Christmas Decor – Bluebird Hill Art

Mixed Media Necklace + Holiday Decor

I have been organizing my art room and basement craft stash this winter, in an effort to purge what I don’t need, use what I have, and make room for cold day play with my kids. I discovered some fun unfinished projects in this process. My mom gave me a couple bags of Hand-felted WoolContinue reading “Mixed Media Necklace + Holiday Decor”

DIY Origami Paper Garland

A friend of mine gave me a package of lovely origami paper this summer and it’s taken me this long to do something with it. We finally managed to get Christmas out of the boxes and up around the house this week. Now that we are in a new house, I have to reconfigure allContinue reading “DIY Origami Paper Garland”

Easy DIY Holiday Card Display

For years I have been using this ribbon to display my holiday cards – I always keep it in the dining room of our home so that the cards can be enjoyed throughout the season. It is fun to watch the photos and images of the holidays fill up the ribbon. This is the yearContinue reading “Easy DIY Holiday Card Display”

Sweet Gum Wreath

The sweet gum tree can be a thorn in the side of any homeowner. They are a mess and quite difficult to clean up – clogging many a leaf blower. However, they are a crafter’s delight. I first encountered these seed pods when I was in kindergarten in New York. My teacher brought a bagContinue reading “Sweet Gum Wreath”

Chick’n Stir Fry + Easy DIY Holiday Linens

Who doesn’t love all the pretty holiday decor out in the stores right now and all over the web? I love prints and holiday sparkle as much as the next gal, but I hate buying these things knowing I could very well make them. I know, I know, here comes that curse again. I hadContinue reading “Chick’n Stir Fry + Easy DIY Holiday Linens”

DIY Felt Garland

This wool felt garland is ridiculously easy. So easy I cannot imagine why anyone with scissors and a sewing machine would ever shell out $25 or more for a garland in a store. I had a pile of triangular felt scraps left over from another project and so decided to put them to good use. MoreContinue reading “DIY Felt Garland”

Scotch Short Bread + Easy Table Top Tree

There have been too many sick days in our household as of late. This past weekend after plenty of naps, a trip to the science center, the last of the Christmas shopping, and some craft time, I found time to bake. This recipe is in my top 5 favorites for Christmas. It is an easyContinue reading “Scotch Short Bread + Easy Table Top Tree”