Best DIY Cottagecore Crafts (Cute Ideas for Decor)

Best DIY Cottagecore Crafts (Cute Ideas for Decor) Today's post is full of cottagecore style, homemade gift ideas, inspirational ideas, and a touch of thoughtfulness! Cottagecore is in the opinions of the individuals, but this list of cottagecore craft ideas should be able to spark your creativity too! It's a great way to get inspired and go with your favorite ideas! Cottagecore is an aesthetic and lifestyle trend that romanticizes rural life, particularly the idyllic image of quaint cottages nestled in the countryside.  It embraces themes of simplicity, nostalgia, and nature, evoking images of bucolic landscapes, traditional crafts, and wholesome activities. Cottagecore enthusiasts often seek to incorporate elements of this aesthetic into their daily lives through activities such as gardening, baking, crafting, and enjoying outdoor pursuits.  The aesthetic is characterized by its focus on natural materials, vintage clothing, floral patterns, and a sense of escapism from modern

How to Make Japanese Paper Dolls with Origami Paper

How to Make Japanese Paper Dolls with Origami Paper Learn how to make Japanese Paper Dolls with origami paper. These adorable layered geisha girls are the perfect handmade gift tags, bookmarks or even wall art. These are not origami (paper folding with no glue), but use the vibrant shades of origami paper to capture the traditional origami vibe...as a paper doll. History: These little paper dolls are so much fun to make and actually part of Japanese tradition. During the Heian period in Japan, it was a time of peace and that always brings out the Arts. These little paper dolls became popular along side the Mataro doll, or wooden dolls decorated in silks. I'm guessing paper was a little easier to come by for people than silk, making these a popular choice. These are fun to make for special occasions, or as a fun paper craft with a class or older kids, as part of a Historical Arts lesson. Today I am just making these little Japanese girl dolls, although the book I'm using does ha