As many of you are aware, last week was our Classic Christmas week. Each day, we invited a special guest to come learn how to make a classic Christmas craft with us. Needless to say, it was a blast getting to know our guests better. It was also so fun to make these cozy, Christmas crafts that stand the test of time.
For your convenience, we’ve compiled a list of all five of our wonderful classic Christmas crafts for you to peruse and make this holiday season as you simultaneously get to know our guests better. It’s definitely not too late to get going–we’re still a few weeks away from Christmas. In fact, these crafts are the perfect activity to fill these days leading up to Christmas. Here are the five classic Christmas crafts we made last week!
Day One of Our Classic Christmas Week
Pomander with Becky Edwards
The first of our classic Christmas crafts was pomanders. Becky Edwards graciously helped us make these. If you’re not familiar with pomanders, check out our original post here, were we go into more detail about what they are and their origin. Basically, they’re oranges with cloves stuck into them. Maybe you’ve seen them around, or even made them before? We love how good these lovely little decorations smell and look around the house at Christmastime! It’s also so easy–a perfect activity for you do to with your family or friends, and especially good for kids.
Becky Edwards, if you haven’t heard, is running for senate. Well it turns out she’s also and avid crafter (amazing, I know)! In our original post, you can learn more about pomanders, and get to know Becky a little better as she crafts with me.
Here’s our original post on Pomanders.
Day Two of Our Classic Christmas Week
Cranberry Garlands with Ben Schilaty
Our second classic Christmas craft was the cranberry garland, which we made with Ben Schilaty. I’m assuming you’ve seen these little beauties around at this time of year–they’ve been a Christmas classic for a long time. And for good reason! They’re beautiful, timeless, and festive–just the thing if the chilly winter weather is getting you down (that deep red does look beautiful against the snow, though).
If you haven’t heard of Ben Schilaty, see our original post, where we introduce him and get to know him better as we make cranberry garlands together.
Day Three of Our Classic Christmas Week
Christmas Poppers with Romy-Krystal Cutler
Third on the list of our classic Christmas crafts was Christmas poppers! We made these with the vibrant and wonderful Romy-Krystal Cutler. If you haven’t seen our Christmas poppers before, you’re in for a treat. Literally. You can fill them up and give them to your friends, neighbors and loved ones just in time for Christmas! Romy has been featured on the blog previously, and I would encourage you to look at our classic Christmas craft post, where we feature her, to learn more.
Here’s the original blog post! There, you can also access links to read more about Romy, after you’re done making your Christmas poppers.
Day Four of Our Classic Christmas Week
Snowflakes with Sheryl Ellsworth
Who’s never made a paper snowflake? I would be surprised if more than a few hands went up. Paper snowflakes are such a classic Christmas craft, and have been around forever. I love a good paper snowflake! They’re extremely versatile, not to mention beautiful. I gush all about them here. And making them with a longtime friend of mine, Sheryl Ellsworth, was almost too good to be true.
You can read more about how to make a paper snowflake and watch the video with me and Sheryl here.
Day Five of Our Classic Christmas Week
Christmas Bulb Advent Calendar with Pretty Life Girls
For the finale of our classic Christmas craft week, we invited Pretty Life Girls to make our Christmas Bulb Advent Calendar with us! Pretty Life Girls are crafters at heart. In fact, it’s what they do for a living, which means they did a pretty amazing job making this Larsified advent calendar.
Speaking of, advent calendars are one of those classic Christmas traditions that will always be on the docket for me. There are endless options, and this particular one is a favorite: it’s easy to make and equally pretty.
Here’s the original post where you can read more about advents, and watch me make this one with Pretty Life Girls.
More Inspiration
If you loved learning about these classic Christmas crafts, you’ll probably enjoy this post where we compiled a list of our favorite Christmas decor ideas.