Use this free printable to turn your empty spools into cute mix and match toys

Here’s a super cute way to recycle your empty thread spools. Mollie from Wild Olive shares a free printable at Handmade Charlotte for you to make these cute Mix ‘Em Up Animals from your empty thread spools. Just print, cut, and wrap to make a fun new toy for the kiddos! (If you don’t have kids at your house, you could make up a set to donate to a pre-K or church nursery.)

Click below to get the free printable:

DIY Mix ‘Em Up Animal Spools, by Wild Olive on Handmade Charlotte

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[photo from Handmade Charlotte]

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!