How Tos Archives – BRONNER'S BLOG

Ornaments Turned One-Of-A-Kind Keepsakes For A Lifetime!

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, How Tos, Ornaments March 24, 2023March 24, 2023DIY, ornament 0 Comment

There are three levels of Christmas ornaments – if you’ll indulge us a moment. OK, so there’s the ornament, beautiful (or fun) just-as-it-is. Then there is the next level – when Bronner’s hand-lettering artists turn a special ornament into a “Gift With PERSONAL-ity™” with a touch of personalization. And then there’s yet another level – when YOUR personal touch transforms an ordinary ornament into a one-of-a-kind keepsake to treasure for a lifetime! … Don’t worry, we’re not testing your penmanship

DIY Snow Globe Kids Craft

Mrs. Claus DIY Projects, How Tos, Kids Crafts December 28, 2022December 28, 2022Activity, DIY, how to, kids, kids craft, Santa, Snow Globe 0 Comment

December 25 may have just passed, but it doesn’t mean you have to stop dreaming of a “White Christmas”! Shake things up during your next activity time with this great DIY Snow Globe kids craft! Undoubtedly, it’s a perfect way to “weather” winter break.

Fontanini Nativity Collection Display – HIStory & Starry How-To!

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, Behind The Scenes, Decorating, DIY Projects, How Tos, Meet The Staff, Villages and Figurines December 16, 2022December 16, 2022behind the scenes, Events, Fontanini, nativity 0 Comment

Enjoy CHRISTmas, It’s HIS Birthday; Enjoy Life, It’s HIS Way — that’s Bronner’s motto. But the Fontanini Nativity collection display adds another layer to our Christmas Wonderland — Enjoy CHRISTmas, It’s HIStory! Staff artist, Eileen Boone went to work resurrecting our 5-inch Fontanini Nativity and village display with new life earlier this year. We’re sharing the “behind the scenes” and showing you some of her incredible how-tos in a mini series. From glittering wire stars, to realistic looking stone walls

Naughty Or Nice Christmas Game

Aileen Libbey Celebrations, How Tos October 10, 2022October 10, 2022Christmas Games, Games, Party Games 0 Comment

Several years ago I was invited to my friend Kelly’s party. (And if you’ve hung around here with us long enough, you may recognize her name by now.😉) You see, not only is Kelly an amazing baker, but she’s a real hoot! For this was not just any party, but her “The Best Day Ever!” party. Are you asking what made it “the best day ever?” The intentional choice to make a day that started awry the best. EVER. To

Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar DIY Halloween Costume For Christmas Hearts

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, Celebrations, DIY Projects, How Tos October 4, 2022October 4, 2022Advent Calendar, Christmas Countdown, Costume, DIY, Halloween 0 Comment

It’s the decades old debate: When is it appropriate to start celebrating all things Christmas? Some are ready the first day after Halloween while others insist Thanksgiving has its right of passage first! Regardless of when you decide to embrace the “all things” part, Halloween itself is a perfectly acceptable time to let your Christmas-loving side safely out of the closet! 😂 As a result, we’re sharing a step-by-step guide on how to make our unique Christmas Countdown Advent Calendar

‘Teas The Season To Give: Tea Gifting Ideas

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, DIY Projects, How Tos July 12, 2022July 12, 2022Gift Ideas, tea 0 Comment

“Teas” the season to give and we’ve got some quali-TEA gifting ideas we think you’ll love! So why don’t you grab a cup of your favorite tea and brew over these fun ideas with us?!

DIY Greenhouse Garden Charcuterie Board

Aileen Libbey How Tos, Recipes June 15, 2022June 15, 2022Bronner's Flavorful Favorites, cookbook, DIY, entertaining, recipe 2 Comments

Before I begin, I must make a confession ..This post is a hijacking! I stole it from Lori. It was she after all who, inspired by our wildly popular Carrot Shaped Fiesta Cheese Spread recipe, was excited to share yet another amazing CHEESE BALL recipe from Bronner’s Flavorful Favorites cookbooks with you, here. But it was upon dreaming up this grand DIY Greenhouse garden charcuterie board that I begged her to let me write it! Together we worked to bring

DIY Greenhouse Decoration

Aileen Libbey DIY Projects, How Tos June 15, 2022June 15, 2022decor, Decorating Ideas, DIY, Garden 0 Comment

Who would think building your own greenhouse can be so easy?! Granted, our DIY greenhouse is decorative, but we grow more in love with it with each passing day. We first created this decorative greenhouse as a centerpiece for our garden charcuterie board. But, without a doubt, it’s also a natural choice and excellent accent piece for vignettes in your home décor! Made from merely 3 items with some wood glue and then painted, this simple DIY will show you

DIY Gnome House Tutorial: There’s Gnome Place Like Home!

Aileen Libbey At Bronner's, Behind The Scenes, DIY Projects, How Tos, Meet The Staff May 9, 2022May 9, 2022Bronner's Catalog, Catalog, DIY, gnome, how to, Meet The Staff 0 Comment

Without a doubt, we were not prepared for the enthusiastic reception the little gnome mushroom house on Bronner’s catalog cover received in 2021. In view of this, we’ve asked the creator, Chelle, to show you how you, too, can DIY your very own Gnome house! Moreover, we’re sharing an insider’s look behind the scenes at the creative process of Bronner’s design team when they create these iconic catalog covers.

Irish Gnome Craft

Lori Libka Celebrations, Decorating, DIY Projects, How Tos February 4, 2022February 17, 2022bronner's, Bronner's blog, Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland, DIY, DIY gnome, DIY Ieprechaun gnome, DIY Irish gnome, gnome, gnome craft, Irish gnome craft, leprechaun gnome 0 Comment

Irish eyes will be smiling when you make our Irish gnome craft this St. Patrick’s Day! Gnomes, diminutive beings with their roots in medieval and European folklore, have made their way from embellishing our gardens to decorating our homes. Although similar in appearance to Santa and his elves, these sprites do not limit their appearance to the Christmas season. Indeed, they also decorate our homes for other holidays, like St. Patrick’s Day, and the seasons. And gnomes are popular in

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