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Forbidden Root bottle cap countdown wreath calendar

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As promised I am sharing this year’s countdown calendar. It’s made with these really cool Forbidden Root bottle caps that have beautiful art in the inside and tiny clothes pins all mounted on an embroidery hoop.

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As my eyesight has been in decline I have been in need of awesome lighting and that is just what my new OttLite provides! It is an LED light so it doesn’t get hot and I LOVE that too. I can’t tell you how much easier crafting is when you can see clearly.

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This bottle cap wreath is really easy to make and I plan on keeping it up year round as it will be easy to change up the envelopes with other themes.

Simply hot glue a tiny clothes pin onto the embroidery hoop and then glue on a bottle cap.

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To embellish my envelopes I used my stash of Christmas themed washi tape. These envelopes happen to be the ones used by florists for their cards. I think I scored them at the thrift store. I was thinking that this could be a cool way to display a stash of gift cards before giving them out. The envelopes can hold holiday quotes, greetings, things to be thankful for, art prompts, intentions for the new year, really whatever you like!

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Each one is handcrafted in small batches, with flecks of color that tell the story of what it used to be — lids, containers, maybe even your old shampoo bottle. It’s like modern terrazzo meets sustainable design. Perfect for gifting to a housewarming host or just treating your own kitchen to something that feels good and does good

Why we’re obsessed:

  • Made entirely from recycled household plastics

  • Each piece is uniquely speckled and full of character

  • A perfect match for eco-conscious kitchens, minimalist decor, and zero-waste living

Small item, big impact. And every time you set down your coffee pot or casserole dish, you’ll get that sweet little “I did something good today” feeling.