Now that you’re inspired to make your gift-wrapping a little different, why not try this sweet and charming ‘out-of-the-box’ color tissue paper project (via Giddy Giddy),
or simply embelish your gifts with do-it-yourself bows made with magazine paper (or book pages or felt) [via How About Orange].
It’s seven days to Christmas and a Happy pre-Christmas weekend to you!
Lovely handcrafted Christmas trees for inspiration.
via Wise Craft * Maya Made * Lucy Kate Crafts * Sweet Paul * Pretty Ditty
Two lovely Christmas ornaments you can use in many ways - as trimmings for the Christmas tree, hang them as garlands or mobiles at the window, attach to your gift as ‘gift-tag’ or sew them onto stockings or napkin holders. Happy weekend!
Felt snowflakes DIY tutorial and sewn birds how-to here. Via Purlbee.
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.’
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.’”
Some beautiful Nativity sets to inspire you to make and tell the story of Christmas with your kids. Happy weekend!
Clockwise from left: Ariadne at home, Michael Engelberger, Alexander Girard, Arts of the Hearts,
Top: Goose Grease, Bottom: Bugga Bugs.
Free printable Nativity templates and handmade nativity scene how-to.
There’s always a charm about gingerbread house for both parents and kids. Make one with your kids or with family and friends. Happy weekend all!
Vermont holiday gingerbread farmhouse: Sweet and sentimental by Bakers’ Banter, King Arthur Flour,
A gingerbread house making adventure with Audrey and Elise, Recipe here,
How to Make a Gingerbread House to Outlast Even the Sweetest of Sweet Tooths by CraftStylish, and
The origin of the Advent calendar can be traced back to Christian Protestant families in the 19th century. Many families would make chalk markings in their homes to note the days of Advent or hang up small pictures to count off each day. By the early 1900s, however, commercially manufactured Advent calendars were available to the general public. Some newspapers would also print calendars at the start of Advent as a holiday gift to their readers. via Love to know
For me, I’m reminded to expectantly keep in mind this Advent season “……. the God who in his surpassing mercy is continually at work. He spoke forth his Word in history through mighty acts and fragile lives. He gently reached into the world with the quiet arrival of an infant king. He grievously crossed the threshold of our corrupted hearts with the Cross. And we are renewed day by day with the eternal weight of glory, the certainty of things unseen, indeed, the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ”. (excerpt from The Weight of Certainty, Slice of Infinity, RZIM)
Time to start on your Advent Calendar if you’ve not made one yet. Pam from Gingerbread Snowflakes has graciously shared this wonderful how-to make a giant advent house calendar with all. Her creativity is definitely inspiring. More than just a step-by-step tutorial, Pam also tells about her process in creating this.
And here are some other advent calendar ideas to borrow and adapt:
Little Birdie Advent Calendar by Skip to my Lou :: Sock garland Advent Calendar by Uncommon Grace :: Blank Advent Calendar template by The Small Object :: Recycle Bin Advent Calendar by Craftastica :: A-door-able Advent Calendar by Disney’s Family Fun :: Claypot trees Advent Calendar by Craft Ideas.
Happy weekend!
Whether it’s the wreath or the stars or the angels, these easy-to-do Christmas crafts from Martha Stewart are always my favorites. Happy weekend!
Paper wreath :: Everlasting garland :: Paper stars :: Paper-plate angels
