Natural Christmas Inspirations

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Sharing some lovely Natural Christmas Inspirations with you today.

Enjoy!

DIY: Pom Pom Ornament

I love to try new things each year, last year I made this Felt Ornament and I loved it. 

This year's craft ornament is a Pom Pom made of yarn.  

It's easy to make and a wonderful addition to any tree or decor including decorating gifts.

So to make this pom pom ornament you will need:

yarn 

pencil 

scissors or x-acto knife

 pom pom template

You can get a template or pom pom kit at any craft store or make your own.  

If you wish to make your own here is a template to print out in different sizes.  

You can use cardboard or plastic.

I was going to give you step by step directions on how to make a pom pom,

 but I found this site and she explains it perfectly well.

I hope that you enjoy the tutorial and let me know if you make any pom poms.

Happy Crafting!

DIY: Advent Calendar

Today I'm exited to show you my first handmade Advent 

Calendar.  I had fun creating it & my little man couldn't wait for
it to be completed.  I saw this one on Pinterest,
but couldn't find the original post for it anywhere. 

I decided to make mine with yarn & jute twine lacing.  

If you like it, and want to create your own, here is what you will need:

    

     SUPPLIES

    - plain board as seen below

    - yarn & jute twill

    - white craft paint

    - paint brush

    - clothes pins

    - washi tape, paint, glitter double sided tape or glitter sticker craft paper...(be creative)

    - strong glue like E6ooo

    - red marker

    - drill

I began by having Mr. M drill holes around the board two inches apart from one 

another and an inch off the side of the board.

Then I painted my board in white and set it aside to dry.

While my board dried, I decorated the clothes pins with washi tape.  I used several 

variations such as red glitter, silver glitter, dotted red washi tape and so on. 

After I finished off my clothes pins, and the paint was dry on the board,  I grabbed my 

strings and started lacing them around the board.  I tied the end off to keep it sturdy.  

After the board was laced, I added a boarder with the silver and white washi tape.

I think it gives it a finished look.  

Once my border was done, I glued each clothes pin to the board.

I'll be honest, I didn't measure the distance between them, 

I just eye balled it to look parallel from one another if that makes any sense.  

After gluing them, they were set to dry.

 I used a red marker to make my numbers.  I wrote each one over each pin.

There you have it, our first handmade Advent Calendar, my son loves it!

Will you have an Advent Calendar this year?

Happy Crafting!

Angels Glass Magnets (Updated)

 I was inspired to make these lovely glass magnets by this poem.

Christmas Angels

Reach for an angel high on a star;
She sends you Christmas wherever you are,
Bringing you laughter and faith so supreme,
Touching your heart with a beautiful dream.

Peace and goodwill in each loving home,
Beauty and magic so surely your own.
Sweet Christmas angels - moments of love,
Part of the wonder God sends from above.

Santa and children - this wonderful day,
Hope for tomorrow in words that we pray,
Tree reaching tall - such a beautiful sight,
Music we treasure is heard on the night.

Bless you, my dear ones, this so holy time;
May God's richest blessings forever be thine,
Glad tidings I send you across every mile
Along with a faith to make each day worthwhile.

God's Christmas angels, precious and dear,
For a Merry Christmas lasting through a New Year.
By Garnett Ann Schultz 

The angels spreading the message of peace is a lovely reminder of the Holidays.  Drop a set of magnets in someones stocking this Holiday or make it part of your decor.

Inspirations by D at Etsy