DIY Advent Calendar
What a lovely way to countdown to Christmas! This advent calendar by The Marion House is so pretty, I’d like to keep it up all winter.
Holiday Projects
Secret Santa: Collin Cunningham – Static Dissipative Footwear
When I selected Collin Cunningham as my Secret Santa recipient, I thought, “Oh, this will be a challenge!” What do you get someone who already has it all? Good looks (especially with that magnifying visor on), cutting-edge video editing equipment, and a sweet range of electronic tools for his lab. Then it dawned on me that while he always looks stylish in his Collin’s Lab videos, I never get a good look at his footwear.
Project: Crocheted Snowflake Ornaments
By Haley Pierson Cox My steel crochet hooks belonged to my grandmother. They’re nothing fancy – some are a little bit bent, and all of them are scratched up from years of use – but every time I use them I feel deeply connected to a long and loving history of strong women creating beautiful […]
How-To: Menorah From Toilet Paper Tubes
Sara of Creative Jewish Mom has a great Hanukah project that’s also a perfect way to upcycle cardboard toilet paper tubes. Here it is dear readers, a fun Hanukah menorah kid’s craft, or adult craft or any age craft that’s just plain cute and can be customized in so many ways. You could make this […]
How-To: Snowman Kit
I don’t know anyone who gets quite as excited about the holidays as my step-mom. She’s been known to start decorating in November, then keep the Christmas cheer going until almost Valentine’s Day! A few years ago, I saw a mini snowman kit and thought I’d found the perfect gift—until I saw the flimsy plastic […]
How-To: Mod and Flower Paper Ornaments
Transform colorful card stock into lovely mod-inspired and flower paper ornaments with Regina on Scoutie Girl. Paper ornaments make a beautiful addition to any DIY tree, and these are both incredibly eye-catching and easy to make!
DIY Kid’s Christmas Card
What a cutie patootie way to make a kid’s Christmas card! Look at these little bitty feet that I spotted on Craft Rookie.