Ever find yourself longing for the simplicity of childhood? Something about the winter doldrums sparks that old sentimentality, which can make the chilly days even more of a drag. But why not let nostalgia serve as inspiration? Get in touch with your inner child and reclaim craft time with these simple (and kind of sophisticated) projects!
DREAMCATCHERS
A staple of summer camp, this easy craft gets a modern makeover by utilizing a doily in place of the standard waxed thread. If you want to get really creative, try crocheting your own doily or make use of a vintage piece from a local thrift shop. Lune Vintage is an amazing resource for so many craft ideas and the dreamcatcher tutorial is no exception.
A beautiful doily dreamcatcher, via Lune Vintage
PAPER MACHE
While more labor-intensive than the other projects made in your 6th grade art class, paper mache was always a hit! But this craft isn’t just a thing of the past—it is definitely making a comeback on the home decor scene. Start creating your masterpiece now! This whimsical unicorn head by Lil Blue Boo is just asking to adorn your walls. Seriously, why did we ever leave paper mache behind? It’s so pretty when successful!
To buy or DIY? Paper mache animal heads via West Elm (left) and Lil Blue Boo (right)
MACRAME FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Remember spending the weekend making macrame bracelets for all your friends, stockpiling embroidery floss in every shade worthy of wear, obsessing over whether to give your latest creation to a summer camp pal or the new girl down the street—or to keep it for yourself? It’s time to officially welcome these simple creations back into your wardrobe! Recently returning to popularity, friendship bracelets can be found at practically every clothing shop—but why pay for something that is so much fun to make? Go beyond the basics pattern and make something truly worthy of your BFFs. The Purl Bee’s guide to friendship bracelets is so extensive that you probably won’t need to look anywhere else!
Bright and beautiful friendship bracelets you can make at home, via The Purl Bee
Which crafts from childhood would you revisit? I think you can make nearly anything modern—maybe even tie-dye!
