This is our first year with a full-size Christmas tree (we used to decorate a mini tree), and I thought I’d have a difficult time filling it up. Turns out that was a pretty silly thought, as I probably have enough ornaments for at least two trees. But I was missing one thing: garland. I […]
Kid-painted Christmas tree ornaments
Like many people, I started a tradition of having my daughter make a Christmas ornament each year (plus a couple of extras for her grandmas). She’s only two, so this was actually our first year, but I love the idea that she will have a huge collection of ornaments she made herself by the time […]
Ornament exchange: Shimmery frame ornament
My favorite type of Christmas ornaments don’t scream Christmas. While they look right at home on the tree, they also look great on their own and can be displayed year round. So when Ann Marie at White House, Black Shutters decided to host an ornament exchange, I decided to make an all-year type of ornament. I think […]
Quick no-cost front door wreath refashion
While we don’t do a lot of outdoor holiday decorations, I do like to hang a simple wreath on the door. A couple of years ago, I put together this little number with a dollar store wreath and some plastic ball ornaments, but it had clearly expired. I’m going to delude myself and pretend that […]
Upcycled baby food jar ornaments: 12 ideas to try
If you’re a crafty hoarder like me, it’s possible you have a few baby food jars stowed away (even if your “baby” isn’t a baby anymore). They are just too cute to recycle! They beg to be used for something awesome. (If you don’t have baby food jars, you might have other small glass jars […]