Christmas ornaments in January? Who wants to see that? Yeah, I know, I know. But if you’re like me, you’re filing these sorts of ideas away all year. And this one takes a bit of pre-planning to save all those lids. So here goes. I actually ran across this idea years ago here, and have […]
Yarny heart ornaments
Here’s my take on the yarn-wrapped wreaths/letters that have been floating around the internet. I’m not normally into the yarny sort of look, but it seems appropriate for February and Valentine’s Day. A time of the year that begs for warmth, sweaters, and yes, yarn. If not now, then when? These wooden hearts are mid-nineties […]
Kid-painted Christmas tree ornaments
Like many people, I started a tradition of having my daughter make a Christmas ornament each year (plus a couple of extras for her grandmas). She’s only two, so this was actually our first year, but I love the idea that she will have a huge collection of ornaments she made herself by the time […]
Ornament exchange: Shimmery frame ornament
My favorite type of Christmas ornaments don’t scream Christmas. While they look right at home on the tree, they also look great on their own and can be displayed year round. So when Ann Marie at White House, Black Shutters decided to host an ornament exchange, I decided to make an all-year type of ornament. I think […]
Upcycled baby food jar ornaments: 12 ideas to try
If you’re a crafty hoarder like me, it’s possible you have a few baby food jars stowed away (even if your “baby” isn’t a baby anymore). They are just too cute to recycle! They beg to be used for something awesome. (If you don’t have baby food jars, you might have other small glass jars […]