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Welcome to Karins Kottage Linky party- Christmas crafts and recipes.

Karins Kottage Linky Party- Christmas Crafts

This is the best time of the year for holiday decorations, crafts and recipes.

I was super excited to see lots of fun ideas from last week.

Here are four of the ideas that I am highlighting.

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I just love bright colored ornaments and when they are all put together on this foam wreath it is magical!

Bluesky at home shares how to make this wreath using a foam wrapped in burlap ribbon.

So cute don’t you agree?

Karins Kottage Linky Party- Christmas Crafts

Easy holiday nutmeg cookies that taste like eggnog! YUM!

My Wee abode shares this yummy recipe that is perfect for Christmas!

I have a yummy soft ginger cookie that you dip in white chocolate that you will love!

I hang them on a metal Christas tree stand and they look so cute!

Welcome to Karins Kottage Linky pary- Christmas crafts and recipes.

This is a beautiful blue and white Christmas tablescape idea from Peacockridge.

I love the touch of the French blue ribbon around the white napkins.

All her greens down the middle is just gorgeous!

Remember my blue, white and silver Christmas tablescape?

Welcome to Karins Kottage Linky pary- Christmas crafts and recipes.

This Dear Casa shared 2 ways to create a eucalyptus wreath!

I love that she used cardboard as the base for this particular wreath and an embroidery hoop for another.

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You will love what I used to create the centerpiece!

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This is our family’s must have frozen yummy cranberry pineapple salad.

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  1. Lucy Drake says

    December 4, 2021 at 5:32 am

    You have such lovely, creative ideas!

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      December 4, 2021 at 6:51 am

      Hi Lucy! So fun to have you visit my blog! Thank you for your sweet comment. Hope you and your family are doing great these days! I have fond memories of you 🥰

      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply
  2. Cindy Rust says

    November 26, 2021 at 7:53 pm

    Thanks for hosting Karin! And I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!🦃

    Reply
  3. Rachel Harper says

    November 25, 2021 at 2:08 pm

    So many great features. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      November 29, 2021 at 9:28 am

      I agree! Loads of great ideas! I love to see everyones creativity each week. Thank you for linking up and sharing your beautiful Easy DIY Christmas ornaments! I will be highlighting you this week!

      Karin

      Reply
  4. Marie says

    November 24, 2021 at 11:23 pm

    Thank you so much for including my eucalyptus wreaths! You made my week! Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving! See you next week 🙂

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      November 29, 2021 at 9:29 am

      Hi Marie! Love your eucalyptus wreaths! Great tutorial!

      Karin

      Reply
  5. Carol@BlueskyatHome says

    November 24, 2021 at 8:34 am

    Karin, thank you so much for featuring my ornament wreath. I so appreciate the shout-out. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

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    • Karins Kottage says

      November 29, 2021 at 9:30 am

      Carol your ornament wreath is so beautiful! I have always loved bright colored ornaments and they look so amazing in a wreath! Thank you for always stopping by and leaving me a sweet commment!

      Karin

      Reply
  6. Debra Oliver says

    November 23, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    That frozen cranberry salad looks so yummy. Thanks for having us over and have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      November 29, 2021 at 9:31 am

      HI Debra! It is soooo good. It could really be served as a dessert haha it is creamy and tangy and so good with turkey. I even spread it on my leftover sandwiches! Hope you will try it!

      Karin

      Reply
  7. rachelle says

    November 23, 2021 at 7:21 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving, Karin!

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    • Karins Kottage says

      November 29, 2021 at 9:32 am

      Thank you my friend! I hope yours was amazing!

      Karin

      Reply
  8. Sandra @ Dinner at Eight says

    November 23, 2021 at 6:38 pm

    Thanks for inviting us to the party! Looking forward to all the inspiration!

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    • Karins Kottage says

      November 29, 2021 at 9:32 am

      Hi Sandra…there is always so many creative ideas here! I love to see everyone’s creativity!

      Karin

      Reply
  9. Julie Briones says

    November 23, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    Thanks for hosting the great party, Karin!! And thank you so much for featuring my nutmeg cookies! I will check out your gingerbread cookies too!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      November 29, 2021 at 9:33 am

      Julie your cookies sound amazing! One of SIL loves eggnog so I am definitely going to make these for him 🙂

      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply
  10. Calypso in the Country says

    November 23, 2021 at 5:51 pm

    Beautiful features! Thanks for hosting! Have a happy Thanksgiving!
    Shelley

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    • Karins Kottage says

      November 29, 2021 at 9:34 am

      Thank you Shelly! I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving!

      Karin

      Reply

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