Crackling fires, mugs of hot chocolate, and snow sledding all flood my mind when I think of Winter. But I also think of the short dark days, ongoing cold temperatures, and a lack of vitamin D.
I am a designer not a scientist, but speaking from my experience: adding the color green to your home will add a dose of happy on cold, dark days. Whether it be through paint, plants, or even a favorite food.
Read MoreA few days ago I was pondering how to display our Christmas cards. In the past I have taped them along our chair rail or over our fireplace. Then I thought of the wrapping paper I had purchased on clearance from World Market a few weeks ago.
I love this Christmas card holder because it is easily customizable (use whatever wrapping paper you love!) and the cards are easy to move as you get more in the mail. Also important: it is affordable and easy to make!
Read MoreA few months back I was preparing for Hurricane Irma to possibly go in the direction of Charlotte, NC. In preparing for the storm I purchased a few packs of LED tealights for our two kids. Tea lights don't give out an abundance of light, but they would comfort our kids at night if the power went out. We didn't end up needing the tealights so I decided to use them in a winter craft project!
A pack of 24 flameless tealights are under $10, and I used vintage jacquard ribbon (leftover from my vintage Etsy shop) to wrap around the base of the lights. The tealight ornaments remind me of mini baskets and are definitely small-budget friendly! These ornaments would also be pretty attached to a gift to add a personal touch.
Read MoreThis is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hobby Lobby. The opinions and text are all mine.
I love to create my own holiday decor! There is something to personal and warm about homemade crafts. And I also think it is really important for the DIYs to be simple to make. Bonus points if they are versatile! I am so excited to share this craft project with you today because it is both simple and versatile! Wood slices are easy to work with, come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and add instant warmth to a space.
Read MoreSalt dough is quickly becoming one of my favorite craft materials to work with. Salt dough needs only basic kitchen ingredients: salt, all purpose flour, warm water, and a little oil.They are a great crafting option for family crafts or in the classroom!
For this project I designed a salt dough heart garland that can be displayed for Valentine's Day or year round in a little one's room. Salt dough has a wonderful, rustic texture that hardens quite well and when treated well can be displayed for years.
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