Just For Fun | Crafty Holiday Decor

I've been working with some new mediums the past few months just so that I could keep making things. These were all just for fun and were either gifts or table decorations for family and friends. They might be fun to sell at some point, but they aren't as creative as the things I usually make--everything is store bought and the only real creativity is how the parts are arranged. So basically I would have to charge a lot for not much effort.

Both of these crafts would make adorable gifts. Or you could just keep them to decorate your own home. Depending on the materials used, they could even stay out year-round. This post was slightly delayed due to possible spoilers, but now that the holidays are over it's finally out.

Holiday Project No. 1 - Winter Scene Terrariums

I made two large winter scenes and about a dozen small jars/bell jars. Each one was personalized to whomever was receiving it. I used a variety of animals, mini trees, greenery, faux moss, and holly "balls". The Mason jars and bell jars were all from Joann's but I can't find the exact sizes listed on their website; the mini bell jars were limited for the holidays, so I'm not sure when they might be available again (Fab Lab brand). All of the animals (and a few other items) were Bloom Room Littles, both in the normal everyday collection and the holiday collection.

After choosing the animals and greenery to suit each person's taste I arranged them inside the jars--with either a layer of moss or a paper doily underneath--and glued them to secure everything. Most of the jars ended up traveling via box, and a few will be going on an airplane, so I made sure that they would hold up as much as possible.

(I actually put together this centerpiece as well. It's just stained scrap wood with faux pine, holly, and berries with star lights wrapped around it.)

Holiday Project No. 2 - Paper Stars

These didn't turn out as well as the winter terrariums, but they still look cute hanging from the ceiling or on a tree. I found the pattern here and used a variety of card stock, scrapbook paper, and thick wrapping paper. There's a few different sizes and they were simple to print or trace and put together. I found a glue gun to be the easiest way to keep the halves together because of how quickly it sets. I just attached hemp cord in various lengths and hung them up. I have a few over the dining room table and the rest in front of my bedroom window.

Please excuse the sub-par image quality.

As I said before, both of these crafts would be perfect for any holiday or season. You could create mini scenes and leave them up year round, or hang colorful stars from anything. So many possibilities!

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