Mini Christmas trees made from pine cone scales are a festive, budget-friendly holiday craft that brings a natural, rustic charm to your holiday decor. This easy project requires minimal investment and a little time, making it perfect for cozy winter afternoons. These pine cone trees add a warm, handmade touch to any holiday display. Select pine cones that are in good … [Read more...] about These Rustic DIY Pine Cone Christmas Trees Are So Easy To Make
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Christmas Simmer Pots – Make Your Home Smell Wonderful for the Holidays
Whether you’re prepping for a holiday party or spending the day in your jammies watching Christmas movies, a simmer pot is a great way to elevate your holidays. Fill your home with the scents of the season with this easy, natural air freshener. What Is a Simmer Pot? A simmer pot is pretty much what it sounds like. You put a saucepan on the stove, add water and things that … [Read more...] about Christmas Simmer Pots – Make Your Home Smell Wonderful for the Holidays
8 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas
There are many joys at Christmas time—family, sharing meals, giving gifts. While these are undeniably important, I look forward to a slightly more niece joy as December approaches: Christmas scents. That’s probably because my childhood holidays were dominated by the smells of star anise and cloves simmering away on the stove in preparation for Christmas dinner. It’s a … [Read more...] about 8 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Smell Like Christmas
How to Bleach Pine Cones for Unique Holiday Decor
Pine cones are a quintessential holiday decorative element. Their soft, rustic, and elegant appearance makes them the perfect addition to seasonal displays, wreaths, centerpieces, or even stand-alone accents in any room. Luckily for me, I have a steady supply of them right out my back door. But if you don't you can buy pine cones in bulk here for all of your crafting and … [Read more...] about How to Bleach Pine Cones for Unique Holiday Decor
I Tried the Little Elf Wrapping Paper Cutter Everyone’s Talking About
I love wrapping presents. I’m one of those people who really get into it with handmade gift tags, matching ribbon, and all the trimmings. But there’s one thing about wrapping presents that drives me nuts. Paper torn while you’re cutting it. It’s so satisfying when you get your scissors just right, and you’re cruising along and then – BAM – you get a horrible ugly tear. As … [Read more...] about I Tried the Little Elf Wrapping Paper Cutter Everyone’s Talking About