Crafty Christmas Countdown: 10

 This particular set of ornaments is likely to end up in my craft sale inventory. I love the simple look and the contrast of the gold ink.

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.

Crafty Christmas Countdown: 18

 Holiday themed peg dolls have become one of my favorite crafting traditions. This year I decided to lean into the more obscure with this duo from Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. These are the child Martians, Bomar and Girmar.

Crafty Christmas Countdown: 19

 I've never really been into the Krampus tradition, but I love the look. This is especially true when they lean cute. Hence, this little Krampus finger puppet.

Crafty Christmas Countdown: 20

 I'm fond of the look of dried orange slices when used in Christmas decorating, but I've never had any to use. We don't get a lot of oranges and drying them seems like a lot of work. So to get the appearance of them on a garland, I made some out of cardstock with white charcoal lines. 

Crafty Christmas Countdown: 21

 When I spotted this perler bead design recently, I knew I wanted to try a version of it myself. These are my take on the idea.

Crafty Christmas Countdown: 22

 As much as I enjoy a bunch of silly decorations during the holidays, I also like to craft with purpose. So I try to make at least a couple of useful projects during my countdown. This headband would be nice for a chilly day and could also fit into a large Christmas cracker in place of a tissue paper crown. I used this pattern, if you'd like to make one of your own.

Crafty Christmas Countdown: 23

 I hadn't intended to make any Doctor Who themed crafts this December, but as I was unpacking my decorations, a little Doctor Who display started coming together. All it needed was a couple of decorations for my miniature tree. So I whipped up a couple of adipose and a Lady Cassandra. It might still need a star but that's a project for another day.

Crafty Christmas Countdown: 24

 It's December! That means I am back and beginning my annual holiday countdown where I share a Christmas or winter themed craft every day. Let's start with a simple one. I used a basic glass candle holder and decorated it with some paint. I was going for a rustic vibe here, so details were less important.