In Scandinavian mythology, a being called a “tomte” or “nisse” exists which is similar to a gnome. Traditionally, he is a kind of ancestor spirit who protects a household. Since Christianity took hold in Scandinavia, he has come to be associated with the holidays. On Christmas Eve, the tomte travels with the Yule goat to […]
How to Make a Beautiful Poinsettia Out of Construction Paper
I recently adopted a cat, so this year, I didn’t want to put poinsettias in my house for Christmas. I thought about it; I know that the toxicity to cats is supposed to be pretty mild. But frankly, my cat has been through a rough enough year, and I just thought this year I would […]
How to Make a Rustic Christmas Wreath Out of Cardboard and Yarn
When I was younger, I lived in a tiny apartment with just one door. When I moved into a large house, I didn’t really think about having a number of doors leading outside as any sort of major benefit. But now that I am into crafting, I’ve realized that each door represents an opportunity for […]
How to Make a Cute Snowman Out of a Bottle
Been looking for easy holiday crafting projects which you can do in a matter of minutes? Then you are definitely in the right place. I’ve been uploading a ton of winter craft tutorial videos over the past couple of weeks, and I still have on the way. In today’s video, I am going to be […]
How to Make a Festive 3D Star Out of Paper or Cardboard
The other day, it was snowing so hard that I didn’t feel like climbing into my car to drive to the craft store for more supplies for some of the projects that I was working on. But I still wanted to make something for the holidays. So I asked myself, “What can I make with […]
How to Make Snowflake Ornaments Out of an Old Book
It’s been snowing outside lately, which for me means two things. First, I’m totally obsessed with snow, and second, as much as I like being out in it, I also want to take plenty of time to enjoy being cozy and warm indoors. You know what that leads me—straight to my crafting room. Here, I […]
How to Make a Classy Christmas “Wreath” Out of an Old Picture Frame
While you’re decking the halls this year, you probably will want to get a wreath for your door. You might even want to get several wreaths to put on different doors throughout your home. Wreaths also can be beautiful hanging on your walls. You could just go to the store and pick up a regular […]
How to Make Miniature Christmas Tree Out of Cardstock Strips
This holiday season, I’ve been making a ton of DIY Christmas crafts. I’ve focused on a few themes—easy DIY Christmas projects, rustic Christmas craft ideas, and miniature Christmas trees. My latest video tutorial teaches you how to make a miniature Christmas tree using some cardstock. It’s a really simple project which anyone should find easy […]
10 Insanely Easy Christmas Light Bulb Decorations and Ornaments
Who doesn’t love a good bout of recycling? It’s good for the environment, it allows you to use and express your creativity, and it can result in some cheap yet fabulous ornaments and decorations. Don’t throw away your burnt out light bulbs, turn them into Christmas decorations to bring the Christmas spirit to your home. […]