If your front door is looking a little empty and lonely now that the holidays are over, have no fear. Because there are a lot of wonderful DIY and upcycle ideas out there for winter wreaths. From repurposing hats and gloves, to celebrating the serenity of glistening snow on trees, there’s a winter wreath craft out there for everyone.Read more ›
Winter Door Wreath with Vintage Cookie Cutters
January 21, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
Years ago, I made a winter door wreath by upcycling a plain Christmas wreath. It got lost or donated somewhere between then and now and I was feeling the urge to create a new one. It would, of course, be wintery, but have a somewhat different look.
January Decorating Ideas for Your Home
January 18, 2025 · By · Leave a Comment
Once the holidays are over and the festive decorations are stored away, your home can feel a little…empty. A little bland and cheerless- all while the world outside looks cold and grey. Thankfully, there are a lot of January decorating ideas and projects you can make to celebrate the quiet winter season. Here are some upcycling and DIY ideas to turn your home into a cozy winter sanctuary to enjoy until Spring starts to bloom.Read more ›
Upcycling Ideas for Winter Decor
January 8, 2025 · By · 3 Comments
When the holidays are in the rearview mirror and a few cold months lie ahead, you may feel uninspired and all decorated out. But it IS possible to enjoy winter’s splendor in the warm comfort of your home. These upcycling ideas for winter decor might be just the cozy inspiration you need to make it until Spring.Read more ›
Winter Scenes in Silver Plate
February 14, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
Ever since I put together this collection of ways to repurpose silver plate, I’ve been itching to add a new project to it. So, when I found these silver-plated goblets while thrifting, I decided they’d be fun to play with. And putting together winter scenes in the tarnished silver seemed perfect for this time of year.Read more ›
Winter Crafts for a Cozy Home
January 9, 2024 · By · Leave a Comment
As winter settles in, the desire to stay cozy and warm at home is overwhelming. To help lean into that cozy feeling and embrace the concept of “Hygge”, a few extra comforting touches around your house may be warranted. And these winter crafts are just the upcycle ideas you’ve been looking for to help you feel snuggly and content throughout the season.Read more ›
Wooden Sleigh for Winter Decor
January 11, 2023 · By · 17 Comments
Year after year, the same thing seems to happen: I find something I want to upcycle for Christmas (such as this wooden sleigh, for instance), but then December is gone in the blink of an eye. And I’m either going to have to wait another year, or I use it for January decorating instead.Read more ›
Hygge Candles for a Cozy Home
February 27, 2022 · By · 5 Comments
Winter is winding down in my neck of the woods, but I wanted to squeeze in one more cozy project. And it just happens to be a project idea that was originally slated for my book, “Crafting with Flannel”. I simply ran out of time during the book-writing process to include these Hygge candles, so I’m sharing them with you on the blog instead!Read more ›
Tree Embroidery on a Steamer Pot Insert
January 12, 2022 · By · 22 Comments
Back in the summer when I first thrifted this steamer pot insert, I intended on making something Christmas-y with it. The strainer holes reminded me of a Christmas tree, after all. But the holiday season came and went before I could get to it! So, I decided to revamp my idea of tree embroidery on it as January decor instead.Read more ›
Winter Sign for Cozy Home Decor
January 13, 2021 · By · 22 Comments
When I spotted this wood plaque at Goodwill, I absolutely intended to something Christmas-y with it. But like all Decembers, my crafting window opened and closed and it was January once again. So, I decided to use it for a winter sign instead.Read more ›
