illustration by Meg Gleason
Wishing you a very, very merry holiday weekend! And food, wishing you lots and lots of good food.
See you next week, friends!
xoxo
Printable Watercolor Gift Tags for the Holidays
12.21.16With three days to go, our place is a mess, I have no gifts wrapped, no cards written, and I haven’t eaten nearly enough sweets for a self-proclaimed glutton.
But I did manage to wrap some fake gifts so I could snap these photos of a little download for you — printable watercolor gift tags.
Don’t ever let this blog make you think I have my life together. All this pretty wrapping is hiding an empty frozen dinner box I dug out of the recycling. I’m an adult, really.
But hey, the tags are totally real! Don’t be like me, get your crap together and wrap actual gifts in time for the holidays. Read More
Minimal DIY Wreath Ideas Anyone Can Make
12.20.16Tomorrow is the darkest day of the year. And that means it will start getting light again THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW!!!
This is why we celebrate the winter solstice in this house; gotta stay positive when the possibility of being buried under 8 feet of snow looms ever closer.
Solstice is all about welcoming the rebirth of the sun. Bringing evergreens into the home and lighting a Yule log, candles, or even a Christmas tree symbolize the lengthening days and the return of all things growing and living.
If you’re rushing around in the holiday frenzy this week, but need a reminder that spring will come again, here are 7 minimal DIY wreath ideas that anyone can make in under an hour. Yes, even if you’ve never made a wreath before!
And as a bonus, they’re beautiful and subtle enough to leave up all winter. Unlike my neighbors’ illuminated stegosaurus Santa. Read More
DIY Copper Mistletoe
12.07.16So one year in Germany, I visited a Christmas market and found the most beautiful bunch of fresh mistletoe. Ever since I have been obsessed. I love the wild shape, the green leaves and white berries, and the ridiculous but cute tradition of kissing when you’re caught underneath. It’s all very Muppet Christmas Carol-ey, and I think we can agree life should be a little more like that. Perhaps without the giant spider muppet though.
Anyways, I’ve been unable to find fresh mistletoe in my area that rivals that first large bunch, so I made my own DIY copper mistletoe. Because if there’s one thing that can improve wild greenery, it’s copper of course.
Did yesterday’s post make you think I could get through this season without making anything with copper? Have you been paying attention?
This project uses the same copper foil as my DIY copper inspiration board. It’s my favorite craft supply for sure; it’s super shiny and you can cut it with regular sharp scissors.
My favorite bit about the end result of this DIY might just be the teeny tiny pom pom “berries.” Look how cute!
I’ve made a solemn vow to never, ever ask you to draw by providing templates whenever possible. All YOU have to do is download my super fancy free printable template below. Read More
DIY Brass and Leather Keychain
12.06.16Copper may have taken my heart, but there is still a place for brass in my DIYs. By which I mean, I couldn’t find any copper key clips and was too lazy to spray paint these so decided that brass will have to do.
Seriously though, how pretty does that brassy tone look on this DIY Brass and Leather Keychain? Yes, I’m complimenting my own choices now, it’s distasteful I know. But I really like how it’s a little bit nautical while still being modern and minimal and it’s a perfect gift idea too. You know, in case none of the 100 I posted the other day called out to you.
In other news, I’m a monthly contributor on More now! Click on through for the tutorial for this easy easy keychain (so easy it will take you less than 30 minutes!).
So what do you think…will you be making one or two of these little guys? Or are you fully steeped in holiday DIYs?