Crafty Christmas countdown: 7

 Just one week left until Christmas! Today I took some felt penguins that I made ages ago and repurposed them into a wall decoration with some cord and pompoms.

Crafty Christmas countdown: 8

 I'm not a big fan of angels aesthetically so I don't make them often. When I include one in my crafts I prefer a simple rustic design, like this clothespin angel with a wire halo and overhead star.

Crafty Christmas countdown: 9

 I have made many, many finger puppets over the years but this is the first time I've tried this particular design. It's meant to be used with two fingers, allowing you to open the mouth in a pinching motion. 

Crafty Christmas countdown: 10

 I had one of these little pre-printed canvases in my craft storage and this seemed like the perfect time to use it. While it's not strictly Christmas themed, a little winter decor is always nice.

Crafty Christmas countdown: 11

 I saw a cute display online made from a square of cardstock and decided to make my own version with construction paper. You were meant to use paint and glue some items standing in the snow. Instead, I perched a sleigh hauling a tree in it. And since it looked empty, I added a giraffe pulling the sleigh. And a rock wearing a Santa hat.

 

Crafty Christmas countdown: 12

 Today's craft is another one from a kit. When I was a kid we used to get little cross stitch ornament kits as Christmas presents and I always loved doing them. So I got this one a year or two ago out of pure nostalgia. I had forgotten how satisfying cross stitch can be.

Crafty Christmas countdown: 13

Our property includes a lot of swamp land. Which means a lot of cedar trees. When out front railing needs decorated, then, it's only natural that we use cedar branches. I tied these down with some binders twine and finished it off with some red berries (no idea what kind - just red and nice looking).