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Here's a clean shot of my upcycled coffee bag tree skirt. I almost used the outside of the bag - it had these really cool graphics and lettering but those simple stripes on the inside felt so much more "me" lately. My inner introvert is driving the show these days, craving simple, quiet, and calm. I love the hustle and bustle of the holidays and catching up with friends, but when I come home? I want a pretty little quiet space. I'm hibernating for winter! . . . #craftyaf #craftyfingers #imadethis #christmasdecorations #christmascraft #xmastreeskirt #diytreeskirt #upcycle #redesignrebuildreclaim #rethinkwhatyouthrowout
This is my bratty little dog photobombing my DIY tabletop Christmas tree skirt, as made from an upcycled coffee sack. I'd show you what it looks like but he's not moving his fluffy little caboose, so you'll have to click the link in bio. It looks great, trust me. 🤦‍♀️ . . . #blogfail #photobomb #australianshepherd #flooflife #blogger #thisismydog #aussiesofinstagram #redmerle #snugglebug #thatsdarling #darlingdaily
Remember that time I promised you an upcycled Thanksgiving tablescape that I was also going to upcycle? WELL, GUESS WHAT! That coffee sack that became a table runner just became a tabletop Christmas tree skirt! Turns out the inside of the bag had these adorable simple stripes and made for the perfect tree skirt, since I'm going with an all natural and minimal Christmas anyway. It's sweet, it's simple, it's perfect with my dried orange garland. Recycle, upcycle, and using those crafting powers for good, y'all. The world is full of possibilities! . . . #craftyAF #christmascraft #christmascrafting #christmasdecor #imadethis #maker #thatsdarling #darlingdaily #slowliving #ecofriendly #upcycle #upcycledchristmas #livesimple #burlap #redesignrebuildreclaim
Just a girl and her dog with a gorgeous fresh wreath. This is one of my favorite times of year, just ask my dog. I've been torturing him with bandanas and giant bows since the week of Thanksgiving. Can you blame me? With a nose like that? He's asking for it. Anyway, I usually make things for my family every year, but this year I'm having trouble coming up with handmade eco-friendly gifts they'll *actually* want. Arrrrgh!!! Anyone have any ideas?! . . . #ecoblogger #agirlandherdog #aussiesofinstagram #australianshepherd #redmerle #flooflife #tistheseason
Colors by nature. This batch was done using whole wheat flour, a reduced beet pigment, and a reduced berry tea. I’m craving slow and simple this holiday season. Winter light and seasonal smells and calm. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #christmas #ornaments #holiday #christmasornaments #holidaydecorations #christmasdecorations #naturalcrafting #craftyAF #imadethis #slowliving #compostablechristmas
Here’s a close up of with and without the egg white varnish. The square is without and the two circles both received several coats of egg white varnish before I popped them in the oven! Using an egg white varnish versus commercial acrylic means these are still 100% compostable. Did you know acrylic paint is polymer based? ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #naturalcrafting #chemicalfreeliving #ecoblogger #craftyAF #saltdoughornaments #saltdough #christmascraft
If you haven't read the whole post yet, I've got a spoiler for you: you can use egg white to varnish your salt dough ornaments if you want a bit more sheen to them! While I opted for the simple and matte look for my final batch, my first ones got an egg white treatment before I popped them in the oven. Simply separate your yolk from your white, add a tiny splash of water, whisk, and coat. Repeat if desired! It adds both a more finished look and brings richness out of your colors and you can skip the line (and packaging waste!) at the craft store. If you're using a larger cookie cutter, I'd still recommend doing your ornaments on the dehydrator to prevent them from curling up, but the oven was perfect for these little guys. Eggs, man. Who knew! . . . #saltdough #ornaments #christmas #christmascraft #christmasornaments #craftyaf #zerowastecraft #zerowastechristmas #playwithyourfood #ecoblogger
I love my colorful salt dough ornaments so much... but today this one is my favorite. Clean, simple, and the smell of star anise. Between my live tree, orange garland (I'm trying this one out this year and so far so good!) and the anise, it smells like Christmas in here! Which is great because it's raining so much I feel like I'm never leaving the house again. . . . #anise #christmas #zerowasteliving #saltdough #christmascraft #christmasdecorations #imadethis #slowliving #theartofslowliving #liveslow #holidays #craftyAF
I love the holidays. But sometimes I just crave... simple. I styled my DIY botanical salt dough ornaments (it’s up! Link in bio!) on this branch as a wall hang in my bedroom and I couldn’t be happier. Sometimes less really is more.⠀⠀ .⠀⠀ .⠀⠀ .⠀⠀ #minimalist #simple #simpleliving #theartofslowliving #slowliving #lessismore #compostable #ecofriendly #zerowasteliving #liveslow #minimalistchristmas #ornaments #saltdoughornaments #saltdough