handmade holiday day 7

Handmade holiday day 7: reindeer gift tags. Such a fun way for kids to get to help with the gifting process. My boys loved helping me make these easy little tags. All you need is cardstock, poms, and string. Draw the simple reindeer head onto the tags, and add a nose. I used hot glue to attach our poms. 

handmade holiday day 6

Handmade holiday day 6:  snow globes

Can you tell I'm dreaming of a white Christmas? This project combines so many of my favorites together- jars, brush trees, vintage reindeer, and even a bubblegum machine. It definitely sets the mood for a dream white holiday. 

Here's an idea of some little globes you can make to give away as gifts:  I got the jars at Hobby Lobby (50% off), and the tiny trees at Michaels. The white and pink trees were already that color, but the mint colored trees I spraypainted and were originally the standard green. Each completed jar is less than a dollar.  

handmade holiday day 5

Handmade holiday day 5: felted bow garland

This Anthropologie inspired felt bow garland was fun to make. I decided to make it a little more festive for Christmas and tie them onto a strand of clear lights. All you need is felt cut into strips, and a shorter set of lights or a strong string. Tie them as tight and close together as possible. Don't forget to add white and grey. 

handmade holiday day 2

Handmade holiday day 2: Twelve days of Christmas/ advent sacks. 

Gather your paper packages and string, and all sorts of other little goodies to add to these simple bags. Fill them with treats and give them away, or re -use them each year with your kids. Here's what I used: pom pons, tinsel, lace, painted polka dots, doilies, washi tape, tassels, etc...