Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure
I think my favorite napkin fold featured here is the Christmas tree shape but I plan on trying them all. Maybe it would be fun to do a different one at each place setting? Pop on over to the blog Sew Licious Home Decor to download her free e-book that shows 7 ways to fold napkins perfect for holiday tables. If your guests are crafty I bet they ask you how to do the folds!
Looking for Holiday or Christmas themed Fabric prints? Check these out.
If you love filling your home with color, personality, and handmade charm, then The Big Book of Happy Crafts by Lucia Mallea is going to be your new favorite creative companion. This book is an absolute celebration of cheerful DIY, packed with 24 vibrant and joyful projects designed to spark your imagination and make your space a little brighter.
Lucia Mallea brings her signature style—bold, colorful, and totally fun—to every project, from paper flower arrangements and party décor to custom accessories and playful home accents. The instructions are easy to follow, even for beginner crafters, and the materials are accessible—think paper, craft tools, and glitter (because yes, everything’s better with glitter).
What makes this book especially fun for those of us who love thrifting and upcycling is how effortlessly it encourages you to reimagine simple supplies into something magical. Whether you’re decorating for a celebration or just want your daily surroundings to feel a little more fun, this book offers creative ways to craft with joy.
It’s also a great reminder that crafting doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful—it just has to make you smile. And The Big Book of Happy Crafts does exactly that.
Shellie