Over winter break, my mother used to keep me busy (and out of her hair) with crafts. These Snowflake ornaments are inexpensive, and one of my all time favorites. I used to love just throwing them on the tree and seeing where they would stick, or stringing them and hanging them over an archway to add a festive feel to my warm winters… I do miss those warm winters!
So, if your kids are pent up and running wild in the house, it’s not too late to sit them down to some winter crafts. Enjoy!
Check out these funky, modern and totally fabulous versions of the traditional holiday tree!
1. O Tannenbaum Pendants by Beinspiredkeepsakes
2. Tourmaline Christmas Tree Silver Wire Pendant by jjdesigns0489
3. Modern Christmas Tree Ornament by wishartglass (I think a pair of these would make great earrings)
4. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree earrings by FlightsofFancyDesign
I’m looking out my window right now, and there is fresh snow on my car. Being born and raised in stereotypically sunny Southern California, I’ve never been a big fan of snow. I didn’t understand it, and I most certainly did not know how to dress for it.
This year though,I feel like I can handle it. I now know how to dress for the winter, and I’ve discovered the joy of snowboarding (aka falling on my bottom).
Still though, I despise so much about winter, so, in honor of my fickle feelings for the falling snow, I made this bipolar ornament. It was my first charm, and I’m going to make more using old family photos!
Jessie Nelson has a bracelet made from her-own pendant charms in this month’s issue of Bead Trends. Also, come February, we will show you how to make pendant charms of your very own! look for it in the Jewel School section of our magazine.
If you’re like me, your first panicky thought yesterday was “It’s December already?!” But when that was over, the excitement of house decorations, gift-giving and holiday parties set in. The winter holiday season is officially here!
Speaking of decorations and holiday parties, we’re all going to want a little something special to wear to all those get-togethers. Here are some great ideas I got from Etsy – maybe you’ll get some inspiration of your own.
1. Tis the Season Necklace by moderntrinkets
2. Berry Baubles by ClairePearse
3. Antique Brass Wreath by riskybeads
4. Secret Winter Garden Charm Bracelet by JanetLily
