If you’re looking for something to help you get in the Christmas spirit, or you’d like to share a project with your kids or grandkids, we’ve got a terrific roundup of crafts projects for you! Craft blogger extraordinaire Vivienne Wagner of The V Spot Blog called on her craft blogger community for Midlife Boulevard, and they offered up delightful and festive ideas to try. So get out your scissors, paints and Mod Podge, pick out a craft or two, and make something!
Thanks to all of the bloggers who shared their creativity with Midlife Boulevard – take a minute to visit their blogs and see what other great ideas they have. If you click on the photos, you’ll be taken to their home pages.
Sparkly Epsom Salts Snowman from The V Spot Blog
Pottery Barn Inspired Gold Topiaries from Tater Tots and Jello
Family Tree Ornaments from The Country Chic Cottage
Easy Cranberry Centerpiece from Madigan Made
North Pole Street Light from Dollar Store Crafts
Vintage Inspired Christmas Wreath from Vicki O’Dell, the Creative Goddess
Painted Holly Leaf Dropcloth Pillow from Just Paint It
Easy Glitter Ornaments from Creative Green Living
Lush Christmas Garland from Condo Blues
Epsom Salts Luminaries from Crafts by Amanda
Recycle Your Christmas Cards Into Gift Tags for 2014 from The V Spot
Sharon Greenthal
Sharon's blog, Empty House Full Mind, focuses on observations of the world from the midlife empty nest. Sharon is the Young Adults Expert on About.com. Sharon writes for the Huffington Post and Purple Clover. Sharon is the mother of two grown children - a daughter, 26 and a son, 24. She lives in Long Beach, CA with her husband and their perfect dog, Lambeau. Instagram: sharongreenthal
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Karly - Pullingers
Friday 17th of January 2014
Great stuff Sharon, these look fab! Glitter's also a great choice at Christmas time. Add a sparkle to your Christmas decorations with some silver, gold and red glitter. The kids will love it!
Anne Parris
Wednesday 4th of December 2013
Epsom salts are hot right now!