Crafts

[shadowrider]

Here you can share all your crafts. From a door wreath to a centerpiece we wanna see it.

[Andriel_Isilien]

In the past few years, I have taken to making ornaments and crafts this time of year related to Yule; the pagan Sabbat to honor the return of Light after the longest night of the year (winter solstice). I like to use natural materials that I have easy access to. It's simply working with what I already have.

Orange slices represents the sun as lighter days are to come back, slowly in strength after the long nights.

Sprig of pine I attached to the orange slices and the main garland is fake pine (because it would be such a mess and it's toxic to my pet sugar gliders). Pine is a sign of endurance during the winter months. Evergreen is eternal life, health, and happiness. Pine can help ease depression and boost energy while the sun is away.

Dried cranberries are also on the ornaments for a symbol of healing and abundance.

The stars are simple sticks I have picked up and glued together. The shape combined with oranges welcomes the happy energy from every point. Cinnamon would be excellent to use this way! The spice is wonderful for drawing in prosperity, protection, and warmth of the sun.

Tiny bells are on each star to clear the air, banish negative energy and welcome in the positive ones.

Edited December 2, 2022 by Andriel_Isilien

[Vampiress]

1 hour ago, Andriel_Isilien said:

In the past few years, I have taken to making ornaments and crafts this time of year related to Yule; the pagan Sabbat to honor the return of Light after the longest night of the year (winter solstice). I like to use natural materials that I have easy access to. It's simply working with what I already have.

Orange slices represents the sun as lighter days are to come back, slowly in strength after the long nights.

Sprig of pine I attached to the orange slices and the main garland is fake pine (because it would be such a mess and it's toxic to my pet sugar gliders). Pine is a sign of endurance during the winter months. Evergreen is eternal life, health, and happiness. Pine can help ease depression and boost energy while the sun is away.

Dried cranberries are also on the ornaments for a symbol of healing and abundance.

The stars are simple sticks I have picked up and glued together. The shape combined with oranges welcomes the happy energy from every point. Cinnamon would be excellent to use this way! The spice is wonderful for drawing in prosperity, protection, and warmth of the sun.

Tiny bells are on each star to clear the air, banish negative energy and welcome in the positive ones.

This is really beautiful, I love it. I really appreciate how you're using natural materials to decorate and represent nature.

[Andriel_Isilien]

A few years ago, I got into painting rocks and got ideas from Pinterest. I saw one of a gingerbread house that I copied. It's so tiny and cute! 🍭🍬🤎🎇

[gigisweetheart]

@Andriel_Isilien oh my gosh! That gingerbread rock is so cute! 😍

[Sloth Fairy]

3 hours ago, Andriel_Isilien said:

A few years ago, I got into painting rocks and got ideas from Pinterest. I saw one of a gingerbread house that I copied. It's so tiny and cute! 🍭🍬🤎🎇

Oh that's awesome,  I think an entire rock Christmas village or Santa's village would be really cute. 

[Guest LilBitz]

@Andriel_Isilien Aw! That lil rock is adorable! 🥰🎄🌟 

[Guest Snow_Daddy]

I can't show my own work on this... I have tried and I tend to keep messing it up. but I would love this and other styles of snow flakes. 

 

[Andriel_Isilien]

Another craft or tradition I like to do each Yule or Winter Solstice is to put out some food for the birds. Again, I prefer to use what natural materials I have related to this time of year; the shell/peel of an orange and a pinecone. 🌰🥜 These make cute decorations out in the yard and it's always nice to see friends flock to enjoy my gift. 🐦 Already I saw a blue jay! 

[DaddysMonkey]

8 hours ago, Andriel_Isilien said:

Another craft or tradition I like to do each Yule or Winter Solstice is to put out some food for the birds. Again, I prefer to use what natural materials I have related to this time of year; the shell/peel of an orange and a pinecone. 🌰🥜 These make cute decorations out in the yard and it's always nice to see friends flock to enjoy my gift. 🐦 Already I saw a blue jay! 

These are so beautiful @Andriel_Isilien , every time you post one of your crafts I just picture you as the cutest little hobbit out in the woods with all these gorgeous hand made decorations all around your home😍 Thank you for sharing , now I will sit and stare for a minute. 

[DaddysMonkey]

For our Christmas craft this year we all did gingerbread houses ! 
 

Dad did an Oreo house , Big Brother did a gingerbread truck , I did a little bird house and an Oreo penguin scene !