Crafts & DIY

When I was a kid, egg cartons were made of polystyrene foam. We made all kinds of quirky crafts out of them. These days, egg cartons are more often made of recycled paper pulp, a kinder option for the planet, but no less crafty. The cone-shaped dividers in these egg cartons can be used to make some seriously cute Christmas crafts. A quick study of their shape and it’s not … [Read more...] about Egg Carton Christmas Bells: A Rustic Craft That Rings in the Holidays

You’d be hard-pressed to find a more rustic decoration than the humble pine cone. These handsome little seed-carrying devices never seem to go out of style when it comes to décor or crafts. And they fit just about every decorating style, too. If you want to level up your pine cone creations, you’ve got to try bleaching them. This common household cleaner does some amazing … [Read more...] about How to Bleach Pine Cones for High-End Christmas Décor on a Budget

Every December, both before and after Christmas, my craft drawers seem to be dominated by wrapping paper. It feels like you can simultaneously never have enough and always have too much. There are those little bits you end up with after wrapping that I can never figure out what to do with. And there's the leftover paper you get from unwrapping presents on the day, which … [Read more...] about 13 Brilliant Ways to Use Leftover Wrapping Paper

You need a little fun from The Beadery in your holiday plans. These prepackaged beaded ornament kits are the answer to what to do for holiday get-togethers, girls’ night in, fancy dinner parties and even (if you can find one) a quiet evening at home, alone. (Macaulay Culkin is optional.) See why these cozy crafting kits are a must for your holiday gatherings. I have … [Read more...] about These Beaded Ornament Kits Are Pure Holiday Magic!

When you’re looking for natural Christmas decorations online, the things that usually come up are pinecones, holly, and maybe some dried oranges. But there's one kitchen ingredient that often gets overlooked, and I have to admit, it's become one of my absolute favorites: star anise. The distinctive star shape is not the only thing that makes star anise perfect for … [Read more...] about 6 Magical Christmas Decorations You Can Make With Star Anise