Crafts & How Tos
DIY Rustic Framed Mittens | Winter Home Decor
Hey friends! Today I’m sharing a super cute Christmas craft you can make using a thrifted frame. I found this one at Goodwill and loved the shape and details — it just needed a little holiday makeover! With some paint, twine, greenery, and our mitten cutouts, this frame turned into the sweetest winter decoration. Supplies You’ll Need Primitive Skinny Mittens w/Snowflakes Craft Kit Thrifted frame (any size or style you like) Black Chalk Paint Acrylic paint in White, Black, & Red Rub ’n Buff (gold or antique gold looks great!) Antique wax Corrugated cardboard Extra piece of regular cardboard (to reinforce backing) Sandpaper or sanding block Hot glue gun +…
DIY Gingerbread Man Shelf Sitter Craft Tutorial | Rustic Christmas Shelf Decor
Hey friends! Today we’re crafting the cutest little gingerbread man shelf sitter, full of color, detail, and charm. This project does take a few steps, but once you get going, it’s so relaxing and so much fun. Let me walk you through how I painted and assembled mine! Supplies You’ll Need These are the supplies I used for my project. Feel free to choose your own favorite paint colors to suite your unique style! Gingerbread Man wood cutout set Acrylic paint: Vintage white Red White Territorial beige Golden Sunset Olive green paint Pink (or blush) for cheeks Purple, red, green, white paint (for sprinkles) Black Sharpie Paint Effect marker White…
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Wooden Spoon Snowman Shelf Sitter | DIY Winter Decor
Hey friends, it’s Emily from Burlap Kitchen! Today I’m going to show you how to take a simple wooden board and a Dollar Tree spoon and turn them into the cutest rustic snowman décor. This project is quick, inexpensive, and perfect for cozy winter decorating or gifting. Supplies You’ll Need Wooden board (mine came from Walmart’s craft section) Wooden spoon (Dollar Tree) Popsicle stick Acrylic Paint: FolkArt “Skyline Blue” (Hobby Lobby), Apple Barrel “Toasted Marshmallow” (Walmart), “Toasted Terracotta” (orange paint for the nose), and Black (for the face) White Sharpie Paint Pen or white paint for highlights Sanding block (extra fine grit, 220) Small paintbrushes and chip brush Scrap fabric …
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Christmas Lights Framed Decor | DIY Craft Kit Tutorial
Hey friends! Today I’m going to show you how you can take these little wooden light cutouts from our Christmas Fun Box and turn them into the cutest farmhouse-style Christmas lights framed decoration. This project is super fun, beginner-friendly, and adds a festive handmade touch to your holiday décor. Supplies You’ll Need: Wooden Christmas light bulb cutouts (from the Christmas Fun Box) A pre-made wood frame (I got mine from Walmart) Acrylic paint: Blue, green, and red (or any of your favorite colors for Christmas lights!) Brown Truffle Waverly Chalk Paint (Walmart) Metallic silver paint Makeup sponge or paint sponge Sanding block Hot glue gun & glue sticks Floral wire…
Snowman Shelf Sitter | DIY Upcycled Winter Decor
Hey friends, it’s Emily! I know some of you aren’t ready to think about Christmas yet… but I’m posting this one anyway because it’s just too cute not to share! I’m making an adorable snowman shelf sitter that’s perfect for winter decorating — and the best part is, it uses some simple, affordable supplies. (Video tutorial at the end of this post!) Supplies You’ll Need: Wooden egg shape (mine was a leftover Easter find from Hobby Lobby) Acrylic paint: White and orange Sanding block Dixie Belle Antique Wax & blending tool Fabric for hat & scarf Twine Sharpie paint effect marker (black) Small wooden carrot nose (from our Christmas Fun…
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Thrift Store Snowman Makeover: Turning a Thrift Find into a Farmhouse Favorite
You guys are going to absolutely love this makeover! I found this wooden snowman at my local Goodwill, and with just a few simple steps (and some paint and creativity), it got a total farmhouse-style transformation. I used some super cute elements from our Christmas Fun Box to bring this snowman to life. Step 1: Prep Your Thrifted Snowman Find First things first, I unscrewed the base and tried to take the snowman apart — it didn’t budge at first (spoiler: it eventually fell off on its own later!). Next, I removed the buttons, nose, and scarf. Using a small scraper tool, I cleaned up any leftover glue, price tags,…
DIY Candy Corn Shelf Sitter Sign | Craft Kit Tutorial
Hey friends! Today we’re making something sweet, rustic, and totally perfect for fall — a DIY candy corn sign! I’m using pieces straight from our Fall Fun Box to create an adorable candy corn sign that can sit so cut on a shelf or you could add mounting hardware or twine to hang it on your wall. This is a beginner-friendly project that’s quick to make, but will give your home that warm farmhouse charm we all love. Supplies You’ll Need Candy corn & frame cutout kit (from our Fall Fun Box) Acrylic paint: White, Toasted Terracotta (orange), King’s Gold or Golden Sunset (yellow) Waverly Antique Wax Baby wipes (or…
DIY Rustic Wood Pumpkin Leaner | Easy Fall Craft
Hey friends, it’s Emily from Burlap Kitchen!Today, I’m going to show you something really cute you can make with one of our pumpkin cutouts. This simple fall craft comes together in no time and adds the perfect rustic touch to your autumn décor. Supplies You’ll Need: Pumpkin wood cutout Scrap piece of wood (base) Acrylic paint: Country Twill (for base), Toasted Terracotta (for pumpkin) Waverly Antique Wax (for pumpkin stem) Dixie Belle Antique Wax (for blending on base) Blending tool or rag Sanding block Raffia Fabric scrap (for bow) Button Stamps (Letters “F, A, L” to stamp “Fall”, and leaf design) Ink for stamps Hot glue gun & glue sticks…
10 Cozy Fall DIYs: Pumpkin & Scarecrow Crafts You’ll Love
Get cozy and grab your crafting supplies, because you’re about to discover 10 adorable DIY tutorials perfect for warming up your home this fall. Whether you’re looking for pumpkins, scarecrows, or lantern-style accents, there’s a little bit of autumn magic for everyone. Fall is one of my favorite times to craft—cozy colors, rustic textures, and projects that make your home feel warm and welcoming. In this post, I’ve gathered some of my most-loved DIY fall décor tutorials, from charming scarecrows to rustic pumpkins, lanterns, and more. Each project is budget-friendly, beginner-friendly, and perfect for adding that handcrafted farmhouse touch to your home this season. Whether you’re decorating your porch, mantel,…
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Wooden Shim Snowman | DIY Wood Winter Craft
Hey friends! You probably remember that shim tree that was all over the Internet last year. Well, today we’re taking that idea up a notch—because instead of making a tree, we’re turning those wood shims into the cutest little snowman you’ve ever seen. This is such a fun winter craft, and it’s perfect for using simple supplies you might already have at home. Supplies You’ll Need 10 standard wood shims Craft stick or paint stir stick Hot glue gun & glue sticks Sandpaper or sanding block Acrylic paint: black, vintage white, red, orange (toasted terracotta is my favorite!), Antique wax & blending brush Fabric for scarf Cardinal & snowman…
