I have a huge collection of pinecones because I cannot stop myself from collecting them whenever I see their perfect, symmetrical shapes lying on the ground. Big, small, and in between. I now have to sneak them into the house because nobody can know this collection is getting bigger, not smaller. The pinecone is such…
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Star Punched Paper Chain + More Paper Chain Favorites
As I was making a new paper chain last weekend for my mom’s 86th birthday, I realized that this classic, old-school activity really is my favorite way to decorate a room. And the best part is that you can use any paper you have, and all ages can join in and collaborate. Paper chains are…
Paper Luminaries
These paper luminaries began as a project for our December “Solstice” guide. I was so inspired by how they turned out that I ordered a star hole punch and just kept making more! The idea started as a simple cutting and hole punching station for children using construction paper. In our December guide, we also…
Cupcake Liner Snowflakes
This is a perfect craft for a cozy day inside. All you need are some plain cupcake liners (here I used white and kraft) and some scissors. Hole punchers optional. That’s it! Fold them a few times, snip here and there, and soon you will have a whole table full of these little cupcake liner…






