As much as I enjoy the winter months, I really loved Monday's mild weather. When I got home for the evening, I ignored my basket of yarn and knitting needles (much to my cat’s dismay) and went for a run – without a jacket! But now that the rain and cold have returned, it seems the appropriate time to get out my scissors and glue and begin my annual holiday crafting spree.

In an effort to find something simple and satisfying, I turned to one of my favorite bloggers, Gail Bartel (aka That Artist Woman). She has a lovely selection of winter craft projects with easy, step-by-step instructions and photos. Check them out below, or visit her blog for more details.

Angel or Santa Clothesline

Materials needed: glue, scissors, paper, felt, pipecleaners, sharpie, sequins, glitter, string, clothespins.

Nativity Silhouette

Materials needed: paper, blue paint, white paint, purple paint, black paper, yellow paper, scissors, glue stick, template (if needed).

Clothespin Angels

Materials needed: silver paint, paint brush, stuffing, gold thread, white felt, sequins, ribbons, tacky glue, markers, fake flower, clothespins, pipe cleaners.

(Images and projects courtesy of Gail Bartel)