How hard is it to flock a Christmas tree? Is this a project I can do myself? Well, let me tell you about the time I decided to flock my own Christmas tree and then you can decide for yourself. I have loved the look of a flocked tree for many years. However, I have two very large green trees ...
My Live Christmas Trees VIDEO
For years I have been threatening to get a live Christmas tree and set it on my back deck. There is a story floating around that my husband was allergic to live Christmas trees when he was young. So, I haven't wanted to test that theory and have one inside, but I thought the back deck might work. ...
DIY Snow Splatter Ornaments
Every year I try to do some DIY ornaments. Last year I did the marbled ornaments. This year I did what I am calling a snow splatter ornament and it was super easy. These ornaments help add a little texture and interest to my all white tree. Here are the steps. Step One: Gather Supplies For ...
DIY Tree Skirt From A Table Cloth – No-Sew
A Yes, I saw several that I could have purchased, but I just wasn't willing to spend the money. So, I made a tree skirt out of an old table cloth I had on hand. I spent zero dollars and it works just fine. So, here is how to make a DIY tree skirt from a table cloth. Step One: Find and Iron a ...
Marbled Christmas Ornaments: Two Techniques To Try
Every year I try to fit a Christmas craft of some kind into the busy holiday season and this year I decided I would try to make some marbled Christmas ornaments. I had seen several ideas for this on Pinterest, so I tried a few different techniques. Keep reading to see which ones worked ...
How To Get a Flocked Christmas Tree Look
I was swooning over gorgeous flocked Christmas trees on Pinterest this year because I really wanted to lighten things up in the front of my house. I thought adding some white would be perfect. However, I did not want to flock my big Christmas tree because, well, that sounds like a really ...
Fun & Easy Christmas Craft: Magazine Christmas Trees
Part of the reason I like to get my decorating done early is so I can move on to the other very important things like eating and crafting. This year I did a really old and simple craft - magazine Christmas trees. Do you remember these? Did you make these as a kid? Here are the ...
Make This Easy Christmas Wreath
I have been looking at Christmas wreaths on Pinterest for some time, trying to put together an idea for the perfect wreath. There are so many gorgeous wreaths and great ideas that I tend to get overwhelmed and just want to do them all. If I let myself, I could spend a ton of money on ...
Christmas Card Inspirations
Do you do a Christmas card every year? Man, it's a lot of work at the busiest time of year. I'll confess, I rarely get it done. I'm much better at Valentine cards because I usually have time to put them together, but Christmas cards are hard for me. A few years ago, I did manage ...