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Oh Scrap! DIY 2×4 Christmas Decor
I just love it when I can create beautiful Christmas decorations out of things that I already have laying around the house. If you’re like me, you probably have tons of scrap material leftover from your various DIY projects, and it’s always nice to put that stuff to good use. Today, I’m targeting my scrap wood pile with these awesome DIY 2×4 Christmas decor pieces. Take a look at my favorite ideas below! Oh Scrap! DIY 2×4 Christmas Decor DIY Ho Ho Ho This project is simple! All you’ll need is one full-sized 2×4. Now, paint the wood red and stencil in a holiday greeting like “ho ho ho.” You…
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Rustic Birch Wood Christmas Decor Crafts
Homemade Christmas decor is so fun to create. Especially when you can do so with things found around the house. This season, I have been all about birch wood Christmas decor. There’s something about it that looks so perfectly rustic and appropriate for the holiday season. Keep reading below to see how to create your own birch wood Christmas decor. These DIY decorations are so easy! Rustic Birch Wood Christmas Decor Crafts Bundle Of Birch Wood Logs Looking for an easy birch wood DIY? Try this awesome project! Take a bundle of birch wood logs (found at Michaels) and display them in a wooden crate. This looks a little more…
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10 Seriously Cozy Ways to Warm Up Your Home for Christmas
Cozy up your home this holiday season with festive wreaths, fluffy pillows, and more candles than you previously thought existed. You don’t have to do much to turn your home into a scene straight from a holiday film.Don’t go anywhere…here are my favorites! Remind your family to “believe” in the magic of Christmas with cut 2x4s and some stenciling. You can choose to cut all of your wood pieces to the same length, but I like how quirky these mis-matched ones look! Make the focal point of your holiday home a handmade garland….made by you…of course! Head on over to this Bees and Roses article to see how exactly…
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Get Gorgeous Holiday Garland
It isn’t the holidays without the infusion of gorgeous green garland in every place imaginable, and I’ve been known to spend some serious money on garland! If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, it’s pretty easy to DIY your own garland with basic items found at Michaels. Here’s my guide to getting totally gorgeous holiday garland: This pine garland isn’t considered a DIY, but it is relatively inexpensive when bought through Amazon. It’s only 12 dollars, for two sets of 9 foot long garland. Use leftover ornaments to give your staircase some pizzazz! You can DIY this ornament with some paper, string, and glue. And chances are,…
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Printable Holiday Advent Calendars
Before you know it…it’ll be the first of December and your kiddos will be BEGGING for you to break out the advent calendar ASAP. Personally, I love advent calendars, and the fun they spread all throughout the month of December. It’s like a month long celebration! If your existing advent calendar needs a little extra pizzaz, click on the links to print these advent calendars out! A different take on the typical advent calendar…this calendar is awesome because it comes equipped with activity cards! Each day has a fun holiday activity for you and your family. There’s nothing like bonding during the holidays. Print it at Picklebums. This…
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10 Gorgeous Last-Minute Holiday Decor Ideas
Give those old wine bottles new life! Check out this simple, yet elegant DIY holiday project from Indugly. It only takes 10 minutes to create these, and they look great on any tabletop surface! Anybody that enters your warm home will feel more welcome than Santa on Christmas Eve with this beautiful above-the-door garland. Project credit goes to Becky Anderson. Take 10 minutes (seriously, only ten minutes!) and hang a lighted garland above your door. Add red tulle or ribbon for a nice accent piece. A rustic brown box on your coffee table is the perfect fit for your holiday poinsettas. You can DIY the rustic container yourself, or you can…
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10 Absolutely Free Holiday Printables
Peace on Earth This Peace on Earth printable from My Some Day in May would look beautiful framed on a side table somewhere in your home. The simple design would compliment any holiday decor! Click the header for the link to download and print! Good Tidings of Joy Chalkboard anything is one of my favorite aspects of home decor. However, it isn’t the easiest to draw with chalk! One mistake, and you have to completely start fresh. Instead of spending hours slaving over your chalkboard display, print out this printable from Lolly Jane. Be sure to add a few sprigs of holly leaves and cranberries to really tie everything together.…
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15 Creative Holiday Advent Calendar Ideas
This mini Tree advent calendar is the perfect addition to any holiday mantlepiece. Only “tree” days left until Christmas! Wrap up 24 days worth of hilarious white elephant gifts! Your kids will look forward to opening their silly gifts every day. Check out this article for ideas on what to wrap up! Idea from Creation Corner. Hang up 24 ornaments on a piece of old wood. Each day, hang up an ornament on your tree. By Christmas Eve it will be completely decorated and totally gorgeous! Find the printable for this traditional Christmas advent calendar here. Fill each envelope with a cute note, or a fun Christmas themed activity for your kids! Shanty…
