How to Hang a Wreath Almost Anywhere

I really like the look of wreaths big and small, especially at Christmastime. I have a few that I hang on our front windows for Christmas and some to hang inside in different places. A few weeks ago, I found some cute fake greenery wreaths at Hobby Lobby in all sizes. The smaller ones caught my eye so I decided to buy a few. I think the 8" wreaths were $1.50 each. How can you pass that up?? So, I got home and quickly decided to use two of them on my glass cabinet doors on our butler's pantry. That little nook needed some Christmas added to it. Here's how I did it without ruining our doors or cabinetry:

Then, for the third wreath, I decided to hang it above my chalkboard in a bare space. I'm so glad I did. I love it!

Last year, I hung a medium sized wreath over my mantle on my horizontally hung shutters by stapling ribbon to the back of the top shutter. Fresh wreath with glittery monogram hung in middle.

Here are some other cute ideas for wreaths I found on Pinterest.

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Happy Decorating!

~ Amy

Pottery Barn-Inspired Reindeer Stockings {DIY}

A few years ago, I decided I was going to make stockings for our family instead of using the mismatched ones we had acquired over the years. So, my sister told me to check out the Pottery Barn Kids Reindeer Stockings {2009 - no longer available}. I did and I loved the idea. That's when I decided I would make my own version. I love ours and the fact that they reflect a little tiny bit of personality. The only pic I could find of the original PBK stockings is below.

To make them, just draw out a pattern of a stocking either using one you have or just eye-balling it. Then, cut out and sew them together. It's pretty basic. Unfortunately, I made these before I started this blog so I have no pictures of the how-to. Just trust me that making a basic stocking is simple. Here is one tutorial I found. I used red felt and white fuzzy material. The reindeer are made out of tan felt. Next, just draw the body of a reindeer - it doesn't have to be perfect or even whole because you'll be 'dressing it up'. I just drew mine from looking at the picture of the PBK ones. Finally, dress them up according to your personalities. It's very simple and fun.
Here's how ours turned out.

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Joy to the World: Chevron Bunting {DIY}

In case you haven't noticed a trend here at my house, I have a thing for Chevron print. I've made two grey chevron skirts, chevron pillows, used chevron fabric around the bottom of my tree for a tree skirt and now I have a chevron bunting over my mantel. I think the chevron adds a vintage look to the Christmas decor and I am just loving it. I'm fully aware that it's a fad and in a couple of years I may not like it so much anymore, but right now, I adore it so bear with me.
To make the bunting:

Make a pattern for the size flags {triangles} you want. Lay them on your chosen fabric. If you're using stripes like this, you can try to center them or you can just be haphazard. I chose the latter because I wanted to conserve fabric. {I think it turned out nice!} Pin your pattern to the fabric and cut.

Pick out your ribbon, twine, jute, or whatever you want to use to hang your flags up. Measure it according to your measurements for where you are going to hang it. Be sure to add extra if you want your bunting to droop and if you want your ribbon to hang down on the sides. Then, find the center and pin your flags on, spacing them evenly.

Once pinned, I took the top edge and folded it over the back just enough to cover the ribbon. Then, I ironed it down to make it easier to sew. I tried to sew just under the ribbon, but sewed on the bottom edge of ribbon {sewing through all three layers} to hold it in place. I don't want my flags to slide.

Last, I took a big, black Sharpie and drew each letter on each flag. I used my pattern cutting board as a guide to know where to write each letter so they would all be the same size. I did mine two inches high.
Finally, just hang them up!

I am thrilled with how mine turned out! Hubs even commented on how much he likes them and he normally doesn't get all excited about buntings. :)

Stay tuned for more Christmas posts like this. And in case you missed them, check out my easy DIY Chevron Throw Pillows and my Anthro-inspired Snow Globe Mason Jars.

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Snowglobe Mason Jars

I don't know about you, but I am loving some of the new trends in Christmas decorating this year. In fact, I'm not sure they're really 'new', but vintage. I am drawn to the vintage Christmas stuff and wish I had some of my mamaw's old handmade Christmas ornaments from way back when to display. I really love red and white all year round, but especially right now with the red/white chevron fabric. I've made several things with that and plan to show you soon. Today I wanted to show you something I've fallen in love with. Anthropologie sells them here, but whoa, Nellie! I'm not paying that price for something I can do on my own. And you can make them, too!

Gather your jars - any size, any shape. I'm going to keep adding to my collection for more variety!

Gather your Christmas trees, snow flakes and whatever else you want to use for your snow globes. {Hobby Lobby has lots of small stuff. I bought my bag of trees there for $1, snow flakes $2}

Fill your jars with the desired amount of snow.

Add your trinkets. Put the lid on.

{If you want to make one with lid on bottom, hot glue item to lid, pour desired amount of snow in jar, screw lid on and turn upside down so snow falls down on item.}

I love my little nutcracker men!

I decided to put my prized Fontanini nativity piece in a glass domed cake stand. I just love it!

I wrapped a couple of the lids in ribbon with hot glue and it added a nice touch. I set my new collection out on the piano and hope to add more as I get a bigger variety of jars.

More ideas:

*A fun idea would be to do a whole nativity scene with these. Hobby Lobby sells miniature nativity pieces in a set in their mini Christmas tree ornament aisle for $4.*

*Make buntings or little signs using these pencils to place in your snowglobes for a very personalized look.

 

Enjoy! And stay tuned for more Christmas decoration ideas!

 

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UPDATE:
I recommend these products for this project: 

Ball® Regular Mouth Pint Jars with Lids and Bands- Set of 12 (by Jarden Home Brands)
Department 56 Accessories for Department 56 Village Collections Bag-O-Frosted Topiaries Tree
3.5 oz Bag of White Christmas Decoration Snow Flakes