Crafty Christmas Countdown: 11

This paintable shark was hanging out in my craft supplies, so I figured I'd give him a Christmas makeover with green glitter paint and some earmuffs.

Crafty Christmas Countdown: 12

 Would it be Christmas if I didn't make a sock puppet? Some years I try to pick a more traditional Christmas figure but this year I leaned into more of a "that's not normally something I associate with the holidays" theme. And this particular sock really wanted to be a rhino. So it's a rhino struggling to decorate.

Crafty Christmas Countdown: 13

 I saw a simple wreath online and wanted to try it for myself. Some versions start by painting sheets of paper with watercolor but I used scrapbook paper in blue and green prints. Cut triangles of assorted size and glue them on your desired wreath shape. For extra interest I added some little paper rabbits and squirrels.

Crafty Christmas Countdown: 14

 I always like to include a couple of practical projects in my Christmas crafting and bookmarks are always useful, so I whipped up these watercolor and ink bookmarks.

Crafty Christmas Countdown: 15

 I used to make these upcycled buttons a lot so I decided to bring them back this year for Christmas. All you need is a button you no longer use, a little fabric, glue, and some decorations. I used cardstock scraps and sequins.

Crafty Christmas Countdown: 16

 When I made my little Doctor Who tree, I knew it needed a topper. And after much debate I settled on a design: a fez and bow tie. They are a simple construction from colored paper.

Crafty Christmas Countdown: 17

 Every year, I try to come up with a unique card with a meaningful verse. This is the design I came up with this year.