Christmas is upon us, and this year I won’t be able to do much. My new place will be available for move-in on Christmas eve, so I’ll be making the 9-hour drive to Denver and moving into my new place. There’s always next year. In the meantime, I can still make decorations for next year. My new place will be a lot smaller, so I won’t have room for a tree but I can still put up garland and lights. To make it easier on myself with moving I haven’t been doing a lot of shopping. Since I’m downsizing I’ve been focusing on decluttering and using things up. And one thing I have way too much off is felt. I use it a lot in my craft projects and it’s cheap, so I have piles of it.

I redid one of my nightstands and the wall behind it looked plain. So, I made a new wall hang out of leftover material. I went with the moon phases because I thought it would match the look of my new nightstand set up. Plus I knew it would be easy to put together, and I wouldn’t have to go to the store to pick up anything. I’m really frugal, so I like to use my creativity to create things on a budget. I search thrift stores, the bargain bins of craft stores, or around my apartment for materials. Then I think of things I can make out what I’ve found.

With it being the end of April and Star Wars Day is right around the corner, I thought I would share with you an easy Star Wars inspired craft project. This Lightsaber wrist rest is great for anyone who’s a fan of the franchise. And helps prevent injury while you’re working at your computer. I spend a lot of time on my computer, rather it writing blog posts, editing photos, or playing games on Steam. So, having a wrist rest for both my keyboard and mouse helps to alleviate the pressure across my carpel tunnel. They give my palms a comfortable resting spot that keeps my wrists elevated, and prevent reduced blood flow that can lead to that numb tingling feeling or long term injuries. So if you’re like me and spend a lot of time on your computer, and you’re a fan of the Star Wars franchise, then add some geeky flair to your desk. With this Star Wars inspired Lightsaber keyboard wrist rest.

Now that I have a new stocking to hang by the fireplace, I need some new ornaments to hang on my Christmas tree. And to continue with my theme of video game-related Christmas decor. I decided to go old school with some 8-bit felt Christmas ornaments. To keep it simple, I went with characters and shapes that would be easy to trace and cut-out. So they’re simple to make, and since they’re no-sew, you don’t have to drag out the sewing machine. They also make a great gift to give to a geeky friend. So if you’re looking for an easy DIY project and you’re a fan of old school games. then these 8-bit felt Christmas ornaments are for you.

Why buy a Christmas stocking this year when you can make your own. And have one inspired by the bell bag in Animal Crossing instead of a generic boring stocking. This year I’m shaking things up and ditching my traditional holiday decor. And, making geeky video games inspired holiday decor. And to kick things off I starting with a new stocking to hang by the fireplace with care. Animal Crossing is one of my favorite games to play when I’m looking to relax. It’s simple, cute, and creative. You can arrange things to fit your taste and there’s no shortage of things to do in town once you’re settled. I’m looking forward to the release of Animal Crossing New Horizons on Switch and checking out Tom Nook’s new business venture. But until then I’ve got a cute new Animal Crossing inspired Christmas stocking. So if you’re a fan too and new to sewing then this sewing project is for you.