I can’t believe I am writing blog posts on crafts and DIY because all my life I have never been a craft kind of a person in fact I can’t draw a line for that matter or a dot or a circle. But yes both art and decor and interiors have always drawn me and I have most definitely huffed and puffed in art galleries across Europe in complete awe. So this year I tried my hands on a multitude of things just for the sake and honestly its not that bad and in case you would like to begin then some of these could interest you. Some are simpler than tyeing your shoe laces I swear.
Christmas Wreath
This is the second year in a row I made my own Christmas Wreath and definitely not the last. I love them and they are so easy to make. I used my existing wreath frame to attach some fresh winter greens. And then I definitely wanted to tie a big plaid ribbon but guess what it was too late to find and order a ribbon so I actually used a cloth I had lying around already. Just a pair of sharp scissor and cut it in a 1 inch strip basically a ribbon shape and thats it , it looks so cute if I may say so.
The wonderful thing about Wreath is you can cover it up whole or just add greens to a section , you can tie ribbons on top or at the bottom , you can add bells, flowers the possibilities are so many really.
Vintage Paper Angels
Let’s just call it the easiest craft of them all. This is so easy that I had about a dozen ready in under 30 minutes. Its nothing but paper folds a little glue to get that wing shape. I added a clay bead on the top but you could add wooden beads or anything else too or even leave it as it is. And one can use any sort of paper really old books like I did or magazines or brown paper from discarded shopping bags or even newspapers.
I have to say they probably are one of my favourite crafts ever because of the time it took and it rarely needed any supplies that you won’t have around the house already. I popped them up on some dry branches for that Birch tree look and some I put on my Christmas Tree as well to fill in some gaps.
Air Dry Clay Ornaments
I have been meaning to try my hands at clay for some time now. And with Christmas approaching I decided to make a few ornaments myself it was anyways too late to find and order anything. Its fairy simple all one does is roll the clay and cut shapes. I used my cookie cutters that had cute shapes and then to go an extra mile imprinted some ferns on top of it. You could stop here or go a mile further by adding some glitter like me for the festivities or even paint them in different colors.
Use interesting ribbons or Jute twines to hang them to your tree and you are set. I think both these crafts are great with kids too. The clay beads I used for my paper angels were made out of the excess clay on the sides post cutting out these shapes because I hate wasting stuff.
*Pro-tips if you are a first time clay handler like me use water like get your hands nice and wet and keep a bowl next to you, it makes working with clay so much more easier.
Second tip would be to use your nail filer to soften & finish any rough edges after its dry.
Chalkboard Art
I know I said I suck at drawing but I loved scribbling, I was always that kid who scribbled on walls. But now I don’t because I got myself a Chalkboard and I scribble and play around there. Ok bad joke but if you love country style decor a chalkboard is a versatile piece you must invest in. I love drawing new arts and writing random things on it almost every month and they look so cool.
So for Christmas I just drew a forest and wrote let it snow because the world needs that. Climate change is on our face and snow is what we need. My husband didn’t approve of my art skills according to him the ‘Trees were no where close to looking like Christmas Trees or even Pine Trees & they looked like some setting next to a Chinese Pagoda‘. Ok then but they are cute and something that we joke even now and that’s exactly what Christmas spirit is about isn’t it. Joy & Laughter !
Foam Board Christmas Village
Ok this one isn’t tough but its slightly more time consuming and needs little precision with measurements and cutting. But once you get that its really a cheap dollar store craft where you can make those cute scandi style row houses and light them up too with led candles. They look adorable and I had been looking for them everywhere post seeing hundreds of pictures on Instagram un till one day I saw my Photography foam board stacked next to the wall and I said to myself this guy could be used to make a thing or two other than just reflecting light for me.
So we sat one evening until night and got these up and I must say they turned out spectacular. Also linking a step by step process post in case you would like to know how I made these. ( How to make your own Christmas Village)
There you have 5 easy crafts that can spruce up the home around holiday season without burying a hole in your wallet. Which one is your favourite out of these, or did you try your hands on some Christmas crafts this year. Tell me I would love to know.
