December is here! And it’s time to start thinking about all the Holidays’ gatherings that are coming. For many people, it means to get together with the friends and family members they care the most.
Besides all the delicious food involved, one thing I do love during this time of the year is to bring the Holidays vibe to my home by decorating it. The good thing about it is that it lasts all month and keeps your home sweet home ready for any party you are going to host.
So what about grabbing your family and friends and making some Christmas crafts together? In this post I’m sharing three easy and fun ideas that I bet you’ll fall in love with.
Cinnamon Stick Reindeer Ornament
This reindeer ornament made with cinnamon sticks is perfect if you’re looking for an easy and cute craft option.
What you need (for 1 ornament)
- 3 cinnamon sticks;
- 2 googly eyes
- 1 small red pompom
- Red ribbon
- Hot glue gum
Start by hot gluing all of the cinnamon sticks in a “v” format. Then, glue on the googly eyes and pom pom for the nose. Finish with a piece of ribbon for the hanger and glue it on the back of the reindeer.
Sock Snowman
Don’t you agree the snowman is one of the best symbols to represent this time of the year? That’s why this Sock Snowman needs to be in your Holidays craft list.
What you need
- 1x bobby sock
- Approximately 1 ⅓ cups of rice (for larger socks, use more rice)
- 2x 1-inch white pom poms
- A small piece of orange felt
- Large googly eyes (about 1 cm in diameter)
- Adhesive-backed black felt
- 3x clear hair elastics
- Hot glue gun and glue
Here you can find the full tutorial with the directions.
Christmas Reed Diffusers
What about bringing the smell of Christmas to your home? Look at this cute DIY diffuser that can also be a great gift to your family and friends.
What you need
- Fillable Christmas baubles
- Augeo Clean Multi
- Christmas Essential Oil Blends
- Rattan reeds
- Evergreen Foliage or spice pods (such as Holly and Spruce)
Here you can find all the steps to put it all together and make a gorgeous Christmas diffuser.
I’m already excited to try those DIYs. What about you? Let me know if you have one of your own and also what you love the most about this time of the year.