I’ve always wanted to try working with clay & decided to start with some simple ornaments. I picked up a 1 lb. package of polymer clay in white. It was $10.99 & I used a 50% off coupon. One package made 12 ornaments, so it was very economical! I know feathers are very popular right …
Christmas
I was really on the fence about painting this vintage ceramic tree that was my Mom’s. I have had it for 25 years & loved it as a kid growing up. Remember when taking ceramics class was all the rage in the 70’s & 80’s? My Mom & Aunt used to go about once a …
I wanted to share how to bleach, dye & decorate bottle brush trees! I am a huge fan of bottle brush trees. I love how versatile they are. The possibilities are really endless & when I saw a bag of 21 varying sizes of trees at Michael’s for 40% off, plus an extra 20% off …
I wanted to share the handmade angel wings and dove ornaments I made. I like to give handmade ornaments each year as a little something extra to my family & friends. Sometimes I’ll attach it to the gift, or incorporate it with homemade candy or cookies for coworkers. Being a single Mom with a daughter …
Network with other bloggers and make new blogging buddies with the 2015 Ornament Exchange. Hurry! Sign-ups are closing very soon! Sign Up HERE We will either buy or make an ornament to exchange* with another person on this exchange. We will partner up participants by similar style/theme/colors when possible. Your info (name, email, holiday style/color) …
I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas! I have a quick & easy project today. I hate throwing out the beautiful Christmas cards I receive so I decided to repurpose them into a Christmas banner to use next Season. I wrote who they were from on the back so when I take it out …
I have a tradition of making Christmas ornaments for friends & family members & try to come up with something new each year. I usually use glass ornaments as there are so many different things you can do, but after several years I was running out of ideas. As I was working at my craft table I spotted a can …
I am finally finished decorating & can now enjoy all the hard work. I love sitting in the living room at night with the Christmas lights on, the fire going, a glass of wine & my ipad. So serene & relaxing. Lots of DIY projects and little vignettes throughout. If anyone has any questions on any …
I had two topiary forms that I previously had used for Valentine’s Day Topiary’s. Of course, I tired of them, so took off all the paper, painted the clay pots with a silver wash & simply hot glued many, many ornaments that I picked up at the Dollar Tree. I did use about 6 packages …
For those of you who follow my blog you know that I recently downsized to a Townhouse. I have enjoyed decorating the new space. Thankfully there is a fireplace because I have always enjoyed decorating the mantel for all seasons. This year I continue with my silver and white them. My mantel is similar to …