got to relax at home yesterday which turned [...]

Happy Holidays!!!

Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 2 Comments |

We would like to wish you all Happy Holidays from Our Family to Yours. May you spend as much time as possible with your loved ones, cherish every moment, love, laugh and HAVE FUN!!! Lots of love, P.S. If you are looking for From Dream To Reality you can find it here. The next party is on January 1st.

Christmas Gift Tags – 25 Sets of Printables!!!

Posted on Monday, December 24, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 3 Comments |

If you are like me, you always seem to run out of Christmas Gift Tags at the very last minute. A solution for this problem, is to roam the web and find cute printables. Next year, I won’t even bother buying any tags. Why? Because this compilation of Christmas Gift Tags 25 Sets of Printables is AMAZING!! Have fun going through these printables, I promise you’ll find the perfect gift tag for everyone! Christmas Gift Tags – 25 Sets of Printables!!! Source: The Scrap Shoppe Blog Source: Lemon Squeeze Source: We Love to Illustrate for Children Source: We [...]

Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Icing!!!

Posted on Friday, December 21, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 1 Comment |

My very sweet friend Tanya from twelveOeight is here today with another FABULOUS recipe. Last time she was here, she shared a wonderful Ginger Molasses Cookies and they were awesome! This time she shares an Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Icing Recipe!! I’m a sucker for oatmeal cookies and anything with maple icing… I’m sure I’m going to LOVE these cookies!! Happy Reading!! ***** Hello fellow crafty friends! I am sharing one of my favorite cookies we make in the winter Oatmeal Cookies with Maple Icing. They are super easy to make and the dough keeps well in the fridge for up to a [...]

Guest posting over at Ginger Snap Crafts!!!

Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 1 Comment |

Are you looking for me? I’m over at Ginger Snap Crafts today! Come on over and check out my Top 5 Projects for the Holidays!! Have a GREAT one!!

From Dream To Reality – Linky Party #47

Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 36 Comments |

I sure hope you are all having a GREAT week!! Are you ready for the Holidays yet?? With the Holidays, From Dream To Reality #47 will run until December 29th! The next party will be January 1st! Now… enjoy PARTAY!!!!! {From Dream to Reality Top 10} from linky party #46 Christmas Table By: Like A Saturday Reindeer with Frost By: monsterscircus Rocky Road Chocolate By: Noshing with the Nolands Chalk Cloth Ornaments By: Dear Emmeline Oh Holy Night – Printable By: Second Chance to Dream Chalkboard Christmas Trees By: Tutus and Tea Parties [...]

Nativity Scene Inspiration!!!

Posted on Monday, December 17, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 4 Comments |

Would you believe that I don’t own a Nativity Scene? It’s something that I always wanted to have, but I have never gone out to buy one or make one. I remember when I was younger, when I would go to a home that had one under their tree, I would play with all the little characters. My daughters now do the same thing each time they visit my parents’ home. I’ve put together a nice collection of Nativity Scene Inspiration for all of us who do not have one, but would love to own one. What I like about [...]

Create Your Style with Swarovski Elements!!!

Posted on Friday, December 14, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 18 Comments |

Have you ever heard of Create Your Style with Swarovski Elements? If you are a jewelry lover, you have to check out their website. It’s a unique site that gives you creative ideas and tips on how to create jewelry with Swarovski Elements. I just love roaming their website, so many gorgeous creations and they share the step by steps on how to create the pieces yourself. They also just came out with the greatest tool to create unique pieces, it’s called the Color Carousel. It helps you bring together unique color combinations. You spin (or click) the wheel to pick [...]

From Dream To Reality – Linky Party #46

Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 32 Comments |

{From Dream to Reality Top 10} from linky party #45 Pine Cone Christmas Trees By: Somewhat Quirky Dollar Tree Nutcracker (West Elm Knock off) By: theDIYvillage Cotton Ball Tree By: What Meegan Makes DIY Handmade Hand Carves Stamps from Upcycled Wine Corks By: Rebecca’s Soap Deli News Nutcracker Christmas Mantle By: The Crafted Sparrow Christmas Pop Art By: Girl Loves Glam Personalized Christmas Cookies By: Lizy B Bakes Deer Head Burlap Pillow By: Love Grows Wild Stamped Christmas Tree Skirt By: Vixen Made DIY Christmas Jewelry for Candles By: Life on [...]

Waterless Snow Globes!!!

Posted on Monday, December 10, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 20 Comments |

Two weeks ago I visited See Vanessa Craft with a Waterless Snow Globes Tutorial for the 20 Crafty Days of Christmas. I just love how the Waterless Snow Globes turned out, that I figured I should show them off here too. Enjoy the tutorial my friends. ***** With Christmas and winter approaching I can’t help but think about the snow that will be arriving in no time at all. My daughters LOVE snow globes, they each own a couple of them. The only problem with snow globes is that they are heavy to carry because of the water. My girls love to carry [...]

Wooden Glitter Reindeer!!!

Posted on Friday, December 7, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 15 Comments |

Ever since Michaels opened here in Quebec, Gabrielle and I have been going there often to roam around the store. The last three times we went Gabrielle has been eyeing the wooden reindeer. Finally this week they were on special and only two left (one of each). Of course when she asked if we could pick them up and said sure. As soon as we got home we started working on them. Gabrielle and I are happy to introduce to you our Wooden Glitter Reindeer. How to make Wooden Glitter Reindeer: Step 1: Make or buy wooden reindeer and lightly [...]

Signs By Andrea – Giveaway!!!

Posted on Thursday, December 6, 2012 by Christine @ theDIYdreamer.com 6 Comments |

I was super LUCKY to be contacted by Andrea from Signs by Andrea in regards to trying out her Custom Family Rules Art Builder! Who would say no? I’ve been seeing so many beautiful Family Rules Signs and I have been wanting one so badly. What I LOVE about the Custom Family Rules Art Builder was that you can customize it all!! When you go on the site you’ll see a great list of rule suggestions and you can choose which you want or don’t want. Don’t see a rule you want, you can even add your own rule! You get to [...]