One of my favorite types of ornaments involves Braylen's handprint. While her hands will grow each year, I'll have a reminder of just how tiny she once was. I love to put them on the Christmas tree and pull them out each year, each ornament full of a new set of memories. I used salt dough to make circular handprint ornaments for Braylen's pink tree. Salt dough is simple and easy to make and the options are endless. Find your favorite cookie-cutter and adorn your tree to your heart's desire with custom ornaments. Ingredients: 1 cup salt 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup luke warm water Directions: Mix salt and flour in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add water until it forms a … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas: DIY Ornaments
Today, I have two different types of ornaments to show you. Both of them use the same clear glass ornament you can pick up at any craft store. I like the idea of being able to personalize ornaments based on the colors and general feel of the Christmas decorations in my home. It means I don't have to settle for something that is close to my existing decor. Instead, I can create something that coordinates perfectly and fits seamlessly. Pictures above are the two ornaments I'll be writing about today. The red polka dot ornament is a Modge Podge tissue paper ornament and the green and red is made with acrylic paint. Both are super simple and full of character. Let's start with the … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas: Pajama Christmas Tree
Today's craft may be one of my favorite things I have ever made. Last night, I dug through the boxes in the attic space adjacent to Braylen's closet. This house has the best storage and I sat on the floor with a big box of baby things that I'm certain couldn't have fit my big girl just last year. I took a trip down memory lane, memories that seem like yesterday not 365 yesterdays ago, as I pulled out her Christmas pajamas from last year. I'm sure you've seen the fabric scrap trees on Pinterest, or perhaps the ones that are made from ribbon. I love the look of the fabric, all of the pieces different, yet they come together so seamlessly to create a Christmas tree full of whimsy and cheer. … [Read more...]