Nothing is quite so nostalgic as putting up the annual Christmas tree. Memories are shared, and we meander through the years every time we touch an ornament. I love traditions so my family was quite flummoxed when I had Tim make me a wooden tree this year. I will talk more about when we finish …
This striped tissue paper mason jar project can be used as either a vase or candle holder. Change the tissue paper colors to make lovely table top decorations for every season. Be sure to visit our Mason Jar Leaf Candle Holder project and our Ombre Rainbow Tissue Paper Lantern projects for more mason jar project …
If you have spent any time searching for fall crafts online, you have probably encountered several variations of this Mason Jar Leaf Candle Holder Project. Covering a canning jar with decoupage leaves creates a warm, rustic center piece for your autumn decor. Although there are other tutorials out there, many of the comments from readers …
Today we are making this traditional Waldorf style Watercolor Folded Paper Star Lantern. You can use your child’s art work or scrap book paper for this project. When I was updating our homepage last week to showcase candle projects, I was surprised to find that we have never shared this project on Wee Folk Art before. …
After I put away all the Christmas decorations, what I miss the most are the twinkle lights. January is still a very dark month so I enjoy having a variety of colorful lanterns around the house. This Ombre Rainbow Tissue Paper Lantern is a great kids craft that also looks beautiful in your home. You can …
I found a cute stacked wool felt Christmas tree ornament at a store a few years ago. When people see it, all my friends and family all assume I made it. Although I didn’t make that one, I have always intended to create a similar pattern. Today I’m sharing my version of the Stacked Wool …
This ribbon candy felt ornament with wooden beads came to be because I had a bunch of 1 inch wide felt strips left over from my paper inspired felt onion ornaments. I also had a stash of wooden beads left over from our felt tree garland project. Ribbon Candy Felt Ornament Materials wool felt ruler …
These Cut Away Window Felt Ornaments are a fun craft for adults and kids alike. With just two simple stitches, a bit of craft glue, and a small amount of wool felt, you can play with different shapes to make a bunch of different Cut Away Window Felt Ornaments. Cut Away Window Felt Ornaments Materials …
Here is another easy-to-make felt ornament that was inspired by the popular paper strip ornaments. My girls had a dance convention last weekend and I had lots of sitting around time to get some crafting done. It had to be easy and not require a lot of concentration or supplies. I pre-cut a bunch of …
This simple wool felt Christmas ornament pattern is easy and fun to make. It mimics a traditional honeycomb folded paper decoration. Play with different color combinations to make fun patterns or use a single color for a simplistic look. Wool Felt Christmas Ornament Accordion Ball Materials wool felt embroidery floss to match jar lid or …
Last week… or was it two or even three weeks ago now… I made 18 paper birds in a rainbow of colors. I finally got a chance to turn them into a mobile. Since I don’t know where I’m going to hang them yet, I took them outside to a handy-dandy, already installed hook, to …
As a kid, my Nana always had these hand crocheted lace snowflakes on her tree. Her mother-in-law (my great-grandmother) had made them. They were delicately made and starched until they were firm. There was definitely something about them that said ‘old lady’ but in a traditional, comforting sort of way. Both my little yarn tree …
