Upcycled Christmas Wreaths That You Can Make

The holiday season is quickly approaching and many of us are busy decorating our 
homes for Christmas. This year, why not create your own unique holiday wreath
 from things that you already have around your home? 

To get started, all you need is a wreath base (inexpensive wreath bases can be 
purchased at most dollar stores), a glue gun, and a little creative thinking.

Check out these extraordinary upcycled wreaths created from ordinary household 
objects and maybe you'll be inspired to try your hand at creating one for yourself!

Paint brush wreath by Anthropologie

Vintage bulb wreath from thompsonfamily

Use an old frame as a wreath from Blue Cricket Design

Wine cork wreath 

Another variation of a wine cork wreath from Good Housekeeping

Silver bells aluminum can wreath tutorial by Alice Lund via Eco-artware





Wood spool snowflake wreaths (above and below) from twopeasinabucket

Upcycled book page rosette wreath by AnthologyOnMain via Etsy

Tea wreath made with clothespins by Kojo Designs

Recycled traffic sign wreath by Boris Bally via Eco-artware

Vintage brooch Christmas wreath by Fiorella Jewelry via Etsy

Sheet music wreath (above and below) tutorial by Mitzi's Collectibles

Create a wreath from old Christmas tree ornaments like this one by Eddie Ross
(above and below) Simply glue the caps onto each ball and then string them onto a wire hanger

(Like this look? Check out my previous blog post on Vintage Christmas Ornament Wreaths)

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Thrift Store HOT: Upcycled Sweaters!

Want to know what's hot in thrift store shopping right now?

I am going to tell you! 

SWEATERS!

Brrrr winter is right around the corner! Right now is the perfect time to create some cozy 

 accessories for you and your home by taking advantage of the fabulous prices of thrift shop

sweaters. Look in the men's sweater section for cashmere sweaters. These super soft
luxuries work great transformed into pillow covers, accessories, or coordinate a few
 and sew them together into a blanket for a friend!

*Remember my friends: Pay no mind to that spot of ink on the cuff or tiny hole near the 

label. If the rest of the sweater looks great and is what you are looking for, get it. Don't let 

a small flaw hold you back from the perfect sweater if you aren't going to be using that part

of the sweater in your project. Note the flaw to the clerk and they may even give you a discount.
It never hurts to ask, I always do! 

Turn an old sweater into an awesome handbag! 

Upcycled sweater stockings by The Homeless Finch - too cute! Check out the DIY!





Upcycled sweater & button pillow by MothballGypsy via Etsy

Another fabulous creation from Hope and Joy Home!





Felted snowflake brooch by CustomWarmWoolies via Etsy




Felted knitting basket made from an old sweater via Martha Stewart




Upcycled sweater pillow by Trisha via Etsy

How to make a recycled dog sweater from Crafty Stylish

Floor cushion pouf by the Remakerie via Etsy

Recycled sweater throw instructions via BHG

Recycled sweater bangle bracelet by Cut Out and Keep

Patchwork pet bed tutorial from Apartment Therapy



Upcycled sweater legwarmers by Marley via Etsy

   Recycled sweater deer mount via Knitters Mercantile

Rustic wool Christmas trees made from upcycled sweater and mice (below)
 by HereAtSmallGoods via Etsy








Recycled sweater arm warmer by Sally via Etsy

Felted stuffed animals via Martha Stewart





Upcycled wool shoulder bag by MothballGypsy via Etsy





Frankensweaters (above and below) by sluagh via Etsy

Upcycled sweater tote by Photo Sarah Crafts




Upcycled sweater garland by LittleLeafBoutique via Etsy

Upcycled sweater candle cozy




Sweater pillow covers

Pine cones by betz white

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Neat Things You Can Make With Cookie Cutters

I love cookie cutters because they're one of those personal things that I associate

with my mom, my grandmother, and family traditions. I come from a family that

loves to bake, so baking implements seem to hold a place near and dear to my heart. 

I love old fashioned cookie cutters, the handcrafted type, I like their simplicity,

their usefulness, and their handcrafted charm. I like the way cookie cutters remind

me of times spent over the years with my mother, baking for the holidays.
I like the memories they bring back, and also the idea that I'm helping create

those same memories for my daughters when I bake with them.

Check out these new ways to look at cookie cutters and maybe you'll be inspired

to create your own cookie cutter masterpiece! 

Tiny dog cookie cutter necklace from Cosmic Firefly via Etsy

Candied light catchers from BHG

Cookie cutter as a napkin ring from Martha Stewart

Homespun pin cushions made from cookie cutters from Country Living

Cookie cutter hook rack by bluebirdheaven via Etsy

Cookie cutter handle glued onto glass by Charming Christmas

Use cookie cutters to spell out a word from Better Homes & Gardens

Cookie cutter chandelier from Bachman's House photo via Hammers and High Heels

Glittered cookie cutter ornaments

by Madeleine Boulesteix

Altered cookie cutters

Cookie cutter wreath from BHG

Cookie cutter wreath from BHG

Make fudge in cookie cutters! To do this, you pour the mixture into the cutters. via Betty Crocker 

Cookie cutters as ornaments. Do this with the ones you no longer use via Real Simple

Make cookie cutter candles from sheets of wax. via Spoonful

Glittery cookie cutter ornament by Centsational Girl

Cookie cutter garland from Scattering Lupines

Cookie cutter star wreath from Good Housekeeping

Cookie cutter garland by The Merry Magpie Vintage

Cookie cutter ornaments via Martha Stewart

Easter cookie cutter craft from Hambly Screen Prints

How to make your own cookie cutters from Roots and Wings Co

How can you resist these mustache cookie cutters? 

I can't! My kids will have a ball with these. From Fuzzy Ink.

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