Christmas decorating

Last year I was quite the crafty holiday girl. I made these candle holders with my dad using birch logs, a circular drill bit, and votive holders. I decorated shaker boxes with Hambly rub ons. I made Christmas stockings out of thrifted sweaters, and a tree to hang them on using woodgrain contact paper and 3M hooks. I was also inspired by the movie Elf to turn my chandelier into a winter wonderland.

This year, all I have made is a wreath from a thrifted T-shirt. I just can't seem to find the motivation or ideas. What are you making this year? I seriously need a project. So, any ideas would be lovely!

Comments

[sonya audrey]

I knit up some garland for our tree (that we have yet to get, bad, bad, bad!), and I did another bit of red garland hung up over the stove with green paper clips and some family photos. I haven't been very productive yet actually, but now that finals are over hopefully I can knock a few more things out. :) I'll have to come back later and see what others have been up to!

[Chelsea]

I adore that wreath! It could be used for so many different seasons!

[Rebecca]

I love the stripey wreath! Such an original idea. Your photos & projects could come straight from an interiors magazine - simply stunning..

[doris]

ok. so i adore the candle holders, the stockings, and that wreath. i think finals are inhibiting your creativity. are they over now?

[Allison]

I love love love the votive holders. I wish I had knew someone who had wood know-how and tools!
I'm going to try and make snow globes this year - check it out: http://allisonstokes.wordpress.com/2009/12/03/christmas-crafts/

[Kimbirdy]

I made a little felt christmas tree for my tiny apartment. http://fillyourwell.blogspot.com/2009/12/christmas-time-is-here.html

I've also seen some beautiful garlands out there that I'm thinking of making: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/roundup/roundup-holiday-garlands-103156?image_id=947880

[Busy Bee Lauren]

I am so so so in love with your chandelier! It is perfect.

[tiff]

the stockings are so cute on the contact paper tree! would you be willing to share how you made the stockings?

[Amanda]

I like the votive candles!

I know how you feel about the lack of decorations this year-I'm getting married in May and don't have a house to call my own yet, so until then I'm storing all the ideas for next Christmas.

Hang in there!

[Melanie]

Wow, I'm super impressed by all the craftiness. I wish my house looked like that. The stocking idea is awesome.

[Sum]

I love all your creative ideas! I wish I had one for you.

[caroline]

the chandelier is ooh so stunning!

[Inari]

Oh, I love all of those! Especially the winter wonderland chandelier and candle holders. I haven't done anything yet this year, 'cause I have been abroad and will go home just before Christmas. But last year I folded about 55 origami cranes for our Christmas tree, and it really looked beautiful. This year I'm planning to use the same ones, but if I have time, I may do something new decorations of little plastic animals or cookie cutters. I never buy Christmas ornaments, they are way to glittery and glossy in shops.

Btw, I love your blog! Found it on Monday, and am a huge fan already.

Love, Inari

[heidi]

i decided today that i'm going to make the 'starburst mobile' that's in my betty crocker party book from '60.

out of straws, pipecleaners, string and small ornament bulbs.

i can't wait! otherwise i just string the kitschy plastic goods & old twinkle lights around our place.

good luck. have fun!

[Mariss]

We're making felted ornaments for each other (an annual tradition). It's a lot of fun, and can be silly or very sweet!

Love your candle holders!

[Jessica O'Brien]

Those candleholders are wowza! I'm impressed!

[iris ashley]

the tree decal with hanging stockings is AMAZING! i'm so in love with the idea! great job!

[The Lil Bee]

I can't get over how creative these ideas are. Your stockings and tree are absolutely gorgeous! I'm so in awe of your talent and dedication. Just had a baby and bought her stocking at Target. It's simple and cute but now I am thinking it's decidedly boring as well.