These simple but sweet Mason jar lids turn into charming Christmas tree ornaments to give your tree that country chic look you’re going to love. Easy to make, you can add embellishments to make each one unique! Perfect holiday craft.
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Even though Christmas always seems so far away, there’s nothing like getting a good head start on the holidays. As my friend’s mom always said, “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” And while I subscribe to the idea that Christmas (or any holiday!) is more about the people you love than how cute your …
It’s that time of year, when Christmas crafts are all the rage, and moms everywhere are looking for easy crafts to do with kids! I am a big fan of simple and handmade crafts that can be used in home decor. And these easy ribbon and craft stick Christmas tree ornaments are one of the …
Winter weather often puts us in the mood for crafting. Something about creating pretty things lifts us from the doldrums and allows us to feel happy in a way that the lack of sunshine doesn’t. We want that warm and cozy feeling that gives us a vibe of peace and tranquility. These mason jar lids …
Christmas crafts are a big part of our annual traditions, and one of our very favorite crafts are these decorative paper Christmas trees that can be as simple or as fancy as you like. They’re quick to make and look adorable on a mantle or any small surface you like.
Whether you like the look of rustic handmade crafts during the holidays, or you just want to find a fun way to get your kids involved in some creative pursuits, this easy Christmas craft is perfect for all. With just a few small supplies (which you may even have on hand already!), you can create …
I don’t know about anyone else, but when winter rolls around, my kids spend a lot of time indoors. They love going out to play in the snow, but the cold and wet means they don’t last long before coming inside and sitting by the fire playing with their tablet computers. One of their favorite …
Christmas time is such a fun time for crafting and decorating. And these easy to make Yarn-Wrapped Christmas Trees are perfect for a group crafting session or to make for yourself or with your kids. They require very little effort, but they make a huge impact for the holidays. Here’s what you’ll need to get …
This beautiful wreath is made with dollar store materials, but it looks like high end decor! So simple and easy to make, but it will look PERFECT on your wall or door this holiday season!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas is nearly here, and I’m all about getting into the Christmas spirit with a whole lotta Christmas decorations! For the last few years, I’ve been moving more toward a sort of rustic style of decorations. My tree is decked out in burlap ornaments and lots of …
Children love advent calendars. It is a traditional way to countdown the days until Christmas. If you want a cute way to customize an advent calendar for your particular child, this one made of paper rolls is perfect! You can fill it with anything you want! You can even do a theme, like all little …
It’s Day 13 of our 25 Days of Christmas! I can’t believe we’re over halfway done with our celebration! I hope you guys have been enjoying it as much as I have!! Today, I wanted to show you this super fun and affordable craft that is PERFECT for kids. I think Christmas stockings are one …
It’s Day 11 of our 25 Days of Christmas, and today we are bringing you a super fun kid craft that is PERFECT for the holidays. This time of year is ALWAYS super busy, and moms like me everywhere are cooking, baking, wrapping presents and decorating, and it can be really difficult when your kids …
Welcome to Day 6 of the 25 Days of Christmas celebration here at A Mother Thing! We’ve been bringing you some fun recipes and crafts over the last five days, and today I have a wonderful decorative craft for you! This is something I whipped up in about 30 minutes, and it’s my new favorite …
Welcome to Day 4 of our 25 Days of Christmas! Today I wanted to share a super simple but very fun Christmas craft for your enjoyment. It is a great one to do with the kids, and it’ll add such a fun visual element to your Christmas dinner table this year! Don’t forget to check …