For the past few years we have used our Acts of Service Advent Tree during Christmas and I always get a lot of questions about it. Even though this post is an oldie I still think it is worth sharing again! This idea originally came to me while I was watching Anne Marie’s Twig Tree video in Home for the Holidays. She was creating a small twig tree to hang on the wall and I knew right away that I …
Creatively Made Kids {upcycled bows}
We have a new video available in our free series Creatively Made Kids! Our daughter Madolyn loves to share crafts, recipes etc. with other kids on our creative network. We look forward to growing this aspect of our site and we welcome your children to come on over and to get creative with us. This month Maddy is sharing how to make upcycled bows! To watch the video you just need to be registered at jeanneoliver.ning.com (registering is free). Once …
Creatively Christmas {a book, some crafting, our home and a giveaway}
Last January Jennifer Rizzo came and captured our home still decorated for the holidays. After months of Jen writing, photographing and creating for her book I believe we were one of the last homes that she needed to photograph. It was a fun time of working and playing during her visit and a sweet honor to be included in her first book! I was able to see a draft of the book before it went to print and as I …
Summer Art Camp For Kids {and a huge art supply giveaway}
We are only have one new online course this summer and it is all for KIDS! Summer brings with it the promise of sunshine, long, lazy days and a slower, simpler pace we’ve all been craving. But, if you’re a mom or grandma, it might also bring with it two of the most dreaded words in the English language: “I’m Bored.” Enter Summer Art Camp for KIDS! An online art class for ages 5 – adult that will allow kids …