Christmas is a faaaabulous time of year! Brighten up any area with this wintery pink arrangement of branches and icicles. This quick & easy centerpiece could be on your table in no time. Pick whatever type/color of winter branches you like from the craft store. I got about 4 stems of a linear branch (hot pink), and 4 stems of a bushy branch (light pink). You may need more if you have a large vase. (My vase is 10.5″ tall with a 4″ opening.)
Snowmen are a classic winter icon! Bring the charm of these frosty, round men indoors with these delightful rustic burlap balls. Decorate them any way you wish!
This is a great project for kids! Perhaps you are making a centerpiece for your dinner party, but your little ones want to help. Here’s a fun idea—jazz up the branches with a few accessories and wiggly eyes and use them as centerpieces for the kids’ table. I used the leftover pieces of tree branches from when I made the tree card holders. You may also recall my earlier posts about burlap runners, balls, bunting, and yarn pompoms. These cheery, little, tree characters are a great way to have the kids’ table decor match the adult table!
Make your own gift tags for Christmas gifts, party favors, or whatever you like. Mix and match any colors or prints of paper to make each tag unique. In the template there are message tags ready to use, but you can personalize your tag with a handwritten message.
This is a quick and easy project! In addition to hiding the gift card until Christmas day, you can also use these to give small gifts or as stockings for your pint-sized family members (pets, fish, stuffed animals, or imaginary friends.)
Great as a table centerpiece or other house decoration, this tree is a pretty yet thrifty decoration. I collected my pinecones from outdoors, so all I needed to buy was the paint to decorate it!
Great as a table centerpiece or other house decoration, this tree is a pretty yet thrifty decoration. I collected my pinecones from outdoors, so all I needed to buy was the paint to decorate it!
I love the simplicity of this craft—all you need is glue, paper, and clothespins! They are cute with just the paper, and even cuter when you add tiny appliqués. Make several for yourself, or give them away as gifts.
Here’s a twist on a traditional gift card holder. Make your gift memorable by wrapping it up in a lovely handmade (and reusable) holder! Cardstock works best for making a durable holder, but you can use any type of paper to decorate it.
Make giving a gift card memorable with a handmade (and reusable) felt envelope. I used red and white felt and thread with two iconic Christmas images—a tree and a present (which is a button). The tree is sewn onto the front of the envelope, but you can sew any other shape you like or none at all. You can also use paint and stencils/stamps to create your own design. Try personalizing it by adding the recipient’s name or by using his/her favorite colors. Changing the colors will also make it appropriate for any occasion (birthday, baby shower, etc.). This envelope can be used again and again or even hung on the Christmas tree as a keepsake.
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