DIY Holiday Decorations

Birch bark makes beautiful cards, tree decorations and gift tags.  Just a few tips before you start your project:

• Collect birch bark from fallen trees only.
• Soaking in water and flattening the bark under a rock for a few days will get the curl out.
• Cut birch bark into small shapes with scissors.
• Use twine to hang your decorations, in keeping with a rustic look.
• A wood-burning tool is great for writing your greetings and outlining your design (but a sharpie does the job, too!)
• Paint with acrylics or colour with markers.
• Happy Holidays!