Have you ever tried felted wool projects. Alot of QS have kits of felted wool. The kit are of seasonal candle mats, table mats, even calendars or Christmas Advent calendar. I have also seen candle wraps, very pretty & seasonal.
These are really portable & uses some embroidery floss to embelish with beads in some kits. Some of kits are by Cabin Creek & Bareroots.