Winter Magic Craft Box : Available Now!

Magic Craft Box Winter 2014 : The Magic Onions : www.theMagicOnions.com/shop

Such exciting news… the Winter Magic Craft Boxes are on their way to lucky children all over the world. THEY ARE ENCHANTING! This is a reminder to all of you whose children will be receiving a Magic Craft Box… please let your child open the package herself. Opening the box will be an experience all […]

All About Advent : Discovering Waldorf Series

The Light of Advent : The Magic Onions : Discovering Waldorf

A few years ago, my sweet friend Kelly wrote a wonderful article about Waldorf and Advent for my Discovering Waldorf Series. I loved finding it today and remembering what Advent is really all about. Advent includes the four Sundays prior to Christmas, a time of inner searching, introspection and anticipation. It is through the darkness […]

DIY Christmas Tree Advent Calendar

DIY Christmas Tree Advent Calander : www.theMagicOnions.com

I smile when I look back at photos of Christmas’s past. Isn’t it sweet to catch a glimpse of our little ones when they were even little’er? Here is our DIY Christmas Tree Advent Calendar from two years ago, just after we moved into The Sunny House. Kitty, Teddy and I made it… although I […]

Patchwork Indi Arts Show

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On Sunday, we packed up the little shop and set it up again for the Patchwork Indi Craft Market in Long Beach, CA. It’s my favorite market. It’s such fun getting to meet all the lovely shoppers. And see their delight as they Ooo and Ahhhh at my magical felted goodies. I had three helpers… […]

8 Magical Christmas Crafts

8 Magical Christmas Crafts : www.theMagicOnions.com

So many beautiful family memories are made as we craft together. Here are 8 of our most magical Christmas crafts : 1. Glittery Christmas Snow Globe 2. Toadstool Christmas Ornaments 3. Glittery Beeswax Pine Cones 4. Felt and Pine Cone Gnome Ornament 5. Playdough Christmas Ornaments 6. Waldorf Christmas Paper Stars 7. Winter Wonderland Terrarium […]

8 Handmade Christmas Ornaments From Nature

8 Handmade Christmas Ornaments From Nature - www.theMagicOnions.com

Over the years, we’ve made many beautiful Natural Christmas Ornaments. Crafting with my children is a lovely holiday tradition and seeing their excitement at having their own handmade ornaments on our tree is magical for me. Here’s a list of our favorites … 1. Beeswax dipped mini pine cone ornaments. 2. Pine cone gnome ornaments. […]

The Christmas Tree is Up!

Needle Felted Christmas Ornaments : www.theMagicOnions.com

I love this time of year. There are so many precious family traditions to share… each day brings new excitement. Our Christmas Tree is looking magical. I let Kitty and Teddy choose their favorite felted ornaments and garlands from the shop and now we have the most enchanting woodland tree. It’s bright and colorful and […]

Make a Beautiful Winter Wonderland Snow Globe

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We made the most delightful snow globe. It doesn’t snow here in Southern California so, while the rest of the country was experiencing blizzards and snow storms, we set about making our own winter wonderland in a snow globe. Christmas Snow Globe  These are the goodies we needed : A glass jar A tiny deer […]