Although angels are around us all the time, Christmas is a good time to remember them and to make them a part of our decoration and gifts as a reminder to be good, helping and loving people… Today I am sharing a project I have been postponing for weeks. Most of us believe angels are… Continue reading
Posts tagged Christmas home decoration
DIY Christmas paper animals decoration
Pre-Christmas days and Christmas are wonderful “family times” and the cold, sometimes even snowy, winter in the Northern hemisphere helps a lot to fulfil the whole Christmas fairy-tale. It is also a very “DIY time”. Especially for me. I love all the opportunities to create warmth at home and to explore new things. And I… Continue reading
Cute and easy wall art Christmas gift idea
It is already the second part of November and Christmas is coming. So, maybe this is the time to remember, that it’s not the pile of presents under the Christmas tree that is important, but the time spent together. And so, you’ll have an excuse to spend more time together, I am offering you an… Continue reading
Valentine’s brown bag paper hearts
As you know, paper is my passion, so I am trying to use every little piece which appears in our home. It is not only the recycling which inspires me. It is the great feeling of the different textures, all the very specific natural colours. Paper is a great craft material! So why not make… Continue reading
Scrapbook and lace lemonade
You know these old wise words: “If Life gives you lemons, make lemonade”. Almost two months ago I bought а clock paper die online. I was hoping to use it for my New Year greeting card designs. Yesterday the little pack came! I was so excited! Of course, I tried it immediately! And… Two months… Continue reading
Alphabet punch board review – making Christmas letter decoration
Even though I am always talking about reducing the number of tools and amount of materials, sometimes it is ok to buy something new, which will save us time. If you ask me if was I concern about purchasing We are memory keepers Alphabet punch board, yes, I was. If you ask me am I… Continue reading
Frugal craft Christmas wreath
I don’t really like the word “frugal”. Especially for “craft” and “Christmas”. I much prefer words such as “smart”, “thoughtful”, “discerning”, because these better describe why we are indeed trying to reduce the stuff in our lives and also, to live better. And if someone is telling you that a crafter’s life needs some clutter,… Continue reading
Crepe paper Poinsettia – a Christmas gift from the heart
As you know, I am always saying that the best present you can give someone is your time. And with the most special time of the year coming, it is also a most special period to create. To show the people you love how important they are to you by giving your time during this… Continue reading
How to make your own cotton flowers
Cotton flowers are one of the best decorations for winter, for a baby shower, for a wedding and especially for a winter wedding. Actually, they are great for every purpose – because of their soft white cotton buds, which symbolize purity, wealth and wellbeing. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find them every time we… Continue reading
Paper succulents for home decoration
Why paper succulents? First, succulents are very “trendy”. Still. And yes, they are beautiful, tough, attractive, come in many varieties, meeting every person’s taste. Second, paper is a great craft material. Of course, you can have real ones, which is maybe the best, but they need your time and care and if you travel a… Continue reading
Paper Christmas tree – an easy holiday craft
With every new Christmas I become more and more sad about all the thousands of trees, thrown in these big piles with people walking around with fussy looks on their faces, saying: “This is not beautiful!”, “Look at this one – it does not have enough branches!”, “Oh, rubbish!”… I feel deep pain about every… Continue reading