I think that foodie ornaments look even cozier than usual ones because they mostly smell fantastic. Let’s see what we can make using some products from the kitchen. The easiest and most aromatic way to do that is to dry some apples, oranges or other fruit and hang them as an ornament. For a nice...
Geometric pieces are getting more and more popularity. That’s why today we’ll make a truly geometric ornaments – himmeli decoration. The supplies are paper straws (12 equal-sized pieces for each ornament), twine/string, wood beads, craft paint. Make a triangle of the paper straws, and then two more side by side. Attach several rows to each...
Recycling things is a green idea, especially when you recycle those things that are difficult to recycle. Let’s make a funny Christmas tree of beer lids – a brilliant green idea and a cool piece as a result. The supplies are a plastic glass, glue and beer lids. Use your hot glue gun to glue...
Chalkboard things are amazing, easy to make and in trend! Why not make a cool chalkboard piece for Christmas? An ornament is the first thing that comes to mind, so you can cover a traditional bauble with chalkboard paint or cut a wooden slice and cover it for rustic décor. Continue the festive décor making...
We’ve just told you of some original advent trees to make but if you are looking for an extremely easy idea of a calendar, have a look at this one. For this advent calendar you won’t need any skills, just a couple of supplies. The supplies are plain white paper, a pair of scissors, tape,...
Looking for an easy rustic centerpiece for a dinner or a party? Let’s make this simple tree stump centerpiece that is suitable for almost any occasion depending on the decorations you add. The supplies are a tree stump and some candles (better white). All you need to do is just to layer candles onto the...
A beautiful snow globe as an ornament? Yes, please! The supplies are clear glass baubles, small trees, white spray paint, glue, a wooden skewer, scissors, tweezers and white glitter. Cut the tree so that it could fit the bauble and lightly spray paint it. Dab some glue on the end of the skewer and gently...
Letters for décor is still a cool trend used for many occasions and types of decor, and it’s a great idea for Christmas. To make glitter letters for these holidays you’ll need cardboard letters spelling JOY, 1 bottle gold acrylic paint, 1 jar fine gold glitter, 1 decoupage medium, painters tape, a paint brush. Paint...
An advent calendar is no big deal – many of us make such things for home. But an advent tree is an original idea! You can make one of wood, cardboard, felt, cranberry branches and many other things – even books! Such an idea is unique and if you have kids – they’ll be excited!...
For Christmas decorating your mantel is a very important thing, and don’t forget the fireplace itself! If your fireplace isn’t working, or you are not planning to use it – let’s make a faux log stack. You’ll need plywood cut to the dimensions of your fireplace, log slices 2-3 inches long, tightbond wood glue, black...