NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

(A gift of) Carrying casseroles

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I’m super excited to be over at Maybe Matilda today sharing some of my top homemade gifts. Please visit and leave me some comment love? And in the spirit of handmade gifting, here’s another handmade gift for Christmas. This is another fast project that you really could finish before the holidays. I was done with […]

(A gift of) Upcycled mittens

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Since we celebrated the holidays with Ryan’s family last weekend, I have several quick-to-make gifts to share before Christmas this year. I know Christmas is only a few days away. But, I promise you that my homemade gifts are quick gifts. I may have even made these items within 24 hours of gifting them. (I’m […]

Seasonal art for DIY gifts

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Hope you are all feeling fa-la-la-y. Christmastime is here. Which means – gift-giving. And, I know many of you are like me and like to give homemade gifts when possible. Which brings us to … some homemade gift ideas. I know this is a hard one for many of us. Sharing gifts before Christmas is […]

Pennant baby girl quilt

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Way back in July, my friend Katie from The Perks emailed me about the first pennant quilt I made as a gift. She was wondering if I’d make one for her baby, due in January. Well, to say I was flattered would be the understatement of the century! That she would put trust in me to […]

An untraditional holiday table

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We aren’t hosting Thanksgiving, but that doesn’t mean I want to miss out on all the tablescape fun. It was actually a great time to come up with an untraditional table for the pre-holidays. It’s sort of like pre-gaming, only prettier. Because I wanted to coordinate the holiday decorations with our dining room decor, I […]

A simple Thanksgiving Gather sign (DIY)

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Thanksgiving is all about gathering with family and friends. And while I’d love to have the money to decorate like the magazines, I have to go simple. But this simple gather sign is a quick and easy way to decorate the dining room for the big feast! I’m thankful for … gathering. This year, I […]