Handmade Holiday: Mixed-Media Jewelry, Decor, Gift Wrap and More

My parents have more handmade holiday ornaments than purchased ones. Every December, handcrafted clay evergreen trees and paper snowflakes are carefully unpacked from one of several holiday décor boxes and displayed with pride around the house. These decorations are not perfect, but each one represents time and love crafted into a tangible, physical thing.

The past two years have brought home to me the value of the handmade. I didn’t get to see all my family for the holidays last year due to COVID, settling instead for video calls and lovingly made cards. Even though we were distant from each other, I could feel the love and affection of my family through the things we made for one another. The affection in handcrafted items is something we’ve tried to imbue into this special holiday issue of Cloth Paper Scissors. All the beautiful projects within these pages represent time and love wrapped up into something touchable.

As winter draws near, I hope you will join us in making your holidays handmade with Cloth Paper Scissors Holiday. I wish you all the very best this holiday season and a Happy New Year!

-Julia

Make Mixed-Media Jewelry, Home Decor & More

To help you celebrate the season in style, we’ve pulled together some favorite holiday mixed-media projects. We chose some just for beading and jewelry fans:

• eco-friendly gift wrap and brown paper packages with jewelry embellishments
• beautiful décor, like wire and beaded ornaments)
• gorgeous cards featuring fabric, beads, and wire
• striking glass pendants with paper collage
• jewelry for your hair
• sweet handmade gifts for everyone on your list

Try New Techniques, Use Supplies in New Ways

You’ll find new and festive ways to use your bead and jewelry supplies on gift wrap, cards, and home decor. If you’re a beginner, you’ll learn jewelry techniques along the way, like beading, introductory metalwork, resin, wirework, and metal stamping. Those of you who do all crafts will enjoy using fabric, paper, and found objects in projects everyone will enjoy.

In 27+ step-by-step tutorials, you’ll use ribbon and fabric scraps, upcycle basic items, and repurpose jewelry supplies. And all while making your holidays bright!