Decorations, Felt Ornaments & DIY sleep mask

Hello and happy holidays! Winter has arrived and we already have five inches of snowfall. The air is crisp and the birds are out in song. I wanted to share some of my holiday decorations inside and outside.

letters ready to send

metal rustic star, front door

My front door has a big red rustic star! I bought it plain (already painted) and surprisingly on discount for early December. I used wide ribbon and green bells to add a festive look. During other holidays I can switch the ribbons or put faux flowers on this. You can find most seasonal decorations at craft supply stores or even large shopping stores.

my wooden banner with lights (kitty is not for decoration, ha!)

I bought some lovely wooden banner pieces last year. They came plain and I glued scrap paper on the front, then cut around them. They come in many shapes to pick from too, so you can make some for other occasions or holidays. 

fawn on mantle

The branch tree also came plain. I made garland from fabric scraps and added some ribbon. The berries are faux and on little wires, so you can place them anywhere. These come in other shapes, sizes and are very affordable. Round of globe shaped ones could be hung from a ceiling and could even contain lights.

felt gnome ornaments

felt mistletoe

This year I made some new ornaments for my Etsy shop. The first three are gnome ornaments! Each is different and has delicate hand stitched faces. They have a small bell at the top and are about 4.5" in length. The felt mistletoe is available in two shades: dark sage and light sage. They have beautiful matte beads for berries. Each is topped by a glitter red ribbon and are about 5" in length. If you want to view more photos or make a purchase please visit my Etsy shop. 

Coming soon I will be sharing a DIY for beginners: sleep mask! If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen some photos up about it. I will be making a post devoted to the making of it, along with directions and photos. You can trace your current sleep mask for a pattern or sketch your own (I promise it's not difficult!). And you will be able to use scrap fabric or just fat quarters. 

So that should catch you up for this month of crafting! I hope you are having a festive season with sweet treats and much crafting.